Top-rated books by Kristen Balouch
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Award winning
Giraffe Problems
Jory John, Lane Smith, 2018
42 pages
Why to read
Addresses self-acceptance and uniqueness.
Colorful illustrations capture children's attention.
Encourages empathy and understanding among peers.
Supports emotional and social development.
Giraffe Problems
Jory John, Lane Smith, 2018
Award winning
Adelaide's Secret World
Elise Hurst, 2015
32 pages
Why to read
Captivates with rich, whimsical illustrations.
Encourages empathy and understanding.
Sparks creativity in young minds.
Ideal for fostering imagination and friendship.
Adelaide's Secret World
Elise Hurst, 2015
Award winning
Mrs. McTats and Her Houseful of Cats
Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Joan Rankin, 2001
32 pages
Why to read
Playful rhyme scheme enhances language development.
Encourages counting skills through repetitive cat counting.
Boosts empathy with diverse, colorful cat characters.
Delightful storyline fosters a love for reading.
Mrs. McTats and Her Houseful of Cats
Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Joan Rankin, 2001
Here Come the Monkeys: A touch-and-feel board book with a fold-out surprise (Clap Hands) [Board book] Pat-a-Cake
Pat-A-Cake, Hilli Kushnir, 2017
10 pages
Why to read
Interactive touch-and-feel elements enhance sensory development.
Engaging fold-out surprise fosters curiosity and surprise.
Encourages hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
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Here Come the Monkeys: A touch-and-feel board book with a fold-out surprise (Clap Hands) [Board book] Pat-a-Cake
Pat-A-Cake, Hilli Kushnir, 2017
Award winning
Wutaryoo
Nilah Magruder, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Explores identity through whimsical, engaging storytelling.
Encourages self-discovery and acceptance in young readers.
Vibrant illustrations complement the tale’s lively narrative.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Wutaryoo
Nilah Magruder, 2021
Award winning
How to Hug a Pufferfish
Ellie Peterson, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and acceptance.
Encourages empathy and emotional growth.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Ideal for shared reading, enhances parent-child bonding.
How to Hug a Pufferfish
Ellie Peterson, 2022
Award winning
Soon, Baboon, Soon
Dave Horowitz, 2005
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative fosters anticipation and patience.
Colorful illustrations enhance visual perception skills.
Simple language supports early reading development.
Highlights value of persistence and creativity.
Soon, Baboon, Soon
Dave Horowitz, 2005
Award winning
Interrupting Chicken and the Elephant of Surprise: Interrupting Chicken
David Ezra Stein, 2018
40 pages
Why to read
Promotes creativity and surprise in storytelling.
Enhances anticipation and engagement skills.
Supports understanding of narrative structure.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.
