Sometimes parents don’t want to choose books by age — they want to choose them by skill.

If you’re looking to support curiosity, problem-solving, or emotional growth, here’s a simple way to think about it.

STEM Bundle: Curiosity & Problem-Solving

Includes:

• The Day I Had a Spaceship

• Detective Stan the Crayon Man

• The Day I Had a Bulldozer

Skills Supported:

• Critical thinking

• Collaboration

• Scientific curiosity

These stories encourage kids to ask questions, test ideas, and work together to solve problems.

SEL Bundle: Feelings, Friendship & Empathy

Includes:

• Feelings on the Farm

• The Day I Had a Dinosaur

• How to Get an Alligator Out of the Bathtub

Skills Supported:

• Emotional literacy

• Inclusion and kindness

• Perspective-taking

These books help children understand their feelings and navigate relationships with confidence.

Final Thought for Parents

You don’t need to choose between fun and learning.
The right stories do both.

Whether you’re building curiosity or nurturing kindness, books give children a safe place to practice the skills they’ll use for life.