Top-rated books by Kelly Starling Lyons
Books like Kelly Starling Lyons’s
Award winning
When We Go Walking
Cari Best, Kyrsten Brooker, 2013
32 pages
Why to read
Vivid storytelling enhances children's imaginations.
Encourages observational skills through engaging nature walks.
Supports language development with rhythmic, repetitive phrasing.
Fosters a love for adventure and outdoor activities.
When We Go Walking
Cari Best, Kyrsten Brooker, 2013
Award winning
Little Bee's Flower
Jacob Souva, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Explores friendship through Little Bee’s charming adventures.
Illustrations enhance story’s emotional and educational impact.
Encourages empathy and understanding of nature.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Little Bee's Flower
Jacob Souva, 2021
Award winning
Hurricane
David Wiesner, 1990
32 pages
Why to read
Vivid illustrations ignite imagination and creativity.
Encourages exploration of natural phenomena through storytelling.
Supports development of empathy and resilience in children.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Hurricane
David Wiesner, 1990
Goodnight Dinosaurs
Molly Littleboy, Jacob Souva, 2023
12 pages
Why to read
Engaging, comforting bedtime dinosaur-themed narrative.
Enhances knowledge about dinosaurs in a fun way.
Supports early literacy and language skills development.
Encourages a soothing bedtime routine for children.
Goodnight Dinosaurs
Molly Littleboy, Jacob Souva, 2023
Award winning
Rainy Days with Bear
Maureen Hull, Leanne Franson, 2016
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters imagination and emotional growth.
Features relatable, endearing characters for young readers.
Encourages resilience and problem-solving skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Rainy Days with Bear
Maureen Hull, Leanne Franson, 2016
Award winning
Firefly Friend (Rookie Readers)
Kimberly Wagner Klier, Kimberly Klier, Michael Garland, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating journey of friendship and discovery.
Boosts empathy and social skills in young readers.
Encourages curiosity and love for nature.
Engaging for early readers with simple text.
Firefly Friend (Rookie Readers)
Kimberly Wagner Klier, Kimberly Klier, Michael Garland, 2004
Award winning
Draw!
Raúl Colón, 2014
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity through engaging art and storytelling.
Encourages self-expression and confidence in young artists.
Supports developmental skills with interactive drawing prompts.
Fosters a love for art and imaginative play.
Draw!
Raúl Colón, 2014
Award winning
I Am A Tree
Eileen Labarca, 2023
76 pages
Why to read
Celebrates nature, growth, and ecological awareness.
Encourages curiosity and exploration in children.
Supports understanding of interconnectedness of life.
Engaging storytelling that promotes family reading time.
