Top-rated books by Bob Hartman
Books like Bob Hartman’s
Award winning
The Man and the Fox: English-Dari Edition (Teaching Stories)
Idries Shah, Sally Mallam, 2005
38 pages
Why to read
Bilingual English-Dari text enhances language skills.
Rich, cultural storytelling promotes global awareness.
Stimulates imagination through whimsical narrative.
Supports cognitive development and empathy.

The Man and the Fox: English-Dari Edition (Teaching Stories)
Idries Shah, Sally Mallam, 2005
Award winning
Aesop's Forgotten Fables
Aesop, Fiona Waters, Fulvio Testa, 2013
96 pages
Why to read
Revives lesser-known fables with captivating storytelling.
Enhances moral reasoning and ethical decision-making.
Encourages curiosity and diverse thinking.
Delivers timeless wisdom through fresh narratives.

Aesop's Forgotten Fables
Aesop, Fiona Waters, Fulvio Testa, 2013
Award winning
My Pet Dinosaur
Erin Elefritz, Heidi Rolf, 2012
24 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure about friendship and responsibility.
Encourages empathy and emotional growth in children.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Ideal for family reading, fosters bonding.

My Pet Dinosaur
Erin Elefritz, Heidi Rolf, 2012
Award winning
George and His Nighttime Friends
Seng Soun Ratanavanh, 2020
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters imagination through vivid, dreamlike illustrations.
Encourages exploration of nocturnal animals and their habits.
Strengthens understanding of friendship and bravery.
Ideal for bedtime stories, nurtures sleep-time routines.

George and His Nighttime Friends
Seng Soun Ratanavanh, 2020
Award winning
The sly cormorant and the fishes: New adaptations into poetry of the Aesop fables (Viking Kestrel Picture Books)
Brian Patten, Errol Le Cain, 1977
64 pages
Why to read
Creative poetic adaptations of timeless Aesop fables.
Engages children with vibrant, illustrative storytelling.
Cultivates moral reasoning and ethical values.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The sly cormorant and the fishes: New adaptations into poetry of the Aesop fables (Viking Kestrel Picture Books)
Brian Patten, Errol Le Cain, 1977
Award winning
Big Red Tub
Julia Jarman, Adrian Reynolds, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual development.
Simple yet rhythmic text enhances early language skills.
Encourages imagination with whimsical bathtub adventure.
Perfect for interactive read-aloud sessions.

Big Red Tub
Julia Jarman, Adrian Reynolds, 2004
Award winning
Jackalope
Susan Stevens Crummel, Janet Stevens, 2003
56 pages
Why to read
Imaginative tale sparks creativity and curiosity in young readers.
Features relatable characters, fostering emotional intelligence.
Encourages problem-solving skills through engaging narrative.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

Jackalope
Susan Stevens Crummel, Janet Stevens, 2003
This Book is Not a Bedtime Story
Eoin Mclaughlin, Rob Starling, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Captivates with humor and unexpected twists.
Fosters creativity and curiosity in young readers.
Enhances parent-child bonding during reading time.
Addresses overcoming fears in a fun way.
