Top-rated books by Kari Lavelle
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Award winning
My First 1000 Words: Early Learning Picture Book
Wonder House Books, 2018
96 pages
Why to read
Boosts vocabulary through engaging picture-word association.
Supports early literacy and language development.
Interactive and visually stimulating for young learners.
Encourages parent-child bonding over learning.

My First 1000 Words: Early Learning Picture Book
Wonder House Books, 2018
Award winning
The Adventures of Dog, Cat, and Parrot: Three Friends Forever
Avshalum Rabayev, Brandon J Peterson, 2023
56 pages
Why to read
Encourages friendship and teamwork values.
Enhances language skills through engaging storytelling.
Supports emotional development with relatable scenarios.
Ideal for shared reading and family bonding.

The Adventures of Dog, Cat, and Parrot: Three Friends Forever
Avshalum Rabayev, Brandon J Peterson, 2023
Award winning
World of Eric Carle, Around the Farm 30-Button Animal Sound Book
Eric Carle, Pi Kids, Editors of Publications International, 2013
24 pages
Why to read
Interactive 30-button sound enhances learning and engagement.
Teaches animal sounds, promoting auditory and language development.
Inspires curiosity about farm life and animal care.
Colorful Eric Carle illustrations captivate and stimulate imagination.

World of Eric Carle, Around the Farm 30-Button Animal Sound Book
Eric Carle, Pi Kids, Editors of Publications International, 2013
Here I Am, Said Smedley (Blue Bananas)
Simon Puttock, Martin Chatterton, Ann Chatterton, 1997
48 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity through engaging, whimsical storylines.
Builds empathy with relatable, diverse character experiences.
Supports language skills with simple, effective vocabulary.
Fosters family bonding over shared reading moments.

Here I Am, Said Smedley (Blue Bananas)
Simon Puttock, Martin Chatterton, Ann Chatterton, 1997
Night of the Living Worms
Dave Coverly, 2015
144 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of adventure and quirky worm characters.
Fosters creativity and imagination in young readers.
Encourages an interest in science and nature.
Ideal for family shared reading moments.

Night of the Living Worms
Dave Coverly, 2015
Bunny vs Monkey: Machine Mayhem
Jamie Smart, 2022
144 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline fosters curiosity and engagement. - Encourages teamwork and friendship values. - Stimulates creativity through quirky, inventive scenarios. - Perfect for enhancing young readers' cognitive skills.

Bunny vs Monkey: Machine Mayhem
Jamie Smart, 2022
Award winning
The Pinkish, Purplish, Bluish Egg (Sandpiper Books)
Bill Peet, 1984
46 pages
Why to read
Stimulates creativity with vibrant, imaginative storytelling.
Characters embody resilience and cooperation.
Encourages curiosity and discovery in young readers.
Ideal for engaging shared reading sessions.

The Pinkish, Purplish, Bluish Egg (Sandpiper Books)
Bill Peet, 1984
Award winning
It's a Dog-Eat-Dog World (McGrowl, No. 5)
Bob Balaban, 2004
176 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure enriches creative thinking.
Characters model friendship and loyalty.
Encourages problem-solving skills in young readers.
Fun, age-appropriate humor.
