Books like Shops
Award winning
First Words and Pictures at Home
Ruth Thomson, 2018
14 pages
Why to read
Vivid illustrations enhance language development.
Introduces everyday objects, boosting recognition skills.
Simple, engaging text supports early reading efforts.
Fosters parent-child bonding through reading together.
First Words and Pictures at Home
Ruth Thomson, 2018
Award winning
What Are Textiles?
Ruth Thomson, 2005
32 pages
Why to read
Explores textiles through vibrant images and engaging text.
Enhances understanding of everyday materials and their uses.
Encourages curiosity about arts, crafts, and technology.
Supports development in observational and categorization skills.
What Are Textiles?
Ruth Thomson, 2005
Housework
Ruth Thomson, 1995
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging storyline encourages daily responsibility
Illustrations captivate and visually stimulate young readers
Supports development of routine and organization skills
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions
Housework
Ruth Thomson, 1995
Look at Me : Self-Portraits in Art
Ruth Thomson, 2008
32 pages
Why to read
Explores art history through engaging self-portrait examples.
Enhances children's understanding of identity and self-expression.
Encourages creativity and artistic appreciation in young readers.
Provides a captivating and educational art journey.
Look at Me : Self-Portraits in Art
Ruth Thomson, 2008
Disney Looking at Paintings
Ruth Thomson, Erika Langmuir, 2004
162 pages
Why to read
Explores art appreciation through beloved Disney characters.
Enhances visual literacy and observation skills.
Encourages curiosity about diverse artistic styles.
Interactive experience with engaging storyline.
Disney Looking at Paintings
Ruth Thomson, Erika Langmuir, 2004
A Chicken's Life Cycle (Let's Look at Life Cycles)
Ruth Thomson, 2007
24 pages
Why to read
Offers educational insights into a chicken’s developmental stages.
Engaging visuals enhance understanding of life cycles.
Supports early science education for young readers.
Encourages curiosity and observational skills in children.
A Chicken's Life Cycle (Let's Look at Life Cycles)
Ruth Thomson, 2007
Solve Your Own Mystery: The Transylvanian Express
Gareth P. Jones, 2023
447 pages
Why to read
Interactive mystery enhances problem-solving skills.
Engages readers with a thrilling, suspenseful narrative.
Encourages critical thinking through clue gathering.
Supports literacy and focus improvement in young readers.
Solve Your Own Mystery: The Transylvanian Express
Gareth P. Jones, 2023
Award winning
Iguana Boy Saves the World with a Triple Cheese Pizza
James Bishop, 2025
176 pages
Why to read
Inventive plot encourages creativity and unconventional thinking.
Characters display resilience and teamwork throughout the story.
Introduces children to friendship dynamics and collaboration.
Light-hearted humor supports engaged, joyful reading.
