Top-rated books by Shelly Nielsen
I Love Animals
Age: 4-8
Books like Shelly Nielsen’s
Award winning
BEAR
Dennis Lee, Juan Wijngaard, 1983
64 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of adventure and friendship.
Stunning illustrations enhance visual engagement.
Encourages empathy and understanding through storytelling.
Ideal for enhancing early literacy skills.

BEAR
Dennis Lee, Juan Wijngaard, 1983
Cat (Do You Really Want a Pet?)
Bridget Heos, Katya Longhi, 2013
24 pages
Why to read
Explores responsibilities of pet ownership.
Engaging narrative teaches empathy and care.
Encourages family discussions on pet readiness.
Bright illustrations captivate and delight young readers.

Cat (Do You Really Want a Pet?)
Bridget Heos, Katya Longhi, 2013
Award winning
Cat
Emily Bolam, 2003
14 pages
Why to read
Engaging illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Simple text encourages early language development.
Introduces young readers to the concept of pets.
Reinforces familiarity with animal sounds and behaviors.

Cat
Emily Bolam, 2003
A Song of Gladness: A story of hope for us and our planet
Michael Morpurgo, Emily Gravett, 2024
36 pages
Why to read
Inspires hope and care for the environment.
Engaging and beautiful illustrations enhance storytelling.
Encourages empathy towards animals and nature.
Ideal for family bonding through shared reading.

A Song of Gladness: A story of hope for us and our planet
Michael Morpurgo, Emily Gravett, 2024
Monster Animals (Puffin Fact Finders)
Gerald Legge, Dr Gerald Legg, 2006
32 pages
Why to read
Exciting exploration of mythical and real monstrous creatures. - Fosters curiosity and knowledge about animal diversity. - Enhances vocabulary through scientific and descriptive language. - Encourages engagement with natural history and conservation topics.

Monster Animals (Puffin Fact Finders)
Gerald Legge, Dr Gerald Legg, 2006
Award winning
Collies
Stuart A. Kallen, 1998
24 pages
Why to read
Educational insights about Collies and their characteristics.
Engages young readers with captivating canine adventures.
Encourages empathy and responsibility through pet care.
Beautiful illustrations complementing the engaging storyline.

Collies
Stuart A. Kallen, 1998
Animal Friends
Patti Jennings, 2000
24 pages
Why to read
Vivid illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Encourages empathy through diverse animal character interactions.
Supports language development with engaging narrative structure.
Ideal for bedtime reading, fostering comfort and bonding.

Animal Friends
Patti Jennings, 2000
Award winning
The Friendly Scorpion (WE CAN DO! Stories for Brave Little Kids (Separated Books))
Daniel Gershkovitz, 2020
34 pages
Why to read
Promotes bravery and perseverance in young readers.
Inspires teamwork and friendship through engaging narratives.
Enhances emotional understanding and empathy.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
