Books like Kit: The Adventures of a Raccoon
A New Friend (The Animals of Farthing Wood)
Mary Risk, 1993
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure promotes teamwork and friendship.
Engaging animal characters foster empathy and understanding.
Enhances problem-solving skills through intriguing challenges.
Supports emotional and social development in children.

A New Friend (The Animals of Farthing Wood)
Mary Risk, 1993
Award winning
I Hear You, Forest (Sounds of Nature)
Kallie George, 2021
36 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with vibrant sounds and forest exploration.
Stimulates auditory learning and sound recognition.
Encourages curiosity about wildlife and nature conservation.
Shared reading experience strengthens family bonds.

I Hear You, Forest (Sounds of Nature)
Kallie George, 2021
Award winning
Buffalo Wild!
Deidre Havrelock, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled narrative sparks imagination and curiosity.
Characters exemplify teamwork and resourcefulness.
Encourages environmental awareness and responsibility.
Supports literacy development through engaging storytelling.

Buffalo Wild!
Deidre Havrelock, 2021
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
A Monkey Grows Up
Rita Golden Gelman, 1991
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging journey of growth and discovery.
Teaches valuable life and social skills.
Encourages empathy and emotional understanding.
Beautifully illustrated, captivating young readers.

A Monkey Grows Up
Rita Golden Gelman, 1991
Award winning
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
Dav Pilkey, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure, perfect for young readers.
Builds critical thinking through unique story arcs.
Enhances literacy with creative wordplay and language.
Supports moral development and teamwork values.

Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
Dav Pilkey, 2023
Award winning
How It Was With Dooms: A True Story from Africa
Xan Hopcraft, 1997
64 pages
Why to read
True story offers real-world knowledge and excitement.
Enhances empathy through relatable animal-human relationships.
Encourages curiosity about wildlife conservation.
Stimulates discussion on human-animal coexistence.

How It Was With Dooms: A True Story from Africa
Xan Hopcraft, 1997
Award winning
A Day in Canada (Canada Concepts)
Per-Henrik Gürth, 2015
32 pages
Why to read
Showcases diverse Canadian landscapes and culture.
Encourage exploration and curiosity about geography.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports learning national symbols and basic map skills.

