Top-rated books by Charity Russell
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Award winning
Catalina Magdalena Hoopensteiner Wallendiner Hogan Logan Bogan Was Her Name
Tedd Arnold, 2004
40 pages
Why to read
Playful rhyme scheme enhances linguistic and phonetic skills.
Boosts memory through repetitive and rhythmic narrative.
Fosters creativity and humor in storytelling.
Encourages engagement through whimsical illustrations.

Catalina Magdalena Hoopensteiner Wallendiner Hogan Logan Bogan Was Her Name
Tedd Arnold, 2004
Award winning
Strollercoaster
Matt Ringler, Raúl The Third, Elaine Bay, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations enhance engagement and visual learning.
Storyline encourages emotional resilience and adaptability.
Supports language development through rhythmic, playful text.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Strollercoaster
Matt Ringler, Raúl The Third, Elaine Bay, 2021
Award winning
The Smile Shop
Satoshi Kitamura, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Showcases joy of giving and its emotional rewards.
Encourages empathy and understanding through vibrant storytelling.
Supports emotional development and social skills.
Engages young readers with captivating illustrations.

The Smile Shop
Satoshi Kitamura, 2020
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
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
Bedtime Hugs for Little Ones
Debby Boone, Gabriel Ferrer, 1988
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages bonding through bedtime stories.
Enhances emotional intelligence in young readers.
Simple, soothing words perfect for night-time routine.
Strengthens parent-child relationship through reading.

Bedtime Hugs for Little Ones
Debby Boone, Gabriel Ferrer, 1988
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
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.
