Books like Elmo: The Zebra From Africa
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
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
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
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
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
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.

Bear Wants to Sing
Cary Fagan, 2021
Award winning
5-Minute Nature Stories
Gabby Dawnay, 2022
112 pages
Why to read
Encourages appreciation for nature and environment.
Fosters curiosity and exploration in young readers.
Suitable for bedtime, quick and calming tales.
Supports early literacy and language skills.

5-Minute Nature Stories
Gabby Dawnay, 2022
Award winning
How The Elephant Got Its Trunk
Alison Reynolds, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging story about curiosity and perseverance.
Teaches valuable lessons on empathy and teamwork.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and hold attention.
Encourages dialogue on wildlife and nature conservation.

