Books like Dance with the Giraffes
Where's Bearry?
Joe Gatto, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging hide-and-seek adventure enhances observational skills.
Charming, relatable bear character boosts empathy in children.
Interactive storyline promotes critical thinking and problem-solving.
Ideal read-aloud book fosters family bonding and literacy.
Where's Bearry?
Joe Gatto, 2024
Award winning
The Enchanted Quest
Mac Barnett, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline fosters imagination and creativity.
Characters exhibit resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through mysterious quests.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens parent-child bonding.
The Enchanted Quest
Mac Barnett, 2023
Lizzy and the Cloud
Terry Fan, 2022
56 pages
Why to read
Captivates with whimsical storytelling and charming illustrations.
Encourages creativity and curiosity in young readers.
Explores themes of friendship and responsibility.
Ideal for engaging young minds in shared reading.
Lizzy and the Cloud
Terry Fan, 2022
Award winning
Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories
Jeff Kinney, 2021
224 pages
Why to read
Sparks creativity with whimsically spooky narratives.
Strengthens reading skills, enriches vocabulary.
Encourages emotional intelligence through relatable fears.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading moments.
Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories
Jeff Kinney, 2021
Award winning
The Adventures of Captain Underpants: Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2023
176 pages
Why to read
Engaging humor captivates young readers.
Fosters creativity and imaginative play.
Encourages positive values like friendship and bravery.
Ideal for boosting early reading skills.
The Adventures of Captain Underpants: Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2023
You Stole My Name: The Curious Case of Animals with Shared Names
Dennis McGregor, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Highlights creativity through whimsically illustrated animal encounters.
Enhances vocabulary with unique animal names and traits.
Encourages recognition of similarities and differences.
Engaging narrative fosters family reading time.
You Stole My Name: The Curious Case of Animals with Shared Names
Dennis McGregor, 2023
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.
This Baby. That Baby.
Cari Best, 2024
If I Had a Crocodile
Gabby Dawnay, DAWNAY GABBY/BARROW, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages imaginative play and creativity in children.
Features engaging, relatable themes of friendship and adventure.
Boosts vocabulary with rhythmic, playful language.
Suitable for read-aloud family bonding moments.
