Books like Mildred and Sam and Their Babies (I Can Read Level 2)
A Kiss for Little Bear (I Can Read Level 1)
Else Holmelund Minarik, 2025
32 pages
Why to read
Promotes kindness and gratitude.
Perfect length for beginners.
Funny animal antics entertain.
Beautiful, timeless illustrations.

A Kiss for Little Bear (I Can Read Level 1)
Else Holmelund Minarik, 2025
Award winning
Family (Berenstain Bears Gifts of the Spirit)
Mike Berenstain, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Teaches valuable life lessons through relatable characters.
Enhances emotional intelligence and family bonding.
Supports moral development and decision-making skills.
Engaging narrative that captivates young readers.

Family (Berenstain Bears Gifts of the Spirit)
Mike Berenstain, 2024
Award winning
The Berenstain Bears Values and Virtues Treasury: 8 Books in 1
Mike Berenstain, 2021
240 pages
Why to read
Explores universal values: honesty, kindness, respect.
Engaging stories foster moral development.
Encourages empathy, positive behaviors in children.
Family-focused reading enhances bonding.

The Berenstain Bears Values and Virtues Treasury: 8 Books in 1
Mike Berenstain, 2021
Award winning
Fluffy & Freckles Special Edition (The Puppy Place #58) (58)
Ellen Miles, 2020
144 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming story about friendship and compassion.
Engages children with delightful, vivid illustrations.
Enhances empathy and emotional intelligence.
Encourages responsibility through pet care themes.

Fluffy & Freckles Special Edition (The Puppy Place #58) (58)
Ellen Miles, 2020
Award winning
Glues On Strike: A Funny, Rhyming, Read Aloud Kid's Book For Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, or Early Readers
Jennifer Jones, 2021
36 pages
Why to read
Engaging, rhyming text boosts phonological awareness.
Encourages creativity through imaginative, humorous storyline.
Supports vocabulary development with rich language use.
Fosters a love for reading with interactive narrative.

Glues On Strike: A Funny, Rhyming, Read Aloud Kid's Book For Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, or Early Readers
Jennifer Jones, 2021
Award winning
A Puppy's First Christmas
Holly Webb, 2021
128 pages
Why to read
Captures festive spirit through a puppy’s adventures.
Enhances understanding of empathy and responsibility.
Encourages curiosity and exploration in young readers.
Beautifully illustrated, engaging young children visually.

A Puppy's First Christmas
Holly Webb, 2021
Award winning
This Baby. That Baby.
Cari Best, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity through dynamic, relatable baby characters.
Engaging rhythmic text enhances phonetic awareness.
Stimulates early language development and social skills.
Bright illustrations captivate and maintain child's interest.

This Baby. That Baby.
Cari Best, 2024
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.

