Top-rated books by Eve Merriam
On My Street (Growing Tree)
Age: 2-5
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Poems for Kids: Over 600 poems for teaching poetry terms & poetic devices to children in grades 3-6
Lorrie L. Birchall, 2021
376 pages
Why to read
Teaches poetry terms through engaging, age-appropriate content.
Promotes literary skills and creative expression in children.
Curated selection caters to varied interests and learning paces.
Enhances vocabulary and understanding of poetic devices.
Poems for Kids: Over 600 poems for teaching poetry terms & poetic devices to children in grades 3-6
Lorrie L. Birchall, 2021
One White Crane
Vickie Lee, Joey Chou, 2022
24 pages
Why to read
Explores wildlife through captivating, vibrant illustrations.
Encourages empathy and care for nature.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Provides engaging, interactive storytelling experience.
One White Crane
Vickie Lee, Joey Chou, 2022
Seaside Poems
Nick Sharratt, Jill Bennett, Jill Bennett (collected by), 1998
32 pages
Why to read
Explores sea-themed adventures stimulating young imaginations.
Poems encourage language rhythm and sound awareness.
Enhances vocabulary with rich seaside imagery.
Supports child's emotional and social development.
Seaside Poems
Nick Sharratt, Jill Bennett, Jill Bennett (collected by), 1998
Award winning
Red Are the Apples
Cheryl Ryan, Marc Harshman, Wade Zahares, 2001
32 pages
Why to read
Vivid, sensory-rich descriptions enhance language development.
Explores colors and seasons, perfect for preschool learning.
Encourages curiosity and discovery in young readers.
Supports early literacy skills through engaging storytelling.
Red Are the Apples
Cheryl Ryan, Marc Harshman, Wade Zahares, 2001
Award winning
Woodland Sounds
Sam Taplin, Federica Iossa, 2023
10 pages
Why to read
Interactive sound buttons enhance sensory development.
Engaging woodland setting fosters a love for nature.
Simple narrative supports early language acquisition.
Encourages listening skills and auditory discrimination.
Woodland Sounds
Sam Taplin, Federica Iossa, 2023
Award winning
My Parents Think I'm Sleeping (I Can Read Level 3)
Jack Prelutsky, Yossi Abolafia, 1985
48 pages
Why to read
Enhances creativity with delightful, imaginative themes.
Builds reading confidence for independent young readers.
Engages children in exploring nighttime thoughts and adventures.
Supports language development through rhymes and structures.
My Parents Think I'm Sleeping (I Can Read Level 3)
Jack Prelutsky, Yossi Abolafia, 1985
Award winning
Stars With Flaming Tails
Valerie Bloom, Ken Wilson-Max, 2021
96 pages
Why to read
Poetic format boosts literacy and language appreciation.
Explores emotions and resilience through engaging stories.
Encourages curiosity about science and the natural world.
Supports empathy development and cultural understanding.
Stars With Flaming Tails
Valerie Bloom, Ken Wilson-Max, 2021
Award winning
A House Is a House for Me
Mary Ann Hoberman, Betty Fraser, Linda Terheyden, 1978
44 pages
Why to read
Explores diverse living spaces, enhancing cognitive flexibility.
Rhyming text boosts phonological awareness and reading skills.
Encourages creativity through whimsical, engaging illustrations.
Strengthens vocabulary with rich, descriptive language.
