Top-rated books by Alice Schertle
Books like Alice Schertle’s
Award winning
Egg Marks the Spot: Skunk and Badger
Amy Timberlake, Jon Klassen, 2021
160 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure, fosters curiosity and exploration.
Dynamic characters, aids in social emotional learning.
Encourages teamwork and friendship values.
Engaging narrative, stimulates early reading skills.

Egg Marks the Spot: Skunk and Badger
Amy Timberlake, Jon Klassen, 2021
The Secret Plan
Julia Sarcone-Roach, 2012
32 pages
Why to read
Clever story of teamwork and strategy.
Engaging visuals stimulate imagination and comprehension.
Encourages resilience and creative solution finding.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Secret Plan
Julia Sarcone-Roach, 2012
Award winning
Operation Bunny
Sally Gardner, David Roberts, Simon Beale, 2012
208 pages
Why to read
Engaging magical mystery fosters curiosity and imagination.
Characters model resilience and creative problem-solving.
Enhances vocabulary and reading comprehension skills.
Ideal for family bonding through shared reading.

Operation Bunny
Sally Gardner, David Roberts, Simon Beale, 2012
Award winning
Olly, the Lone Red Squirrel: A Heartwarming Lesson in Friendship
Kay Hollywood, Larissa Soares, Olga Volgina, 2023
28 pages
Why to read
Showcases the value of friendship and cooperation.
Enhances empathy and emotional intelligence.
Stimulates imagination through vivid storytelling.
Encourages inclusive play and social skills development.

Olly, the Lone Red Squirrel: A Heartwarming Lesson in Friendship
Kay Hollywood, Larissa Soares, Olga Volgina, 2023
Award winning
THE SECOND JUNGLE BOOK - The sequel to The Jungle Book: A Further 16 stories from Mowgli's Jungle
Rudyard Kipling, Illustrated by JOHN LOCKWOOD KIPLING, 2018
142 pages
Why to read
Explores deeper adventures in Mowgli's captivating jungle.
Strengthens themes of friendship, loyalty, and courage.
Enhances creative thinking and moral reasoning.
Ideal for shared reading, fostering family bonds.

THE SECOND JUNGLE BOOK - The sequel to The Jungle Book: A Further 16 stories from Mowgli's Jungle
Rudyard Kipling, Illustrated by JOHN LOCKWOOD KIPLING, 2018
Award winning
Who Will Bring the Turkey?
Julia Inserro, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Engaging, festive storyline promotes family values.
Enhances children’s problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Characters model cooperation and teamwork.
Ideal for shared family reading during holidays.

Who Will Bring the Turkey?
Julia Inserro, 2023
Award winning
Winterling
Sarah Prineas, 2012
248 pages
Why to read
Engages imagination with magical, adventurous storyline.
Encourages resilience through protagonist’s challenging journey.
Teaches values of courage and friendship.
Enhances vocabulary with rich, descriptive language.

Winterling
Sarah Prineas, 2012
Award winning
Click, Clack, Peep!
Doreen Cronin, Betsy Lewin, 2015
40 pages
Why to read
Engages children with colorful and dynamic illustrations.
Introduces young readers to rhythmic, repetitive text structures.
Encourages empathy through caring for farm animals.
Ideal for shared bedtime storytelling.
