Books like Xylophones above Zarundi
Award winning
Ruby & Joseph
Patrice Kasimov, Gemti Loewenstein, 2023
115 pages
Why to read
Explores friendship, empathy, and perseverance themes.
Encourages emotional intelligence and self-expression in children.
Vibrant illustrations complement engaging narrative.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Ruby & Joseph
Patrice Kasimov, Gemti Loewenstein, 2023
Award winning
Sparky the Broken Mirror
Joseph Michael Schimmel, Emily Pinneri, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of self-acceptance and uniqueness.
Encourages empathy and understanding of differences.
Engaging storyline fosters imaginative thinking.
Ideal for family bonding through shared reading.
Sparky the Broken Mirror
Joseph Michael Schimmel, Emily Pinneri, 2023
Award winning
Who's Tickling Tilly?
Rob Jones, 2023
12 pages
Why to read
Engaging, interactive tickling adventure for curious toddlers.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and hold young readers' attention.
Stimulates sensory development and motor skills in children.
Encourages laughter and joy in shared reading moments.
Who's Tickling Tilly?
Rob Jones, 2023
Ace Ghosts (Antelope Books)
Karen Wallace, Tony Ross, 1997
96 pages
Why to read
Spooky, engaging storyline boosts imaginative thinking.
Characters showcase teamwork and resilience.
Enhances problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading sessions.
Ace Ghosts (Antelope Books)
Karen Wallace, Tony Ross, 1997
Award winning
Why Blue?
Josh Tuininga, JoshTuiniga, 2013
42 pages
Why to read
Explores color theory through vibrant, engaging illustrations.
Encourages curiosity and questioning in young readers.
Supports early cognitive and emotional development.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Why Blue?
Josh Tuininga, JoshTuiniga, 2013
Turn On the Night
Geraldo Valério, 2016
40 pages
Why to read
Captivating narrative fosters children's creative thinking.
Colorful illustrations engage young readers visually.
Encourages exploration of emotions and empathy.
Ideal for bedtime, enhances parent-child bonding.
Turn On the Night
Geraldo Valério, 2016
Award winning
Bit by bit (Connections, Macmillan reading program)
Macmillan, Virgina A. Arnold, Carl Bernard Smith, 1987
311 pages
Why to read
Engages kids in progressive learning steps. - Enhances problem-solving skills. - Encourages connection-making through storytelling. - Supports early literacy and comprehension development.
Bit by bit (Connections, Macmillan reading program)
Macmillan, Virgina A. Arnold, Carl Bernard Smith, 1987
Award winning
Swamp Stomp : A Monster Pop-Up Book
Paul Stickland, 1996
16 pages
Why to read
Interactive pop-up elements enhance tactile and motor skills.
Vibrant monster characters foster creativity and imaginative play.
Engaging storyline supports vocabulary expansion and narrative abilities.
Pop-up surprises promote curiosity and sustained attention.
