Books like Velma Gratch and the Way Cool Butterfly
Award winning
Bird, Butterfly, Eel
James Prosek, 2007
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates nature's cycles through migration and seasons.
Enhances understanding of ecology and biodiversity.
Supports emotional development with a gentle narrative.
Visually engaging watercolor illustrations.
Bird, Butterfly, Eel
James Prosek, 2007
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
Curious George Discovers the Seasons
H. A. Rey, 2016
32 pages
Why to read
Introduces seasons with engaging adventures.
Stimulates curiosity about nature and science.
Encourages observational skills in young readers.
Bright and captivating illustrations support learning.
Curious George Discovers the Seasons
H. A. Rey, 2016
Junie B Jones Is Not a Crook
Barbara Park, 1997
67 pages
Why to read
Engaging story about rights and wrongs.
Encourages moral development and ethical reasoning.
Stimulates laughter and learning together.
Ideal for early independent readers.
Junie B Jones Is Not a Crook
Barbara Park, 1997
Award winning
The Little Spacecraft That Could
Joyce Lapin, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires curiosity about space and science.
Encourages resilience through engaging storytelling.
Supports understanding of teamwork and perseverance.
Interactive learning journey for young readers.
The Little Spacecraft That Could
Joyce Lapin, 2021
Award winning
Think of an Eel Big Book: Read and Wonder
Karen Wallace, 1993
32 pages
Why to read
Explores the mysterious life of eels in engaging narrative.
Stunning illustrations complement the educative, lyrical text.
Promotes curiosity and knowledge about marine biology.
Supports development of reading skills and scientific understanding.
Think of an Eel Big Book: Read and Wonder
Karen Wallace, 1993
Award winning
Big Hedgehog and Little Hedgehog Take an Evening Stroll
Britta Teckentrup, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages emotional development through friendship themes.
Enhances understanding of nighttime creatures and settings.
Stimulates imagination with vivid, colorful illustrations.
Supports early literacy skills and vocabulary growth.
Big Hedgehog and Little Hedgehog Take an Evening Stroll
Britta Teckentrup, 2021
Award winning
The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
288 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure sparks imagination and joy.
Teaches values of friendship, loyalty, and hope.
Encourages empathy and emotional understanding in children.
Ideal for family shared reading and discussion.
