Top-rated books by Kayla Messana
Dogs Love Waffles
Age: 1-5
Books like Kayla Messana’s
Award winning
Old Red's Christmas: Old Red gets a chance to help a friend!
Marnie Reynolds-Bourque, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates themes of friendship and generosity.
Engages young readers with vibrant illustrations.
Encourages empathy and helping others.
Perfect for holiday reading and lessons.
Old Red's Christmas: Old Red gets a chance to help a friend!
Marnie Reynolds-Bourque, 2021
Award winning
Rockwell: A Boy and His Dog
Loren Spiotta-Dimare, Cliff Miller, 2005
28 pages
Why to read
Celebrates the bond between a boy and his dog.
Encourages empathy and understanding.
Enhances emotional and social development.
Ideal for shared reading time.
Rockwell: A Boy and His Dog
Loren Spiotta-Dimare, Cliff Miller, 2005
Award winning
Harry the Hairless Cat
Amy Phillips, Kyoko Fogel, 2022
24 pages
Why to read
Showcases themes of acceptance and self-confidence.
Engaging storyline encourages empathy in young readers.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for shared reading, boosts parent-child bonding.
Harry the Hairless Cat
Amy Phillips, Kyoko Fogel, 2022
Badger the Mystical Mutt and the Barking Boogie
Lyn Mcnicol, Laura Cameron Jackson, 2012
128 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure with whimsical storytelling.
Teaches important values and teamwork.
Enhances reading skills and imaginative thinking.
Perfect for shared reading and laughs.
Badger the Mystical Mutt and the Barking Boogie
Lyn Mcnicol, Laura Cameron Jackson, 2012
Award winning
Buddy's Lucky Day
Stacey Ortense, 2023
49 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate children's visual senses.
Encourages resilience through Buddy's adventurous escapades.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.
Buddy's Lucky Day
Stacey Ortense, 2023
Award winning
Dog Tales: Laugh-Out-Loud Dog Stories for Kids
Uncle Amon, Hey Sup Bye Publishing, 2023
42 pages
Why to read
Humorous stories improve children’s mood and social understanding.
Characters teach empathy and compassion through engaging narratives.
Enhances vocabulary with playful language and expressions.
Perfect for family read-aloud; creates shared laughter.
Dog Tales: Laugh-Out-Loud Dog Stories for Kids
Uncle Amon, Hey Sup Bye Publishing, 2023
Award winning
Marshmallow Pie The Cat Superstar On TV (Marshmallow Pie the Cat Superstar, Book 2)
Clara Vulliamy, 2020
128 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventures of Marshmallow Pie, celebrity cat.
Enhances children's understanding of fame and resilience.
Encourages creativity and self-expression through storytelling.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.
Marshmallow Pie The Cat Superstar On TV (Marshmallow Pie the Cat Superstar, Book 2)
Clara Vulliamy, 2020
Award winning
Toby Dog of Gold Shaw Farm
Morgan Gold, 2023
164 pages
Why to read
Captivating farm adventure sparks children’s imagination.
Toby, a relatable and lovable canine character.
Encourages empathy and understanding through animal interactions.
Supports language development with simple, engaging narrative.
