Books like Holly Duhig’s
Award winning
Eggs: Penguin
Bob Bampton, 1994
32 pages
Why to read
Engages children through adventurous Antarctic exploration.
Introduces concepts of teamwork and friendship.
Richly illustrated, captivating young readers visually.
Strengthens understanding of diverse animal habitats.
Eggs: Penguin
Bob Bampton, 1994
Wild Child: Forest's First Home
Tara Zann, George Ermos, Dan Widdowson, 2017
144 pages
Why to read
Adventurous journey of discovery and friendship.
Teaches environmental awareness and respect for nature.
Encourages curiosity and exploration in young readers.
Supports developmental milestones in understanding and empathy.
Wild Child: Forest's First Home
Tara Zann, George Ermos, Dan Widdowson, 2017
Award winning
Sloths
James Maclaine, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Engages young readers with vibrant, educational sloth facts.
Illustrates sloth behavior through captivating, colorful imagery.
Supports understanding of wildlife and environmental conservation.
Ideal for shared reading sessions, enhancing family bonds.
Sloths
James Maclaine, 2022
Snail
Karen Hartley, Chris Macro, Jill Bailey Chris Macro, Karen Hartley, 1998
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating journey of a snail’s adventurous life.
Teaches patience and resilience through engaging storytelling.
Supports early development in understanding nature.
Colorful illustrations enhance visual learning.
Snail
Karen Hartley, Chris Macro, Jill Bailey Chris Macro, Karen Hartley, 1998
Award winning
Beluga Whales
Elizabeth R. Johnson, 2017
24 pages
Why to read
Educative journey into marine biology.
Enhances vocabulary with scientific terms.
Encourages ecological awareness and conservation.
Interactive, engaging storytelling method.
Beluga Whales
Elizabeth R. Johnson, 2017
Award winning
Waiting Alligators (Pull Ahead Books)
Lerner Publishing Group, William Munoz, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging visual storytelling by William Munoz.
Teaches patience through fun, relatable scenarios.
Supports early developmental milestones.
Encourages interactive learning and curiosity.
Waiting Alligators (Pull Ahead Books)
Lerner Publishing Group, William Munoz, 2000
Grasshopper
Ting Morris, Deb Miner, Desiderio Sanzi, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Vivid storytelling fuels imagination and cognitive development.
Characters teach resilience and problem-solving skills.
Ideal for enhancing parent-child interactive reading sessions.
Supports language skills and emotional intelligence growth.
Grasshopper
Ting Morris, Deb Miner, Desiderio Sanzi, 2004
Award winning
Lions
Claire Archer, 2016
24 pages
Why to read
Engrossing tale stimulates children's curiosity about nature.
Encourages empathy through rich lion character development.
Supports language skills with rhythmic, descriptive prose.
Fosters family discussions on wildlife conservation.
