Top-rated books by Shannon Beatty
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Age: 3-7
Books like Shannon Beatty’s
Elephant
Mymi Doinet, Valerie Stetton, Christophe Merlin, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging storyline enhances cognitive and emotional development.
Characters demonstrate resilience and teamwork.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Encourages empathy and understanding through relatable dilemmas.

Elephant
Mymi Doinet, Valerie Stetton, Christophe Merlin, 2000
Award winning
Maximus: King of the Sky
Brent Foster, Sarah Terebinski, 2021
26 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled narrative encourages exploration and curiosity.
Characters demonstrate resilience and teamwork.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Maximus: King of the Sky
Brent Foster, Sarah Terebinski, 2021
Award winning
Baby Bear's Adventures
Lorette-Broekstra, Lorette Broekstra, 1998
128 pages
Why to read
Colorful, engaging adventure of discovery and resilience.
Enhances vocabulary and emotional understanding.
Encourages curiosity and exploration in young readers.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Baby Bear's Adventures
Lorette-Broekstra, Lorette Broekstra, 1998
Award winning
The Wondrous Cloud Forest
Wendra Lynne, 2021
45 pages
Why to read
Explore biodiversity and ecological systems in a fun way.
Builds empathy through characters' environmental challenges.
Stimulates curiosity with engaging, adventurous narrative.
Supports language development and cognitive skills.

The Wondrous Cloud Forest
Wendra Lynne, 2021
Award winning
Lemur Dreamer
Courtney Dicmas, 2015
32 pages
Why to read
Explores dreamlike adventures with a whimsical lemur protagonist. - Enhances creativity and fosters imaginative thinking in children. - Encourages resilience and perseverance through engaging narrative. - Perfect for shared reading, enriching parent-child bonds.

Lemur Dreamer
Courtney Dicmas, 2015
Award winning
Dabble Duck
Anne Leo Ellis, 1987
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure of a curious, creative duck.
Encourages creativity and curiosity in young readers.
Highlights the importance of perseverance and resilience.
Engaging illustrations enhance storytelling and learning.

Dabble Duck
Anne Leo Ellis, 1987
Award winning
Lizards
Emily Rose Townsend, Gail Saunders-Smith, 2003
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging exploration of diverse lizard species.
Illustrations captivate and educate young readers.
Supports understanding of biological concepts.
Encourages curiosity about wildlife and nature.

Lizards
Emily Rose Townsend, Gail Saunders-Smith, 2003
Award winning
Why Are There So Many Books about Bears?
Kristina Stephenson, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
Explores creativity and curiosity through engaging storytelling.
Encourages love for reading with playful bear characters.
Addresses diversity and acceptance subtly and effectively.
Interactive narrative boosts cognitive and emotional development.
