Top-rated books by Debbie L. Yanuck
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Age: 5-6
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Award winning
Super King Viking Land!: A Branches Book
Thomas Flintham, 2023
80 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Adventure-filled storyline fosters imagination and creativity.
Introduces early reading skills through simple text structure.
Encourages independent reading in emerging readers.

Super King Viking Land!: A Branches Book
Thomas Flintham, 2023
Okra Stew
Natalie Daise, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity through engaging storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with unique, culturally-rich language.
Encourages family bonding over shared heritage stories.
Supports emotional development through relatable conflicts.

Okra Stew
Natalie Daise, 2023
Award winning
Small Places, Close to Home
Deborah Hopkinson, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Explores local adventures with captivating stories.
Features characters displaying resilience and creativity.
Encourages exploration and appreciation of surroundings.
Ideal for enhancing geographic and social awareness.

Small Places, Close to Home
Deborah Hopkinson, 2023
Award winning
Unflappable
Matthew Ward, Scott Magoon, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Boosts emotional resilience through engaging storytelling.
Encourages creativity and unconventional thinking.
Illustrations that captivate and spark imagination.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Unflappable
Matthew Ward, Scott Magoon, 2023
Award winning
Ten-Word Tiny Tales
Joseph Coelho, Alex T. Smith, 2023
56 pages
Why to read
Promotes creativity through concise, imaginative storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with rich, carefully chosen language.
Encourages emotional intelligence and empathy development.
Ideal for quick, engaging read-aloud sessions.

Ten-Word Tiny Tales
Joseph Coelho, Alex T. Smith, 2023
The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom
Mac Barnett, 2024
272 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with interstellar adventure.
Introduces resilience through quirky, relatable characters.
Encourages problem-solving in whimsical scenarios.
Provides a fun, engaging reading journey.

The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom
Mac Barnett, 2024
Award winning
The Bad Guys in They're Bee-Hind You!
Aaron Hartzler, Aaron Blabey, 2021
192 pages
Why to read
Engaging plot with humor and adventure.
Fosters empathy and teamwork among young readers.
Enhances reading skills through lively storytelling.
Addresses courage and morality in exciting ways.

The Bad Guys in They're Bee-Hind You!
Aaron Hartzler, Aaron Blabey, 2021
Miss Cat: The Case of the Curious Canary
Joëlle Jolivet, Jean-Luc Fromental, 2024
64 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery plot sparks curiosity and imagination.
Relatable cat detective character encourages identification.
Enhances problem-solving skills and critical thinking.
Fun, interactive reading fosters parent-child bonding.
