Books like Once Upon a Giraffe
Award winning
The Flute
Ken Wilson Max, 2019
24 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with vibrant illustrations and rhythmic text.
Introduces musical elements, enhancing auditory skills.
Encourages interaction, boosting cognitive and language development.
Supports emotional growth through creative expression.

The Flute
Ken Wilson Max, 2019
The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me
Roald Dahl, 2024
80 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of friendship and adventure.
Encourages teamwork and resourcefulness.
Vibrant, memorable characters.
Enhances vocabulary and reading skills.

The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me
Roald Dahl, 2024
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
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
Award winning
The Monkey Who Saved the Zoo: Chaos of the Grumpy Pirate Penguin
Adisan Books, 2022
38 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story sparks children's imagination and curiosity.
Characters show resilience and teamwork, great for young minds.
Enhances vocabulary and cognitive skills through engaging narrative.
Addresses handling emotions and conflict resolution positively.

The Monkey Who Saved the Zoo: Chaos of the Grumpy Pirate Penguin
Adisan Books, 2022
Award winning
Kai and the Monkey King
Joe Todd-Stanton, 2021
56 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled journey fosters imagination and curiosity.
Incorporates Chinese mythology, enhancing cultural awareness.
Demonstrates resilience and bravery in adversity.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.

Kai and the Monkey King
Joe Todd-Stanton, 2021
Elly the Deer
Jordan L. Brown, 2023
37 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of friendship and bravery.
Enhances empathy and emotional understanding in children.
Encourages resilience and perseverance through engaging storytelling.
Ideal for shared reading, bolstering parent-child bonds.

Elly the Deer
Jordan L. Brown, 2023
Award winning
Nell and the Cave Bear
Martin Brown, 2021
176 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled tale sparks imagination and curiosity.
Encourages empathy by exploring Nell's relatable challenges.
Supports cognitive development through problem-solving narrative.
Engages young readers with vibrant, captivating illustrations.

