Top-rated books by Susan Long
Books like Susan Long’s
Award winning
Elephant's Story
Abbey Campbell Cook, Tracey Campbell Pearson, 2013
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of friendship and adventure.
Encourages empathy and emotional understanding.
Supports language development and vocabulary enrichment.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Elephant's Story
Abbey Campbell Cook, Tracey Campbell Pearson, 2013
When Grandma Visits Me
Janie Spaht Gill, Lori Anderson Wing, 1997
23 pages
Why to read
Enhances family bonding through shared reading moments.
Fosters appreciation for family relationships and traditions.
Supports emotional development and understanding of empathy.
Engaging story that captivates young readers' imaginations.
When Grandma Visits Me
Janie Spaht Gill, Lori Anderson Wing, 1997
Award winning
The Good Egg
Jory John, Pete Oswald, 2019
36 pages
Why to read
Promotes self-care and importance of healthy boundaries.
Illustrates managing stress in relatable, humorous ways.
Supports emotional and social development in children.
Encourages discussion about feelings and mental health.
The Good Egg
Jory John, Pete Oswald, 2019
Award winning
Sometimes You Fly
Applegate Katherine, Jennifer Black Reinhardt, 2018
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates milestones and personal growth.
Encourages resilience and perseverance in children.
Inspires optimism and positive outlook on life.
Warm, affirming illustrations enhance engagement.
Sometimes You Fly
Applegate Katherine, Jennifer Black Reinhardt, 2018
Award winning
Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses
Kimberly Dean, Dean James, 2013
40 pages
Why to read
Boosts positivity and resilience through engaging story.
Encourages emotional recognition and empathy in children.
Supports early literary skills with rhythmic, repetitive text.
Colorful illustrations captivate and stimulate young minds.
Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses
Kimberly Dean, Dean James, 2013
Award winning
The Duck Never Blinks
Alex Latimer, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure ensures constant curiosity and entertainment.
Encourages empathy through relatable avian characters.
Stimulates problem-solving with intriguing challenges.
Ideal for interactive family reading moments.
The Duck Never Blinks
Alex Latimer, 2024
Award winning
Ready and Waiting for You
Judi Moreillon, Catherine Stock, 2013
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages interaction, boosts engagement and bonding.
Illustrates school readiness, eases transition anxieties.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate imagination.
Supports language development and social skills.
Ready and Waiting for You
Judi Moreillon, Catherine Stock, 2013
Award winning
Míster Magnolia
Quentin Blake, Miguel Azaola, 1992
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations spark creativity and visual engagement.
Rhyming text enhances phonetic awareness and reading skills.
Encourages resilience through Mister Magnolia’s upbeat adventures.
Ideal for bonding during family read-aloud sessions.
