Top-rated books by Bruce Eric Kaplan
Monsters Eat Whiny Children
Age: 3-7
Books like Bruce Eric Kaplan’s
Award winning
Plumply, Dumply Pumpkin
Mary Serfozo, Valeria Petrone, 2001
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Encourages creativity through playful rhyme schemes.
Teaches about seasons and pumpkin life cycles.
Supports language development with rhythmic text.
Plumply, Dumply Pumpkin
Mary Serfozo, Valeria Petrone, 2001
Sam Can't Sleep
Davide Calì, Anna Aparicio Català, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging storyline promotes empathy and emotional intelligence.
Illustrations captivate and enhance understanding.
Supports development of early language and reading skills.
Encourages bedtime routines through relatable narrative.
Sam Can't Sleep
Davide Calì, Anna Aparicio Català, 2021
Award winning
I Am a Bird
Hope Lim, Hyewon Yum, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Captures the joy of exploring identity and freedom.
Stimulates empathy and understanding through relatable storytelling.
Encourages creativity and imaginative play in young readers.
Beautifully illustrated, enhancing visual perception and appreciation.
I Am a Bird
Hope Lim, Hyewon Yum, 2021
Award winning
The Squiggle
Carole Lexa Schaefer, Pierr Morgan, 1999
32 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through whimsical, imaginative narrative.
Enhances visual thinking with engaging, colorful illustrations.
Supports early literacy skills and language development.
Encourages exploration and curiosity in young readers.
The Squiggle
Carole Lexa Schaefer, Pierr Morgan, 1999
Award winning
Boo Who?: And Other Wicked Halloween Knock-Knock Jokes
Katy Hall, Lisa Eisenberg, Steve Bjorkman, 2000
16 pages
Why to read
Filled with playful and spooky Halloween-themed knock-knock jokes.
Enhances children’s linguistic skills and understanding of humor.
Promotes interaction and laughter in shared reading settings.
Cultivates creativity and spontaneous thinking.
Boo Who?: And Other Wicked Halloween Knock-Knock Jokes
Katy Hall, Lisa Eisenberg, Steve Bjorkman, 2000
Little Monster Says Goodnight
David Slonim, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Charming bedtime story with a delightful monster protagonist.
Enhances emotional development and empathy in young readers.
Encourages routine-building and the importance of sleep.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage children’s imagination.
Little Monster Says Goodnight
David Slonim, 2024
Award winning
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School...
Benjamin Chaud, Davide Calì, 2015
44 pages
Why to read
Whimsical storytelling ignites children's imagination and creativity.
Encourages problem-solving skills through humorous scenarios.
Strengthens reading and cognitive development.
Engaging narrative fosters family bonding during reading time.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School...
Benjamin Chaud, Davide Calì, 2015
Award winning
There
Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick, 2009
32 pages
Why to read
Adventure through dreamscape ignites child's creativity.
Addresses inner feelings and aspirations relatably.
Enhances vocabulary and concept understanding.
Encourages dialogue on personal dreams and goals.
