Top-rated books by Carol Ernst
Dusty's Tale
Age: 5-9
Books like Carol Ernst’s
Award winning
Journey to the Last River
John Doe, Teddy Keen, Unknown Adventurer, 2021
350 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story fosters curiosity and exploration.
Characters teach resilience and teamwork.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Encourages environmental awareness and responsibility.

Journey to the Last River
John Doe, Teddy Keen, Unknown Adventurer, 2021
Award winning
My Friends Are Missing
Mary Kendrick, 2022
34 pages
Why to read
Captivating mystery storyline enhances problem-solving skills.
Encourages empathy through diverse, relatable characters.
Stimulates language development and emotional understanding.
Supports parent-child bonding over shared reading moments.

My Friends Are Missing
Mary Kendrick, 2022
Award winning
A Stray
Michael Wang, Neal Sharp, 2016
40 pages
Why to read
Captivating story of friendship and adventure.
Enhances empathy through relatable characters.
Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving.
Ideal for family reading and discussion.

A Stray
Michael Wang, Neal Sharp, 2016
Amulets of Acacia
William Meehan, 2003
188 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure stimulates imagination and curiosity.
Characters model resilience and teamwork.
Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ideal for enhancing literacy and focus.

Amulets of Acacia
William Meehan, 2003
Lucky
Denise Carey-Costa, Nicole Sjostrom, Jonathan Iseminger, 2011
34 pages
Why to read
Inspires empathy and compassion through storytelling.
Enhances understanding of animal welfare and kindness.
Engaging narrative fosters children's interest in reading.
Supports emotional and social development.

Lucky
Denise Carey-Costa, Nicole Sjostrom, Jonathan Iseminger, 2011
The Lantern Fox (Mammoth Reads)
Garry Kilworth, 1998
86 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure keeps young readers engaged.
Characters demonstrate resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through clever story twists.
Supports development of empathy and understanding.

The Lantern Fox (Mammoth Reads)
Garry Kilworth, 1998
Award winning
Lions
Claire Archer, 2014
24 pages
Why to read
Engrossing tale stimulates children's curiosity about nature.
Encourages empathy through rich lion character development.
Supports language skills with rhythmic, descriptive prose.
Fosters family discussions on wildlife conservation.

Lions
Claire Archer, 2014
Giant
Juliet Snape, 1990
32 pages
Why to read
Boosts emotional intelligence through character interactions.
Encourages creativity with engaging, fantastical elements.
Supports language development with rich vocabulary.
Fosters empathy by exploring diverse perspectives.
