Top-rated books by Charles Santore
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Award winning
The Man and the Fox: English-Dari Edition (Teaching Stories)
Idries Shah, Sally Mallam, 2005
38 pages
Why to read
Bilingual English-Dari text enhances language skills.
Rich, cultural storytelling promotes global awareness.
Stimulates imagination through whimsical narrative.
Supports cognitive development and empathy.

The Man and the Fox: English-Dari Edition (Teaching Stories)
Idries Shah, Sally Mallam, 2005
Award winning
Aesop's Forgotten Fables
Aesop, Fiona Waters, Fulvio Testa, 2013
96 pages
Why to read
Revives lesser-known fables with captivating storytelling.
Enhances moral reasoning and ethical decision-making.
Encourages curiosity and diverse thinking.
Delivers timeless wisdom through fresh narratives.

Aesop's Forgotten Fables
Aesop, Fiona Waters, Fulvio Testa, 2013
Award winning
Jackalope
Susan Stevens Crummel, Janet Stevens, 2003
56 pages
Why to read
Imaginative tale sparks creativity and curiosity in young readers.
Features relatable characters, fostering emotional intelligence.
Encourages problem-solving skills through engaging narrative.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

Jackalope
Susan Stevens Crummel, Janet Stevens, 2003
Award winning
The sly cormorant and the fishes: New adaptations into poetry of the Aesop fables (Viking Kestrel Picture Books)
Brian Patten, Errol Le Cain, 1977
64 pages
Why to read
Creative poetic adaptations of timeless Aesop fables.
Engages children with vibrant, illustrative storytelling.
Cultivates moral reasoning and ethical values.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The sly cormorant and the fishes: New adaptations into poetry of the Aesop fables (Viking Kestrel Picture Books)
Brian Patten, Errol Le Cain, 1977
Award winning
George and His Nighttime Friends
Seng Soun Ratanavanh, 2020
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters imagination through vivid, dreamlike illustrations.
Encourages exploration of nocturnal animals and their habits.
Strengthens understanding of friendship and bravery.
Ideal for bedtime stories, nurtures sleep-time routines.

George and His Nighttime Friends
Seng Soun Ratanavanh, 2020
Maisy Makes It Fun
Lucy Cousins, 2005
14 pages
Why to read
Promotes creativity and imagination through playful storytelling.
Introduces basic problem-solving skills in engaging ways.
Encourages positive social interactions and teamwork.
Designed to boost early language development.

Maisy Makes It Fun
Lucy Cousins, 2005
Award winning
Do You Have My Purr? (My First Storybook)
Judy West, Tim Warnes, 1999
32 pages
Why to read
Ideal for enhancing early language skills.
Stimulates imagination with a playful storyline.
Supports emotional development and empathy.
Encourages interaction through read-aloud moments.

Do You Have My Purr? (My First Storybook)
Judy West, Tim Warnes, 1999
Award winning
Interesting Facts & Short Stories for Curious Minds: 1000 Fascinating & Spectacular Trivia About Mysterious Monuments, Unique Museums, Presidential Myths, Weird Animals, Fun Random Stuff & Much More
Aaron Hartzler, Aaron Wright, 2023
205 pages
Why to read
Explores fascinating trivia across diverse, intriguing topics.
Enhances knowledge with captivating stories and spectacular facts.
Encourages curiosity and in-depth learning in young readers.
Perfect blend of fun facts and engaging storytelling.
