Top-rated books by Carlton Salter
Rubbadubbers, Bubble Trouble
Age: 3-5
Books like Carlton Salter’s
Teddy Tales
Sally Grindley, Peter Utton, 1993
64 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventures foster imagination and emotional understanding.
Characters teach resilience and empathy through engaging stories.
Enhances vocabulary and reading skills for young minds.
Ideal for bedtime stories, promotes pleasant sleep routines.

Teddy Tales
Sally Grindley, Peter Utton, 1993
Award winning
Be Bigger: Talking with Trees Series
Colleen Doyle Bryant, Manuela Soriani, 2012
32 pages
Why to read
Fosters empathy and resilience in young readers.
Encourages kindness through relatable nature-themed stories.
Supports emotional and social development.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens family bonds.

Be Bigger: Talking with Trees Series
Colleen Doyle Bryant, Manuela Soriani, 2012
Award winning
Teacher Created Materials - Early Childhood Themes - Five Senses - Grades PreK-2
Stephanie Reid, 2013
16 pages
Why to read
Enhances understanding of senses through engaging activities.
Tailored content for PreK-2 developmental stages.
Encourages interactive learning and sensory awareness.
Supports early literacy and scientific discovery.

Teacher Created Materials - Early Childhood Themes - Five Senses - Grades PreK-2
Stephanie Reid, 2013
The Boy in the Big Black Box
Rebecca Lisle, 2007
80 pages
Why to read
Explores emotions, encourages empathy and understanding. - Enhances creativity through mystery-solving narrative. - Supports emotional development in early childhood. - Engages young readers with captivating illustrations.

The Boy in the Big Black Box
Rebecca Lisle, 2007
Spike and the professor
Tony Hickey, Robert Ballagh, 1991
142 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled narrative, enhances imaginative thinking.
Characters model resilience and curiosity.
Supports cognitive development through problem-solving scenarios.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Spike and the professor
Tony Hickey, Robert Ballagh, 1991
The Adventures of Lily Leaf
Barbara Park, John Wotherspoon, 2011
28 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity and adventure in young readers.
Builds empathy through relatable, dynamic characters.
Supports critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Engaging narrative that promotes shared reading experiences.

The Adventures of Lily Leaf
Barbara Park, John Wotherspoon, 2011
Award winning
Dabble Duck
Anne Leo Ellis, Sue Truesdell, 1984
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure of a curious, creative duck.
Encourages creativity and curiosity in young readers.
Highlights the importance of perseverance and resilience.
Engaging illustrations enhance storytelling and learning.

Dabble Duck
Anne Leo Ellis, Sue Truesdell, 1984
Plum Puddings and Paper Moons (The Kingdom of Silk Book 5)
Glenda Millard, Stephen King, 2010
128 pages
Why to read
Deep exploration of family, friendship, and acceptance.
Stimulates emotional intelligence and empathy in children.
Vivid, lyrical language enhances cognitive and language skills.
Encourages creative thinking and imagination.
