Top-rated books by Janet Sumner Johnson
A Bad Case of the Almosts
Age: 4-8
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Key Words with Peter and Jane Level 12b - The Big Wedding
Ladybird Books, William Murray, 2023
56 pages
Why to read
Engages young readers with charming, lively wedding festivities.
Enhances vocabulary with carefully chosen key words.
Strengthens reading comprehension through structured story progression.
Encourages family bonding over shared reading sessions.

Key Words with Peter and Jane Level 12b - The Big Wedding
Ladybird Books, William Murray, 2023
Award winning
Eloise Will Not Say Please
Ashley Michelle Ahrens, 2023
25 pages
Why to read
Highlights importance of manners through engaging storytelling.
Encourages empathy and social skills development.
Stimulates conversation about behavior and consequences.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bond.

Eloise Will Not Say Please
Ashley Michelle Ahrens, 2023
Award winning
Come and Join Us!
Liz Kleinrock, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages inclusivity and diversity among young readers.
Enhances social skills through relatable, diverse character interactions.
Stimulates empathy and understanding in children.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young minds.

Come and Join Us!
Liz Kleinrock, 2023
An Elephant & Piggie Biggie! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Mo Willems, 2025
320 pages, Hardcover
Why to read
Funny, easy-to-read dialogue.
Strong messages about teamwork.
Illustrations guide new readers.
Multiple stories in one book.

An Elephant & Piggie Biggie! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Mo Willems, 2025
Stella Díaz Leaps to the Future
Angela Dominguez, 2024
192 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and personal growth.
Encourages empathy and cultural understanding.
Engaging narrative fosters literacy skills.
Ideal for promoting self-confidence in young readers.

Stella Díaz Leaps to the Future
Angela Dominguez, 2024
My Weirder-est School #11: Mrs. Stoker Is a Joker!
Dan Gutman, 2022
112 pages
Why to read
Engaging, humorous story sparks imagination and joy.
Features relatable, vibrant characters for young readers.
Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Offers a fun, educational reading experience.

My Weirder-est School #11: Mrs. Stoker Is a Joker!
Dan Gutman, 2022
Amelia's Middle-School Graduation Yearbook
Marissa Moss, S. Alston, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Captures essence of middle-school challenges and triumphs.
Encourages resilience and personal growth.
Features diverse, engaging characters.
Ideal for fostering empathy and social skills.

Amelia's Middle-School Graduation Yearbook
Marissa Moss, S. Alston, 2023
The World's Worst Pets
David Walliams, 2022
312 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale sparks joy and creativity in young readers.
Unique pets enhance imagination and emotional development.
Encourages empathy through character-pet relationships.
Supports language skills with playful, vibrant language.
