Top-rated books by Garry Jenkins
A Street Cat Named Bob
Age: 2-6
Books like Garry Jenkins’s
Award winning
Pete the Cat 12-Book Phonics Fun!: Includes 12 Mini-Books Featuring Short and Long Vowel Sounds (My First I Can Read)
Kimberly Dean, Dean James, 2017
144 pages
Why to read
Enhances phonics skills through engaging stories.
Focused on short and long vowel sounds.
Encourages early reading confidence.
Includes 12 delightful, easy-to-read mini-books.

Pete the Cat 12-Book Phonics Fun!: Includes 12 Mini-Books Featuring Short and Long Vowel Sounds (My First I Can Read)
Kimberly Dean, Dean James, 2017
Award winning
Matilda, the Algonquin Cat
Leslie Martini, Massimo Mongiardo, 2016
44 pages
Why to read
Captivating story of friendship and adventure.
Enhances vocabulary and reading comprehension.
Stirs creativity and love for animals.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading time.

Matilda, the Algonquin Cat
Leslie Martini, Massimo Mongiardo, 2016
Award winning
It's Me, A Graphic Novel (Catwad #1)
Jim Benton, Null Null, 2019
128 pages
Why to read
Engaging, humorous graphic novel format for young readers.
Features vibrant illustrations appealing to visual learners.
Encourages creativity and laughter through quirky storytelling.
Suitable for independent reading or family sharing time.

It's Me, A Graphic Novel (Catwad #1)
Jim Benton, Null Null, 2019
Award winning
How Cats Say I Love You
Guy Brown, Davide Ortu, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Illustrates expressions of affection through playful cats.
Enhances empathy and emotional understanding in children.
Simple, engaging narrative perfect for young readers.
Encourages family bonding over shared reading time.

How Cats Say I Love You
Guy Brown, Davide Ortu, 2023
Award winning
Best in Show for Rotten Ralph: A Rotten Ralph Rotten Reader (Rotten Ralph Rotten Readers)
Jack Gantos, Nicole Rubel, 1998
48 pages
Why to read
Humorous storyline encourages engagement and joy in reading.
Highlights themes of competition and sportsmanship.
Supports character development and empathy.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bond.

Best in Show for Rotten Ralph: A Rotten Ralph Rotten Reader (Rotten Ralph Rotten Readers)
Jack Gantos, Nicole Rubel, 1998
Award winning
Get Down Bad Cat: A Decodable Graphic Novel
Margot Debot, 2022
26 pages
Why to read
Engages young readers with interactive, dynamic storytelling.
Enhances phonemic awareness through relatable cat characters.
Encourages early literacy with fun, decodable text.
Supports developmental milestones in reading progression.

Get Down Bad Cat: A Decodable Graphic Novel
Margot Debot, 2022
Award winning
The Fire Cat
Esther Averill, 1960
64 pages
Why to read
Encourages empathy through character development and relationships.
Enhances reading skills with manageable language and structure.
Inspires confidence and resilience through overcoming obstacles.
Delightful illustrations complement and enrich the narrative.

The Fire Cat
Esther Averill, 1960
Award winning
Pete the Cat Parents' Day Surprise: A Father's Day Gift Book From Kids
Kimberly Dean, Dean James, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates family bonds, ideal for Father's Day gifting.
Inspires creativity and expression in young readers.
Enhances emotional understanding and empathy.
Engaging narrative that supports early literacy skills.
