Books like A House Is a House for Me
Award winning
Miss Mary Mack: A Hand-Clapping Rhyme
Mary Ann Hoberman, Nadine Bernard Westcott, 1998
32 pages
Why to read
Enhances musical and rhythmic skills through hand-clapping games.
Strengthens memory and pattern recognition in young children.
Encourages social interaction and cooperative play.
Vibrant illustrations complement engaging, repetitive rhymes.

Miss Mary Mack: A Hand-Clapping Rhyme
Mary Ann Hoberman, Nadine Bernard Westcott, 1998
Award winning
The Seven Silly Eaters
Mary Ann Hoberman, Marla Frazee, 1997
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging, colorful illustrations enhance the reading experience.
Teaches the value of cooperation among siblings.
Highlights healthy eating habits in a fun way.
Encourages family bonding through shared storytime.

The Seven Silly Eaters
Mary Ann Hoberman, Marla Frazee, 1997
Award winning
You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Fairy Tales to Read Together
Mary Ann Hoberman, Michael Emberley, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages interactive reading and bonding.
Boosts literacy through rhythm and rhyme.
Fosters cooperation and turn-taking skills.
Enhances enjoyment of classic fairy tales.

You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Fairy Tales to Read Together
Mary Ann Hoberman, Michael Emberley, 2004
Award winning
The Tree That Time Built: A Celebration of Nature, Science, and Imagination (A Poetry Speaks Experience)
Mary Ann Hoberman, Linda Winston, Barbara Fortin, 2009
224 pages
Why to read
Celebrates nature, science, and imagination through poetry.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension with engaging verses.
Stimulates curiosity about the natural world.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Tree That Time Built: A Celebration of Nature, Science, and Imagination (A Poetry Speaks Experience)
Mary Ann Hoberman, Linda Winston, Barbara Fortin, 2009
Award winning
Houghton Mifflin Reading: Practice Book Grade K
Houghton Mifflin, 2000
320 pages
Why to read
Tailored for kindergarteners' developmental milestones.
Enhances early literacy and language skills.
Engaging exercises promote reading confidence.
Encourages parent-child reading interaction.

Houghton Mifflin Reading: Practice Book Grade K
Houghton Mifflin, 2000
Award winning
Full of Beans: Poetry for Children
Jo Hudson, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating poetry ignites children's imagination and creativity.
Develops language skills and enriches vocabulary.
Themes resonate with everyday experiences and emotions.
Encourages expression and aids emotional development.

Full of Beans: Poetry for Children
Jo Hudson, 2023
Award winning
Lima Beans Would Be Illegal: Children's Ideas of a Perfect World
Robert Bender, 2000
48 pages
Why to read
Sparks creativity with whimsical, child-centric world ideas.
Encourages dialogue on fairness and decision-making.
Fun, engaging illustrations complementing each story.
Perfect for family reading and discussion.

Lima Beans Would Be Illegal: Children's Ideas of a Perfect World
Robert Bender, 2000
Award winning
Trophies A Harcourt Reading Language Arts Program Timeless Treasures
Harcourt School Publishers, 2003
752 pages
Why to read
Fosters language arts skills through engaging stories.
Enhances vocabulary with diverse reading materials.
Cultivates reading comprehension and critical thinking.
Encourages lifelong reading and learning habits.
