Top-rated books by Estelí Meza
Brave Bear
Age: 2-4
Books like Estelí Meza’s
Award winning
Five Little Kittens
Sharon Peters, 1982
30 pages
Why to read
Captures the essence of playful curiosity in kittens.
Encourages empathy through character development and interaction.
Reinforces counting and basic math skills interactively.
Vibrant illustrations engage and delight young readers.

Five Little Kittens
Sharon Peters, 1982
Award winning
Who Will Be My Mother? (The Story Box)
Joy Cowley, 1998
16 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of family, love, and belonging.
Encourages emotional development and empathy in children.
Engaging narrative fosters early reading skills.
Vibrant illustrations complement the heartwarming story.

Who Will Be My Mother? (The Story Box)
Joy Cowley, 1998
Award winning
The Little Zebra Who Lost His Stripes
Jedda Robaard, 2013
10 pages
Why to read
Engaging journey with vibrant illustrations.
Teaches resilience and determination to young readers.
Encourages empathy and understanding of emotions.
Perfect for parent-child bonding over reading.

The Little Zebra Who Lost His Stripes
Jedda Robaard, 2013
Award winning
Spy Cat: Safari
Andrew Cope, 2015
160 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story sparks curiosity and imagination.
Features teamwork, fostering social skills development.
Enhances understanding of wildlife and nature conservation.
Engaging content that supports literacy growth.

Spy Cat: Safari
Andrew Cope, 2015
Award winning
Vamos al Parque (All Aboard)
Mandy Stanley, 2004
12 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual development.
Simple Spanish vocabulary enriches language learning.
Engages kids in outdoor play and adventure themes.
Supports early reading skills through clear, concise text.

Vamos al Parque (All Aboard)
Mandy Stanley, 2004
Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 11: TreeTops: Amy the Hedgehog Girl
John Coldwell, Caroline Crossland, 1995
32 pages
Why to read
Amy's adventures boost creativity and imaginative skills.
Enhances critical thinking through problem-solving narratives.
Encourages empathy by understanding diverse characters.
Supports literacy skills with engaging text.

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 11: TreeTops: Amy the Hedgehog Girl
John Coldwell, Caroline Crossland, 1995
Award winning
Pip and Zip
Elana K. Arnold, Doug Salati, 2022
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging storyline enhances cognitive development.
Introduces resilience and friendship themes.
Encourages empathy through character identification.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Pip and Zip
Elana K. Arnold, Doug Salati, 2022
Ugly Duckling
Nina Filipek, 2005
24 pages
Why to read
Classic tale promoting inner beauty and self-transformation.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Supports emotional and social development through relatable struggles.
Ideal for shared reading, fostering family discussions on values.
