Top-rated books by Charlotte Bruijn
You Can Be a Farmer, Too!
Age: 3-7
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Award winning
Fruit / Fruita
Xist Publishing, Victor Santana, 2012
30 pages
Why to read
Bilingual learning: English and Spanish vocabulary boost.
Colorful illustrations engage and captivate young readers.
Encourages healthy eating through fun fruit characters.
Supports language development and cognitive skills.

Fruit / Fruita
Xist Publishing, Victor Santana, 2012
Living With Asthma
Shirley Wimbish Gray, Honglee Cha, 2024
28 pages
Why to read
Educational insight into managing asthma effectively.
Instills empathy and understanding towards health challenges.
Encourages family discussions on health awareness.
Supports child’s emotional development through relatable storytelling.

Living With Asthma
Shirley Wimbish Gray, Honglee Cha, 2024
Quick Start: Farm Animals
Isobel Lundie, 2022
24 pages
Why to read
Engages children with colorful farm animal illustrations.
Enhances vocabulary through interactive animal sounds.
Supports cognitive development with simple, structured storytelling.
Encourages learning through playful discovery.

Quick Start: Farm Animals
Isobel Lundie, 2022
Award winning
Giving
Shirley Hughes, 1993
24 pages
Why to read
Encourages empathy through engaging and heartfelt storytelling.
Inspires generosity and selflessness in young readers.
Colorful illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Ideal for parent-child bonding over meaningful topics.

Giving
Shirley Hughes, 1993
The Tiniest Tree El Arbolito
Ann Banco Reade, Rachael Kathleen Hartman, Sandra Burnett, 2013
42 pages
Why to read
Bilingual English-Spanish text enhances language development.
Encourages ecological awareness and appreciation for nature.
Supports emotional growth through character resilience.
Stimulates curiosity and interactive learning.

The Tiniest Tree El Arbolito
Ann Banco Reade, Rachael Kathleen Hartman, Sandra Burnett, 2013
Award winning
Katie Couldn't (Rookie Readers)
Becky Bring McDaniel, Lois Axeman, 1985
30 pages
Why to read
Showcases resilience through relatable character Katie.
Enhances empathy and understanding in young readers.
Simple narrative perfect for beginner readers.
Encourages persistence and problem-solving skills.

Katie Couldn't (Rookie Readers)
Becky Bring McDaniel, Lois Axeman, 1985
Billa & Buster: The Circle Of Kindness (Merlin Woods Series Book 2)
Martha Begley Schade, 2020
38 pages
Why to read
Highlights importance of kindness through engaging narrative.
Strengthens emotional intelligence and empathy in young readers.
Fosters a sense of community and mutual respect.
Encourages discussions about values within families.

Billa & Buster: The Circle Of Kindness (Merlin Woods Series Book 2)
Martha Begley Schade, 2020
Mariyah's First Day of School
Regina N Rudolph, 2016
24 pages
Why to read
Captures the excitement and fears of first school day.
Encourages resilience and adaptability in new situations.
Supports social skill development through engaging interactions.
Crafted with warm, encouraging language for young readers.
