Top-rated books by Ed Young
A Strange Place to Call Home
Age: 5-8
Wabi Sabi
Age: 5-11
Books like Ed Young’s
Award winning
Winter Sleep: A Hibernation Story
Sean Taylor, Alex Morss, Cinyee Chiu, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative on animal's winter survival strategies.
Enhances knowledge of seasonal changes and animal behavior.
Supports understanding of nature's cycles through storytelling.
Encourages curiosity and learning in young readers.

Winter Sleep: A Hibernation Story
Sean Taylor, Alex Morss, Cinyee Chiu, 2019
Above and Below: Dusk till Dawn: Lift the flaps to see nature's wonders unfold
Harriet Evans, Nic Jones, 2022
14 pages
Why to read
Interactive flaps enhance engagement and exploration.
Visualizes nocturnal and diurnal animals' routines vividly.
Encourages curiosity about natural phenomena.
Supports understanding of day-night cycle and ecosystems.

Above and Below: Dusk till Dawn: Lift the flaps to see nature's wonders unfold
Harriet Evans, Nic Jones, 2022
Award winning
Lift-the-flap Biggest, Fastest, Tallest...
Darran Stobbart, Kasia Serafin, 2023
16 pages
Why to read
Explores superlatives through engaging lift-the-flap features.
Encourages curiosity and learning about world records.
Interactive format promotes memory and retention skills.
Ideal for shared reading sessions, enhances bonding.

Lift-the-flap Biggest, Fastest, Tallest...
Darran Stobbart, Kasia Serafin, 2023
Award winning
Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright!
Fiona Waters, Britta Teckentrup, Waters Fiona, Tecke, 2020
325 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Rich collection of poems celebrates the animal kingdom.
Encourages language development and rhythmic skill enhancement.
Fosters curiosity and knowledge about wildlife conservation.

Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright!
Fiona Waters, Britta Teckentrup, Waters Fiona, Tecke, 2020
Jungle Sounds
Amy Mullen, 2021
20 pages
Why to read
Engaging sounds stimulate auditory learning and imagination.
Vibrant illustrations aid visual perception development.
Interactive reading enhances cognitive skills.
Perfect for bonding during storytime.

Jungle Sounds
Amy Mullen, 2021
Award winning
The Usborne Book of Animals
Susannah Davidson, S. Davidson, 2013
128 pages
Why to read
Explores fascinating wildlife from diverse global ecosystems.
Stimulates curiosity about biology and animal behavior.
Vivid illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports early learning in science and nature studies.

The Usborne Book of Animals
Susannah Davidson, S. Davidson, 2013
Award winning
It's Moving Day!
Geraldo Valério, Pamela Hickman, 2008
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating journey of animals adapting to new environments.
Engages children with vivid, colorful illustrations.
Teaches adaptability and resilience through story.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

It's Moving Day!
Geraldo Valério, Pamela Hickman, 2008
Award winning
Animals Up Close
Igor Siwanowicz, 2009
96 pages
Why to read
Stunning close-up photography engages young curious minds.
Introduces diverse animal species, fostering early biology interest.
Encourages observational skills and attention to detail.
Supports language development with clear, descriptive text.
