Books like Upstairs, Downstairs: Bear's Summer
Award winning
P.B. Bear: the Marching Band (DK Read Aloud, Read Along, Read Alone)
Lee Davis, 2002
24 pages
Why to read
Illustrations enhance interactive read-aloud experiences.
Encourages musical interest and rhythmic awareness in children.
Supports early literacy skills through engaging storytelling.
Ideal for shared reading sessions, boosting familial bonds.

P.B. Bear: the Marching Band (DK Read Aloud, Read Along, Read Alone)
Lee Davis, 2002
Solve Your Own Mystery: The Transylvanian Express
Gareth P. Jones, 2023
447 pages
Why to read
Interactive mystery enhances problem-solving skills.
Engages readers with a thrilling, suspenseful narrative.
Encourages critical thinking through clue gathering.
Supports literacy and focus improvement in young readers.

Solve Your Own Mystery: The Transylvanian Express
Gareth P. Jones, 2023
Award winning
Pickles and Her Upstairs Brain
Catherine Young, 2023
55 pages
Why to read
Explores emotional regulation through engaging narrative.
Encourages understanding of brain functions creatively.
Supports development of self-awareness in children.
Ideal for shared reading, enhances parent-child bonding.

Pickles and Her Upstairs Brain
Catherine Young, 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 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
The Red Jacket
Bob Holt, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure enhances children’s creative thinking.
Encourages empathy through diverse, relatable character experiences.
Supports cognitive development with engaging narrative challenges.
Strengthens reading skills, perfect for family bonding.

The Red Jacket
Bob Holt, 2023
Award winning
Big Tree
Brian Selznick, 2023
528 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline sparks children’s curiosity and imagination. - Vibrant, relatable characters encourage empathy and emotional growth. - Enhances problem-solving skills through engaging narrative challenges. - Supports language development and literacy in early learners.

Big Tree
Brian Selznick, 2023
Award winning
The Loud House Summer Special
The Loud House Creative Team, 2021
64 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, lively illustrations captivate young readers.
Themes of teamwork and family bonds emphasized.
Encourages creative problem-solving through engaging stories.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening parent-child connection.

