Top-rated books by Frances Kennedy
The Pickle Patch Bathtub
Age: 3-7
Books like Frances Kennedy’s
Award winning
The Little House Collection
Laura Ingalls Wilder, 2024
100 pages
Why to read
Captures pioneering spirit and historical American lifestyle.
Encourages resilience and adaptability through character development.
Supports understanding of familial and societal roles.
Engages young readers with vivid, descriptive storytelling.

The Little House Collection
Laura Ingalls Wilder, 2024
Award winning
Alice In Wonderland / Through The Looking Glass
Lewis Carroll, 2018
312 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity through whimsical storytelling.
Develops language skills with playful wordplay.
Fosters curiosity and exploration of self-identity.
Invites interaction with complex, fantastical worlds.

Alice In Wonderland / Through The Looking Glass
Lewis Carroll, 2018
Award winning
The Berenstain Bears and Mama's New Job (First Time Books(R))
Stan Berenstain, Stan and Jan Berenstain Berenstain, 1984
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages understanding of family roles and responsibilities.
Highlights adaptability and teamwork within family dynamics.
Supports concepts of independence and hard work.
Warm illustrations enhance engaging, relatable narrative.

The Berenstain Bears and Mama's New Job (First Time Books(R))
Stan Berenstain, Stan and Jan Berenstain Berenstain, 1984
Award winning
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass (Chartwell Classics)
Lewis Carroll, 2018
338 pages
Why to read
Explores creativity through whimsical, fantastical narratives.
Enhances language skills with playful, inventive wordplay.
Encourages resilience and curiosity in facing new challenges.
Stimulates imaginative thinking and cognitive development.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass (Chartwell Classics)
Lewis Carroll, 2018
Award winning
Horrid Henry's Stinkbomb
Francesca Simon, 2022
112 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with humor and mischievous adventures.
Encourages creative solutions to quirky problems.
Illustrates consequences of actions in a fun way.
Enhances vocabulary through lively and descriptive language.

Horrid Henry's Stinkbomb
Francesca Simon, 2022
Award winning
Summertime in the Big Woods (Little House Picture Book)
Laura Ingalls Wilder, 1996
40 pages
Why to read
Vivid depiction of 19th-century pioneer life.
Encourages historical knowledge and cultural awareness.
Stimulates visual imagination through detailed illustrations.
Supports language development and family bonding.

Summertime in the Big Woods (Little House Picture Book)
Laura Ingalls Wilder, 1996
Bedtime Bonnet
Nancy Redd, 2020
26 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural traditions and family bonds.
Empowers children through relatable, everyday scenarios.
Colorfully illustrated, capturing attention and fostering imagination.

Bedtime Bonnet
Nancy Redd, 2020
Award winning
The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found
Karina Yan Glaser, 2020
368 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale promotes empathy and community spirit.
Engages young readers with charming, relatable characters.
Encourages resilience and creativity in problem-solving.
Fosters family connections and shared reading moments.
