Books like Vera Rides a Bike
Award winning
Vera Goes to the Dentist
Vera Rosenberry, 2002
32 pages
Why to read
Helps children overcome fear of dental visits.
Engaging, comforting storyline.
Encourages bravery and curiosity.
Stimulates discussion about health and hygiene.

Vera Goes to the Dentist
Vera Rosenberry, 2002
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
Karen's Birthday
Ann M. Martin, 2023
160 pages
Why to read
Captivating storyline celebrating milestones and growth.
Characters exhibit realistic emotions and decisions.
Enhances understanding of friendship and sharing.
Supports social skills development through engaging narrative.

Karen's Birthday
Ann M. Martin, 2023
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.

The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
Mama's Sleeping Scarf
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of comfort, love, and maternal bonds.
Vibrant illustrations enhance the storytelling experience.
Encourages emotional development and empathetic understanding.
Ideal for bedtime reading and parent-child bonding.

Mama's Sleeping Scarf
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, 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 Tangle of Spells
Michelle Harrison, 2021
334 pages
Why to read
Engaging, magical adventure stimulates creativity and imagination.
Features strong, relatable characters promoting resilience and empathy.
Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving through plot challenges.
Ideal for enhancing vocabulary and reading comprehension skills.

A Tangle of Spells
Michelle Harrison, 2021
Award winning
Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #12)
Dav Pilkey, 2024
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging superhero-themed storyline sparks imagination.
Characters embody teamwork and perseverance.
Enhances reading skills through graphic novel format.
Encourages moral lessons and empathy development.

