Top-rated books by Joan Rankin
Off to First Grade
Age: 4-6
Books like Joan Rankin’s
Award winning
Oh, Olive!
Lian Cho, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Captivating story about adventure and curiosity.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Supports language development and creative thinking.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Oh, Olive!
Lian Cho, 2023
Where Is Tabby Cat? (Brand New Readers)
Phyllis Root, Katharine McEwen, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging hide-and-seek storyline captivates young readers.
Encourages visual literacy and attention to detail.
Supports early reading skills with simple, repetitive text.
Tabby Cat character is charming and memorable.
Where Is Tabby Cat? (Brand New Readers)
Phyllis Root, Katharine McEwen, 2000
Is That You, Little Puppy?
Ladybird Books, Deborah Hembrook, Rob Hodgson, 2022
8 pages
Why to read
Engages toddlers with playful hide-and-seek storytelling.
Enhances recognition skills through repetitive phrasing.
Supports emotional development with charming animal characters.
Encourages interactive reading between parents and children.
Is That You, Little Puppy?
Ladybird Books, Deborah Hembrook, Rob Hodgson, 2022
Award winning
The Cuddle Book
Guido Van Genechten, 2003
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates the joy and comfort of cuddles and hugs.
Encourages emotional connections and bonding during reading time.
Simple, engaging illustrations that captivate young readers.
Supports emotional development and understanding of affection.
The Cuddle Book
Guido Van Genechten, 2003
Award winning
Group Hug
Jean Reidy, Joey Chou, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Promotes empathy through engaging, collective animal characters.
Illustrations enhance understanding, cater to visual learners.
Encourages inclusivity and teamwork among young readers.
Perfect for shared reading, strengthens family bonds.
Group Hug
Jean Reidy, Joey Chou, 2021
Award winning
Hug?
Charlene Chua, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages understanding of emotions and empathy.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Simple, repetitive text supports early reading skills.
Fosters parent-child bonding through shared reading.
Hug?
Charlene Chua, 2020
Award winning
Mice: with audio recording
Lois Ehlert, Rose Fyleman, 2012
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging audio recording enhances the storytelling experience.
Illustrations captivate and stimulate children's imagination.
Simple, rhythmic text supports early reading skills.
Encourages appreciation for small creatures and nature.
Mice: with audio recording
Lois Ehlert, Rose Fyleman, 2012
Award winning
The Selfish Crocodile Anniversary Edition
Faustin Charles, Michael Terry, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates empathy and friendship in a lively narrative.
Encourages understanding of sharing and kindness.
Illustrations captivate and enhance visual literacy.
Ideal for joint reading sessions, strengthening bonds.
