Top-rated books by Tara Sands
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The Girl Who Became A Fish
Sojung Kim-McCarthy, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of transformation and perseverance.
Encourages empathy and understanding of differences.
Enhances vocabulary through rich, descriptive language.
Supports emotional and social development.
The Girl Who Became A Fish
Sojung Kim-McCarthy, 2024
Award winning
Hurricane
David Wiesner, 1990
32 pages
Why to read
Vivid illustrations ignite imagination and creativity.
Encourages exploration of natural phenomena through storytelling.
Supports development of empathy and resilience in children.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Hurricane
David Wiesner, 1990
Goodnight Dinosaurs
Molly Littleboy, Jacob Souva, 2023
12 pages
Why to read
Engaging, comforting bedtime dinosaur-themed narrative.
Enhances knowledge about dinosaurs in a fun way.
Supports early literacy and language skills development.
Encourages a soothing bedtime routine for children.
Goodnight Dinosaurs
Molly Littleboy, Jacob Souva, 2023
Award winning
Rona Long-Teeth (Monster Stories)
Fran Parnell, Sophie Fatus, 2013
48 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with thrilling, adventurous monster tales.
Enhances empathy through character relationships.
Encourages creativity and imaginative thinking.
Supports language development and vocabulary building.
Rona Long-Teeth (Monster Stories)
Fran Parnell, Sophie Fatus, 2013
Beetle Wants to Fly: Independent Reading Green 5
Jackie Walter, Elisa Patrissi (artist) Jackie Walter (author), Elisa Patrissi, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Encourages independence and self-discovery in young readers.
Engaging story promotes resilience and perseverance.
Supports early literacy and comprehension skills.
Ideal for shared reading with family.
Beetle Wants to Fly: Independent Reading Green 5
Jackie Walter, Elisa Patrissi (artist) Jackie Walter (author), Elisa Patrissi, 2023
Award winning
Lights and Sounds Mermaids
Sam Taplin, 2022
10 pages
Why to read
Interactive features stimulate sensory and cognitive development.
Mermaid adventures foster creativity and imaginative play.
Introduces early learning concepts in a fun, engaging way.
Builds vocabulary and encourages linguistic progression.
Lights and Sounds Mermaids
Sam Taplin, 2022
Award winning
Tales from Beneath the Banyan Leaves
Gretchen Razner, Terri Bailey, 2023
76 pages
Why to read
Captivating folklore-inspired stories enhance cultural knowledge.
Engages young readers with vivid, rich illustrations.
Encourages empathy through diverse character experiences.
Strengthens reading skills with engaging narrative structures.
Tales from Beneath the Banyan Leaves
Gretchen Razner, Terri Bailey, 2023
Award winning
Little Bee's Flower
Jacob Souva, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Explores friendship through Little Bee’s charming adventures.
Illustrations enhance story’s emotional and educational impact.
Encourages empathy and understanding of nature.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
