Top-rated books by Juan Wijngaard
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Age: 5-6
Books like Juan Wijngaard’s
Award winning
The Jumble Bears (Medici Books for Children)
Molly Brett, 1977
24 pages
Why to read
Vivid illustrations enhance storytelling and imagination.
Encourages teamwork and friendship values.
Supports language development and vocabulary building.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Jumble Bears (Medici Books for Children)
Molly Brett, 1977
Award winning
Hippo and Monkey (1) (The Adventures of Hippo and Monkey)
Joshua Yunger, 2012
48 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with vibrant, playful illustrations.
Strengthens friendship values and teamwork.
Encourages creativity through whimsical adventures.
Suitable for early readers, enhancing literacy skills.

Hippo and Monkey (1) (The Adventures of Hippo and Monkey)
Joshua Yunger, 2012
Award winning
Bodhi the Bird!
Sharky, 2023
38 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual development.
Encourages empathy through Bodhi’s emotional journey.
Supports language skills with simple, rhythmic text.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Bodhi the Bird!
Sharky, 2023
Cat Balloon
Palo Morgan, 1995
32 pages
Why to read
Nurtures creativity through whimsical storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with engaging, age-appropriate language.
Supports emotional development with relatable character experiences.
Encourages bonding through shared reading moments.

Cat Balloon
Palo Morgan, 1995
Award winning
ABC's for Kids: Animal Fun Letters for Babies and Toddlers
Adisan Books, 2020
30 pages
Why to read
Engaging ABC learning with delightful animal illustrations.
Enhances letter recognition and vocabulary for toddlers.
Encourages early phonics skills through playful learning.
Perfect for interactive read-aloud sessions.

ABC's for Kids: Animal Fun Letters for Babies and Toddlers
Adisan Books, 2020
Jake the Snake (Animal Stories)
Trevor Ricketts, 2004
28 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale featuring animal characters.
Enhances vocabulary with playful language.
Strengthens emotional understanding and empathy.
Interactive question segments bolster comprehension.

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Jake the Snake (Animal Stories)
Trevor Ricketts, 2004
Award winning
Pickle & Penguin
Lawrence David, Scott Nash, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Adventure tale fosters imagination and emotional understanding.
Encourages empathy and teaches valuable social skills.
Supports language development and enhances vocabulary.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Pickle & Penguin
Lawrence David, Scott Nash, 2004
Opposites (Go Wild With...)
Neal Layton, 2004
12 pages
Why to read
Explores concept of opposites through engaging wildlife illustrations.
Supports cognitive development by contrasting different attributes.
Encourages language skills and vocabulary expansion.
Fun, interactive reading for parents and children.
