Top-rated books by José Pérez Montero
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Award winning
The King of the Golden River
John Ruskin, Maria L. Kirk, 1841
60 pages
Why to read
Classic tale featuring magic, adventure, and moral lessons.
Encourages values of kindness and consequences of greed.
Stimulates imagination through vivid fantastical elements.
Suitable for family reading and discussion.

The King of the Golden River
John Ruskin, Maria L. Kirk, 1841
Award winning
Between The Lions: Pandora's Box
Louise Gikow, Gikow, Phil Wilson, 2001
16 pages
Why to read
Enhances vocabulary through engaging storytelling.
Encourages curiosity and exploration of mythology.
Supports early literacy and comprehension skills.
Fosters parent-child bonding over shared reading.

Between The Lions: Pandora's Box
Louise Gikow, Gikow, Phil Wilson, 2001
Award winning
Detective LaRue: Letters from the Investigation
Mark Teague, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Dynamic detective tale fosters curiosity and analysis.
Illustrations engage and complement the storytelling effectively.
Encourages children to communicate through written expression.
Humorous adventures offer enjoyable family reading moments.

Detective LaRue: Letters from the Investigation
Mark Teague, 2004
Award winning
Five Little Ducks
Tom Starace, Public Domain, 2002
26 pages
Why to read
Engaging counting adventure enhances math understanding.
Encourages emotional development through repetitive, rhythmic storytelling.
Strengthens memory and predictive skills in young readers.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and maintain child interest.

Five Little Ducks
Tom Starace, Public Domain, 2002
Love is
Kim Lucretia, Tara Lance, Writershero, Melodesignz Micah Oliver, 2014
34 pages
Why to read
Explores diverse expressions of love, fostering emotional intelligence.
Beautiful illustrations complement the heartfelt narrative.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Ideal for bedtime stories and family bonding moments.

Love is
Kim Lucretia, Tara Lance, Writershero, Melodesignz Micah Oliver, 2014
Award winning
A Boy, a Mouse, and a Spider: The Story of E.B. White
Lauren Castillo, Barbara Herkert, 2017
40 pages
Why to read
Captivating biography of beloved author E.B. White.
Inspires creativity and passion for writing.
Illustrations enhance engagement and understanding.
Ideal for nurturing early literacy and biography interest.

A Boy, a Mouse, and a Spider: The Story of E.B. White
Lauren Castillo, Barbara Herkert, 2017
Award winning
Beatrice Doesn't Want To
Laura Numeroff, Laura Joffe Numeroff, Lynn Munsinger, 1981
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages problem-solving through engaging, relatable scenarios.
Highlights importance of persistence in overcoming obstacles.
Strengthens literacy with playful, rhythmic text.
Enhances family bonding through shared reading moments.

Beatrice Doesn't Want To
Laura Numeroff, Laura Joffe Numeroff, Lynn Munsinger, 1981
Award winning
Fallen in Love
Lauren Kate, 2012
149 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative fosters emotional and social development.
Encourages exploration of complex feelings and relationships.
Enhances empathy and understanding through character experiences.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.
