Books like Be Wild, Little One
Award winning
The Bear With Long Hair: Bartholomew Bear in...
Lisette Starr, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Engaging story, fosters emotional growth.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading.
Addresses resilience, courage, and self-acceptance.

The Bear With Long Hair: Bartholomew Bear in...
Lisette Starr, 2023
The Squirrel and the Lost Treasure
Coralie Bickford-Smith, 2023
64 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and perseverance.
Stimulates imagination with vibrant, captivating illustrations.
Encourages curiosity and exploration in young readers.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Squirrel and the Lost Treasure
Coralie Bickford-Smith, 2023
Lighthouse and the Little Boat
Ben Mantle, Katie Frawley, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages resilience through charming maritime adventures.
Strengthens emotional understanding with engaging narrative.
Fosters empathy with diverse, relatable characters.
Supports language skills with rhythmic, vivid text.

Lighthouse and the Little Boat
Ben Mantle, Katie Frawley, 2024
Award winning
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!
Mo Willems, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters creative thinking and imagination.
Humorous narrative, ideal for enjoyable family reading time.
Teaches important lessons about responsibility and decision-making.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and hold children’s attention.

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!
Mo Willems, 2023
Award winning
Big Tree
Brian Selznick, 2023
528 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline sparks children’s curiosity and imagination. - Vibrant, relatable characters encourage empathy and emotional growth. - Enhances problem-solving skills through engaging narrative challenges. - Supports language development and literacy in early learners.

Big Tree
Brian Selznick, 2023
Award winning
Benita and the Night Creatures
Mariana Llanos, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores creativity through magical realism.
Builds empathy through relatable character experiences.
Enhances problem-solving with engaging plot twists.
Stimulates language development and imagination.

Benita and the Night Creatures
Mariana Llanos, 2023
The Boy Who Fell From the Sky
Benjamin Dean, 2024
314 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of bravery and self-discovery.
Encourages empathy and emotional growth in readers.
Stimulates imagination with vivid, creative storytelling.
Supports development of a strong moral compass.

The Boy Who Fell From the Sky
Benjamin Dean, 2024
Award winning
Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories
Jarvis, 2024
64 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with captivating starry tales.
Characters teach valuable emotional and social lessons.
Encourages curiosity and exploration through storytelling.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

