Top-rated books by Jim LaMarche
Winter Is Coming
Age: 3-7
Books like Jim LaMarche’s
Award winning
Coyote Raid In Cactus Canyon
Jim Arnosky, 2005
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate young readers' imaginations.
Introduces wildlife knowledge and environmental themes.
Encourages adventure and exploration spirit in children.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.

Coyote Raid In Cactus Canyon
Jim Arnosky, 2005
Award winning
Only God Can Make a Kitten
Rhonda Gowler Greene, Laura J. Bryant, 2015
32 pages
Why to read
Explores nature's wonders through a faith-based lens.
Encourages curiosity about the world and its origins.
Strengthen family bonds with shared reading moments.
Fosters appreciation and gratitude for creation.

Only God Can Make a Kitten
Rhonda Gowler Greene, Laura J. Bryant, 2015
Our Great Big Backyard
Laura Bush, Jenna Bush Hager, Jacqueline Rogers, 2016
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages outdoor play and exploration.
Teaches appreciation for national parks and nature.
Supports environmental awareness and conservation values.
Stimulates curiosity about diverse American landscapes.

Our Great Big Backyard
Laura Bush, Jenna Bush Hager, Jacqueline Rogers, 2016
Award winning
Pond Crab in The Troubled Forest: The Adventures of
Mark Dugré, Joseph Paul Howe, 2012
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters imagination and creativity.
Characters teach valuable life lessons and resilience.
Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Pond Crab in The Troubled Forest: The Adventures of
Mark Dugré, Joseph Paul Howe, 2012
Award winning
Rattlesnake Dance
Jennifer Owings Dewey, 1997
32 pages
Why to read
Vivid illustrations capture the essence of wildlife.
Engages children with rhythmic, lively storytelling.
Educational insights into rattlesnake behavior.
Encourages respect for nature and animal life.

Rattlesnake Dance
Jennifer Owings Dewey, 1997
Award winning
Sand Swimmers: The Secret Life of Australia's Desert Wilderness
Oliver Narelle, 1999
40 pages
Why to read
Explores Australia's stunning desert ecosystem vividly.
Showcases unique desert animals and plant life.
Encourages curiosity about lesser-known habitats.
Supports ecological awareness and conservation values.

Sand Swimmers: The Secret Life of Australia's Desert Wilderness
Oliver Narelle, 1999
Award winning
TIPU, SULTAN OF THE SIWALIKS A WILDLIFE ADVENTURE
Amirtharaj Christy Williams, 2021
210 pages
Why to read
Adventure tale, sparks curiosity about wildlife conservation.
Engaging storyline with vibrant illustrations.
Encourages environmental awareness and responsibility.
Ideal for shared reading, enhances family bonding.

TIPU, SULTAN OF THE SIWALIKS A WILDLIFE ADVENTURE
Amirtharaj Christy Williams, 2021
In a Patch of Grass
Fran Hodgkins, Dan Tavis, 2023
34 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with vibrant illustrations and nature themes.
Encourages understanding of ecosystems and biodiversity.
Supports early literacy with simple, rhythmic text.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
