Top-rated books by Elizabeth Johns
The Sleeping Lady
Age: 4-12
Sunflower Sal
Age: 6-8
Books like Elizabeth Johns’s
Little Windows: In the Garden
Dawn Sirett, 2000
12 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual development.
Explores nature's wonders, fostering early scientific curiosity.
Interactive lift-the-flap design enhances motor skills.
Encourages outdoor exploration and appreciation.

Little Windows: In the Garden
Dawn Sirett, 2000
Award winning
Seeds for Sharing
Carissa Lovvorn, Joshua Wichterich, 2021
30 pages
Why to read
Encourages generosity and community building values.
Stimulates young minds through colorful illustrations.
Supports early literacy and language skills.
Ideal for reading aloud and shared experiences.

Seeds for Sharing
Carissa Lovvorn, Joshua Wichterich, 2021
Who Lives in Your Backyard?
Judith Randolph Doohan, 2016
58 pages
Why to read
Explores local wildlife through engaging narrative.
Enhances knowledge of ecology in an accessible manner.
Encourages outdoor exploration and curiosity.
Supports development of observational skills.

Who Lives in Your Backyard?
Judith Randolph Doohan, 2016
Award winning
Where Is Max?
Caroline Richard Raomae, Carlos Cerde�a Granada, 2021
28 pages
Why to read
Engages children with vibrant, interactive hide-and-seek illustrations.
Enhances observational skills and attention to detail.
Encourages curiosity and exploration in young readers.
Supports language development through repetitive, simple text.

Where Is Max?
Caroline Richard Raomae, Carlos Cerde�a Granada, 2021
Award winning
In My Backyard
John Devries, John De Vries, Werner Zimmermann, 1992
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Encourages exploration of nature and biodiversity.
Supports early learning about local ecosystems.
Ideal for bonding over shared reading sessions.

In My Backyard
John Devries, John De Vries, Werner Zimmermann, 1992
Snail
Karen Hartley, Chris Macro, Jill Bailey Chris Macro, Karen Hartley, 1998
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating journey of a snail’s adventurous life.
Teaches patience and resilience through engaging storytelling.
Supports early development in understanding nature.
Colorful illustrations enhance visual learning.

Snail
Karen Hartley, Chris Macro, Jill Bailey Chris Macro, Karen Hartley, 1998
Award winning
Big Birds
Lucille Recht Penner, Bryn Barnard, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging exploration of diverse bird species.
Vivid illustrations captivate and educate young minds.
Supports early scientific learning and curiosity.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Big Birds
Lucille Recht Penner, Bryn Barnard, 2000
Award winning
Sturdy Turtles (Pull Ahead Books)
Kathleen Martin-James, 1999
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging, educational story about resilient turtles.
Encourages persistence and problem-solving skills.
Supports early literacy and comprehension development.
Ideal for joint reading sessions, enhancing bonding.
