Top-rated books by Stephen Carpenter
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A Little Scribble SPOT: A Story About Colorful Emotions
Diane Alber, 2023
44 pages
Why to read
Explores emotional intelligence through vibrant illustrations.
Encourages children to express and manage feelings.
Supports early development in recognizing emotions.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

A Little Scribble SPOT: A Story About Colorful Emotions
Diane Alber, 2023
Award winning
Change Sings: A Children's Anthem
Loren Long, Amanda Gorman, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Empowers children through motivational and lyrical language.
Illustrations enhance engagement and understanding.
Encourages positivity and change-making in young minds.
Supports language development and artistic expression.

Change Sings: A Children's Anthem
Loren Long, Amanda Gorman, 2021
Award winning
How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?
Mac Barnett, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores magical, whimsical Christmas mysteries.
Encourages curiosity and imaginative thinking.
Engaging, relatable narrative for young readers.
Perfect for festive family reading sessions.

How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?
Mac Barnett, 2023
Matilda (Colour Edition)
Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake, 2022
212 pages
Why to read
Empowers children through Matilda's courage and intelligence.
Stimulates young minds with rich, vivid language and illustrations.
Addresses themes of bravery and standing up for oneself.
Enhances cognitive and emotional development through storytelling.

Matilda (Colour Edition)
Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake, 2022
Award winning
Marcel's Masterpiece
Jeff Mack, 2022
48 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through vibrant illustrations and story.
Encourages empathy and understanding through character interactions.
Supports language development with rich vocabulary.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Marcel's Masterpiece
Jeff Mack, 2022
Award winning
Back to School, Backpack!
Simon Rich, Tom Toro, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Captures excitement and challenges of starting school anew.
Engages children through vibrant, colorful illustrations.
Encourages social skills and classroom readiness.
Supports early literacy and numeracy fundamentals.

Back to School, Backpack!
Simon Rich, Tom Toro, 2023
Award winning
A Whale of a Time: Funny Poems for Each Day of the Year
Lou Peacock, 2023
336 pages
Why to read
365 witty poems spark daily imagination and joy.
Enhances linguistic skills with playful, rhyming verse.
Addresses daily life themes, aiding emotional development.
Perfect for bedtime, instilling a love for poetry.

A Whale of a Time: Funny Poems for Each Day of the Year
Lou Peacock, 2023
Award winning
Gibberish
Young Vo, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through playful, imaginative language.
Supports language development with engaging, quirky dialogues.
Encourages interactive reading sessions between parents and children.
Builds vocabulary with unique and amusing wordplay.
