Top-rated books by Lee J. Ames & Ray Burns
Draw 50 Creepy Crawlies
Age: 7-8
Books like Lee J. Ames & Ray Burns’s
Award winning
Big Nate: Beware of Low-Flying Corn Muffins
Lincoln Peirce, 2022
176 pages
Why to read
Captivating antics ensure engaging, enjoyable reading.
Showcases friendship and teamwork dynamics.
Encourages creative problem-solving through humorous challenges.
Ideal for enhancing young readers' engagement and comprehension.
Big Nate: Beware of Low-Flying Corn Muffins
Lincoln Peirce, 2022
Award winning
My Shadow is Purple
Scott Stuart, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Explores identity and self-expression through colorful storytelling.
Encourages acceptance of oneself and others.
Supports emotional and social development.
Ideal for engaging family read-aloud sessions.
My Shadow is Purple
Scott Stuart, 2022
Award winning
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Bill Martin Jr., Eric Carle, 1967
24 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, repetitive text boosts early reading skills.
Colorful illustrations stimulate visual learning.
Simple, predictable structure supports comprehension.
Engages young readers with interactive questioning.
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Bill Martin Jr., Eric Carle, 1967
The Lost Words
Robert Macfarlane, 2017
112 pages
Why to read
Celebrates nature through poetic acrostics and captivating illustrations.
Reintroduces forgotten nature words to young readers.
Encourages outdoor exploration and environmental awareness.
Enhances vocabulary and appreciation for lyrical expression.
The Lost Words
Robert Macfarlane, 2017
Award winning
Islandborn
Junot Díaz, 2018
48 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural identity and diversity through storytelling.
Enhances understanding of heritage and community.
Encourages creativity and memory recall.
Vibrant illustrations complement the engaging narrative.
Islandborn
Junot Díaz, 2018
Award winning
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site
Sherri Duskey Rinker, Sherri Rinker, 2011
30 pages
Why to read
Soothing bedtime story with engaging construction themes.
Enhances vocabulary with construction-related terms.
Encourages relaxation and wind-down routines.
Ideal for shared reading before sleep.
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site
Sherri Duskey Rinker, Sherri Rinker, 2011
Award winning
This is Your Time
Ru, Ruby Bridges, 2020
64 pages
Why to read
Inspiring story by Ruby Bridges, civil rights icon.
Encourages courage, equality, and hope among young readers.
Beautiful illustrations capture the historical context vividly.
Ideal for discussions on history, racism, and resilience.
This is Your Time
Ru, Ruby Bridges, 2020
Award winning
Here We Are
Oliver Jeffers, 2017
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires awe and curiosity about Earth and universe.
Colorful illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Encourages empathy and understanding diverse perspectives.
Beautifully simplifies complex global concepts.
