Top-rated books by Karen Obuhanych
This Little Kitty in the Garden
Age: 3-7
Annie's Cat Is Sad
Age: 4-8
Books like Karen Obuhanych’s
Award winning
The Umbrella
Beth Ferry, Tom Lichtenheld, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Captivating story encourages creativity and exploration.
Characters teach valuable lessons in teamwork and resilience.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills through engaging narrative.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Umbrella
Beth Ferry, Tom Lichtenheld, 2023
Award winning
Ducks!
Deborah Underwood, T.L. Mcbeth, 2020
40 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual development.
Simple language supports early vocabulary building.
Encourages counting and number recognition skills.
Ideal for bonding during read-aloud sessions.

Ducks!
Deborah Underwood, T.L. Mcbeth, 2020
Animal Noises: A Pull-Tab Book
Dawn Apperley, 1999
14 pages
Why to read
Interactive pull-tabs make animal sounds excitingly realistic.
Enhances sensory development and animal recognition skills.
Encourages active participation and early language skills.
Perfect for shared reading, boosting familial bonds.

Animal Noises: A Pull-Tab Book
Dawn Apperley, 1999
Award winning
And I Mean It, Stanley
Crosby Newell Bonsall, Crosby Bonsall, 1974
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages self-reliance and boundary-setting in children.
Stimulates imaginative play through engaging narrative.
Enhances understanding of friendships and consequences.
Simple, captivating illustrations complement text.

And I Mean It, Stanley
Crosby Newell Bonsall, Crosby Bonsall, 1974
Award winning
Cloud Forest
Victoria Turnbull, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship, resilience, and adventure.
Stimulates imagination with beautifully illustrated mystical landscapes.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse character interactions.
Supports language development with rich, descriptive vocabulary.

Cloud Forest
Victoria Turnbull, 2019
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 Alpaca-Bet!: Abc's of Alpacas
Kathryn Keil Brown, 2012
48 pages
Why to read
Introduces ABCs through charming alpaca characters.
Enhances alphabet recognition and early literacy skills.
Encourages curiosity about animals and nature.
Bright illustrations captivate and engage young readers.

The Alpaca-Bet!: Abc's of Alpacas
Kathryn Keil Brown, 2012
Award winning
I'm Not Going to Chase the Cat Today!
Jessica Harper, Lindsay Harper duPont, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
Promotes empathy and understanding through playful scenarios.
Boosts language skills with rhythmic, engaging dialogue.
Encourages responsibility and decision-making in young readers.
Perfect for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
