Books like Brave Bear
Award winning
Surviving the Wild: Star the Elephant
Remy Lai, 2022
112 pages
Why to read
Adventurous tale enhances kids' imagination and curiosity.
Features strong, relatable characters promoting empathy.
Encourages environmental awareness and animal conservation.
Supports development of problem-solving skills.

Surviving the Wild: Star the Elephant
Remy Lai, 2022
Elly the Deer
Jordan L. Brown, 2023
37 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of friendship and bravery.
Enhances empathy and emotional understanding in children.
Encourages resilience and perseverance through engaging storytelling.
Ideal for shared reading, bolstering parent-child bonds.

Elly the Deer
Jordan L. Brown, 2023
Award winning
Kai and the Monkey King
Joe Todd-Stanton, 2021
56 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled journey fosters imagination and curiosity.
Incorporates Chinese mythology, enhancing cultural awareness.
Demonstrates resilience and bravery in adversity.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.

Kai and the Monkey King
Joe Todd-Stanton, 2021
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
Once Upon a Giraffe
Ken Wilson Max, Tumi K. Steyn, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Whimsical tale enhances children’s imaginative thinking.
Giraffe character builds emotional connection and empathy.
Encourages curiosity and exploration through storytelling.
Supports early language and literacy development.

Once Upon a Giraffe
Ken Wilson Max, Tumi K. Steyn, 2024
Award winning
The Bear Stylist
Steven Butler, 2022
300 pages
Why to read
Engaging story, encourages creativity and self-expression.
Builds empathy through diverse, relatable animal characters.
Supports language development and storytelling skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Bear Stylist
Steven Butler, 2022
Award winning
The Monkey Who Saved the Zoo: Chaos of the Grumpy Pirate Penguin
Adisan Books, 2022
38 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story sparks children's imagination and curiosity.
Characters show resilience and teamwork, great for young minds.
Enhances vocabulary and cognitive skills through engaging narrative.
Addresses handling emotions and conflict resolution positively.

The Monkey Who Saved the Zoo: Chaos of the Grumpy Pirate Penguin
Adisan Books, 2022
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.

