Top-rated books by Jessica Penot
Books like Jessica Penot’s
Award winning
My Friends Are Missing
Mary Kendrick, 2022
34 pages
Why to read
Captivating mystery storyline enhances problem-solving skills.
Encourages empathy through diverse, relatable characters.
Stimulates language development and emotional understanding.
Supports parent-child bonding over shared reading moments.

My Friends Are Missing
Mary Kendrick, 2022
Award winning
Lypida the Shadow Fiend: Series 21 Book 4 (Beast Quest 110)
Adam Blade, 2018
144 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline enhances engagement and focus.
Features teamwork, fostering social and emotional development.
Encourages resilience through character challenges.
Supports literacy skills with age-appropriate language.

Lypida the Shadow Fiend: Series 21 Book 4 (Beast Quest 110)
Adam Blade, 2018
Award winning
Hunchback and the Princess
Georg Dreissig, Wilfried Struning, Georg Dreissig, Wilfried Struning, 1996
32 pages
Why to read
Fosters empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Engages young readers with captivating narrative twists.
Encourages resilience and bravery facing challenges.
Ideal for family bonding over shared reading sessions.

Hunchback and the Princess
Georg Dreissig, Wilfried Struning, Georg Dreissig, Wilfried Struning, 1996
Award winning
The Fierce Giant
W. Murray, Ladybird Books, Ladybird, 1991
48 pages
Why to read
Inspires bravery and overcoming fears
Stimulating illustrations captivate and engage young readers
Encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking
Supports emotional development and empathy

The Fierce Giant
W. Murray, Ladybird Books, Ladybird, 1991
Award winning
Why did Marcus go to the Restaurant?
Janis Hennessey, 2016
32 pages
Why to read
Explores social skills through relatable dining scenarios.
Encourages understanding diverse food cultures.
Stimulates curiosity and conversation about new experiences.
Illustrated, engaging narrative keeps young readers captivated.

Why did Marcus go to the Restaurant?
Janis Hennessey, 2016
Eight
Xist Publishing, 2019
21 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with vivid illustrations and adventure.
Teaches counting and basic math skills interactively.
Encourages early number recognition and sequencing.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing bond with children.

Eight
Xist Publishing, 2019
Rivers
Jackie Dwyer, 2001
24 pages
Why to read
Explores diverse ecosystems and the importance of rivers.
Interactive narrative enhances children's geographical knowledge.
Encourages environmental awareness and conservation values.
Supports curriculum learning with engaging storytelling.

Rivers
Jackie Dwyer, 2001
Award winning
Once Upon a Hillside
Angela Mcallister, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Captivating storytelling enhances imagination and cognitive development.
Characters display resilience, teaching valuable life lessons.
Encourages exploration of nature and environmental awareness.
Supports language skills and vocabulary expansion through reading.
