Books like Lonnie the Loon Finds His Home
Award winning
Lonnie the Loon Learns to Call
Barbara Renner, 2014
26 pages
Why to read
Educational Value: 'Lonnie the Loon Learns to Call' provides children with an opportunity to learn about the common loon, its habitat, and its unique calls, fostering an early appreciation for wildlife and nature.
Engaging Storyline: The book tells an entertaining story that captures the interest of young readers, making it an enjoyable reading experience that encourages a love for books and reading.
Beautiful Illustrations: Accompanied by captivating illustrations, the book visually stimulates children, enhancing their imagination and helping them to visualize the story and understand the content.
Character Development: Through Lonnie's journey, children learn important life lessons about growth, learning new skills, and the value of persistence, which are essential for their personal development.

Lonnie the Loon Learns to Call
Barbara Renner, 2014
Award winning
Quincy the Quail Leads His Family on an Adventure
Barbara Renner, 2014
22 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters imagination and adventure.
Quincy the Quail inspires leadership and courage.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Supports parent-child bonding through shared reading.

Quincy the Quail Leads His Family on an Adventure
Barbara Renner, 2014
Award winning
It’s Raining, Cats and Duck: A Kitten Romps in the Rain and Winds Up Wiser and Fonder of His Family
Sherri Eri, 2022
36 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure of exploration and self-discovery.
Strengthens family bonds through shared experiences.
Encourages curiosity and embracing new situations.
Bright, colorful illustrations captivate young readers.

It’s Raining, Cats and Duck: A Kitten Romps in the Rain and Winds Up Wiser and Fonder of His Family
Sherri Eri, 2022
Mama's Sleeping Scarf
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of comfort, love, and maternal bonds.
Vibrant illustrations enhance the storytelling experience.
Encourages emotional development and empathetic understanding.
Ideal for bedtime reading and parent-child bonding.

Mama's Sleeping Scarf
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, 2023
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
Finding Hope
Melissa Strangway, Nicola Baker, 2024
303 pages
Why to read
Encourages resilience through captivating storytelling. - Enhances emotional understanding and empathy. - Inspires hope and positivity in young readers. - Supports developmental milestones in literacy and comprehension.

Finding Hope
Melissa Strangway, Nicola Baker, 2024
Award winning
The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Addresses anxiety with engaging, relatable storytelling.
Encourages emotional development and self-soothing techniques.
Supports early literacy with simple, rhythmic text.
Ideal for shared reading, fostering parent-child bonds.

The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, 2024
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess (Signed Edition)
Jeff Kinney, 2021
226 pages
Why to read
Humor fuels engagement, enhances reading enjoyment.
Encourages resilience through relatable mishaps, setbacks.
Strengthens comprehension with accessible language, structure.

