Top-rated books by Deanna Nikaido
How to Write a Poem
Age: 4-8
Books like Deanna Nikaido’s
Award winning
Write Up a Storm With the Polk Street School
Patricia Reilly Giff, Blanche Sims, 1993
128 pages
Why to read
Inspires creative writing and expression in young learners.
Engaging school setting that mirrors real-life children's experiences.
Encourages teamwork and collaboration among characters.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.

Write Up a Storm With the Polk Street School
Patricia Reilly Giff, Blanche Sims, 1993
Award winning
The Boy Who Loved Words
Roni Schotter, Giselle Potter, 2006
36 pages
Why to read
Fosters vocabulary expansion and love for language.
Spurs creativity through playful word exploration.
Encourages sharing knowledge with others.
Celebrates the joy of learning new words.

The Boy Who Loved Words
Roni Schotter, Giselle Potter, 2006
Award winning
Bearnard Writes a Book
Deborah Underwood, Misa Saburi, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity and storytelling in young readers.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills effectively.
Supports emotional development and self-expression.
Encourages persistence and learning from mistakes.

Bearnard Writes a Book
Deborah Underwood, Misa Saburi, 2022
Award winning
Please Write in This Book
Mary Amato, Eric Brace, 2006
112 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity and expression through writing.
Interactive format engages young readers actively.
Strengthens communication skills and teamwork.
Inspires joy in shared storytelling and collaboration.

Please Write in This Book
Mary Amato, Eric Brace, 2006
Award winning
Amelia's Family Ties
Marissa Moss, Amelia, 2000
38 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative explores family dynamics and relationships.
Encourages emotional development and empathy in young readers.
Supports literacy skills with accessible language and structure.
Ideal for promoting family bonding through shared reading time.

Amelia's Family Ties
Marissa Moss, Amelia, 2000
Award winning
Library Mouse: A Friend's Tale
Daniel Kirk, 2009
32 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity and friendship through story exploration.
Enhances reading skills and vocabulary development.
Encourages empathy and cooperative play among peers.
Ideal for shared reading and parent-child bonding.

Library Mouse: A Friend's Tale
Daniel Kirk, 2009
Award winning
Rocket Writes a Story
Tad Hills, 2012
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity and love for writing.
Fosters reading and comprehension skills development.
Encourages self-expression and confidence.
Engages young minds in storytelling adventures.

Rocket Writes a Story
Tad Hills, 2012
Award winning
Polly Diamond and the Magic Book
Alice Kuipers, Diana Toledano, 2018
112 pages
Why to read
Spark creativity with magical book-writing adventures.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills effectively.
Encourages self-expression and imaginative storytelling.
Builds confidence through problem-solving narratives.
