Books like Mimi and the Picnic
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through engaging, colorful illustrations.
Encourages teamwork and collaboration among characters.
Supports development of reading and interpretative skills.
Reassures young readers to pursue their creative passions.

Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose
Dav Pilkey, 2022
The Perfect Place for a Picnic
Franklin Watts, Katie Dale, 2020
24 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with a playful, adventurous storyline.
Introduces teamwork and planning through relatable characters.
Encourages outdoor exploration and appreciation of nature.
Ideal for enhancing early reading and comprehension skills.

The Perfect Place for a Picnic
Franklin Watts, Katie Dale, 2020
Lighthouse and the Little Boat
Ben Mantle, Katie Frawley, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages resilience through charming maritime adventures.
Strengthens emotional understanding with engaging narrative.
Fosters empathy with diverse, relatable characters.
Supports language skills with rhythmic, vivid text.

Lighthouse and the Little Boat
Ben Mantle, Katie Frawley, 2024
The Wind in the Willows: (Young Reading Series 2)
Lesley Sims, Rax King, 2021
64 pages
Why to read
Classic tale adapted for young readers.
Enhances vocabulary and expressive language skills.
Encourages adventure spirit and friendship values.
Supports cognitive and emotional development.

The Wind in the Willows: (Young Reading Series 2)
Lesley Sims, Rax King, 2021
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
Snail and Worm All Day
Tina Kügler, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging tales of friendship and adventure.
Simplifies complex emotions for young readers.
Encourages curiosity and discovery.
Ideal for beginner readers' engagement and learning.

Snail and Worm All Day
Tina Kügler, 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
A Happy Place
Britta Teckentrup, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Vivid illustrations capture children's imagination vividly.
Encourages emotional resilience and personal happiness.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

