Books about Playgrounds
Award winning
PAC-MAN: Keep Calm and Nom Nom Nom
Sia Dey, bandai, Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Engages young readers with vibrant, colorful illustrations.
Encourages resilience through fun, interactive storytelling.
Enhances focus and cognitive development with puzzles.
Supportive of early literacy skills and language learning.

PAC-MAN: Keep Calm and Nom Nom Nom
Sia Dey, bandai, Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc, 2023
Award winning
Betty Joan's Big Day at the Carnival
J. Mark Sheffield, 2017
18 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations enhance engagement and visual perception.
Encourages curiosity and exploration through carnival-themed adventures.
Supports language development with simple, rhythmic text.
Reinforces social skills and peer interactions.

Betty Joan's Big Day at the Carnival
J. Mark Sheffield, 2017
Award winning
Kitty and the Sky Garden Adventure
Paula Harrison, Jenny Løvlie, Jenny Lovlie, 2020
128 pages
Why to read
Exciting adventure with Kitty and magical creatures.
Encourages creativity and love for nature.
Develops problem-solving through engaging storyline.
Ideal for engaging young readers’ imaginations.

Kitty and the Sky Garden Adventure
Paula Harrison, Jenny Løvlie, Jenny Lovlie, 2020
Award winning
Do Your Ears Hang Low?
Caroline Jayne Church, 2002
32 pages
Why to read
Enhances language skills through playful rhymes.
Stimulates creativity with whimsical illustrations.
Encourages musical interest and rhythmic awareness.
Interactive and joyful reading for toddlers.

Do Your Ears Hang Low?
Caroline Jayne Church, 2002
Haunted Castle Mazes
James Harrison, 2004
12 pages
Why to read
Engaging mazes enhance problem-solving and navigational skills.
Spooky, fun castle theme captivates and stimulates imagination.
Encourages perseverance and cognitive development through challenges.
Ideal for interactive family reading and playtime.

Haunted Castle Mazes
James Harrison, 2004
Toddle Turtle's Odyssey
A Trahan, Virginia, Virginia A. Trahan, 2015
52 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure enhances problem-solving skills.
Vivid illustrations stimulate children's visual learning.
Encourages resilience through Toddle Turtle's journey.
Supports language development with simple, impactful text.

Toddle Turtle's Odyssey
A Trahan, Virginia, Virginia A. Trahan, 2015
The Mountain
Ashley R Johnson, 2019
30 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story enhances curiosity and exploration.
Characters demonstrate resilience and teamwork.
Engages young readers in understanding nature and ecology.
Supports developmental growth through narrative comprehension.

The Mountain
Ashley R Johnson, 2019
Award winning
Make and Play: Easter
Joey Chou, Nosy Crow, 2018
30 pages
Why to read
Enhances creativity with interactive craft activities.
Seasonal theme encourages cultural knowledge and celebration.
Supports fine motor skill development through hands-on play.
Colorful, engaging illustrations captivate young readers.
