Top-rated books by Lydia Monks
Books like Lydia Monks’s
Award winning
First Snow of Winter
Graham Ralph, 1999
32 pages
Why to read
Captures the magic of winter through vibrant illustrations.
Encourages resilience and bravery in new situations.
Supports language development with simple, engaging text.
Ideal for bonding over a cozy winter read.
First Snow of Winter
Graham Ralph, 1999
Zug the Bug
Colin Hawkins, Jacqui Hawkins, Colin and Jacque Hawkins, 1988
16 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, engaging illustrations captivate young readers.
Teaches valuable life lessons through Zug's adventures.
Encourages curiosity and exploration in children.
Supports language development and early literacy skills.
Zug the Bug
Colin Hawkins, Jacqui Hawkins, Colin and Jacque Hawkins, 1988
Peek-a-You! (Bright Brown Baby Board Book)
Andrea Davis Pinkney, Brian Pinkney, 2022
20 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity with vibrant, multicultural illustrations.
Engages babies with interactive, peek-a-boo play.
Supports language development and sensory skills.
Board book format ensures durability for little hands.
Peek-a-You! (Bright Brown Baby Board Book)
Andrea Davis Pinkney, Brian Pinkney, 2022
Award winning
The Bee Who Spoke: The Wonderful World of Belle and the Bee
Al MacCuish, Rebecca Gibbon, 2014
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages environmental awareness and curiosity.
Stimulates imagination with vibrant illustrations.
Features a narrative that promotes friendship and bravery.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
The Bee Who Spoke: The Wonderful World of Belle and the Bee
Al MacCuish, Rebecca Gibbon, 2014
Award winning
Sophie Solves the Narwhal's Wish
Ashley McAllister, Terry McNerney, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Engages young minds with magical underwater adventure.
Strengthens critical thinking through Sophie’s intriguing challenges.
Delightful, relatable characters enhance connection and empathy.
Encourages shared reading, bonding over whimsical tales.
Sophie Solves the Narwhal's Wish
Ashley McAllister, Terry McNerney, 2023
Award winning
Gregory the Green
Sheila McCullagh, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Introduces children to early reading skills through engaging fantasy stories.
Features relatable characters that help young readers explore themes of friendship and adventure.
Encourages imagination and creativity with its magical setting and plot.
Written by Sheila McCullagh, an experienced author known for creating captivating children's literature.
Gregory the Green
Sheila McCullagh, 2004
Award winning
The Phlunk
Lou Rhodes, Tori Elliott, 2012
32 pages
Why to read
Captivates with magical storytelling and whimsical illustrations.
Strengthens listening skills and creative imagination.
Encourages empathy through relatable feline character, The Phlunk.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions with children.
The Phlunk
Lou Rhodes, Tori Elliott, 2012
Award winning
The Sounds of Autumn: A Fun Fall Book for Kids
Mandy Fender, 2023
34 pages
Why to read
Captures the essence of fall through vibrant illustrations.
Engages young minds with the sounds of the season.
Encourages auditory learning and sensory development.
Ideal for shared reading in cozy autumn settings.
