Books like Pumpkin Town! Or, Nothing Is Better and Worse Than Pumpkins
Award winning
10 Fat Turkeys
Johnston Tony, Richard F. Deas, Rich Deas, 2009
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging rhyming text encourages phonemic awareness.
Colorful illustrations captivate and maintain children's interest.
Teaches counting and basic subtraction in a playful context.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions with young learners.

10 Fat Turkeys
Johnston Tony, Richard F. Deas, Rich Deas, 2009
Award winning
Down in the Forest
Yvonne Morrison, Jenny Cooper, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative set in a vibrant forest environment.
Teaches valuable life lessons through animal characters.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Down in the Forest
Yvonne Morrison, Jenny Cooper, 2020
Award winning
Hop!
Phyllis Root, Holly Meade, 2010
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging, lively narrative stimulates imagination and curiosity.
Characters' experiences teach resilience and perseverance.
Encourages interactive reading sessions between parents and children.
Supports language development and cognitive skills.

Hop!
Phyllis Root, Holly Meade, 2010
Award winning
A House Is a House for Me
Mary Ann Hoberman, Betty Fraser, Linda Terheyden, 1984
44 pages
Why to read
Explores diverse living spaces, enhancing cognitive flexibility.
Rhyming text boosts phonological awareness and reading skills.
Encourages creativity through whimsical, engaging illustrations.
Strengthens vocabulary with rich, descriptive language.

A House Is a House for Me
Mary Ann Hoberman, Betty Fraser, Linda Terheyden, 1984
Award winning
Pop-Up Peekaboo! Pumpkin: Pop-Up Surprise Under Every Flap!
D.K. Publishing, DK, 2016
12 pages
Why to read
Bright, engaging pop-up illustrations captivate young minds.
Interactive flaps enhance fine motor skills development.
Festive, fun theme ideal for seasonal reading.
Encourages curiosity and surprise with each page turn.

Pop-Up Peekaboo! Pumpkin: Pop-Up Surprise Under Every Flap!
D.K. Publishing, DK, 2016
Award winning
How Are You Peeling? (Scholastic Bookshelf)
Saxton Freymann, Joost Elffers, 2004
48 pages
Why to read
Explores emotions through vibrant, playful fruit and vegetable characters.
Encourages emotional intelligence and empathy in young readers.
Creative art engages children, enhancing visual learning.
Perfect for shared reading and discussions about feelings.

How Are You Peeling? (Scholastic Bookshelf)
Saxton Freymann, Joost Elffers, 2004
Award winning
Super Happy Party Bears: Gnawing Around (Super Happy Party Bears, 1)
Marcie Colleen, Steve James, 2016
144 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, lively illustrations captivate young readers' attention.
Encourages positivity and joy through engaging storytelling.
Fosters social skills and teamwork in fun scenarios.
Ideal for early readers with simple, accessible language.

Super Happy Party Bears: Gnawing Around (Super Happy Party Bears, 1)
Marcie Colleen, Steve James, 2016
Hubert and the Apple Tree (A Michael Neugebauer Book)
Bruno Hächler, Teora USA, 2008
32 pages
Why to read
Vivid illustrations captivate and spark imagination.
Explores themes of persistence and problem-solving.
Encourages outdoor exploration and appreciation of nature.
Supports language development and narrative skills.
