Top-rated books by Jade Orlando
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Award winning
We're Going to Be Friends
Jack White, Elinor Blake, 2017
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates friendship and new beginnings.
Ideal for transitioning to school life.
Encourages social skills and empathy.
Simple, captivating storytelling.

We're Going to Be Friends
Jack White, Elinor Blake, 2017
Award winning
Barney: Follow Me!
Quinlan B. Lee, Darren McKee, 2004
6 pages
Why to read
Interactive adventure with Barney and his friends.
Encourages following directions and active participation.
Stimulates imagination and creativity in young readers.
Supports early learning and developmental milestones.

Barney: Follow Me!
Quinlan B. Lee, Darren McKee, 2004
Award winning
Another
Christian Robinson, 2019
56 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through vibrant, imaginative illustrations.
Encourages exploration of diverse perspectives and possibilities.
Supports cognitive development with engaging visual narrative.
Strengthens understanding of self and connectivity.

Another
Christian Robinson, 2019
Award winning
La La La: A Story of Hope
Kate Dicamillo, Jaime Kim, 2017
70 pages
Why to read
Promotes resilience and hope through captivating illustrations.
Encourages emotional expression and empathy in children.
Simple, lyrical text ideal for early readers.
Fosters imagination and independent thinking.

La La La: A Story of Hope
Kate Dicamillo, Jaime Kim, 2017
Award winning
Sticker Mash-Ups!
Odd Dot, Lorenzo Matthew, Clementine Derodit, 2022
12 pages
Why to read
Boosts creativity with vibrant, interactive sticker activities.
Encourages fine motor skills through sticker placement.
Enhances visual thinking and pattern recognition.
Fun, hands-on reading adventure for young learners.

Sticker Mash-Ups!
Odd Dot, Lorenzo Matthew, Clementine Derodit, 2022
Award winning
Midnight Magic 2: Mirror Mischief
Michelle Harrison, 2021
96 pages
Why to read
Intriguing magical adventure sparks curiosity and imagination.
Features strong, relatable young protagonists for children.
Encourages creative problem-solving and resilience.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

Midnight Magic 2: Mirror Mischief
Michelle Harrison, 2021
Award winning
A House That Once Was
Lane Smith, Julie Fogliano, 2018
40 pages
Why to read
Exploration of time, memory, and childhood curiosity.
Encourages imagination through mysterious, abandoned house setting.
Beautiful, poetic language enhances vocabulary development.
Fosters emotional connection and empathy.

A House That Once Was
Lane Smith, Julie Fogliano, 2018
Award winning
Sipping Spiders Through a Straw: Campfire Songs for Monsters
Kelly Dipucchio, Gris Grimly, 2008
30 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with humor and playful monster-themed songs.
Enhances verbal skills through rhymes and repetitive patterns.
Encourages musical interest and rhythmic awareness.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.
