Top-rated books by Lydia Monks
Books like Lydia Monks’s
Festive Flamingo: Meditations for Children (Calm, Create, Meditate.)
Shaula Maitland, Kat Stock, 2019
36 pages
Why to read
Enhances mindfulness and relaxation for children.
Encourages creativity through calming meditative exercises.
Supports emotional regulation in young readers.
Ideal for shared reading before bedtime.

Festive Flamingo: Meditations for Children (Calm, Create, Meditate.)
Shaula Maitland, Kat Stock, 2019
Award winning
Goose - Wild Goose
Laura Wall, Anna Award, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Adventurous story, fosters curiosity and exploration.
Vivid illustrations stimulate visual learning and creativity.
Strengthens vocabulary and language development.
Encourages empathy and social emotional learning.

Goose - Wild Goose
Laura Wall, Anna Award, 2020
Award winning
Mighty Magnolia
Jennie Schmidtman, Jasmine Bailey, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Empowers resilience through Magnolia's adventurous journey.
Fosters empathy and understanding between diverse characters.
Encourages curiosity and exploration in young readers.
Ideal for enhancing parent-child reading sessions.

Mighty Magnolia
Jennie Schmidtman, Jasmine Bailey, 2023
Hubert and the Apple Tree (A Michael Neugebauer Book)
Bruno Hächler, Teora USA, 2008
32 pages
Why to read
Vivid illustrations captivate and spark imagination.
Explores themes of persistence and problem-solving.
Encourages outdoor exploration and appreciation of nature.
Supports language development and narrative skills.

Hubert and the Apple Tree (A Michael Neugebauer Book)
Bruno Hächler, Teora USA, 2008
Award winning
Spencer Knows Spring
Tiffany Obeng, Tharushi Fernando, 2022
34 pages
Why to read
Explores the excitement and beauty of spring season.
Encourages curiosity and exploration in young readers.
Supports early language development and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bond.

Spencer Knows Spring
Tiffany Obeng, Tharushi Fernando, 2022
Move, Mr Mountain!
Francesca Sanna, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages resilience and overcoming obstacles.
Stimulates imagination with vivid, dynamic illustrations.
Engages young readers in interactive storytelling.
Boosts empathy through character challenges.

Move, Mr Mountain!
Francesca Sanna, 2021
Award winning
The Adventures of Bunny and Boy
Christine E. Gorhum, Erika Gorhum, 2023
41 pages
Why to read
Captivating journey of friendship and discovery.
Enhances empathy and emotional intelligence.
Stimulates curiosity through engaging narrative.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing bond.

The Adventures of Bunny and Boy
Christine E. Gorhum, Erika Gorhum, 2023
Award winning
Shanna's Animal Riddles (Shanna's First Readers, Level 1)
Jean Marzollo, Shane W. Evans, Maryn Roos, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Stimulates early literacy through engaging animal riddles.
Enhances problem-solving with playful question-answer format.
Supports cognitive development through puzzle-like challenges.
Encourages interactive reading and parental involvement.
