Top-rated books by Laura Derico
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What Will I Be?
Cowles, 1979
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires curiosity about future careers.
Encourages self-discovery and personal growth.
Colorful illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.

What Will I Be?
Cowles, 1979
Award winning
Snuggle Me Snuggly!
Karen Baicker, Sam Williams, 2004
5 pages
Why to read
Encourages bonding through snuggly, heartwarming stories.
Illustrations captivate and stimulate visual imagination.
Simple language aids early vocabulary development.
Perfect for bedtime, encourages peaceful sleep.

Snuggle Me Snuggly!
Karen Baicker, Sam Williams, 2004
Award winning
Growing Up
Diane James, Sara Lynn, Joe Wright, 1997
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses key milestones in a child's developmental journey.
Engaging narrative fosters emotional intelligence and empathy.
Strengthens reading skills and vocabulary through storytelling.
Ideal for bedtime reading, strengthens parent-child bonds.

Growing Up
Diane James, Sara Lynn, Joe Wright, 1997
Lili Chantilly: My Amazing Life Organizer
Lili Chantilly, 2004
96 pages
Why to read
Enhances organization and planning skills for young readers.
Boosts creativity through engaging activities and prompts.
Supports self-expression and personal growth.
Interactive layout encourages active learning and participation.

Lili Chantilly: My Amazing Life Organizer
Lili Chantilly, 2004
Award winning
Giving
Shirley Hughes, 1993
24 pages
Why to read
Encourages empathy through engaging and heartfelt storytelling.
Inspires generosity and selflessness in young readers.
Colorful illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Ideal for parent-child bonding over meaningful topics.

Giving
Shirley Hughes, 1993
Award winning
Counting Kids
Annie Kubler, 1989
16 pages
Why to read
Teaches counting through charming illustrations and rhymes.
Encourages number recognition and early math skills.
Interactive and engaging, perfect for preschoolers.
Supports cognitive development and numeracy confidence.

Counting Kids
Annie Kubler, 1989
Award winning
The Path
Little Gestalten, Reif Larsen, Marine Schneider, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Enhances imagination with a creative, winding journey.
Fosters empathy through vivid, relatable characters.
Encourages problem-solving in everyday scenarios.
Interactive and engaging narrative boosts literacy.

The Path
Little Gestalten, Reif Larsen, Marine Schneider, 2021
Award winning
Out and About: A Tale of Giving
Liza M. Wiemer, Margeaux Lucas, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages generosity and community involvement through storytelling.
Engaging narrative fosters empathy and emotional growth.
Illustrations captivate and enhance understanding.
Ideal for family bonding and discussion.
