Books like Gray Whales
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
When the Fog Rolls In
Pam Fong, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Enchanting tale that sparks creativity and curiosity.
Addresses overcoming fears with courage and wisdom.
Enhances emotional understanding and empathy in children.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

When the Fog Rolls In
Pam Fong, 2023
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
Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #12)
Dav Pilkey, 2024
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging superhero-themed storyline sparks imagination.
Characters embody teamwork and perseverance.
Enhances reading skills through graphic novel format.
Encourages moral lessons and empathy development.

Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #12)
Dav Pilkey, 2024
Award winning
The Whale Shark
Brad Burnham, 2003
24 pages
Why to read
Explores marine life through engaging narrative.
Encourages environmental awareness and conservation.
Supports vocabulary expansion and scientific curiosity.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

The Whale Shark
Brad Burnham, 2003
Award winning
The Three Wise Animals
Yehudith Freeman Tucker, 2021
22 pages
Why to read
Teaches essential values of wisdom and teamwork.
Vibrant, engaging animal characters captivate young readers.
Encourages empathy and moral decision-making.
Perfect for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bond.

The Three Wise Animals
Yehudith Freeman Tucker, 2021
Award winning
Small Places, Close to Home
Deborah Hopkinson, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Explores local adventures with captivating stories.
Features characters displaying resilience and creativity.
Encourages exploration and appreciation of surroundings.
Ideal for enhancing geographic and social awareness.

Small Places, Close to Home
Deborah Hopkinson, 2023
The Sun Never Hurries
Roxane Turcotte, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity through vibrant, engaging storytelling.
Supports understanding of time, patience, and natural processes.
Strengthens reading skills with rhythmic, easy-to-follow text.
Offers a comforting, reassuring narrative for young readers.

