Books like Sandra Hamer’s
An Elephant & Piggie Biggie! Volume 5 (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Mo Willems, 2025
320 pages
Why to read
Lively humor hooks young readers.
Teaches patience and gratitude.
Perfect length for nightly read-alouds.
Boosts sight-word recognition.
An Elephant & Piggie Biggie! Volume 5 (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Mo Willems, 2025
Award winning
Always So Grumpy: A Heartwarming and Funny Interactive Story about Feelings (Social Emotional, Hedgehog Books for Toddlers and Kids)
Erin Guendelsberger, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Interactive and engaging exploration of emotions.
Funny, heartwarming narrative that captivates young readers.
Supports emotional development and empathy in children.
Ideal for parent-child shared reading moments.
Always So Grumpy: A Heartwarming and Funny Interactive Story about Feelings (Social Emotional, Hedgehog Books for Toddlers and Kids)
Erin Guendelsberger, 2020
Award winning
Karen's Haircut
Ann M. Martin, 2023
144 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of change and personal growth.
Encourages children to embrace new experiences.
Supports development of self-confidence.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading moments.
Karen's Haircut
Ann M. Martin, 2023
Heavy Metal Badger
Duncan Beedie, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Encourages creativity and musical expression in young readers.
Addresses teamwork and friendship through engaging narrative.
Perfect for family bonding during storytime.
Heavy Metal Badger
Duncan Beedie, 2023
Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All: (A Newbery Honor Book)
Chanel Miller, 2024
160 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming Chinatown adventure.
Funny, low-stakes detective plot.
Celebrates empathy and belonging.
Rich, lively middle-grade voice.
Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All: (A Newbery Honor Book)
Chanel Miller, 2024
Much Too Busy
John Bond, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations capture children's attention effectively.
Storyline enhances problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Characters' adventures promote teamwork and friendship.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Much Too Busy
John Bond, 2023
Award winning
Hardly Haunted
Jessie Sima, 2021
42 pages
Why to read
Spooky yet delightful tale, perfect for young readers.
Encourages bravery and self-acceptance.
Beautiful illustrations enhance narrative engagement.
Ideal for shared reading and discussion.
Hardly Haunted
Jessie Sima, 2021
The Naughtiest Girl: Naughtiest Girl In The School
Enid Blyton, 2022
240 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of friendship and personal growth.
Encourages empathy and understanding among readers.
Supports development of social and emotional skills.
Ideal for collaborative parent-child reading sessions.
