Books like Puffins
Award winning
Rainy Day Slug
Mary Palenick Colborn, 2002
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging story sparks creativity and imagination.
Introduces nature's ecosystem through a slug's perspective.
Enhances early reading skills and vocabulary.
Encourages empathy by understanding different perspectives.

Rainy Day Slug
Mary Palenick Colborn, 2002
Award winning
The Wild Boy
A.A. Williams, Mariia Andrieieva, 2020
74 pages
Why to read
Explores wildness and freedom through vivid storytelling.
Encourages empathy and understanding of diverse lifestyles.
Stimulates imagination and adventurous spirit in young readers.
Supports language development and emotional growth.

The Wild Boy
A.A. Williams, Mariia Andrieieva, 2020
Award winning
Winter, Awake!
Linda Kroll, Ruth Lieberherr, 2003
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating winter tale stimulates imagination and seasonal joy.
Engaging narrative fosters problem-solving and empathy skills.
Relatable characters enhance emotional and social development.
Encourages family bonding through delightful shared reading.

Winter, Awake!
Linda Kroll, Ruth Lieberherr, 2003
Earth's Amazing Cycles: Energy
Franklin Watts, Sally Morgan, Kay Coenen (illustrator) Sally Morgan (author), Kay Coenen, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Explores Earth's energy cycles with engaging visuals.
Encourages environmental awareness and responsibility.
Supports STEM learning and curiosity.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

Earth's Amazing Cycles: Energy
Franklin Watts, Sally Morgan, Kay Coenen (illustrator) Sally Morgan (author), Kay Coenen, 2022
Award winning
Box Turtles
Christopher Blomquist, 2004
24 pages
Why to read
Educational journey into the life of box turtles.
Detailed illustrations enhance learning and engagement.
Encourages empathy towards animals and nature.
Supports developmental growth in knowledge and compassion.

Box Turtles
Christopher Blomquist, 2004
Award winning
Cranes
Kathryn Clay, 2016
24 pages
Why to read
Explores mechanics of cranes through captivating illustrations.
Enhances understanding of engineering and physics for young minds.
Stimulates curiosity about how machines work.
Encourages exploration of technology and innovation.

Cranes
Kathryn Clay, 2016
Award winning
At the Zoo-oo-oo
Stacy Gabel, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Teaches animal names and sounds through playful rhyme.
Encourages curiosity about wildlife and nature conservation.
Offers interactive read-aloud experience for parents and children.

At the Zoo-oo-oo
Stacy Gabel, 2023
Award winning
The Usborne Book of Animals
Susannah Davidson, S. Davidson, 2013
128 pages
Why to read
Explores fascinating wildlife from diverse global ecosystems.
Stimulates curiosity about biology and animal behavior.
Vivid illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports early learning in science and nature studies.
