Books like Dreaming the Bear
Award winning
Tiger in Trouble: Book 2 (The Adventure Club)
Jess Butterworth, 2025
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure stimulates imagination and curiosity.
Characters exhibit teamwork, enhancing social skills.
Promotes critical thinking through problem-solving scenarios.
Ideal for cooperative reading sessions between parents and children.
Tiger in Trouble: Book 2 (The Adventure Club)
Jess Butterworth, 2025
Award winning
The Jungle Book Stories
Rudyard Kipling, 2019
168 pages
Why to read
Timeless tales of adventure and moral lessons.
Cultivates empathy through diverse animal character perspectives.
Strengthens understanding of responsibility and respect.
Ideal for shared reading and family discussion.
The Jungle Book Stories
Rudyard Kipling, 2019
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.
The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
Award winning
Becoming a Good Creature
Sy Montgomery, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires empathy through engaging animal-human relationships.
Encourages respect for nature and all living creatures.
Illustrations enhance understanding of diverse ecosystems.
Supports emotional and social development in children.
Becoming a Good Creature
Sy Montgomery, 2020
Award winning
Surviving the Wild: Rainbow the Koala
Remy Lai, 2024
112 pages
Why to read
Adventure-packed story aids in confidence-building.
Encourages empathy through Rainbow's unique challenges.
Supports comprehension and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Surviving the Wild: Rainbow the Koala
Remy Lai, 2024
Award winning
Lottie Loves Nature
Jane Clarke, 2020
112 pages
Why to read
Promotes environmental awareness and love for nature.
Lively, engaging narrative that captivates young minds.
Encourages outdoor exploration and scientific inquiry.
Supports development of empathy towards creatures and plants.
Lottie Loves Nature
Jane Clarke, 2020
Award winning
The Burgess Animal Book for Children
Thornton W. Burgess, 1922
144 pages
Why to read
Engaging stories about wildlife interactions and habitats.
Enhances understanding of North American animal species.
Encourages empathy and conservation awareness in young readers.
Vivid illustrations complementing rich, educational content.
The Burgess Animal Book for Children
Thornton W. Burgess, 1922
Award winning
Lu and the Swamp Ghost
James Carville, Patricia C. Mckissack, 2004
40 pages
Why to read
Engages children’s imagination with captivating visuals.
Encourages bravery and resilience through relatable characters.
Fosters empathy and understanding of different perspectives.
Promotes literacy and creative problem-solving skills.
