Top-rated books by Laurence Anholt
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Award winning
Drummer Girl
Ginger Scott, Jacky Davis, David Soman, 2013
14 pages
Why to read
Inspiring story of perseverance and passion.
Encourages musical interest and artistic expression.
Features strong, relatable female protagonist.
Ideal for enhancing self-confidence and determination.
Drummer Girl
Ginger Scott, Jacky Davis, David Soman, 2013
Award winning
Barney: Follow Me!
Quinlan B. Lee, Darren McKee, 2004
6 pages
Why to read
Interactive adventure with Barney and his friends.
Encourages following directions and active participation.
Stimulates imagination and creativity in young readers.
Supports early learning and developmental milestones.
Barney: Follow Me!
Quinlan B. Lee, Darren McKee, 2004
Dinosaur Tales: Stories to Share
Xanna Eve Chown, Drienie Hattingh, Lynda West Scott, Cardinal Rules Press, Virtual Voice, 2017
174 pages
Why to read
Engaging stories enhance kids' fascination with dinosaurs.
Encourages curiosity and learning about prehistoric life.
Supports development of reading skills and imagination.
Ideal for parent-child bonding over exciting tales.
Dinosaur Tales: Stories to Share
Xanna Eve Chown, Drienie Hattingh, Lynda West Scott, Cardinal Rules Press, Virtual Voice, 2017
The Man in the Moon
Antigoni Alevras, 2021
28 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of adventure and friendship.
Encourages creativity and imaginative play.
Supports emotional development and empathy.
Engaging narrative for shared family reading.
The Man in the Moon
Antigoni Alevras, 2021
Who Caught the Yawn? and Where Did the Sneeze Go?: Two stories from the life of Max
Jennifer Mosher, Todd Sharp, 2013
36 pages
Why to read
Engaging tales exploring everyday mysteries through Max's adventures.
Encourages curiosity and scientific thinking in young readers.
Characters and scenarios are relatable, enriching child’s everyday experiences.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions, enhancing parent-child bonding.
Who Caught the Yawn? and Where Did the Sneeze Go?: Two stories from the life of Max
Jennifer Mosher, Todd Sharp, 2013
Award winning
The Boy and the Spell (Musical Stories series)
Maurice Ravel, Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette, Pegi Deitz Shea, Colette Gauthier-Villars, Serena Riglietti, 1925
36 pages
Why to read
Combines music with storytelling, enhancing cognitive skills.
Encourages musical interest alongside reading.
Vivid illustrations stimulate visual perception.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
The Boy and the Spell (Musical Stories series)
Maurice Ravel, Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette, Pegi Deitz Shea, Colette Gauthier-Villars, Serena Riglietti, 1925
Award winning
Carmine: A Little More Red
Melissa Sweet, 2008
40 pages
Why to read
Whimsical retelling of classic Little Red Riding Hood.
Introduces basic vocabulary through playful text.
Inspires creativity and love for reading.
Engages young minds in solving puzzles.
Carmine: A Little More Red
Melissa Sweet, 2008
Award winning
La La La: A Story of Hope
Kate Dicamillo, Jaime Kim, 2018
70 pages
Why to read
Promotes resilience and hope through captivating illustrations.
Encourages emotional expression and empathy in children.
Simple, lyrical text ideal for early readers.
Fosters imagination and independent thinking.
