Top-rated books by Ted Schaefer
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Age: 5-6
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Award winning
Fourth of July Mice! (Green Light Readers Level 1)
Bethany Roberts, Doug Cushman, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates Independence Day through fun, adventurous mice characters.
Encourages understanding of American traditions and history.
Simple text ideal for beginning readers' development.
Vibrant illustrations enhance engagement and comprehension.
Fourth of July Mice! (Green Light Readers Level 1)
Bethany Roberts, Doug Cushman, 2004
Award winning
I'm Sticking with You
Smriti Prasadam-Halls, Smriti Halls, Steve Small, 2020
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates friendship with heartwarming, delightful illustrations.
Encourages emotional development and empathy in children.
Engaging narrative that fosters parent-child bonding.
Reinforces the importance of sticking together through challenges.
I'm Sticking with You
Smriti Prasadam-Halls, Smriti Halls, Steve Small, 2020
Award winning
Parfait, Not Parfait!
Scott Rothman, Avery Monsen, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates self-acceptance and embracing one's imperfections.
Engaging illustrations that capture children's attention.
Encourages resilience and perseverance through storytelling.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Parfait, Not Parfait!
Scott Rothman, Avery Monsen, 2022
Black Meets White
Justine Korman Fontes, Illustrated By Geoff Waring, Justine Korman Fontes, Illustrated by Geoff Waring, Geoff Waring, 2005
24 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of diversity and acceptance.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Supports social and emotional development.
Engaging illustrations complement the narrative.
Black Meets White
Justine Korman Fontes, Illustrated By Geoff Waring, Justine Korman Fontes, Illustrated by Geoff Waring, Geoff Waring, 2005
Award winning
Don't Touch My Hair!
Sharee Miller, 2018
40 pages
Why to read
Empowers children through themes of autonomy and respect.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Encourages conversations about personal boundaries and consent.
Celebrates diversity and individuality.
Don't Touch My Hair!
Sharee Miller, 2018
Sunday Morning at Momma's House
Robin Miller Ingram, 2004
28 pages
Why to read
Captures cozy, loving family dynamics.
Encourages appreciation of small, joyous moments.
Strengthen bonding through familiar routines.
Beautifully illustrated, enhancing visual engagement.
Sunday Morning at Momma's House
Robin Miller Ingram, 2004
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
If You'll Be My Valentine
Cynthia Rylant, Fumi Kosaka, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Captures essence of Valentine's Day warmth and love.
Engages young readers with charming, affectionate characters.
Encourages expressions of love through sweet, simple gestures.
Supports early literacy with clear, easy-to-follow text.
