Books like Wild Animals of the South
Award winning
Chicken Cheeks
Michael Ian Black, Kevin Hawkes, 2009
35 pages
Why to read
Engaging animal antics delight and entertain young readers.
Playful language development, enriching vocabulary creatively.
Humorous approach eases learning and engagement.
Encourages laughter and joy in shared reading.
Chicken Cheeks
Michael Ian Black, Kevin Hawkes, 2009
Award winning
Mouse Was Mad
Linda Urban, Henry Cole, 2009
40 pages
Why to read
Teaches emotional regulation through engaging narrative.
Enhances empathy by exploring diverse feelings and reactions.
Encourages effective communication and self-expression.
Bright illustrations captivate and hold children’s interest.
Mouse Was Mad
Linda Urban, Henry Cole, 2009
Award winning
National Geographic Kids Chapters: Ape Escapes!: and More True Stories of Animals Behaving Badly (NGK Chapters)
Aline Alexander Newman, 2012
112 pages
Why to read
Exciting true stories of animal adventures and mischief.
Fosters empathy and understanding of animal behaviors.
Enhances knowledge on wildlife and conservation efforts.
Ideal for shared reading, improving literacy and focus.
National Geographic Kids Chapters: Ape Escapes!: and More True Stories of Animals Behaving Badly (NGK Chapters)
Aline Alexander Newman, 2012
Award winning
Franklin and the Radio (Franklin and Friends)
Caitlin Drake Smith, 2014
24 pages
Why to read
Explores teamwork, communication through lively storytelling.
Enhances problem-solving skills with engaging narrative.
Boosts emotional development and empathy.
Supports early literacy and comprehension.
Franklin and the Radio (Franklin and Friends)
Caitlin Drake Smith, 2014
Earth's Amazing Cycles: Energy
Franklin Watts, Sally Morgan, Kay Coenen (illustrator) Sally Morgan (author), Kay Coenen, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Explores Earth's energy cycles with engaging visuals.
Encourages environmental awareness and responsibility.
Supports STEM learning and curiosity.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.
Earth's Amazing Cycles: Energy
Franklin Watts, Sally Morgan, Kay Coenen (illustrator) Sally Morgan (author), Kay Coenen, 2022
Award winning
The Dinosaur Encyclopedia
Michael J. Benton, M. J. Benton, Wendy Barish, 1984
192 pages
Why to read
Comprehensive, factual dinosaur insights.
Vivid illustrations engage young curious minds.
Supports STEM learning and scientific curiosity.
Encourages historical knowledge and timeline understanding.
The Dinosaur Encyclopedia
Michael J. Benton, M. J. Benton, Wendy Barish, 1984
Award winning
Fox and Rabbit
Beth Ferry, Laurel Heger, Gergely Dudas, 2021
90 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative fosters curiosity and imagination.
Characters exemplify teamwork and friendship.
Enhances problem-solving and emotional intelligence.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Fox and Rabbit
Beth Ferry, Laurel Heger, Gergely Dudas, 2021
Award winning
Creature Features: Twenty-Five Animals Explain Why They Look the Way They Do
Steve Jenkins, Robin Page, 2014
32 pages
Why to read
Explores intriguing animal characteristics through engaging dialogue.
Enhances understanding of nature’s diversity and adaptations.
Encourages curiosity and scientific inquiry in young readers.
Supports development of literacy and comprehension skills.
