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Award winning
Sesame Street: I'll Miss You, Mr. Hooper (Books for Young Readers)
Sesame Street, Joe Mathieu, Norman Stiles, 1984
19 pages
Why to read
Tackles themes of loss with sensitivity and understanding.
Strengthens emotional intelligence and coping skills.
Features beloved Sesame Street characters for relatability.
Encourages conversations about difficult topics.

Sesame Street: I'll Miss You, Mr. Hooper (Books for Young Readers)
Sesame Street, Joe Mathieu, Norman Stiles, 1984
Award winning
Big Bird Says...: A Game to Read and Play
Sharon Lerner, Joe Mathieu, 1985
32 pages
Why to read
Interactive reading encourages following directions skill.
Fun blend of games and story stimulates cognition.
Big Bird character is beloved, enhancing engagement.
Supports early literacy and reading comprehension.

Big Bird Says...: A Game to Read and Play
Sharon Lerner, Joe Mathieu, 1985
Award winning
Sesame Street/Going Places (Golden Books)
Jessie Smith, 1999
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative promotes early literacy and curiosity.
Familiar characters teach social skills, cooperation.
Creative scenarios stimulate problem-solving abilities.
Ideal for parent-child interactive reading sessions.

Sesame Street/Going Places (Golden Books)
Jessie Smith, 1999
Award winning
Big Bird Brings Spring to Sesame Street (Jellybean Books)
Lauren Collier Swindler, 1985
24 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations enhance engagement and visual perception.
Introduces concepts of seasons and change, educational.
Encourages exploration and curiosity in young readers.
Supports early literacy skills through repetitive, simple text.

Big Bird Brings Spring to Sesame Street (Jellybean Books)
Lauren Collier Swindler, 1985
Award winning
We're Amazing, 1, 2, 3! (Sesame Street)
Leslie Kimmelman, 2017
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and friendship on Sesame Street.
Engages kids with familiar, beloved characters.
Supports understanding of autism through story.
Encourages acceptance and empathy in children.

We're Amazing, 1, 2, 3! (Sesame Street)
Leslie Kimmelman, 2017
Lightfall: Shadow of the Bird (Lightfall 2)
Tim Probert, 2022
249 pages
Why to read
Engaging fantasy adventure fosters creativity.
Builds resilience through character challenges.
Enhances problem-solving with intricate plot twists.
Strengthens reading skills in young readers.

Lightfall: Shadow of the Bird (Lightfall 2)
Tim Probert, 2022
Story of Gumluck the Wizard
Emma Thompson, 2025
148 pages
Why to read
Captivates with magical adventures and whimsical spells.
Gumluck: a witty, clever character kids love.
Encourages creativity and magical thinking.
Ideal for enhancing young readers’ vocabulary.

Story of Gumluck the Wizard
Emma Thompson, 2025
Award winning
This Baby. That Baby.
Cari Best, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity through dynamic, relatable baby characters.
Engaging rhythmic text enhances phonetic awareness.
Stimulates early language development and social skills.
Bright illustrations captivate and maintain child's interest.

