Top-rated books by Mary R. Dunn
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Age: 5-6
Books like Mary R. Dunn’s
Who's at Home (Animal Homes)
Maggie Silver, 1995
24 pages
Why to read
Explores various animals and their unique homes.
Enhances knowledge of wildlife and habitats.
Stimulates curiosity and learning through vivid illustrations.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Who's at Home (Animal Homes)
Maggie Silver, 1995
Award winning
Red Owl's Cup of Strawberries
Elizabeth Hilby, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual development.
Engages children in themes of sharing and friendship.
Encourages empathy and emotional understanding.
Supports early literacy skills through repetitive, simple text.

Red Owl's Cup of Strawberries
Elizabeth Hilby, 2021
Award winning
Edgar the Worm
Victoria Heppler, 2016
24 pages
Why to read
Edgar’s adventures boost curiosity and problem-solving skills.
Engaging narrative fosters early literacy and empathy.
Illustrations enhance understanding and visual learning.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening parent-child bonds.

Edgar the Worm
Victoria Heppler, 2016
Award winning
Chickens
Cari Meister, 2012
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative about farm life and chicken adventures.
Illustrations captivate and enhance storytelling.
Teaches responsibility and care for animals.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Chickens
Cari Meister, 2012
Award winning
Green Eyes
Abe Birnbaum, 1953
300 pages
Why to read
Captivating springtime adventure with a curious young kitten.
Vibrant, colorful illustrations enhance visual engagement.
Encourages exploration and discovery in young readers.
Supports early literacy and language development.

Green Eyes
Abe Birnbaum, 1953
A Song of Gladness: A story of hope for us and our planet
Michael Morpurgo, Emily Gravett, 2024
36 pages
Why to read
Inspires hope and care for the environment.
Engaging and beautiful illustrations enhance storytelling.
Encourages empathy towards animals and nature.
Ideal for family bonding through shared reading.

A Song of Gladness: A story of hope for us and our planet
Michael Morpurgo, Emily Gravett, 2024
WHAT ANIMALS SAY
Janie Spaht Gill, Dominie Elementary, 2004
24 pages
Why to read
Enhances vocabulary through animal sounds and interaction.
Stimulates cognitive development and animal recognition.
Encourages interactive reading and sound mimicry.
Supports language skills and early literacy fundamentals.

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WHAT ANIMALS SAY
Janie Spaht Gill, Dominie Elementary, 2004
Award winning
Bird
Olivia Cosneau, 2018
18 pages
Why to read
Interactive exploration of birds across various habitats.
Encourages curiosity and observational skills in young readers.
Vibrantly illustrated, engaging children visually and intellectually.
Supports early learning about wildlife and nature conservation.
