Top-rated books by John Bendall-Brunello
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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
Hare & Ruru: A Quiet Moment
Laura Shallcrass, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Highlights the beauty of silence and mindfulness.
Encourages children to appreciate quiet moments.
Beautifully illustrated, captivating young readers visually.
Supports emotional regulation and self-awareness development.

Hare & Ruru: A Quiet Moment
Laura Shallcrass, 2020
Award winning
Get Busy Beaver
Carolyn Crimi, Janie Bynum, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters problem-solving skills.
Relatable characters enhance emotional development.
Illustrations stimulate visual learning.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Get Busy Beaver
Carolyn Crimi, Janie Bynum, 2004
Farm Sounds
Amy Mullen, 2021
20 pages
Why to read
Interactive exploration of farm animal sounds.
Vivid illustrations stimulate visual learning.
Encourages verbal skills and sound recognition.
Perfect for bonding during read-aloud sessions.

Farm Sounds
Amy Mullen, 2021
More Mole Stories and Little Gopher, Too
Lore Segal, Sergio Ruzzier, 2005
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging tales enhance children’s imaginative and creative abilities.
Characters model resilience, boosting developmental and emotional growth.
Supports early literacy skills through captivating narratives.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening parent-child bonds.

More Mole Stories and Little Gopher, Too
Lore Segal, Sergio Ruzzier, 2005
The Tale of Timothy Mallard (Riverbank Stories Two)
Steve Lawhead, Stephen Lawhead, 1990
109 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure with valuable life lessons.
Encourages emotional empathy and resilience in children.
Supports cognitive development and language skills.
Ideal for family reading and bonding time.

The Tale of Timothy Mallard (Riverbank Stories Two)
Steve Lawhead, Stephen Lawhead, 1990
Award winning
The Chick That Wouldn't Hatch/El pollito que no quería salir del huevojar: Bilingual English-Spanish (Green Light Readers Level 2)
Claire Daniel, Lisa Campbell Ernst, 1999
28 pages
Why to read
Bilingual text enhances language learning and cognitive development.
Engaging storyline boosts children's curiosity and imagination.
Teaches patience and persistence through relatable scenarios.
Supports early literacy skills in both English and Spanish.

The Chick That Wouldn't Hatch/El pollito que no quería salir del huevojar: Bilingual English-Spanish (Green Light Readers Level 2)
Claire Daniel, Lisa Campbell Ernst, 1999
Award winning
Baby Bear's Busy Day with Brown Bear and Friends (World of Eric Carle)
Eric Carle, Odd Dot, 2023
10 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual development.
Encourages language skills through rhythmic, repetitive text.
Fosters emotional growth, exploring friendship and cooperation.
Interactive storyline boosts cognitive and memory skills.
