Top-rated books by Sami Bayly
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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.
Cloud Forest
Victoria Turnbull, 2019
Award winning
If Penguins Wore Pants: A wildly entertaining animal rhyme
Michelle Macnamara, 2020
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging rhymes boost phonemic awareness and language development.
Colorful illustrations enhance visual learning and creativity.
Encourages curiosity about animals and their environments.
Ideal for interactive family reading and laughter.
If Penguins Wore Pants: A wildly entertaining animal rhyme
Michelle Macnamara, 2020
Award winning
In The Jungle
Jane Launchbury~leo Hartas, 1999
24 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, detailed illustrations captivate and entertain young readers.
Story encourages exploration and curiosity about nature.
Enhances vocabulary with diverse animal and plant terms.
Supports understanding of teamwork and friendship dynamics.
In The Jungle
Jane Launchbury~leo Hartas, 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
Award winning
Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten
Joseph Slate, Ashley Wolff, 1996
40 pages
Why to read
Eases kindergarten transition with an engaging, relatable story.
Introduces routine and preparedness through fun animal characters.
Encourages excitement for school and learning environments.
Supports language development and social skills.
Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten
Joseph Slate, Ashley Wolff, 1996
Award winning
Animals Up Close
Igor Siwanowicz, 2009
96 pages
Why to read
Stunning close-up photography engages young curious minds.
Introduces diverse animal species, fostering early biology interest.
Encourages observational skills and attention to detail.
Supports language development with clear, descriptive text.
Animals Up Close
Igor Siwanowicz, 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
Spy Cat: Safari
Andrew Cope, 2015
160 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story sparks curiosity and imagination.
Features teamwork, fostering social skills development.
Enhances understanding of wildlife and nature conservation.
Engaging content that supports literacy growth.
