Top-rated books by Naomi Russell
Who's in the Garden?
Age: 1-4
Books like Naomi Russell’s
Award winning
I Love Fall!: A Touch-and-Feel Board Book
Alison Inches, Hiroe Nakata, 2009
12 pages
Why to read
Engages senses with touch-and-feel interactive elements.
Celebrates the joys and colors of the fall season.
Supports sensory development and tactile exploration.
Ideal for bonding over shared reading moments.
I Love Fall!: A Touch-and-Feel Board Book
Alison Inches, Hiroe Nakata, 2009
Award winning
Brave Bear
Tessa Strickland, Estelí Meza, 2022
14 pages
Why to read
Empowers courage and resilience in young readers.
Encourages empathy through relatable bear character.
Supports emotional development and self-discovery.
Engaging story fosters a love for reading.
Brave Bear
Tessa Strickland, Estelí Meza, 2022
Award winning
Panda Kindergarten
Joanne Ryder, Katherine Feng, 2009
32 pages
Why to read
Showcases engaging day of pandas at school.
Highlights friendship, sharing, and cooperation.
Supports early learning about animals and nature.
Encourages curiosity and exploration in young readers.
Panda Kindergarten
Joanne Ryder, Katherine Feng, 2009
Award winning
The Chick That Wouldn't Hatch/El pollito que no quería salir del huevojar: Bilingual English-Spanish (Green Light Readers Level 2)
Claire Daniel, Lisa Campbell Ernst, 1999
28 pages
Why to read
Bilingual text enhances language learning and cognitive development.
Engaging storyline boosts children's curiosity and imagination.
Teaches patience and persistence through relatable scenarios.
Supports early literacy skills in both English and Spanish.
The Chick That Wouldn't Hatch/El pollito que no quería salir del huevojar: Bilingual English-Spanish (Green Light Readers Level 2)
Claire Daniel, Lisa Campbell Ernst, 1999
Award winning
Hare & Ruru: A Quiet Moment
Laura Shallcrass, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Highlights the beauty of silence and mindfulness.
Encourages children to appreciate quiet moments.
Beautifully illustrated, captivating young readers visually.
Supports emotional regulation and self-awareness development.
Hare & Ruru: A Quiet Moment
Laura Shallcrass, 2020
More Mole Stories and Little Gopher, Too
Lore Segal, Sergio Ruzzier, 2005
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging tales enhance children’s imaginative and creative abilities.
Characters model resilience, boosting developmental and emotional growth.
Supports early literacy skills through captivating narratives.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening parent-child bonds.
More Mole Stories and Little Gopher, Too
Lore Segal, Sergio Ruzzier, 2005
My First Animals: A World of Words
Ladybird Books, Emilie Lapeyre, 2015
18 pages
Why to read
Introduces young children to various animals effectively.
Enhances vocabulary through colorful illustrations and simple texts.
Encourages curiosity about the natural world.
Supports early language development and recognition skills.
My First Animals: A World of Words
Ladybird Books, Emilie Lapeyre, 2015
Award winning
Cloud Forest
Victoria Turnbull, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship, resilience, and adventure.
Stimulates imagination with beautifully illustrated mystical landscapes.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse character interactions.
Supports language development with rich, descriptive vocabulary.
