Top-rated books by Christine Lavin
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Age: 7-9
Books like Christine Lavin’s
Award winning
Tiger in Trouble: Book 2 (The Adventure Club)
Jess Butterworth, 2025
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure stimulates imagination and curiosity.
Characters exhibit teamwork, enhancing social skills.
Promotes critical thinking through problem-solving scenarios.
Ideal for cooperative reading sessions between parents and children.

Tiger in Trouble: Book 2 (The Adventure Club)
Jess Butterworth, 2025
Award winning
Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories
Jon-Erik Lappano, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging tales of friendship and adventure.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Supports early development of problem-solving skills.
Ideal for cozy, shared reading sessions.

Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories
Jon-Erik Lappano, 2024
Award winning
Humanimal: Incredible Ways Animals Are Just Like Us!
Christopher Lloyd, 2019
48 pages
Why to read
Explores fascinating similarities between humans and animals.
Engaging, educational content for curious young minds.
Encourages empathy and respect for nature.
Vibrant illustrations enhance learning and enjoyment.

Humanimal: Incredible Ways Animals Are Just Like Us!
Christopher Lloyd, 2019
Award winning
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Charlie Mackesy, 2019
128 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming narrative teaches kindness and friendship values.
Artistic illustrations enhance visual and emotional engagement.
Simple yet profound dialogues support language development.
Encourages empathy and reflection in young readers.

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Charlie Mackesy, 2019
Award winning
Oh, Olive!
Lian Cho, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Captivating story about adventure and curiosity.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Supports language development and creative thinking.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Oh, Olive!
Lian Cho, 2023
Award winning
The Kids Book of Poop: A Funny Read Aloud Picture Book for Kids of All Ages about Poop and Pooping
Professor Poopy Mcdoodoo, 2021
38 pages
Why to read
Humorous approach demystifying a natural bodily function.
Encourages curiosity and learning about biology.
Bright illustrations engage and captivate young readers.
Fosters comfortable discussions about body functions.

The Kids Book of Poop: A Funny Read Aloud Picture Book for Kids of All Ages about Poop and Pooping
Professor Poopy Mcdoodoo, 2021
Award winning
Ultimate Spotlight: Rain Forest Animals
Sandra Laboucarie, 2021
14 pages
Why to read
Explores vibrant rainforest ecosystem and wildlife.
Interactive pop-ups and flaps enhance engagement.
Fosters curiosity and knowledge about biodiversity.
Encourages environmental consciousness from a young age.

Ultimate Spotlight: Rain Forest Animals
Sandra Laboucarie, 2021
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.

