Books like The Okay Book
Award winning
Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories
Jon-Erik Lappano, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging tales of friendship and adventure.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Supports early development of problem-solving skills.
Ideal for cozy, shared reading sessions.

Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories
Jon-Erik Lappano, 2024
Award winning
The Red Ear Blows Its Nose: Poems for Children and Others
Robert Schechter, 2023
118 pages
Why to read
Creative poems spark imagination and creativity.
Engaging themes suitable for children and adults alike.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills through rhyme.
Encourages emotional expression and articulation.

The Red Ear Blows Its Nose: Poems for Children and Others
Robert Schechter, 2023
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
Award winning
The Crayons Go Back to School
Oliver Jeffers, Drew Daywalt, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity and imagination
Provides a humorous take on school life
Teaches the importance of teamwork and cooperation
Relatable for children starting or returning to school

The Crayons Go Back to School
Oliver Jeffers, Drew Daywalt, 2023
Award winning
The Sloth Life: Dream On!
Kyla May, Joan Emerson, 2020
112 pages
Why to read
Promotes creativity and patience through engaging storyline.
Characters model resilience and determination.
Encourages empathy and understanding of diverse perspectives.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing family bonds.

The Sloth Life: Dream On!
Kyla May, Joan Emerson, 2020
Award winning
Brown Is Warm, Black Is Bright
Sarah L. Thomson, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Explores colors through engaging, vibrant illustrations.
Enhances color recognition and sensory development.
Stimulates curiosity and creativity in young readers.
Supports early childhood education fundamentals.

Brown Is Warm, Black Is Bright
Sarah L. Thomson, 2022
Award winning
Kid Christmas: Of The Claus Brothers Toy Shop
David Litchfield, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations ignite imagination and creativity.
Introduces teamwork and the joys of collaboration.
Enhances holiday spirit with a heartwarming narrative.
Fosters literacy skills through engaging storytelling.

Kid Christmas: Of The Claus Brothers Toy Shop
David Litchfield, 2022
Award winning
What Happens Next?: Talent Show Troubles
Jess Smart Smiley, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Captivating story about overcoming stage fright.
Encourages resilience and confidence in young readers.
Showcases teamwork and friendship dynamics.
Enhances emotional intelligence through relatable scenarios.

