Books about Surprise
Award winning
A Surprise for a Friend (Barbie) (Pictureback(R))
Random House, 2015
16 pages
Why to read
Promotes values of friendship and compassion.
Encourages empathy and understanding between peers.
Vibrant, engaging illustrations captivate young readers.
Supports language development and social skills.
A Surprise for a Friend (Barbie) (Pictureback(R))
Random House, 2015
Award winning
Maisy's Surprise Birthday Party
Lucy Cousins, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with fun, interactive party planning theme.
Strengthens understanding of friendship and collaboration.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Encourages reading together, enhancing family bonding time.
Maisy's Surprise Birthday Party
Lucy Cousins, 2021
Award winning
Surprise Party
Sharon Gordon, Susan Hall, 1989
30 pages
Why to read
Fosters social skills through interactive, engaging narrative.
Encourages empathy by exploring diverse characters and perspectives.
Supports language development with rich, descriptive vocabulary.
Ideal for cooperative read-along sessions between parents and children.
Surprise Party
Sharon Gordon, Susan Hall, 1989
Award winning
Click, Clack, Surprise!
Doreen Cronin, Betsy Lewin, 2016
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging story celebrating Little Duck's birthday party.
Illustrations spark creativity and visual engagement.
Themes of friendship and collaboration.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.
Click, Clack, Surprise!
Doreen Cronin, Betsy Lewin, 2016
Award winning
Pop-Up Peekaboo! Pumpkin: Pop-Up Surprise Under Every Flap!
D.K. Publishing, DK, 2016
12 pages
Why to read
Bright, engaging pop-up illustrations captivate young minds.
Interactive flaps enhance fine motor skills development.
Festive, fun theme ideal for seasonal reading.
Encourages curiosity and surprise with each page turn.
Pop-Up Peekaboo! Pumpkin: Pop-Up Surprise Under Every Flap!
D.K. Publishing, DK, 2016
Award winning
Egg
Kevin Henkes, 2017
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging story encourages patience and friendship development.
Simple, vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate young minds.
Interactive plot fosters prediction skills in young readers.
Perfect for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.
Egg
Kevin Henkes, 2017
Award winning
Shark's Big Surprise
A. H. Benjamin, 2013
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging undersea adventure with unexpected twists.
Encourages empathy through diverse aquatic character interactions.
Enhances understanding of friendship and cooperation.
Vibrant illustrations complement the captivating narrative.
Shark's Big Surprise
A. H. Benjamin, 2013
Award winning
Sid's Surprise (Green Light Readers Level 1)
Candace Carter, A Arter, Joung Un Kim, 1999
32 pages
Why to read
Engages early readers with simple, repetitive text. - Boosts confidence in reading skills. - Encourages curiosity and exploration. - Colorful illustrations enhance comprehension.
