Top-rated books by Margaret Anastas
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Age: 2-4
Books like Margaret Anastas’s
My Name is a Gift: A Heartfelt Celebration of the Names We're Given
Zeshan Akhter, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and personal identity through unique names.
Encourages self-love and acceptance in young readers.
Supports language development with engaging, rhythmic prose.
Ideal for family bonding over shared reading sessions.

My Name is a Gift: A Heartfelt Celebration of the Names We're Given
Zeshan Akhter, 2024
Award winning
My Daddy Doesn't Need a Cape
Sheryl Smiley-Oliphant, 2020
30 pages
Why to read
Celebrates everyday heroism in familiar, family-centric scenarios.
Encourages appreciation and gratitude for parents’ daily efforts.
Supports emotional development through positive familial relationships.
Engaging storytelling that captivates young readers' interests.

My Daddy Doesn't Need a Cape
Sheryl Smiley-Oliphant, 2020
Let's Make Friends: Little Voices
Leah Osakwe, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Fosters social skills through charming, interactive narrative.
Illustrations captivate and spark young readers’ imaginations.
Encourages empathy and understanding among preschoolers.
Ideal for bonding during parent-child reading time.

Let's Make Friends: Little Voices
Leah Osakwe, 2023
Key Words with Peter and Jane Level 12c - The Street Party
Ladybird, 2023
56 pages
Why to read
Vibrant narrative enhances children's descriptive vocabulary.
Encourages community awareness and social development.
Strengthens reading fluency and comprehension skills.
Ideal for shared reading with family.

Key Words with Peter and Jane Level 12c - The Street Party
Ladybird, 2023
Pantosaurus and the Power of Pants
Rebecca Gerlings, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Promotes understanding of personal safety in an engaging way.
Empowers children with knowledge about boundaries and consent.
Supports vital conversations between parents and children.
Colorful illustrations enhance the learning experience.

Pantosaurus and the Power of Pants
Rebecca Gerlings, 2020
The Worries: Leo Says Goodbye
Jion Sheibani, 2023
128 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotional resilience and adaptability in children.
Encourages discussions about feelings and coping mechanisms.
Supports emotional development through engaging storytelling.
Ideal for easing transitions and saying goodbyes.

The Worries: Leo Says Goodbye
Jion Sheibani, 2023
Reading Champion: The Bear who Cried Wolf
Damian Harvey, Becky Davies, 2024
24 pages
Why to read
Enhances empathy through character experiences. - Develops understanding of consequences and honesty. - Engaging story fosters language and literacy skills. - Ideal for parent-child interactive reading sessions.

Reading Champion: The Bear who Cried Wolf
Damian Harvey, Becky Davies, 2024
Little Sticker Dolly Dressing Bridesmaids
Fiona Watt, 2024
44 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity with interactive sticker dressing elements.
Fosters understanding of wedding roles and ceremonies.
Promotes fine motor skills and attention to detail.
Ideal for shared reading and discussion with family.
