Coop and Friends™ Read and Lead™ six book set

Southwestern Advantage is excited to share a brand-new children’s book series coming in May 2026: Coop and Friends.

This delightful set of six hardcover fiction books is designed for children ages 4–9 and centers on relatable leadership life experiences like teamwork, patience and perseverance.

Created by experts in children’s picture books, Coop and Friends truly hits the sweet spot. The stories are packed with humor, heart and adorable characters – Coop, Pork Chop and Frankie – who face everyday challenges kids recognize. Each book also features interactive end-sheet activities that children can personalize, reinforcing the lessons in a fun, hands-on way. Whether read aloud with an adult or explored independently by early readers, the series is expertly crafted to grow with young learners as they learn how to be leaders.

Coop and Friends is based on the popular Coop Toon® animated leadership video series featured in SWA Global Academy's Skwids® early learning app, which brings the books to life.