Top-rated books by Esther Kalman
Tchaikovsky Discovers America
Age: 7-9
Books like Esther Kalman’s
Award winning
Brundibar
Tony Kushner, Maurice Sendak, 2002
56 pages
Why to read
Empowers children through themes of resilience and cooperation.
Artfully blends history with captivating storytelling.
Encourages empathy and understanding towards others.
Stunning illustrations complementing a profound narrative.
Brundibar
Tony Kushner, Maurice Sendak, 2002
Award winning
Jack Frost: The Guardians of Childhood
William Joyce, Andrew Theophilopoulos, 2015
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure that sparks imagination.
Introduces themes of bravery and friendship.
Supports development of empathy and resilience.
Beautiful illustrations enhance visual thinking skills.
Jack Frost: The Guardians of Childhood
William Joyce, Andrew Theophilopoulos, 2015
Award winning
The Onion's Great Escape
Sara Fanelli, 2011
68 pages
Why to read
Engages children with interactive, thought-provoking activities.
Enhances creativity through unique visual and textual play.
Teaches emotional resilience and self-awareness.
Encourages dialogues about freedom and individuality.
The Onion's Great Escape
Sara Fanelli, 2011
Award winning
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: The Poetry of Mister Rogers
Fred Rogers, Luke Flowers, 2019
144 pages
Why to read
Celebrates kindness and emotional expression.
Enhances vocabulary and reading fluency.
Encourages empathy and understanding of others.
Family-friendly messages, perfect for shared reading.
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: The Poetry of Mister Rogers
Fred Rogers, Luke Flowers, 2019
Award winning
The Crayons' Christmas
Drew Daywalt, Oliver Jeffers, 2019
52 pages
Why to read
Captures festive spirit with beloved characters.
Encourages creativity through colorful crayon adventures.
Interactive elements engage and delight young readers.
Supports literacy with simple, enjoyable narrative.
The Crayons' Christmas
Drew Daywalt, Oliver Jeffers, 2019
Award winning
Sunday Morning Pianist
Gail Smith, 2003
128 pages
Why to read
Enhances musical appreciation and creativity.
Encourages discipline and practice through engaging narrative.
Supports emotional expression and understanding.
Ideal for family bonding over shared musical interests.
Sunday Morning Pianist
Gail Smith, 2003
Award winning
We're Going to Be Friends
Jack White, Elinor Blake, 2017
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates friendship and new beginnings.
Ideal for transitioning to school life.
Encourages social skills and empathy.
Simple, captivating storytelling.
We're Going to Be Friends
Jack White, Elinor Blake, 2017
Barry Loser's Ultimate Book of Keelness!
Jim Smith, 2016
256 pages
Why to read
Packed with hilarious adventures and quirky illustrations.
Encourages creativity and humor in young readers.
Boosts confidence through engaging, relatable narratives.
Supports language development with playful wordplay.
