Books like Tiny Tornadoes: Buddy and Bea
Award winning
Not Really Buddies: Buddy and Bea
Jan Carr, Kris Mukai, 2023
80 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and acceptance.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Supports social and emotional development.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Not Really Buddies: Buddy and Bea
Jan Carr, Kris Mukai, 2023
Award winning
Star of the Party: The Solar System Celebrates!
Jan Carr, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Explores space with engaging, festive storyline.
Illustrates planets' features through lively character party.
Encourages curiosity about astronomy and science.
Supports learning with vibrant, captivating illustrations.

Star of the Party: The Solar System Celebrates!
Jan Carr, 2021
Award winning
Toe Shoe Mouse
Jan Carr, Jennifer Bell, 2014
32 pages
Why to read
Charming tale of courage and friendship.
Enhances emotional development and empathy.
Stimulates imagination through vivid illustrations.
Encourages resilience and problem-solving skills.

Toe Shoe Mouse
Jan Carr, Jennifer Bell, 2014
Award winning
Let's Go For A Walk
Scholastic, Scholastic Inc., 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Encourages outdoor exploration and curiosity.
Enhances understanding of the natural world.
Supports early language and cognitive development.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Let's Go For A Walk
Scholastic, Scholastic Inc., 2023
Award winning
Cornbread & Poppy
Matthew Cordell, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Charming adventure of friendship and resourcefulness.
Enhances children's understanding of cooperation and sharing.
Lively illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports early development of empathy and resilience.

Cornbread & Poppy
Matthew Cordell, 2022
Award winning
The Adventures of Ashaun and Kane!: The Magical Jungle
Cairo Ashon Bell, Tiffany Marie Williams-Bell, 2023
28 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Strengthens bonding during shared reading sessions.
Encourages teamwork through Ashaun and Kane's adventures.
Cultivates curiosity and exploration of nature.

The Adventures of Ashaun and Kane!: The Magical Jungle
Cairo Ashon Bell, Tiffany Marie Williams-Bell, 2023
Award winning
Jack
Dorothy Cristantiello, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Captivates with adventurous, imaginative storyline.
Characters embody resilience and problem-solving skills.
Enhances critical thinking through engaging plot twists.
Encourages language development and literacy.

Jack
Dorothy Cristantiello, 2021
Animal Friends
Patti Jennings, 2000
24 pages
Why to read
Vivid illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Encourages empathy through diverse animal character interactions.
Supports language development with engaging narrative structure.
Ideal for bedtime reading, fostering comfort and bonding.
