Books like Ben and the Porcupine
Award winning
Lost in the Storm
Carol Carrick, Donald Carrick, 1995
32 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled tale, captivating young readers' imaginations.
Highlights resilience, courage in face of challenges.
Enhances emotional development through relatable storytelling.
Ideal for parent-child bonding during reading time.
Lost in the Storm
Carol Carrick, Donald Carrick, 1995
Award winning
The Climb
Carol Carrick, Donald Carrick, 1980
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages resilience and determination through storytelling.
Supports understanding of overcoming obstacles and challenges.
Illustrations enhance engagement and comprehension.
Ideal for promoting parent-child bonding over reading.
The Climb
Carol Carrick, Donald Carrick, 1980
Award winning
This Little Kitty in the Garden
Karen Obuhanych, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages outdoor exploration and curiosity in children.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual perception.
Enhances vocabulary through repetitive and rhythmic patterns.
Supports early learning about nature and animal behavior.
This Little Kitty in the Garden
Karen Obuhanych, 2024
Award winning
Rudy and the Wolf Cub
Paul Westmoreland, 2022
128 pages
Why to read
Encourages empathy through animal character interactions.
Supports understanding of friendship and loyalty themes.
Stimulates imagination with adventurous storyline.
Ideal for enhancing early reading skills.
Rudy and the Wolf Cub
Paul Westmoreland, 2022
Award winning
Swimming into Trouble (Julia on the Go! Book 1)
Angela Ahn, 2024
176 pages
Why to read
Adventure-themed story sparks curiosity and imagination.
Strong, relatable protagonist encourages resilience and bravery.
Enhances problem-solving skills through engaging narrative.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.
Swimming into Trouble (Julia on the Go! Book 1)
Angela Ahn, 2024
Award winning
Tiger in Trouble: Book 2 (The Adventure Club)
Jess Butterworth, 2025
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure stimulates imagination and curiosity.
Characters exhibit teamwork, enhancing social skills.
Promotes critical thinking through problem-solving scenarios.
Ideal for cooperative reading sessions between parents and children.
Tiger in Trouble: Book 2 (The Adventure Club)
Jess Butterworth, 2025
Award winning
The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
288 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure sparks imagination and joy.
Teaches values of friendship, loyalty, and hope.
Encourages empathy and emotional understanding in children.
Ideal for family shared reading and discussion.
The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
Award winning
The Adventures of William and Thomas (I Told You So! Book 1)
Mark Gunning, Stephanie Sims, 2023
113 pages
Why to read
Engages young readers with thrilling adventures.
Enhances empathy through relatable sibling dynamics.
Fosters creativity and problem-solving skills.
Encourages shared reading with captivating storytelling.
