Top-rated books by Joanne C Hillhouse
To Be a Cheetah
Age: 3-6
Books like Joanne C Hillhouse’s
My Mummies Built a Treehouse
Gareth Peter, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diverse family structures warmly and inclusively.
Encourages creativity through engaging storytelling.
Supports emotional development and understanding of relationships.
Illustrations enhance engagement and comprehension.

My Mummies Built a Treehouse
Gareth Peter, 2023
The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
149 pages
Why to read
Engages children with vivid, captivating puppet characters.
Stimulates creativity and imagination through interactive storytelling.
Encourages empathy and understanding between diverse characters.
Ideal for enhancing communication and social skills.

The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
Meadow!
Terry Pierce, 2023
14 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, captivating illustrations enhance storytelling.
Encourages appreciation for nature and outdoor play.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Meadow!
Terry Pierce, 2023
Lightfall: Shadow of the Bird (Lightfall 2)
Tim Probert, 2022
249 pages
Why to read
Engaging fantasy adventure fosters creativity.
Builds resilience through character challenges.
Enhances problem-solving with intricate plot twists.
Strengthens reading skills in young readers.

Lightfall: Shadow of the Bird (Lightfall 2)
Tim Probert, 2022
Award winning
This Little Kitty in the Garden
Karen Obuhanych, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages outdoor exploration and curiosity in children.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual perception.
Enhances vocabulary through repetitive and rhythmic patterns.
Supports early learning about nature and animal behavior.

This Little Kitty in the Garden
Karen Obuhanych, 2024
Award winning
The Circles in the Sky
Karl James Mountford, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Explores creativity through vibrant, engaging illustrations.
Encourages curiosity about nature and the universe.
Supports early cognitive and perceptual development.
Interactive reading, perfect for family bonding time.

The Circles in the Sky
Karl James Mountford, 2022
Ms. Rachel and the Special Surprise: Encouraging Speech and Learning Through Play and Music
Rachel Sarah, Ms. Rachel, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters language development through music and play.
Engaging story captivates and holds child interest.
Encourages interaction and expressive communication skills.
Supports early literacy and cognitive growth.

Ms. Rachel and the Special Surprise: Encouraging Speech and Learning Through Play and Music
Rachel Sarah, Ms. Rachel, 2024
Story of Gumluck the Wizard
Emma Thompson, 2025
148 pages
Why to read
Captivates with magical adventures and whimsical spells.
Gumluck: a witty, clever character kids love.
Encourages creativity and magical thinking.
Ideal for enhancing young readers’ vocabulary.
