Books like If I Were A Kangaroo
Award winning
The Bear With Long Hair: Bartholomew Bear in...
Lisette Starr, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Engaging story, fosters emotional growth.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading.
Addresses resilience, courage, and self-acceptance.

The Bear With Long Hair: Bartholomew Bear in...
Lisette Starr, 2023
Award winning
Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories
Jarvis, 2024
64 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with captivating starry tales.
Characters teach valuable emotional and social lessons.
Encourages curiosity and exploration through storytelling.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories
Jarvis, 2024
Award winning
There's a Bear in the Bath
Nanette Newman, 1994
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating, humorous story sparks children's imagination.
Engaging narrative enhances early literacy skills.
Encourages creativity and problem-solving in young readers.
Fun bath-time adventure for shared reading moments.

There's a Bear in the Bath
Nanette Newman, 1994
Award winning
The Monkey Who Saved the Zoo: Chaos of the Grumpy Pirate Penguin
Adisan Books, 2022
38 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story sparks children's imagination and curiosity.
Characters show resilience and teamwork, great for young minds.
Enhances vocabulary and cognitive skills through engaging narrative.
Addresses handling emotions and conflict resolution positively.

The Monkey Who Saved the Zoo: Chaos of the Grumpy Pirate Penguin
Adisan Books, 2022
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
Elephant Detectives
Ged Adamson, unknown author, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery-solving adventure with friendly elephants. - Enhances critical thinking and teamwork skills. - Radiates warmth, perfect for shared family reading. - Bolsters literacy and cognitive development effectively.

Elephant Detectives
Ged Adamson, unknown author, 2022
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
Hutchinson Treasury of Teddy Bear Tales
Susanna Gretz, 1997
128 pages
Why to read
Captivating collection of heartwarming teddy bear stories.
Enhances emotional development and empathy in children.
Encourages bonding during family reading time.
Supports early literacy skills with engaging narratives.

