Books like A Kiss for Little Bear (I Can Read Level 1)
Award winning
Pete the Cat Saves Up
Kimberly Dean, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Pete the Cat inspires money management lessons.
Engaging story fosters children's understanding of saving.
Colorful illustrations captivate and stimulate young minds.
Encourages positive financial habits through storytelling.
Pete the Cat Saves Up
Kimberly Dean, 2023
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
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
Bear Feels Sad
Karma Wilson, 2025
40 pages
Why to read
Builds emotional vocabulary and empathy.
Engaging animal friends captivate toddlers.
Rhyming text supports early literacy.
Shows healthy coping strategies.
Bear Feels Sad
Karma Wilson, 2025
Julián at the Wedding
Jessica Love, 2025
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diverse, loving families.
Inspires creativity and imagination.
Teaches resilience after mistakes.
Gorgeous art boosts visual literacy.
Julián at the Wedding
Jessica Love, 2025
Karen's Brothers (Baby-sitters Little Sister #17)
Ann M. Martin, 2025
112 pages
Why to read
Relatable blended-family situations.
Humorous, gentle life lessons.
Encourages empathy and honesty.
Great confidence-building chapter length.
Karen's Brothers (Baby-sitters Little Sister #17)
Ann M. Martin, 2025
World's #1 Teacher (Berenstain Bears): For an Un-bear-ably Awesome Teacher (Berenstain Bears World's Best Books)
Mike Berenstain, 2025
32 pages
Why to read
Teaches everyday gratitude skills.
Fun classroom setting and humor.
Encourages teamwork and planning.
Beloved, reassuring Bear family.
World's #1 Teacher (Berenstain Bears): For an Un-bear-ably Awesome Teacher (Berenstain Bears World's Best Books)
Mike Berenstain, 2025
The Wind in the Willows – 90th anniversary gift edition: With original artwork, by Winnie-the-Pooh illustrator, E. H. Shepard
Kenneth Grahame, 2025
272 pages
Why to read
Timeless friendship tale.
Vivid illustrations enhance imagination.
Advanced yet musical language.
Humor balances gentle life lessons.
