Books like If I Were a Bird: A Child's Fantasy in Verse
Award winning
The Moon in the Sky: Poems Your Kids Would Have Written
Bruce Shutts, Amy Wummer, 2021
34 pages
Why to read
Sparks creativity through playful, imaginative poetry.
Enhances language skills with rhythmic, easy-to-follow verses.
Encourages emotional expression and empathy development.
Ideal for interactive, enjoyable family reading time.
The Moon in the Sky: Poems Your Kids Would Have Written
Bruce Shutts, Amy Wummer, 2021
Going to the Fair: Selected Poems for Children
Charles Causley, Liane Payne, 1994
144 pages
Why to read
Enriches vocabulary through engaging poetic narratives.
Encourages emotional growth with thoughtful themes.
Supports rhythm and phonics recognition in young readers.
Cultivates a love for reading and poetry early on.
Going to the Fair: Selected Poems for Children
Charles Causley, Liane Payne, 1994
Award winning
Bedtime With Night-Light (My Good Night® Collection)
Susan L. Lingo, Susan Lingo, Kathy Parks, 2004
18 pages
Why to read
Encourages calming bedtime routines for young children.
Features soothing, gentle narrative for peaceful sleep.
Illustrations complement text, enhancing visual interest.
Supports emotional and mental development at bedtime.
Bedtime With Night-Light (My Good Night® Collection)
Susan L. Lingo, Susan Lingo, Kathy Parks, 2004
The Boy Who Lived with Dragons
Andy Shepherd, 2021
240 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure sparking imagination and creativity.
Characters exemplify resilience and friendship.
Enhances problem-solving and emotional intelligence.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.
The Boy Who Lived with Dragons
Andy Shepherd, 2021
Five Meters of Time/Fünf Meter Zeit: Children's Picture Book English-German (Bilingual Edition)
Philipp Winterberg, Lena Hesse, Christina Riesenweber, 2013
40 pages
Why to read
Bilingual English-German text enhances language skills.
Explores themes of time and patience.
Encourages cross-cultural understanding and appreciation.
Supports early bilingual education efforts.
Five Meters of Time/Fünf Meter Zeit: Children's Picture Book English-German (Bilingual Edition)
Philipp Winterberg, Lena Hesse, Christina Riesenweber, 2013
Award winning
A House Board Book
Kevin Henkes, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Bright, colorful illustrations captivate young children's attention. - Simple, rhythmic text supports early language development. - Durable board book format withstands toddler handling. - Encourages visual and tactile exploration.
A House Board Book
Kevin Henkes, 2023
Xwhy I Love Bedtime
Daniel Howarth, n/a, 2012
34 pages
Why to read
Celebrates bedtime routines through engaging storytelling.
Illustrations captivate and spark children's imaginations.
Reinforces importance of rest and relaxation for growth.
Encourages bonding during nightly reading rituals.
Xwhy I Love Bedtime
Daniel Howarth, n/a, 2012
Through the Year with Timothy Bear: 24 Stories for Special Days and Seasons
Brian Sears, 2006
128 pages
Why to read
Engages children with seasonal and special day themes.
Enhances understanding of time, seasons, and cultural events.
Supports emotional and social development through stories.
Illustrations complement text, aiding visual literacy.
