Top-rated books by Emma Laybourn
Monster Shoes
Age: 5-7
Books like Emma Laybourn’s
Award winning
Swamp Stomp : A Monster Pop-Up Book
Paul Stickland, 1996
16 pages
Why to read
Interactive pop-up elements enhance tactile and motor skills.
Vibrant monster characters foster creativity and imaginative play.
Engaging storyline supports vocabulary expansion and narrative abilities.
Pop-up surprises promote curiosity and sustained attention.

Swamp Stomp : A Monster Pop-Up Book
Paul Stickland, 1996
HOW THE GATOR'S SNOUT GREW OUT
Pearson Prentice Hall, Dominie Elementary, Janie Spaht Gill, 1997
23 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with vibrant, captivating illustrations.
Teaches resilience through adventurous storytelling.
Encourages curiosity about nature and animals.
Supports language development with rich vocabulary.

HOW THE GATOR'S SNOUT GREW OUT
Pearson Prentice Hall, Dominie Elementary, Janie Spaht Gill, 1997
The White Pony
Mary Buckwell Gislon, Mary Oldham, 1981
119 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure enriches imagination and creativity.
Characters demonstrate resilience and empathy.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The White Pony
Mary Buckwell Gislon, Mary Oldham, 1981
Award winning
Big Yellow Balloon (Get Ready)
Helen Bird, Simona Dimitri, 2005
31 pages
Why to read
Stimulates visual imagination with colorful illustrations.
Encourages understanding of emotions and empathy.
Supports early learning and vocabulary growth.
Engaging narrative makes reading enjoyable.

Big Yellow Balloon (Get Ready)
Helen Bird, Simona Dimitri, 2005
The Adventures of Muffin Pigdom : Muffin and the Keeper
Paul Warren, 1996
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure enhances problem-solving skills.
Characters model positive friendships and cooperation.
Encourages creativity and imaginative play.
Supports language development and literacy skills.

The Adventures of Muffin Pigdom : Muffin and the Keeper
Paul Warren, 1996
Award winning
Gullible's Troubles
Margaret Shannon, 1998
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale teaches resilience and courage.
Encourages empathy and understanding through character challenges.
Stimulates imagination with rich, captivating illustrations.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.

Gullible's Troubles
Margaret Shannon, 1998
Award winning
Why Blue?
Josh Tuininga, JoshTuiniga, 2013
42 pages
Why to read
Explores color theory through vibrant, engaging illustrations.
Encourages curiosity and questioning in young readers.
Supports early cognitive and emotional development.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Why Blue?
Josh Tuininga, JoshTuiniga, 2013
Award winning
What Do You See?
Linda Cassella, 2021
38 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination through vibrant, colorful illustrations.
Encourages reader interaction and engagement.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for shared reading and family bonding.
