Books like Big Bear, Small Mouse
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
Award winning
Who Goes There?
Karma Wilson, 2013
32 pages
Why to read
Engages children with a mysterious, interactive storytelling approach.
Fosters curiosity and deduction skills in young readers.
Characters demonstrate teamwork and friendship values.
Ideal for enhancing focus and cognitive development.

Who Goes There?
Karma Wilson, 2013
Award winning
Outside the Box
Karma Wilson, 2014
176 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.
Encourages independence and self-expression in children.
Engaging story that captivates and educates.
Ideal for improving reading skills and comprehension.

Outside the Box
Karma Wilson, 2014
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
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.

The Wind in the Willows – 90th anniversary gift edition: With original artwork, by Winnie-the-Pooh illustrator, E. H. Shepard
Kenneth Grahame, 2025
A Kiss for Little Bear (I Can Read Level 1)
Else Holmelund Minarik, 2025
32 pages
Why to read
Promotes kindness and gratitude.
Perfect length for beginners.
Funny animal antics entertain.
Beautiful, timeless illustrations.

A Kiss for Little Bear (I Can Read Level 1)
Else Holmelund Minarik, 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
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.

