Top-rated books by Ray Evans
Silver Bells
Age: 3-7
Books like Ray Evans’s
The Day Before Christmas
John Calvin Smith, 1998
32 pages
Why to read
Captures the excitement of Christmas Eve preparations.
Encourages empathy through relatable character experiences.
Enhances understanding of holiday traditions and values.
Supports language development with engaging narrative style.

The Day Before Christmas
John Calvin Smith, 1998
Just For You!: I Hate To Be Sick
Aamir Bermiss, Ken Wilson-Max, Aamir Lee Bermiss, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses common childhood fear of sickness empathetically.
Encourages resilience and understanding through engaging storytelling.
Illustrations resonate with young readers, enhancing connection.
Supports early development of empathy and emotional awareness.

Just For You!: I Hate To Be Sick
Aamir Bermiss, Ken Wilson-Max, Aamir Lee Bermiss, 2004
Award winning
Christmas Songs
Roma Bishop, 1994
10 pages
Why to read
Celebrates festive spirit through engaging musical narratives.
Enhances vocabulary with delightful Christmas-themed lyrics.
Encourages family bonding through shared song experiences.
Supports auditory and linguistic development in children.

Christmas Songs
Roma Bishop, 1994
Santa's Night
Lark Carrier, unknown author, 2004
26 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure that sparks imagination.
Introduces relatable values through engaging characters.
Enhances problem-solving skills with plot challenges.
Promotes family bonding during holiday reading.

Santa's Night
Lark Carrier, unknown author, 2004
Award winning
Miss Mary Lou asks Why Am I Sad?
M.J. Parker, 2021
28 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotional awareness in young children.
Empowers children to express and understand feelings.
Illustrations captivate and convey emotional context.
Ideal for parent-child bonding over sensitive topics.

Miss Mary Lou asks Why Am I Sad?
M.J. Parker, 2021
Award winning
We Listen : We Don't Interrupt
Donna Luck, 2005
32 pages
Why to read
Teaches manners, specifically the importance of listening.
Engaging illustrations captivate and hold child’s attention.
Supports social skill development in young children.
Encourages respectful communication in fun scenarios.

We Listen : We Don't Interrupt
Donna Luck, 2005
Award winning
Chanukah
David F. Marx, 2000
31 pages
Why to read
Celebrate Chanukah traditions through engaging storytelling.
Enhances understanding of cultural and religious practices.
Supports development of children's sense of identity.
Illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.

Chanukah
David F. Marx, 2000
Play and Pray Through Lent
Kay Warrington, 2005
96 pages
Why to read
Encourages understanding of Lent traditions engagingly.
Fosters spiritual growth and family bonding.
Inspires creativity through playful scenarios.
Supports development of religious knowledge and values.
