Top-rated books by Bruce Eric Kaplan
Monsters Eat Whiny Children
Age: 3-7
Books like Bruce Eric Kaplan’s
Award winning
The Foot Book
Dr. Seuss, 1968
24 pages
Why to read
Rhyming text fosters phonemic awareness and literacy skills.
Explores concepts of opposites and diversity.
Captivating illustrations engage young readers visually.
Encourages children's curiosity about body awareness.

The Foot Book
Dr. Seuss, 1968
Award winning
Pink Me Up
Charise Mericle Harper, 2010
40 pages
Why to read
Boosts color recognition through vibrant, playful illustrations.
Celebrates creativity and self-expression in young children.
Encourages bonding over shared reading moments.
Addresses resilience and adaptive thinking.

Pink Me Up
Charise Mericle Harper, 2010
Award winning
There Was an Old Monkey Who Swallowed a Frog
Jennifer Ward, Steve Gray, 2010
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging rhyming text boosts phonetic awareness.
Colorful illustrations enhance visual learning.
Humorous storyline holds child’s interest.
Encourages animal recognition and sequence learning.

There Was an Old Monkey Who Swallowed a Frog
Jennifer Ward, Steve Gray, 2010
il y a un alligator sous mon lit
Mercer Mayer, 1987
32 pages
Why to read
Empowers children to face and overcome their fears.
Enhances imagination through creative narrative.
Encourages independence and bravery in young readers.
Provides a fun, engaging bedtime story.

il y a un alligator sous mon lit
Mercer Mayer, 1987
Award winning
What's Under the Bed
Joe Fenton, Rosie Greening, 2008
29 pages
Why to read
Illustrates overcoming fears through creativity, bravery.
Encourages parent-child bonding through shared reading.
Supports language development, builds vocabulary.

What's Under the Bed
Joe Fenton, Rosie Greening, 2008
Award winning
There Was an Old Sailor
Claire Saxby, Cassandra Allen, 2010
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging, rhythmic retelling of classic 'Old Lady' tale.
Vivid illustrations boost imagination and visual engagement.
Enhances language skills through repetition and rhyme.
Encourages laughter and joy in shared reading moments.

There Was an Old Sailor
Claire Saxby, Cassandra Allen, 2010
Beth Grewn Ni / What We'll Build
Oliver Jeffers, 2020
48 pages
Why to read
Celebrates creativity and bonding through building together.
Inspires teamwork, planning, and resourcefulness.
Heartwarming illustrations enhance the engaging story.
Encourages resilience and hope in young readers.

Beth Grewn Ni / What We'll Build
Oliver Jeffers, 2020
I Can't Fall Asleep
Oliver Parekh, Poelosophy, 2021
68 pages
Why to read
Addresses common bedtime struggles with soothing storytelling.
Enhances bedtime routines, promotes peaceful sleep.
Engaging illustrations capture children’s attention, spark imagination.
Encourages parent-child bonding through shared reading.
