Top-rated books by Barbara Bakos
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Age: 7-12
Where's the Christmas Elf?
Age: 4-8
Books like Barbara Bakos’s
Award winning
The Wind
Monique Félix, 1991
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages imagination through engaging visual storytelling.
Enhances problem-solving with intriguing windy puzzles.
Develops empathy, identifying with character's challenges.
Supports early literacy and artistic appreciation.

The Wind
Monique Félix, 1991
Award winning
Let's Explore the Moon
Baby Professor, 2015
32 pages
Why to read
Explore Astronomy: sparks curiosity about space and science.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports early learning about the natural world.
Encourages parent-child reading and discussion time.

Let's Explore the Moon
Baby Professor, 2015
Award winning
Could a Whale Swim to the Moon?
Camilla De La Bedoyere, Aleksei Bitskoff, 2015
24 pages
Why to read
Explores marine life through captivating, fun narratives.
Stimulates curiosity about nature and animal behavior.
Encourages scientific thinking and imagination in young readers.
Bright illustrations complement engaging, educational content.

Could a Whale Swim to the Moon?
Camilla De La Bedoyere, Aleksei Bitskoff, 2015
Our Solar System: Volume 1
Connie Roop, Peter and Connie Roop, American Museum of Natural History, Peter Roop, 2016
26 pages
Why to read
Exploration of planets with vibrant, captivating illustrations.
Factual, age-appropriate information about our solar system.
Encourages curiosity and learning in young readers.
Ideal for joint reading sessions with parents.

Our Solar System: Volume 1
Connie Roop, Peter and Connie Roop, American Museum of Natural History, Peter Roop, 2016
How Do Rainbows Form?
Rebecca Pettiford, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Explores scientific phenomena through captivating illustrations.
Encourages curiosity and inquiry in young minds.
Supports early understanding of weather and light.
Ideal for shared reading, enriching parent-child bond.

How Do Rainbows Form?
Rebecca Pettiford, 2023
Award winning
A Drop of Water
Walter Wick, 1997
40 pages
Why to read
Explores science through striking photography and simple explanations.
Encourages curiosity about the natural world.
Supports early learning concepts in physics and chemistry.
Engaging and accessible for young readers.

A Drop of Water
Walter Wick, 1997
Award winning
Bye-Bye Wi-Fi
Mari Meyers, Mia Tivey, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages outdoor play and reduced screen time.
Stimulates imagination and real-world problem-solving.
Supports social interaction and teamwork skills development.
Engaging story fosters a love for reading.

Bye-Bye Wi-Fi
Mari Meyers, Mia Tivey, 2023
Award winning
Can I Eat That?
Joshua David Stein, Julia Rothman, 2016
37 pages
Why to read
Stimulates curiosity with playful, food-related questions.
Encourages exploration of diverse foods and cultures.
Enhances vocabulary through engaging, colorful illustrations.
Supports early development in understanding categorization.
