Books like The Little Gardener
Award winning
Stories for Christmas
Bernadette Watts, 2021
248 pages
Why to read
Captivating Christmas tales inspire holiday spirit.
Illustrations complement enriching, age-appropriate narratives.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading moments.
Encourages empathy and cultural awareness.
Stories for Christmas
Bernadette Watts, 2021
Award winning
Loretta and the Little Fairy
G. Scheidl, Gerda Marie Scheidl, Christa Unzner-Fischer, Christa Unzner, 1945
64 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through whimsical storytelling.
Enhances empathy with relatable, diverse characters.
Encourages exploration of emotions and friendships.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens family bonds.
Loretta and the Little Fairy
G. Scheidl, Gerda Marie Scheidl, Christa Unzner-Fischer, Christa Unzner, 1945
Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden
Kate Petty, Unknown, 1997
20 pages
Why to read
Encourages environmental awareness and conservation in young readers.
Inspires creativity through garden planning and butterfly care.
Teaches patience and responsibility through gardening activities.
Supports learning about insect life cycles and nature.
Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden
Kate Petty, Unknown, 1997
Love Is My Favourite Thing: A Plumdog Story
Emma Chichester Clark, 2014
32 pages
Why to read
Showcases importance of love and relationships.
Illustrates emotional expression and resolution.
Engages children with vibrant, captivating illustrations.
Encourages empathy and understanding through storytelling.
Love Is My Favourite Thing: A Plumdog Story
Emma Chichester Clark, 2014
Award winning
Grandpa
Debbie Bailey, Susan Huszar, 1994
16 pages
Why to read
Captures loving bond between grandchildren and grandparents.
Enhances emotional understanding and familial connections.
Simple, engaging narrative ideal for early readers.
Stimulates conversation about family and relationships.
Grandpa
Debbie Bailey, Susan Huszar, 1994
Award winning
The Thankful Pumpkin: A Thanksgiving Picture Book About Gratitude
Julia Zheng, (Troika) Maria Novoseltseva, 2023
27 pages
Why to read
Celebrates gratitude and thanksgiving vividly.
Engages young readers with colorful pumpkin characters.
Encourages reflection on being thankful daily.
Ideal for shared reading during Thanksgiving season.
The Thankful Pumpkin: A Thanksgiving Picture Book About Gratitude
Julia Zheng, (Troika) Maria Novoseltseva, 2023
Mrs. Watson Wants Your Teeth
Alison Mcghee, Harry Bliss, Rachael Lillis, 2006
36 pages
Why to read
Humorous story sparks imagination and laughter.
Encourages children to confront and overcome fears.
Teaches valuable lesson on myths versus reality.
Ideal for engaging parent-child reading sessions.
Mrs. Watson Wants Your Teeth
Alison Mcghee, Harry Bliss, Rachael Lillis, 2006
Award winning
Jasmine Toguchi, Great Gardener
Debbi Michiko Florence, Elizabet Vukovic, 2024
128 pages
Why to read
Encourages outdoor exploration and gardening interest.
Teaches responsibility and the joys of caring for nature.
Boosts reading skills with engaging narrative and vocabulary.
Supports development of empathy and perseverance.
