Top-rated books by Debra Westgate-Silva
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Award winning
The Last Dog: A 'tail' of adoption for a dog and a boy
Liane Joly, 2022
25 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming story combining friendship with pet adoption.
Encourages empathy and understanding towards animals.
Enhances emotional development through relatable narrative.
Captivating illustrations engage and delight young readers.
The Last Dog: A 'tail' of adoption for a dog and a boy
Liane Joly, 2022
Award winning
Dog Heaven: A Book of Hope for Children Who Have Lost Their Pet / A Visit to an Animal Paradise
Agnesb Press, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Comforts children grieving over a lost pet.
Illustrates a hopeful, heartwarming animal paradise.
Encourages emotional healing and coping discussion.
Supports developmental understanding of loss and grief.
Dog Heaven: A Book of Hope for Children Who Have Lost Their Pet / A Visit to an Animal Paradise
Agnesb Press, 2021
Award winning
Dogtown: Tales of Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Redemption
Gennifer Choldenko, Stefan Bechtel, Applegate Katherine, 2023
352 pages
Why to read
Inspires compassion through rescue animal stories.
Highlights importance of responsibility and care.
Encourages empathy and emotional development.
Engaging real-life tales boost reading interest.
Dogtown: Tales of Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Redemption
Gennifer Choldenko, Stefan Bechtel, Applegate Katherine, 2023
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
Award winning
Snow Dog
Malorie Blackman, Malorie Blackman, Sami Sweeten, 2001
64 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story promotes curiosity and exploration.
Characters demonstrate resilience and teamwork.
Engages young readers with vibrant illustrations.
Supports language development and emotional awareness.
Snow Dog
Malorie Blackman, Malorie Blackman, Sami Sweeten, 2001
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
Little Ellie Learns to Respect
Kendrick Malone, Marriana Malone, Princess Malone, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Teaches respect through engaging, relatable storyline.
Fosters empathy and understanding in young readers.
Encourages positive behavior through charming characters.
Ideal for shared reading, enhances parent-child bonding.
Little Ellie Learns to Respect
Kendrick Malone, Marriana Malone, Princess Malone, 2023
Stick Dog Slurps Spaghetti
Tom Watson, 2022
240 pages
Why to read
Humorous story enhances children's linguistic and emotional development.
Encourages teamwork and collaboration through engaging narrative.
Develops empathy by exploring diverse perspectives of characters.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.
