Top-rated books by Naomi Russell
Who's in the Garden?
Age: 1-4
Books like Naomi Russell’s
Award winning
Whistling Thorn KS1
Angela Buckle, 1998
32 pages
Why to read
Explores diverse ecosystems and wildlife interactions.
Cultivates environmental awareness and respect.
Supports comprehension through vivid descriptions.
Encourages curiosity about natural sciences.

Whistling Thorn KS1
Angela Buckle, 1998
Award winning
Buddy and Bea
Len Saunders, Alyssa Josue, 2016
30 pages
Why to read
Addresses themes of friendship and empathy.
Enhances emotional understanding and social skills.
Supports developmental milestones in early childhood.
Encourages family bonding through shared reading.

Buddy and Bea
Len Saunders, Alyssa Josue, 2016
Award winning
Who Will Be My Mother? (The Story Box)
Joy Cowley, 1998
16 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of family, love, and belonging.
Encourages emotional development and empathy in children.
Engaging narrative fosters early reading skills.
Vibrant illustrations complement the heartwarming story.

Who Will Be My Mother? (The Story Box)
Joy Cowley, 1998
Award winning
Five Little Kittens
Sharon Peters, 1982
30 pages
Why to read
Captures the essence of playful curiosity in kittens.
Encourages empathy through character development and interaction.
Reinforces counting and basic math skills interactively.
Vibrant illustrations engage and delight young readers.

Five Little Kittens
Sharon Peters, 1982
Award winning
Animal Clowns
Jane R. Mcgoldrick, 1989
30 pages
Why to read
Vivid, colorful illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Introduces children to diverse animal behaviors and habitats.
Encourages curiosity and learning through playful storytelling.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions with parents.

Animal Clowns
Jane R. Mcgoldrick, 1989
Award winning
The Feelings Animals: Children's Book About Emotions & Feelings
Emily Hartmann, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Explores complex emotions through engaging animal characters.
Enhances emotional intelligence and empathy in children.
Supports language development and emotional vocabulary building.
Ideal for shared reading, enriching parent-child interaction.

The Feelings Animals: Children's Book About Emotions & Feelings
Emily Hartmann, 2023
Award winning
The Little Lamb (Pictureback(R))
Judy Dunn, Phoebe Dunn, 1977
32 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale enhances emotional development.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Simple language supports early literacy skills.
Encourages empathy and friendship values.

The Little Lamb (Pictureback(R))
Judy Dunn, Phoebe Dunn, 1977
Award winning
Sight Words and Animal Habitats
Krista Rausin, 2023
28 pages
Why to read
Enhances vocabulary with easy-to-learn sight words.
Introduces children to diverse animal habitats.
Supports early reading skills development.
Engages kids with colorful illustrations and storytelling.
