Books like The Kingfisher Book of Nursery Tales
Award winning
I Am A Woolly Hat (Early Reader)
Vivian French, Fatima Sharafeddine, Salma Koraytem, 2013
64 pages
Why to read
Encourages imagination through whimsical storytelling.
Highlights value of resilience and resourcefulness.
Strengthens early reading skills and vocabulary.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

I Am A Woolly Hat (Early Reader)
Vivian French, Fatima Sharafeddine, Salma Koraytem, 2013
Detective Dan: A Bloomsbury Reader
Vivian French, 2020
48 pages
Why to read
Engages young minds with mystery-solving adventures.
Strengthens deductive reasoning and attention to detail.
Encourages curiosity and persistent inquiry.
Supports literacy development through engaging storytelling.

Detective Dan: A Bloomsbury Reader
Vivian French, 2020
The little red hen and the sly fox
Vivian French, 1994
25 pages
Why to read
Encourages teamwork and responsibility through captivating narrative.
Builds empathy and understanding through character interaction.
Enhances reading skills with rhythmic, repetitive text.
Engaging storyline fosters curiosity and imagination.

The little red hen and the sly fox
Vivian French, 1994
Award winning
Ten-Word Tiny Tales
Joseph Coelho, Alex T. Smith, 2023
56 pages
Why to read
Promotes creativity through concise, imaginative storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with rich, carefully chosen language.
Encourages emotional intelligence and empathy development.
Ideal for quick, engaging read-aloud sessions.

Ten-Word Tiny Tales
Joseph Coelho, Alex T. Smith, 2023
Award winning
A House Board Book
Kevin Henkes, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Bright, colorful illustrations captivate young children's attention. - Simple, rhythmic text supports early language development. - Durable board book format withstands toddler handling. - Encourages visual and tactile exploration.

A House Board Book
Kevin Henkes, 2023
Award winning
The Adventures of William and Thomas (I Told You So! Book 1)
Mark Gunning, Stephanie Sims, 2023
113 pages
Why to read
Engages young readers with thrilling adventures.
Enhances empathy through relatable sibling dynamics.
Fosters creativity and problem-solving skills.
Encourages shared reading with captivating storytelling.

The Adventures of William and Thomas (I Told You So! Book 1)
Mark Gunning, Stephanie Sims, 2023
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
The Year We Learned to Fly
Jacqueline Woodson, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires resilience and creativity in challenging situations.
Stresses the importance of family and togetherness.
Enhances mindfulness and emotional intelligence.
Celebrates cultural diversity and heritage.

