Books like The Very Hungry Caterpillar
What's Your Favorite Bug? (Eric Carle and Friends' What's Your Favorite, 3)
Eric Carle, 2018
40 pages
Why to read
Playful art celebrates nature’s smallest wonders.
Encourages kids’ curiosity about insects.
Perfect length for quick read-alouds.
Inspires personal sharing and creativity.

What's Your Favorite Bug? (Eric Carle and Friends' What's Your Favorite, 3)
Eric Carle, 2018
Goodbye, Cricket (ELT Graded Reader)
Eric Carle, 2024
16 pages
Why to read
Engaging story by celebrated author Eric Carle.
Encourages empathy through animal character identification.
Fosters language development and comprehension skills.
Bright, captivating illustrations enhance reader engagement.

Goodbye, Cricket (ELT Graded Reader)
Eric Carle, 2024
The Mixed-up Chameleon
Eric Carle, 1975
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrantly illustrated, captures children’s attention.
Teaches valuable lessons about self-acceptance and uniqueness.
Encourages creativity and exploration through storytelling.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Mixed-up Chameleon
Eric Carle, 1975
Award winning
Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera
Candace Fleming, 2020
40 pages
Why to read
Vividly illustrates the life cycle of a honeybee.
Engages kids in learning about nature and science.
Beautiful, detailed illustrations enhance understanding.
Encourages respect and appreciation for nature.

Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera
Candace Fleming, 2020
Award winning
Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
256 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, sparks imagination and curiosity.
Characters model resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through complex plots.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens bonds.

Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
Award winning
If Jesus Were a Butterfly
Jill Burdorf, 2023
26 pages
Why to read
Explores spirituality through engaging, imaginative storytelling.
Encourages empathy and understanding diverse perspectives.
Enhances emotional and social development.
Ideal for family reading and discussion.

If Jesus Were a Butterfly
Jill Burdorf, 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
A Garden in Your Belly: Meet the Microbes in Your Gut
Masha D'yans, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Introduces children to microbiology through vibrant illustrations.
Fosters curiosity about science and the human body.
Encourages healthy eating habits through engaging storytelling.
Supports development of literacy and cognitive skills.

