Top-rated books by Colin West
Books like Colin West’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
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.

Peg Gets Crackin'
Jo Renfro, 2024
Award winning
Anzu the Great Listener
Benson Shum, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Cultivates active listening and empathy in young readers.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Supports language development and comprehension skills.
Encourages meaningful conversations between parents and children.

Anzu the Great Listener
Benson Shum, 2023
Award winning
Cat and Bear
Carol Greene, Anne Mortimer, Anne Greene, Carol, Mortimer, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of friendship between diverse characters.
Enhances children's understanding of empathy and cooperation.
Simple language tailored for early readers' comprehension.
Encourages interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Cat and Bear
Carol Greene, Anne Mortimer, Anne Greene, Carol, Mortimer, 2000
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
Hop Little Bunnies
Hughes Laura, Martha Mumford, 2020
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging rhythmic text, perfect for developing literacy skills.
Colorful illustrations captivate and stimulate visual development.
Encourages participation with playful, sing-song read-aloud.
Strengthens memory and sequence understanding through repetition.

Hop Little Bunnies
Hughes Laura, Martha Mumford, 2020
Award winning
Mitzi: Tale of a Dog
Dennis West, Carolyn Wickwire, Glenn D Woodrome, 2016
34 pages
Why to read
Engaging story about adventure and friendship.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Supports language development and imaginative play.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Mitzi: Tale of a Dog
Dennis West, Carolyn Wickwire, Glenn D Woodrome, 2016
Menagerie: Another Animal Alphabet
Richard Bonfield, 2004
150 pages
Why to read
Explores alphabet through captivating animal illustrations.
Enhances vocabulary with unique animal names.
Stimulates visual learning and letter recognition.
Engaging narrative fosters child's curiosity.
