Books like Toe Shoe Mouse
Award winning
Tiny Tornadoes: Buddy and Bea
Jan Carr, 2024
80 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure for young minds.
Boosts emotional intelligence and empathy.
Encourages creative problem-solving skills.
Interactive, enjoyable read for families.

Tiny Tornadoes: Buddy and Bea
Jan Carr, 2024
Award winning
Not Really Buddies: Buddy and Bea
Jan Carr, 2023
80 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and acceptance.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Supports social and emotional development.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Not Really Buddies: Buddy and Bea
Jan Carr, 2023
Award winning
Star of the Party: The Solar System Celebrates!
Jan Carr, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Explores space with engaging, festive storyline.
Illustrates planets' features through lively character party.
Encourages curiosity about astronomy and science.
Supports learning with vibrant, captivating illustrations.

Star of the Party: The Solar System Celebrates!
Jan Carr, 2021
Award winning
Group Hug
Jean Reidy, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Promotes empathy through engaging, collective animal characters.
Illustrations enhance understanding, cater to visual learners.
Encourages inclusivity and teamwork among young readers.
Perfect for shared reading, strengthens family bonds.

Group Hug
Jean Reidy, 2021
Award winning
Mary and the Mouse, The Mouse and Mary
Beverly Donofrio, 2007
32 pages
Why to read
Unique perspective on friendship across different species.
Encourages empathy and understanding of diverse relationships.
Stimulates imagination with charming illustrations.
Supports language development and narrative skills.

Mary and the Mouse, The Mouse and Mary
Beverly Donofrio, 2007
Award winning
The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
272 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of bravery and compassion.
Highlights the importance of forgiveness and hope.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Stimulates young imagination with whimsical storytelling.

The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
Mole Is Not Alone
Maya Tatsukawa, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and self-discovery.
Encourages empathy and emotional awareness in young readers.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual perception.
Engaging narrative fosters early language skills.

Mole Is Not Alone
Maya Tatsukawa, 2023
Award winning
I'm Sticking with You
Smriti Prasadam-Halls, 2020
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates friendship with heartwarming, delightful illustrations.
Encourages emotional development and empathy in children.
Engaging narrative that fosters parent-child bonding.
Reinforces the importance of sticking together through challenges.

