Top-rated books by Michael Genhart
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Award winning
Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories
Jon-Erik Lappano, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging tales of friendship and adventure.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Supports early development of problem-solving skills.
Ideal for cozy, shared reading sessions.

Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories
Jon-Erik Lappano, 2024
Award winning
Butt or Face?: A Hilarious Animal Guessing Game Book for Kids
Kari Lavelle, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Promotes laughter and joy through playful animal visuals.
Enhances observational skills with engaging guessing games.
Strengthens decision-making abilities in young readers.
Encourages family interaction and shared reading moments.

Butt or Face?: A Hilarious Animal Guessing Game Book for Kids
Kari Lavelle, 2023
Award winning
Stuntboy, In The Meantime
Jason Reynolds, 2021
272 pages
Why to read
Showcases resilience through engaging, relatable storytelling.
Highlights importance of friendship and teamwork.
Encourages understanding and managing personal fears.
Supports emotional and social development.

Stuntboy, In The Meantime
Jason Reynolds, 2021
Award winning
How to Count to ONE
Caspar Salmon, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Illustrates basic counting with engaging rhymes.
Colorful illustrations captivate and maintain children's interest.
Encourages early math skills in a fun way.
Ideal for interactive parent-child learning sessions.

How to Count to ONE
Caspar Salmon, 2023
Award winning
The Tale of Peter Rabbit Story Board Book
Beatrix Potter, 2024
24 pages
Why to read
Classic, enchanting tale sparks imagination and curiosity.
Timeless illustrations enhance visual perception and focus.
Encourages responsibility through Peter’s adventurous missteps.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading moments.

The Tale of Peter Rabbit Story Board Book
Beatrix Potter, 2024
Award winning
The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
272 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of bravery and compassion.
Highlights the importance of forgiveness and hope.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Stimulates young imagination with whimsical storytelling.

The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
Award winning
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!
Mo Willems, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters creative thinking and imagination.
Humorous narrative, ideal for enjoyable family reading time.
Teaches important lessons about responsibility and decision-making.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and hold children’s attention.

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!
Mo Willems, 2023
Award winning
The Alice in Wonderland Omnibus Including Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass (with the Original John Tenniel Illustrations)
Lewis Carroll, 2021
258 pages
Why to read
Sparks imagination with whimsical, fantastical adventures.
Enhances critical thinking through puzzling scenarios, riddles.
Iconic illustrations by John Tenniel enrich storytelling.
Encourages exploration of identity and self-perception.
