Top-rated books by Alan Rabinowitz
A Boy and a Jaguar
Age: 4-7
Books like Alan Rabinowitz’s
Award winning
I (Don't) Like Snakes
Nicola Davies, Luciano Lozano, 2015
32 pages
Why to read
Educational content about snakes, nature, and wildlife.
Boosts curiosity and knowledge about misunderstood creatures.
Beautiful illustrations complement engaging narrative.
Encourages empathy and respect for all animals.

I (Don't) Like Snakes
Nicola Davies, Luciano Lozano, 2015
Award winning
Hare & Ruru: A Quiet Moment
Laura Shallcrass, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Highlights the beauty of silence and mindfulness.
Encourages children to appreciate quiet moments.
Beautifully illustrated, captivating young readers visually.
Supports emotional regulation and self-awareness development.

Hare & Ruru: A Quiet Moment
Laura Shallcrass, 2020
Award winning
I Love Fall!: A Touch-and-Feel Board Book
Alison Inches, Hiroe Nakata, 2009
12 pages
Why to read
Engages senses with touch-and-feel interactive elements.
Celebrates the joys and colors of the fall season.
Supports sensory development and tactile exploration.
Ideal for bonding over shared reading moments.

I Love Fall!: A Touch-and-Feel Board Book
Alison Inches, Hiroe Nakata, 2009
Award winning
Let's Go For A Walk
Scholastic, Scholastic Inc., 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Encourages outdoor exploration and curiosity.
Enhances understanding of the natural world.
Supports early language and cognitive development.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Let's Go For A Walk
Scholastic, Scholastic Inc., 2023
Award winning
The Adventures of Ellie & Boo
Millie Kerr, 2020
128 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure story fosters imagination in young readers.
Features strong, relatable role models for children.
Encourages environmental awareness and animal conservation.
Supports language development and literacy skills.

The Adventures of Ellie & Boo
Millie Kerr, 2020
Award winning
Rudy and the Wolf Cub
Paul Westmoreland, George Ermos, 2022
128 pages
Why to read
Encourages empathy through animal character interactions.
Supports understanding of friendship and loyalty themes.
Stimulates imagination with adventurous storyline.
Ideal for enhancing early reading skills.

Rudy and the Wolf Cub
Paul Westmoreland, George Ermos, 2022
Award winning
Skunked!: Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet
Jacqueline Kelly, Teagan White, Jennifer L. Meyer, 2016
106 pages
Why to read
Engaging historical setting sparks curiosity.
Encourages scientific exploration and discovery.
Highlights resilience and resourcefulness.
Supports growth in literacy and comprehension.

Skunked!: Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet
Jacqueline Kelly, Teagan White, Jennifer L. Meyer, 2016
Award winning
Spot's Walk in the Woods: Lift the Pictures/Find the Words
Hill Eric, 1993
24 pages
Why to read
Interactive lift-the-flap design boosts motor skills.
Vocabulary development through hidden word discovery.
Encourages curiosity and exploration in nature.
Fosters a love for reading and learning.
