Top-rated books by Marc Crabtree
Gerbils (Pet Care)
Age: 7-9
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Award winning
Give, Save, Spend (Good Habits for God's Kids)
Laura Derico, 2004
24 pages
Why to read
Teaches valuable financial management skills early on.
Instills principles of generosity, saving, and spending wisely.
Supports moral development and decision-making in kids.
Engaging narrative that captures young readers' attention.

Give, Save, Spend (Good Habits for God's Kids)
Laura Derico, 2004
Award winning
Noah's Garden: When Someone You Love Is in the Hospital
Mo Johnson, Annabelle Josse, 2010
32 pages
Why to read
Offers emotional support through relatable storytelling.
Helps children understand hospitalization with ease.
Encourages empathy and compassion in young readers.
Facilitates conversations about illness and healing.

Noah's Garden: When Someone You Love Is in the Hospital
Mo Johnson, Annabelle Josse, 2010
Award winning
Word Search for Kids with Pictures Ages 8-12
Ilhaya Press, 2022
82 pages
Why to read
Enhances vocabulary and spelling for 8-12 year olds.
Develops pattern recognition and logical thinking skills.
Illustrated hints foster problem-solving abilities.
Ideal for independent or guided learning sessions.

Word Search for Kids with Pictures Ages 8-12
Ilhaya Press, 2022
Just For You!: I Hate To Be Sick
Aamir Bermiss, Ken Wilson-Max, Aamir Lee Bermiss, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses common childhood fear of sickness empathetically.
Encourages resilience and understanding through engaging storytelling.
Illustrations resonate with young readers, enhancing connection.
Supports early development of empathy and emotional awareness.

Just For You!: I Hate To Be Sick
Aamir Bermiss, Ken Wilson-Max, Aamir Lee Bermiss, 2004
Award winning
My Second Picture Dictionary
Jenkins William A. Schiller, rew Greet W. Cabell, Jenkins William A. Schiller Andrew Greet W. Cabell, William Atwell Jenkins, 1975
384 pages
Why to read
Enhances vocabulary through vivid illustrations and definitions.
Supports language development and reading comprehension skills.
Encourages curiosity and exploration of new concepts.
Ideal for shared reading sessions, boosting bonding.

My Second Picture Dictionary
Jenkins William A. Schiller, rew Greet W. Cabell, Jenkins William A. Schiller Andrew Greet W. Cabell, William Atwell Jenkins, 1975
Award winning
Just a Little Different
Golden Books, Mercer Mayer, 1999
24 pages
Why to read
Highlights diversity and acceptance through engaging narratives.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Supports social and emotional development.
Colorful illustrations enhance reader engagement.

Just a Little Different
Golden Books, Mercer Mayer, 1999
Big and Small
Jane Ormes, Catherine Saunders, QED Publishing, 2022
10 pages
Why to read
Explores concepts of size through engaging, playful illustrations.
Encourages understanding of opposites, critical for cognitive development.
Supports early math skills like comparing and categorizing.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Big and Small
Jane Ormes, Catherine Saunders, QED Publishing, 2022
Little Ladybird Lost
Lynne Burton, 2011
24 pages
Why to read
Journey of self-discovery enhances personal growth in kids.
Vibrant illustrations capture attention, boost visual learning.
Encourages empathy through character interactions and dilemmas.
Supports language development with rich, engaging narrative.
