Top-rated books by Bernadette Watts
Stories for Christmas
Age: 3-4
The Little Gardener
Age: 4-8
Books like Bernadette Watts’s
Award winning
Calamity's Christmas
Meg Bolton Scott Scott, 2016
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating holiday adventure enchants young readers.
Characters model resilience and problem-solving.
Fosters empathy and cooperative spirit.
Ideal for family shared reading moments.
Calamity's Christmas
Meg Bolton Scott Scott, 2016
Award winning
A Message for Grandma
Carol Breckenridge, 2017
36 pages
Why to read
Strengthens bonds with grandparents through heartfelt storytelling.
Encourages understanding and empathy in young readers.
Beautifully illustrated, captivating children's attention.
Supports language development and emotional growth.
A Message for Grandma
Carol Breckenridge, 2017
Award winning
Special Gifts
Cynthia Rylant, Wendy Anderson Halperin, 2000
64 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tales emphasize kindness and understanding.
Stimulates emotional development and empathy in youngsters.
Encourages appreciation for diversity and individual uniqueness.
Beautiful illustrations enhance engagement and enjoyment.
Special Gifts
Cynthia Rylant, Wendy Anderson Halperin, 2000
Award winning
Life at Home
Vicki Yates, 2008
24 pages
Why to read
Captures everyday adventures in a child's world.
Encourages empathy and understanding through family interactions.
Enhances language skills with simple yet engaging text.
Supports emotional and social development.
Life at Home
Vicki Yates, 2008
Once Upon a Christmas Time
Various, 1999
128 pages
Why to read
Captures the magic of Christmas through a child's eyes.
Features festive, engaging, and relatable holiday adventures.
Encourages empathy and sharing—the spirit of the season.
Supports language skills with rhythmic and rhyming text.
Once Upon a Christmas Time
Various, 1999
Award winning
Seeds for Sharing
Carissa Lovvorn, Joshua Wichterich, 2021
30 pages
Why to read
Encourages generosity and community building values.
Stimulates young minds through colorful illustrations.
Supports early literacy and language skills.
Ideal for reading aloud and shared experiences.
Seeds for Sharing
Carissa Lovvorn, Joshua Wichterich, 2021
Award winning
Why did Marcus go to the Restaurant?
Janis Hennessey, 2016
32 pages
Why to read
Explores social skills through relatable dining scenarios.
Encourages understanding diverse food cultures.
Stimulates curiosity and conversation about new experiences.
Illustrated, engaging narrative keeps young readers captivated.
Why did Marcus go to the Restaurant?
Janis Hennessey, 2016
Award winning
You Be Grandma
Karla Clark, Addy Rivera Sonda, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores role-reversal in a fun, humorous way.
Encourages empathy and understanding across generations.
Stimulates imagination and creativity in young minds.
Strengthens reading skills through engaging narrative.
