Top-rated books by Gillian Avery
Books like Gillian Avery’s
Grasshopper Pie and Other Poems (Penguin Young Readers, Level 3)
D.J. Steinberg, David Steinberg, Adrian C. Sinnott, 2004
48 pages
Why to read
Playful poems spark imagination and creativity.
Enhances vocabulary through fun and rhythmic verse.
Supports emotional development with relatable themes.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.
Grasshopper Pie and Other Poems (Penguin Young Readers, Level 3)
D.J. Steinberg, David Steinberg, Adrian C. Sinnott, 2004
Award winning
Monster School
Kate Coombs, Lee Gatlin, 2018
36 pages
Why to read
Captivating monster-themed story sparks children's imagination.
Encourages empathy through diverse, relatable monster characters.
Facilitates problem-solving skills in fun scenarios.
Engaging narrative promotes family reading time.
Monster School
Kate Coombs, Lee Gatlin, 2018
Award winning
The Legend of the Christmas Witch
Daniel Murphy, Aubrey Plaza, Julia Iredale, Listening Library, Dan Murphy, 2021
56 pages
Why to read
Intriguing twist on traditional Christmas tales.
Empowers creativity and divergent thinking in children.
Teaches the value of kindness and understanding.
Encourages bonding through shared family reading.
The Legend of the Christmas Witch
Daniel Murphy, Aubrey Plaza, Julia Iredale, Listening Library, Dan Murphy, 2021
Here Comes the Year
Eileen Spinelli, Keiko Narahashi, Keiko Spinelli Eileen, Narahashi, 2002
32 pages
Why to read
Introduces concepts of months and seasons engagingly.
Enhances understanding of time and yearly events.
Colorful illustrations stimulate visual learning.
Encourages discussion about cultural and family traditions.
Here Comes the Year
Eileen Spinelli, Keiko Narahashi, Keiko Spinelli Eileen, Narahashi, 2002
My First Colours: Fisher-Price
Fisher-Price Inc., 2011
12 pages
Why to read
Bright, engaging colors stimulate visual development.
Introduces basic colors through fun, interactive elements.
Supports early vocabulary and concept recognition.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading sessions.
My First Colours: Fisher-Price
Fisher-Price Inc., 2011
Award winning
Daisy’s Big Night
Sandra V Feder, Susan K. Mitchell, 2014
112 pages
Why to read
Showcases creativity and self-expression through music and poetry.
Encourages perseverance and confidence in personal talents.
Supports emotional development and friendship bonds.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child connection.
Daisy’s Big Night
Sandra V Feder, Susan K. Mitchell, 2014
Award winning
A Rumpus of Rhymes
Bobbi Katz, Susan Estelle Kwas, 2001
32 pages
Why to read
Engages children with delightful, rhythmic storytelling.
Enhances language skills through engaging rhyme schemes.
Fosters creativity and imagination in young readers.
Encourages a love for reading and phonetic awareness.
A Rumpus of Rhymes
Bobbi Katz, Susan Estelle Kwas, 2001
A is Amazing: Adventures in Alphabet Land
Wendy Cooling, Piet Grobler, 2013
48 pages
Why to read
Journey through alphabet with exciting, colorful illustrations.
Enhances letter recognition and vocabulary expansion.
Interactive storytelling sparks curiosity and imagination.
Ideal for improving early reading skills.
