Top-rated books by Ann O. Squire
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Age: 7-10
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Award winning
Baby Bear's Busy Day with Brown Bear and Friends (World of Eric Carle)
Eric Carle, Odd Dot, 2023
10 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual development.
Encourages language skills through rhythmic, repetitive text.
Fosters emotional growth, exploring friendship and cooperation.
Interactive storyline boosts cognitive and memory skills.

Baby Bear's Busy Day with Brown Bear and Friends (World of Eric Carle)
Eric Carle, Odd Dot, 2023
Award winning
Cloud Forest
Victoria Turnbull, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship, resilience, and adventure.
Stimulates imagination with beautifully illustrated mystical landscapes.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse character interactions.
Supports language development with rich, descriptive vocabulary.

Cloud Forest
Victoria Turnbull, 2019
The Tale of Timothy Mallard (Riverbank Stories Two)
Steve Lawhead, Stephen Lawhead, 1990
109 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure with valuable life lessons.
Encourages emotional empathy and resilience in children.
Supports cognitive development and language skills.
Ideal for family reading and bonding time.

The Tale of Timothy Mallard (Riverbank Stories Two)
Steve Lawhead, Stephen Lawhead, 1990
Animal Noises: A Pull-Tab Book
Dawn Apperley, 1999
14 pages
Why to read
Interactive pull-tabs make animal sounds excitingly realistic.
Enhances sensory development and animal recognition skills.
Encourages active participation and early language skills.
Perfect for shared reading, boosting familial bonds.

Animal Noises: A Pull-Tab Book
Dawn Apperley, 1999
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
Pretend Cows
Nicola Davies, Cathy Davis, 2020
36 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through playful and imaginative storytelling.
Encourages empathy by introducing diverse, relatable characters.
Enhances problem-solving skills with engaging narrative challenges.
Provides enjoyable educational content suitable for young readers.

Pretend Cows
Nicola Davies, Cathy Davis, 2020
My First Animals: A World of Words
Ladybird Books, Emilie Lapeyre, 2015
18 pages
Why to read
Introduces young children to various animals effectively.
Enhances vocabulary through colorful illustrations and simple texts.
Encourages curiosity about the natural world.
Supports early language development and recognition skills.

My First Animals: A World of Words
Ladybird Books, Emilie Lapeyre, 2015
Farm Sounds
Amy Mullen, 2021
20 pages
Why to read
Interactive exploration of farm animal sounds.
Vivid illustrations stimulate visual learning.
Encourages verbal skills and sound recognition.
Perfect for bonding during read-aloud sessions.
