Books like Little Monkey
Award winning
The Eensy Weensy Spider Freaks Out! (Big-Time!)
Troy Cummings, 2010
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative encourages resilience and overcoming fears.
Illustrations captivate and spark children's visual imagination.
Characters demonstrate problem-solving and perseverance.
Ideal read-aloud book fostering early literacy skills.

The Eensy Weensy Spider Freaks Out! (Big-Time!)
Troy Cummings, 2010
Award winning
Under the Great Plum Tree
Sufiya Ahmed, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Rich, vibrant illustrations captivate young readers' attention.
Folk tale from India introduces diverse cultural perspectives.
Themes of friendship, trust, and redemption resonate deeply.
Encourages moral development and empathy in children.

Under the Great Plum Tree
Sufiya Ahmed, 2020
Award winning
Super King Viking Land!: A Branches Book
Thomas Flintham, 2023
80 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Adventure-filled storyline fosters imagination and creativity.
Introduces early reading skills through simple text structure.
Encourages independent reading in emerging readers.

Super King Viking Land!: A Branches Book
Thomas Flintham, 2023
Tell Me the Day Backwards
Albert Lamb, David Mcphail, 2011
40 pages
Why to read
Engages kids in interactive, backwards storytelling.
Enhances memory and sequential thinking skills.
Fosters parent-child bonding through shared reading.
Captivating illustrations complement the narrative.

Tell Me the Day Backwards
Albert Lamb, David Mcphail, 2011
The Monkey and the Crocodile
Kumuda Reddy, John Emory Pruitt, 1991
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging fable sparks children's imagination and creativity.
Encourages empathy through vivid animal characters.
Highlights themes of friendship and trust.
Supports cognitive development and moral reasoning.

The Monkey and the Crocodile
Kumuda Reddy, John Emory Pruitt, 1991
You Are a Raccoon!: (Meet Your World)
Laurie Ann Thompson, 2021
Why to read
Engages children’s natural curiosity about wildlife.
Encourages outdoor exploration and environmental awareness.
Teaches about resilience and adaptation through storytelling.
Provides valuable life lessons woven throughout an entertaining narrative.

You Are a Raccoon!: (Meet Your World)
Laurie Ann Thompson, 2021
Award winning
Big Tree
Brian Selznick, 2023
528 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline sparks children’s curiosity and imagination. - Vibrant, relatable characters encourage empathy and emotional growth. - Enhances problem-solving skills through engaging narrative challenges. - Supports language development and literacy in early learners.

Big Tree
Brian Selznick, 2023
Award winning
The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
288 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure sparks imagination and joy.
Teaches values of friendship, loyalty, and hope.
Encourages empathy and emotional understanding in children.
Ideal for family shared reading and discussion.

