Books like Can't You Sleep, Little Bear?
Award winning
The Great Green Mouse Disaster
Martin Waddell, 1989
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of teamwork and resourcefulness.
Captures whimsy, enchanting young readers.
Strengthens comprehension and inferential skills.
Encourages creativity and inventive thinking.

The Great Green Mouse Disaster
Martin Waddell, 1989
Tom Rabbit
Martin Waddell, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of friendship and adventure.
Enhances emotional understanding and empathy.
Stimulates imagination through vivid storytelling.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading moments.

Tom Rabbit
Martin Waddell, 2000
Award winning
Hi, Harry!
Martin Waddell, Martin Waddell~Barbara Firth, 2003
56 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of friendship and perseverance.
Simple language, perfect for early readers.
Teaches empathy and the value of persistence.
Bright illustrations captivate and enhance understanding.

Hi, Harry!
Martin Waddell, Martin Waddell~Barbara Firth, 2003
Mimi and the Picnic
Martin Waddell, Leo Hartas, 1995
27 pages
Why to read
Engages children with enjoyable, creative storytelling.
Characters demonstrate teamwork, fostering social skills.
Supports cognitive development through problem-solving narratives.
Ideal read-aloud choice for quality family time.

Mimi and the Picnic
Martin Waddell, Leo Hartas, 1995
Cup Final Kid
Martin Waddell, 2008
59 pages
Why to read
Action-packed, football-themed storyline.
Encourages teamwork, perseverance, and sportsmanship.
Supports vocabulary expansion and literacy skills.
Ideal for shared reading with family.

Cup Final Kid
Martin Waddell, 2008
Award winning
Big Bear Was Not the Same
Joanna Rowland, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses trauma recovery through a compassionate narrative.
Enhances understanding of emotional support and friendship.
Encourages open discussions about feelings and healing.
Supportive text for children facing similar challenges.

Big Bear Was Not the Same
Joanna Rowland, 2021
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
Award winning
Bear Wants to Sing
Cary Fagan, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging storytelling sparks children's imaginations.
Characters teach valuable lessons in perseverance.
Encourages musical interest and artistic expression.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
