Top-rated books by Jill Barton
Lady Lollipop
Age: 7-10
It's Quacking Time!
Age: 2-6
Books like Jill Barton’s
Award winning
Duck, Duck, Goose
Tad Hills, 2007
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging, playful storyline promotes social interaction.
Illustrations enhance understanding and engagement.
Teaches turn-taking and sportsmanship.
Ideal for preschool developmental stage.

Duck, Duck, Goose
Tad Hills, 2007
Award winning
Spot's Walk in the Woods: Lift the Pictures/Find the Words
Hill Eric, 1993
24 pages
Why to read
Interactive lift-the-flap design boosts motor skills.
Vocabulary development through hidden word discovery.
Encourages curiosity and exploration in nature.
Fosters a love for reading and learning.

Spot's Walk in the Woods: Lift the Pictures/Find the Words
Hill Eric, 1993
Award winning
The Feelings Animals: Children's Book About Emotions & Feelings
Emily Hartmann, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Explores complex emotions through engaging animal characters.
Enhances emotional intelligence and empathy in children.
Supports language development and emotional vocabulary building.
Ideal for shared reading, enriching parent-child interaction.

The Feelings Animals: Children's Book About Emotions & Feelings
Emily Hartmann, 2023
Award winning
The Adventures of Ellie & Boo
Millie Kerr, 2020
128 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure story fosters imagination in young readers.
Features strong, relatable role models for children.
Encourages environmental awareness and animal conservation.
Supports language development and literacy skills.

The Adventures of Ellie & Boo
Millie Kerr, 2020
Award winning
Panda Kindergarten
Joanne Ryder, Katherine Feng, 2009
32 pages
Why to read
Showcases engaging day of pandas at school.
Highlights friendship, sharing, and cooperation.
Supports early learning about animals and nature.
Encourages curiosity and exploration in young readers.

Panda Kindergarten
Joanne Ryder, Katherine Feng, 2009
Award winning
Whistling Thorn KS1
Angela Buckle, 1998
32 pages
Why to read
Explores diverse ecosystems and wildlife interactions.
Cultivates environmental awareness and respect.
Supports comprehension through vivid descriptions.
Encourages curiosity about natural sciences.

Whistling Thorn KS1
Angela Buckle, 1998
Award winning
Olly, the Lone Red Squirrel: A Heartwarming Lesson in Friendship
Kay Hollywood, Larissa Soares, Olga Volgina, 2023
28 pages
Why to read
Showcases the value of friendship and cooperation.
Enhances empathy and emotional intelligence.
Stimulates imagination through vivid storytelling.
Encourages inclusive play and social skills development.

Olly, the Lone Red Squirrel: A Heartwarming Lesson in Friendship
Kay Hollywood, Larissa Soares, Olga Volgina, 2023
Award winning
First Nature Book (Farmyard Tales) (Farmyard Tales)
Minna Lacey, 2007
48 pages
Why to read
Introduces basic concepts about nature appealingly.
Stimulates curiosity about animals and their habitats.
Encourages outdoor exploration and learning.
Rich illustrations support engagement and understanding.
