Books like Bad Panda
Award winning
My Dad Is A Grizzly Bear
Swapna Haddow, Lily Murray, Jenny Løvlie, Dapo Adeola, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant story exploring familial love and adventure.
Fosters creativity and humor in young readers.
Enhances understanding of metaphor and imagination.
Encourages bonding through shared reading.
My Dad Is A Grizzly Bear
Swapna Haddow, Lily Murray, Jenny Løvlie, Dapo Adeola, 2022
Award winning
Bad Panda: The Cake Escape
Swapna Haddow, Sheena Dempsey, Charlie Sanderson, W. F. Howes Ltd., 2022
176 pages
Why to read
Fun, mischievous panda creates entertaining escape scenarios.
Engages young readers with humor and cleverness.
Encourages problem-solving through creative story twists.
Supports early literacy and comprehension development.
Bad Panda: The Cake Escape
Swapna Haddow, Sheena Dempsey, Charlie Sanderson, W. F. Howes Ltd., 2022
Little Rabbit's Big Surprise
Swapna Haddow, Alison Friend, 2019
96 pages
Why to read
Encourages kindness and helpfulness through engaging narrative.
Strengthens understanding of responsibility and teamwork.
Colorful illustrations captivate and stimulate young minds.
Ideal for bonding during family reading time.
Little Rabbit's Big Surprise
Swapna Haddow, Alison Friend, 2019
Award winning
Ready for Spaghetti
Michael Rosen, Polly Dunbar, 2024
64 pages
Why to read
Captivating, lively narrative stimulates young minds.
Characters embody everyday experiences, fostering emotional growth.
Enhances language skills through playful rhymes and rhythms.
Supports early developmental milestones with engaging content.
Ready for Spaghetti
Michael Rosen, Polly Dunbar, 2024
Award winning
Daddy and Me and the Rhyme to Be
Chris Bridges, Halcyon Person, Parker-Nia Gordon, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters strong father-child bonds through rhythmic storytelling.
Encourages verbal skills with engaging rhymes and repetitions.
Illustrates problem-solving through playful scenarios.
Enhances emotional understanding and empathy.
Daddy and Me and the Rhyme to Be
Chris Bridges, Halcyon Person, Parker-Nia Gordon, 2022
Award winning
Hot Air
Sandrine Dumas Roy, Emmanuelle Houssais, Sarah Ardizzone, 2013
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure engaging young minds.
Strengthens comprehension through fun, interactive storytelling.
Boosts empathy with diverse, relatable characters.
Encourages parent-child bonding over reading.
Hot Air
Sandrine Dumas Roy, Emmanuelle Houssais, Sarah Ardizzone, 2013
My Dog is a Carrot
John Hegley, 2002
64 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity with unique, whimsical narrative.
Encourages language development through playful text.
Promotes family bonding over shared reading laughter.
Supports cognitive growth with abstract thinking challenges.
My Dog is a Carrot
John Hegley, 2002
Award winning
Jelly Boots, Smelly Boots
Michael Rosen, David Tazzyman, 2018
128 pages
Why to read
Engaging rhymes enhance phonetic awareness and reading skills.
Colorful illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Encourages language development through playful word use.
Explores humor and whimsy, fostering emotional intelligence.
