Books like You Have to Write
Award winning
Come to My Party and Other Shape Poems
Heidi Roemer, Hideko Takahashi, 2004
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging poems invite children to explore shapes creatively.
Enhances visual and spatial understanding through playful poems.
Stimulates early literacy skills among preschool and early learners.
Encourages interactive reading sessions between parents and children.
Come to My Party and Other Shape Poems
Heidi Roemer, Hideko Takahashi, 2004
Award winning
The Yellow Tutu
Kirsten Bramsen, Carin Bramsen, 2009
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates creativity and self-expression through colorful storytelling.
Addresses themes of friendship, acceptance, and individuality.
Encourages resilience and confidence in young readers.
Perfect for interactive read-aloud sessions with vibrant illustrations.
The Yellow Tutu
Kirsten Bramsen, Carin Bramsen, 2009
Award winning
Bedtime Hugs for Little Ones
Debby Boone, Gabriel Ferrer, 1988
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages bonding through bedtime stories.
Enhances emotional intelligence in young readers.
Simple, soothing words perfect for night-time routine.
Strengthens parent-child relationship through reading.
Bedtime Hugs for Little Ones
Debby Boone, Gabriel Ferrer, 1988
Award winning
The Everyman Anthology of Poetry for Children: Illustrated by Thomas Bewick (Everyman's Library Children's Classics Series)
Gillian Avery, Various, Thomas Bewick, 1994
379 pages
Why to read
Showcases timeless poems with engaging illustrations.
Enhances children's literary appreciation and vocabulary.
Inspires creativity and emotional development.
Ideal for shared reading and bonding time.
The Everyman Anthology of Poetry for Children: Illustrated by Thomas Bewick (Everyman's Library Children's Classics Series)
Gillian Avery, Various, Thomas Bewick, 1994
Hideaway House
Gill Davies, Eric Kincaid, 1995
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative fosters imagination and creativity.
Characters model resilience and collaboration.
Supports cognitive development through problem-solving tasks.
Reinforces family values and teamwork.
Hideaway House
Gill Davies, Eric Kincaid, 1995
That's not my...Christmas tree
Fiona Watt, Rachel Wells, 2023
10 pages
Why to read
Interactive touch-and-feel for sensory development.
Bright, engaging illustrations captivate young readers.
Simple, repetitive text aids in language acquisition.
Festive theme encourages holiday season discussions.
That's not my...Christmas tree
Fiona Watt, Rachel Wells, 2023
Award winning
If You Were a Capital Letter (Word Fun)
Trisha Speed Shaskan, Sara Jean Gray, 2009
24 pages
Why to read
Educational approach to grammar and capitalization.
Engages children through playful, creative scenarios.
Boosts language skills and letter recognition.
Ideal for family shared reading moments.
If You Were a Capital Letter (Word Fun)
Trisha Speed Shaskan, Sara Jean Gray, 2009
Award winning
Chuckles and Smiles: Children's Poems
Raven Howell, 2020
34 pages
Why to read
Enhances emotional development through joyful poems.
Stimulates imagination with playful language and themes.
Encourages language skills and rhythmic awareness.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens parent-child bond.
