Top-rated books by C. Roger Mader
Lost Cat
Age: 4-7
Books like C. Roger Mader’s
Award winning
Cat on the Run in Cat of Death!
Aaron Hartzler, Aaron Blabey, 2023
192 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure stimulates imagination and creativity.
Characters display resilience and teamwork values.
Enhances problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Cat on the Run in Cat of Death!
Aaron Hartzler, Aaron Blabey, 2023
Award winning
Hamsters Make Terrible Roommates
Cheryl Klein, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Humorous tale, highlights value of cooperation.
Teaches importance of respecting others' differences.
Engaging illustrations captivate young readers.
Encourages dialogue on friendship and sharing.
Hamsters Make Terrible Roommates
Cheryl Klein, 2021
Award winning
I'm Sticking with You--and the Chicken Too!
Smriti Prasadam-Halls, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates friendship and loyalty in engaging ways.
Introduces teamwork through fun, memorable scenarios.
Boosts comprehension with rhythmic, playful language.
Encourages emotional growth and empathy.
I'm Sticking with You--and the Chicken Too!
Smriti Prasadam-Halls, 2023
Award winning
Catside Up, Catside Down
Anna Hrachovec, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores problem-solving through playful cat antics.
Enhances creativity with reversible cat scenarios.
Encourages interactive reading and family involvement.
Builds early language and cognitive skills.
Catside Up, Catside Down
Anna Hrachovec, 2023
The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom
Mac Barnett, 2024
272 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with interstellar adventure.
Introduces resilience through quirky, relatable characters.
Encourages problem-solving in whimsical scenarios.
Provides a fun, engaging reading journey.
The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom
Mac Barnett, 2024
Award winning
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Charlie Mackesy, 2019
128 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming narrative teaches kindness and friendship values.
Artistic illustrations enhance visual and emotional engagement.
Simple yet profound dialogues support language development.
Encourages empathy and reflection in young readers.
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Charlie Mackesy, 2019
Award winning
Annie's Cat Is Sad
Heather Smith, Karen Obuhanych, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotional awareness and empathy development.
Encourages understanding of pet emotions and care.
Supports vocabulary expansion and emotional language skills.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.
Annie's Cat Is Sad
Heather Smith, Karen Obuhanych, 2022
Peg Gets Crackin'
Jo Renfro, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging story about Peg’s adventure with eggs.
Encourages creativity and curiosity in young readers.
Teaches values of persistence and problem-solving.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
