Top-rated books by Christopher Blomquist
Snapping Turtles
Age: 5-9
Box Turtles
Age: 7-9
Books like Christopher Blomquist’s
Animal Friends
Patti Jennings, 2000
24 pages
Why to read
Vivid illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Encourages empathy through diverse animal character interactions.
Supports language development with engaging narrative structure.
Ideal for bedtime reading, fostering comfort and bonding.

Animal Friends
Patti Jennings, 2000
Award winning
Footprints in the Snow
Cynthia Benjamin, Jacqueline Rogers, 1994
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating winter adventure sparks children’s imagination.
Encourages exploration and curiosity about nature.
Supports understanding of animal behaviors and habitats.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Footprints in the Snow
Cynthia Benjamin, Jacqueline Rogers, 1994
Award winning
Bubble And Squeak
Louise Bonnett-Rampersaud, Susan Banta, 2006
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of friendship and adventure.
Encourages empathy and social skills development.
Supports language and cognitive growth.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Bubble And Squeak
Louise Bonnett-Rampersaud, Susan Banta, 2006
Award winning
Ben's New Friends
Don Halstead, 2021
28 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity through intriguing character interactions.
Encourages acceptance and friendship-building skills.
Enhances emotional intelligence and empathy.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.

Ben's New Friends
Don Halstead, 2021
Helpful Hannah (Pandas)
Marie Burlington, 2004
64 pages
Why to read
Fosters empathy and helping behaviors in children.
Enhances understanding of teamwork through engaging narrative.
Beautifully illustrated, captivating young readers visually.
Encourages reading together, strengthening family bonds.

Helpful Hannah (Pandas)
Marie Burlington, 2004
Award winning
Oink
Arthur Geisert, 2008
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of adventure and teamwork.
Stimulates imagination and creative thinking.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Oink
Arthur Geisert, 2008
Award winning
The Other Bears
Michael Thompson, unknown author, 2013
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and acceptance.
Encourages empathy and understanding.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports emotional and social development.

The Other Bears
Michael Thompson, unknown author, 2013
Peg Gets Crackin'
Jo Renfro, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging story about Peg’s adventure with eggs.
Encourages creativity and curiosity in young readers.
Teaches values of persistence and problem-solving.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
