Top-rated books by Bonnie Rickner Jensen
God, I Know You're There
Age: 1-4
Books like Bonnie Rickner Jensen’s
Award winning
Bare Tree and Little Wind: A Story for Holy Week
Mitali Perkins, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of hope and renewal.
Encourages empathy and understanding.
Supports spiritual growth and reflection.
Ideal for shared reading during Holy Week.

Bare Tree and Little Wind: A Story for Holy Week
Mitali Perkins, 2022
God Made All Your Feelings
Amanda Flinn, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Explores and validates wide range of children's emotions.
Encourages understanding and expression of diverse feelings.
Supports emotional development through engaging narratives.
Reassuring for children, instills confidence in self-expression.

God Made All Your Feelings
Amanda Flinn, 2022
The Wind in the Willows: (Young Reading Series 2)
Lesley Sims, Rax King, 2021
64 pages
Why to read
Classic tale adapted for young readers.
Enhances vocabulary and expressive language skills.
Encourages adventure spirit and friendship values.
Supports cognitive and emotional development.

The Wind in the Willows: (Young Reading Series 2)
Lesley Sims, Rax King, 2021
Award winning
This Little Kitty in the Garden
Karen Obuhanych, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages outdoor exploration and curiosity in children.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual perception.
Enhances vocabulary through repetitive and rhythmic patterns.
Supports early learning about nature and animal behavior.

This Little Kitty in the Garden
Karen Obuhanych, 2024
Award winning
North of Nowhere
Allison Brennan, 2023
357 pages
Why to read
Gripping mystery enhances problem-solving skills.
Strong, relatable protagonist boosts empathy.
Adventure-rich setting stimulates imagination.
Engages young readers with suspenseful, paced storytelling.

North of Nowhere
Allison Brennan, 2023
We Dream Medicine Dreams
Lisa Boivin, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Promotes healing and understanding through Indigenous storytelling.
Enhances empathy and emotional awareness in young readers.
Supports cultural diversity and inclusion education.
Beautifully illustrated, engaging children and parents alike.

We Dream Medicine Dreams
Lisa Boivin, 2021
The Midnight Panther
Poonam Mistry, 2024
48 pages
Why to read
Rich, vibrant illustrations stimulate children's visual senses.
Encourages cultural awareness and diversity appreciation.
Engages children in exploring themes of courage and friendship.
Supports language development and storytelling skills.

The Midnight Panther
Poonam Mistry, 2024
Award winning
Big Tree
Brian Selznick, 2023
528 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline sparks children’s curiosity and imagination. - Vibrant, relatable characters encourage empathy and emotional growth. - Enhances problem-solving skills through engaging narrative challenges. - Supports language development and literacy in early learners.

