Books like Amanda Doering Tourville’s
Baby Book Playtime Baby Book
Melanie Joyce, 2004
10 pages
Why to read
Engaging, colorful illustrations stimulate visual learning.
Simple, rhythmic text supports language development.
Interactive elements enhance motor skills.
Encourages bonding through shared reading moments.

Baby Book Playtime Baby Book
Melanie Joyce, 2004
Treasury Of Good Night Stories
QED Publishing, David Bedford, 2019
192 pages
Why to read
Enhances bedtime routines with calming, engaging stories.
Fosters emotional development and empathy in young readers.
Stimulates imagination with diverse, magical tales.
Encourages parent-child bonding through shared reading.

Treasury Of Good Night Stories
QED Publishing, David Bedford, 2019
Award winning
Shiny Happy People: A Children's Picture Book (LyricPop)
R.E.M., ShinYeon Moon, Paul Hoppe, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual development.
Lyrics encourage rhythmic learning and language skills.
Promotes positivity and joy through engaging storytelling.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

Shiny Happy People: A Children's Picture Book (LyricPop)
R.E.M., ShinYeon Moon, Paul Hoppe, 2022
Day of Rhymes
Sarah Pooley, 1987
144 pages
Why to read
Rhymes enhance phonetic awareness and reading skills.
Creative storytelling sparks imagination and cognitive growth.
Engaging, rhythmic narrative fosters language development.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Day of Rhymes
Sarah Pooley, 1987
Award winning
The Monster Mall and Other Spooky Poems (All Aboard Poetry Reader)
D.J. Steinberg, David Steinberg, Adrian C. Sinnott, 2004
48 pages
Why to read
Spooky, fun poems enhance imaginative thinking.
Introduces children to poetic forms and structures.
Themes of bravery and friendship.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens bonding.

The Monster Mall and Other Spooky Poems (All Aboard Poetry Reader)
D.J. Steinberg, David Steinberg, Adrian C. Sinnott, 2004
Award winning
Chatting
Shirley Hughes, 1994
24 pages
Why to read
Enhances communication skills through engaging dialogue.
Stimulates emotional development and empathy.
Supports language acquisition and vocabulary expansion.
Encourages interactive reading and family bonding.

Chatting
Shirley Hughes, 1994
Clever Lad (Reading Corner)
Justine Furminger, Lisa Williams, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging, imaginative storyline sparks curiosity.
Relatable characters enhance emotional connection.
Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
A joyful educational read for young readers.

Clever Lad (Reading Corner)
Justine Furminger, Lisa Williams, 2004
Rainbow of Friendship
Joni Klein-Higger, Eileen Goldenberg, 2015
18 pages
Why to read
Promotes values of friendship and diversity.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Encourages empathy and understanding among peers.
Supports social-emotional development through storytelling.
