Top-rated books by Janet McLean
Hector and Maggie
Age: 14-18
Books like Janet McLean’s
Animal Friends
Patti Jennings, 2000
24 pages
Why to read
Vivid illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Encourages empathy through diverse animal character interactions.
Supports language development with engaging narrative structure.
Ideal for bedtime reading, fostering comfort and bonding.
Animal Friends
Patti Jennings, 2000
Award winning
Oink
Arthur Geisert, 1993
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of adventure and teamwork.
Stimulates imagination and creative thinking.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Oink
Arthur Geisert, 1993
Award winning
Ben's New Friends
Don Halstead, 2021
28 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity through intriguing character interactions.
Encourages acceptance and friendship-building skills.
Enhances emotional intelligence and empathy.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Ben's New Friends
Don Halstead, 2021
Peg Gets Crackin'
Jo Renfro, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging story about Peg’s adventure with eggs.
Encourages creativity and curiosity in young readers.
Teaches values of persistence and problem-solving.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Peg Gets Crackin'
Jo Renfro, 2024
Award winning
The Other Bears
Michael Thompson, unknown author, 2013
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and acceptance.
Encourages empathy and understanding.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports emotional and social development.
The Other Bears
Michael Thompson, unknown author, 2013
A Dog Called Doug (A Pig Called Pete)
Alan Bowater, Pete Pascoe, 2007
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging story enhances language and literacy skills.
Characters teach valuable lessons about friendship and loyalty.
Illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
A Dog Called Doug (A Pig Called Pete)
Alan Bowater, Pete Pascoe, 2007
Too-Clever IX: Darell and Bobo (Volume 9)
Dr. Julia E. Antoine, 2016
64 pages
Why to read
Nurtures creativity with engaging storytelling.
Strengthens cognitive skills through problem-solving.
Characters promote empathy and friendship.
Ideal for shared reading with parents.
Too-Clever IX: Darell and Bobo (Volume 9)
Dr. Julia E. Antoine, 2016
Helpful Hannah (Pandas)
Marie Burlington, 2004
64 pages
Why to read
Fosters empathy and helping behaviors in children.
Enhances understanding of teamwork through engaging narrative.
Beautifully illustrated, captivating young readers visually.
Encourages reading together, strengthening family bonds.
