Books like Champlain And The Silent One: A North Country Adventure (North Country Adventures)
Award winning
Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt
Kate Messner, Christopher Silas Neal, 2015
56 pages
Why to read
Explores seasonal changes through engaging storytelling.
Illustrates nature's cycles, nurturing environmental awareness.
Encourages curiosity about the natural world.
Supports early science learning with vibrant illustrations.
Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt
Kate Messner, Christopher Silas Neal, 2015
Award winning
The Scariest Kitten in the World
Kate Messner, Mackenzie Haley, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled tale, encourages courage and curiosity.
Highlights importance of friendship and understanding.
Engages young readers with vivid illustrations.
Supports emotional development and empathy.
The Scariest Kitten in the World
Kate Messner, Mackenzie Haley, 2023
Award winning
How to Read a Story
Kate Messner, Mark Siegel, 2015
36 pages
Why to read
Step-by-step guide to enjoying books for young readers.
Encourages independent reading and comprehension skills.
Builds confidence in child's narrative understanding.
Interactive and engaging reading journey.
How to Read a Story
Kate Messner, Mark Siegel, 2015
Sloth Wasn't Sleepy
Kate Messner, Valentina Toro, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Promotes relaxation techniques through soothing bedtime story.
Enhances emotional understanding and self-soothing skills.
Strengthens parent-child bonding during reading time.
Captivating illustrations engage and delight young readers.
Sloth Wasn't Sleepy
Kate Messner, Valentina Toro, 2021
Bread and Sugar
Joan O'Neill, 1993
254 pages
Why to read
Engaging storyline blending humor and everyday adventures.
Characters exemplify resilience and creativity.
Encourages empathy and understanding through relatable scenarios.
Ideal for enhancing early reading skills.
Bread and Sugar
Joan O'Neill, 1993
Award winning
Night Of The Full Moon (Stepping Stone, paper)
Gloria Whelan, Leslie Bowman, 1993
64 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure under a mystical full moon.
Teaches cultural appreciation and historical awareness.
Nurtures empathy and emotional intelligence.
Engaging story encourages shared family reading.
Night Of The Full Moon (Stepping Stone, paper)
Gloria Whelan, Leslie Bowman, 1993
Award winning
Lewis & Papa: Adventure On the Santa Fe Trail
Barbara M. Joosse, Jon Van Zyle, 1998
40 pages
Why to read
Historical adventure enhances children’s understanding of American history.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading experiences.
Illustrations complement text, boosting comprehension and engagement.
Encourages resilience and teamwork in overcoming challenges.
Lewis & Papa: Adventure On the Santa Fe Trail
Barbara M. Joosse, Jon Van Zyle, 1998
Award winning
Hudson and the Puppy: Lost in Paris
Jackie Clark Mancuso, 2018
32 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story set in Paris enhances geographical knowledge.
Encourages empathy through Hudson's connection with lost puppy.
Illustrates value of teamwork in solving challenges.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual perception.
