Books like I'll Hold Your Hand
Stick and Stone: Best Friends Forever!
Beth Ferry, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates the power of friendship and resilience.
Enhances emotional intelligence and empathy in young readers.
Simple, engaging narrative perfect for early reading skills.
Encourages cooperation and kindness through story-based learning.

Stick and Stone: Best Friends Forever!
Beth Ferry, 2021
Award winning
Oh, Olive!
Lian Cho, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Captivating story about adventure and curiosity.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Supports language development and creative thinking.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Oh, Olive!
Lian Cho, 2023
Award winning
How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?
Mac Barnett, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores magical, whimsical Christmas mysteries.
Encourages curiosity and imaginative thinking.
Engaging, relatable narrative for young readers.
Perfect for festive family reading sessions.

How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?
Mac Barnett, 2023
Award winning
Annie's Cat Is Sad
Heather Smith, Karen Obuhanych, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotional awareness and empathy development.
Encourages understanding of pet emotions and care.
Supports vocabulary expansion and emotional language skills.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

Annie's Cat Is Sad
Heather Smith, Karen Obuhanych, 2022
Award winning
Together with You
Jarvis, Patricia Toht, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates family bonding and shared experiences.
Captivating illustrations stimulate visual imagination.
Encourages empathy and understanding among siblings.
Supports early language development and storytelling skills.

Together with You
Jarvis, Patricia Toht, 2023
Award winning
Flat Cat
Tara Lazar, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity and thinking outside the box.
Enhances empathy through character-driven storyline.
Supports language development with rich vocabulary.
Offers humor and enjoyment in storyline.

Flat Cat
Tara Lazar, 2023
Award winning
Hug?
Charlene Chua, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages understanding of emotions and empathy.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Simple, repetitive text supports early reading skills.
Fosters parent-child bonding through shared reading.

Hug?
Charlene Chua, 2020
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.

