Books like Traffic Jam
Award winning
Ben's New Friends
Don Halstead, 2021
28 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity through intriguing character interactions.
Encourages acceptance and friendship-building skills.
Enhances emotional intelligence and empathy.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.

Ben's New Friends
Don Halstead, 2021
Award winning
Concrete Mixers
Julie Murray, 2018
24 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with vibrant, dynamic construction scenes.
Teaches about teamwork and machinery functions.
Supports early learning in technology and engineering.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.

Concrete Mixers
Julie Murray, 2018
Award winning
Ripley Goes to School
Tracy Schlepphorst, 2023
33 pages
Why to read
Highlights emotional intelligence and resilience.
Supports early social skills development.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Fosters a love for school and learning.

Ripley Goes to School
Tracy Schlepphorst, 2023
Helpful Hannah (Pandas)
Marie Burlington, 2004
64 pages
Why to read
Fosters empathy and helping behaviors in children.
Enhances understanding of teamwork through engaging narrative.
Beautifully illustrated, captivating young readers visually.
Encourages reading together, strengthening family bonds.

Helpful Hannah (Pandas)
Marie Burlington, 2004
Elliot the Cat
Jeron Williams, 2016
30 pages
Why to read
Captivating story instills love for adventure and exploration.
Elliot’s journey boosts kids' problem-solving skills.
Enhances linguistic and cognitive development.
Encourages empathy through relatable feline friendships.

Elliot the Cat
Jeron Williams, 2016
Award winning
Counting Kids
Annie Kubler, 1989
16 pages
Why to read
Teaches counting through charming illustrations and rhymes.
Encourages number recognition and early math skills.
Interactive and engaging, perfect for preschoolers.
Supports cognitive development and numeracy confidence.

Counting Kids
Annie Kubler, 1989
Award winning
Barney: Hello Day!
Quinlan B. Lee, Darren McKee, 2004
6 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Introduces daily routines through Barney's friendly adventures.
Encourages language development and early literacy skills.
Ideal for parental interactive reading sessions.

Barney: Hello Day!
Quinlan B. Lee, Darren McKee, 2004
Award winning
The Tales of Helpful Henry
Mrs. Brandi Smith, Yograj Saini, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Encourages helpfulness and empathy through fun storytelling.
Strengthens reading skills and vocabulary development.
Fosters emotional intelligence and social awareness.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.
