Top-rated books by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
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Award winning
Growing Up Pages - Life Lessons with Zandie and Ellis: Remembering Our Bella
Dr. Monica Page, 2023
30 pages
Why to read
Addresses themes of loss and remembering loved ones creatively.
Encourages emotional development and empathy in young readers.
Beautiful, comforting illustrations enhance the gentle storytelling.
Ideal for discussions on grief with supportive adults.

Growing Up Pages - Life Lessons with Zandie and Ellis: Remembering Our Bella
Dr. Monica Page, 2023
Award winning
Just Gus
Erin Jeffers, Patti Jeffers, US Illustrations, 2023
28 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale about friendship and courage.
Enhances emotional intelligence and empathy.
Engages young readers with vibrant illustrations.
Supports language development and literacy skills.

Just Gus
Erin Jeffers, Patti Jeffers, US Illustrations, 2023
Dog on a Broomstick
Jan Page, Nick Price, 1997
63 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline sparks children's imagination.
Characters display resilience and teamwork.
Enhances vocabulary and inferential thinking.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Dog on a Broomstick
Jan Page, Nick Price, 1997
Award winning
Tucker Flips!
Leslie Mcguirk, 1999
32 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with vibrant illustrations and dynamic storytelling.
Encourages resilience and adaptability through Tucker’s adventure.
Supports early development of motor and cognitive skills.
Fosters a love for reading with captivating narrative.

Tucker Flips!
Leslie Mcguirk, 1999
The Language of Cat
Rachel Rooney, 2011
91 pages
Why to read
Poetic exploration enriches language skills and creativity.
Themes of communication foster interpersonal understanding.
Playful verses engage and captivate young readers.
Supports literacy development with rhythmic text.

The Language of Cat
Rachel Rooney, 2011
Twin Sister
Fred H. Johnson, Elisa Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, 2004
28 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of family, unity, and individuality.
Strengthens sibling bonds through engaging narrative.
Enhances empathy and understanding between twins.
Provides fun, insightful look into twin dynamics.

Twin Sister
Fred H. Johnson, Elisa Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, 2004
Award winning
P Is for Purr
Carole Gerber, Susanna Covelli, 2022
56 pages
Why to read
Engaging alphabet exploration with adorable cats.
Enhances letter recognition and vocabulary development.
Stimulates curiosity and love for reading.
Warm illustrations foster emotional connection.

P Is for Purr
Carole Gerber, Susanna Covelli, 2022
Award winning
The Last Dog: A 'tail' of adoption for a dog and a boy
Liane Joly, Jared Huber, 2022
25 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming story combining friendship with pet adoption.
Encourages empathy and understanding towards animals.
Enhances emotional development through relatable narrative.
Captivating illustrations engage and delight young readers.
