Books like [(The Story of the Blue Planet)] [ By (author) Andri Magnason, Illustrated by Aslaug Jonsdottir, Translated by Julian D'arcy, Designed by Aslaug Jonsdottir ] [May, 2013]
Award winning
Planet Kindergarten
Sue Ganz-Schmitt, 2014
40 pages
Why to read
Prepares kids for school with engaging, space-themed adventure.
Emphasizes cooperation, curiosity, and courage.
Boosts understanding of transitions and new experiences.
Vivid illustrations stimulate imagination and engagement.

Planet Kindergarten
Sue Ganz-Schmitt, 2014
Award winning
Sort it Out! (Arbordale Collection)
Barbara Mariconda, Sherry Rogers, 2008
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages organizational skills through playful sorting activities.
Enhances cognitive development with enjoyable challenges.
Supports early math concepts and categorization.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Sort it Out! (Arbordale Collection)
Barbara Mariconda, Sherry Rogers, 2008
Award winning
Do You Have My Purr? (My First Storybook)
Judy West, Tim Warnes, 1999
32 pages
Why to read
Ideal for enhancing early language skills.
Stimulates imagination with a playful storyline.
Supports emotional development and empathy.
Encourages interaction through read-aloud moments.

Do You Have My Purr? (My First Storybook)
Judy West, Tim Warnes, 1999
The Knuckleheads and the Out-Of-Control Sprinkler
Richard Petrus, 2003
33 pages
Why to read
Whimsical story sparks children's creativity and imagination.
Characters model teamwork, critical thinking in challenges.
Engages young readers with humor and adventure.
Encourages dialogue on friendship and responsibility.

The Knuckleheads and the Out-Of-Control Sprinkler
Richard Petrus, 2003
Award winning
Splat!
Mary Margaret Pérez-Mercado, Richard Torrey, 1999
24 pages
Why to read
Captivating storyline sparks children’s imagination and creativity.
Features diverse, relatable characters enhancing social understanding.
Encourages problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Engaging text ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.

Splat!
Mary Margaret Pérez-Mercado, Richard Torrey, 1999
Award winning
To Town (Story Box Read-togethers)
Joy Cowley, 2001
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging journey sparks children's imagination and curiosity.
Displays teamwork and decision-making through relatable characters.
Enhances linguistic skills with simple, repetitive text.
Encourages parent-child bonding during reading time.

To Town (Story Box Read-togethers)
Joy Cowley, 2001
Award winning
An Alpaca in My Pocket
Mindy J. B. Whitten, 2011
36 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate young imaginations.
Encourages empathy and understanding through animal character interactions.
Supports language development with simple, rhythmic text.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

An Alpaca in My Pocket
Mindy J. B. Whitten, 2011
Award winning
Ursula Bear (Gazelle Books)
Sheila Lavelle, Thelma Lambert, 1994
96 pages
Why to read
Adventures of Ursula Bear captivate and ignite child's imagination. - Characters demonstrate resilience and problem-solving. - Enhances vocabulary and understanding through engaging storytelling. - Ideal for quality parent-child reading time.
