Top-rated books by Kristin Petrie
Potbellied Pigs
Age: 4-8
Books like Kristin Petrie’s
Award winning
Kitten
R Wells, Rachel Wells, 2004
10 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of adventure and friendship.
Encourages empathy and emotional growth.
Enhances vocabulary with playful language.
Supports early literacy skills.
Kitten
R Wells, Rachel Wells, 2004
Award winning
Good Dog Lion (Little Gems)
Alexander Mccall Smith, David Dean, 2014
103 pages
Why to read
Illustrates loyalty and friendship values.
Encourages empathy and emotional development in children.
Engages young readers with its vibrant illustrations.
Supports early literacy and language skills.
Good Dog Lion (Little Gems)
Alexander Mccall Smith, David Dean, 2014
Award winning
MISSING! A Cat Called Buster (Rainbow Street Shelter)
Wendy Orr, Susan Boase, 2015
144 pages
Why to read
Engaging storyline promotes empathy and emotional understanding.
Rich illustrations boost creativity and visual learning.
Reinforces the values of responsibility and compassion.
MISSING! A Cat Called Buster (Rainbow Street Shelter)
Wendy Orr, Susan Boase, 2015
Award winning
The Dog Rules
Kyla May, Coco La Rue, 2011
128 pages
Why to read
Engaging story teaches responsibility and caring.
Enhances empathy through animal-centered narrative.
Encourages family reading time together.
Supports early language and comprehension skills.
The Dog Rules
Kyla May, Coco La Rue, 2011
Award winning
Miss Molly's School of Kindness
Susanna Davidson, Rosie Reeve, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Teaches kindness through engaging narrative and characters.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Supports social skills development with relatable situations.
Fosters a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Miss Molly's School of Kindness
Susanna Davidson, Rosie Reeve, 2023
Award winning
God Made Kittens
Marian Bennett, 1980
24 pages
Why to read
Celebrates wonder of creation through engaging narrative.
Encourages empathy with charming kitten characters.
Enhances understanding of responsibility and care.
Ideal read-aloud for bonding and bedtime stories.
God Made Kittens
Marian Bennett, 1980
The Naughty Mice
Andy Langley, Andrew Langley, John Collins, 1992
10 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of teamwork and problem-solving.
Characters demonstrate consequences of actions.
Engages kids with vibrant, colorful illustrations.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
The Naughty Mice
Andy Langley, Andrew Langley, John Collins, 1992
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.
