Top-rated books by Katherine Ruskey
If You Give A Crab A Seashell
Age: 0-11
Books like Katherine Ruskey’s
Award winning
Super King Viking Land!: A Branches Book
Thomas Flintham, 2023
80 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Adventure-filled storyline fosters imagination and creativity.
Introduces early reading skills through simple text structure.
Encourages independent reading in emerging readers.

Super King Viking Land!: A Branches Book
Thomas Flintham, 2023
The Boy Who Fell From the Sky
Benjamin Dean, 2024
314 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of bravery and self-discovery.
Encourages empathy and emotional growth in readers.
Stimulates imagination with vivid, creative storytelling.
Supports development of a strong moral compass.

The Boy Who Fell From the Sky
Benjamin Dean, 2024
Award winning
The Bear With Long Hair: Bartholomew Bear in...
Lisette Starr, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Engaging story, fosters emotional growth.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading.
Addresses resilience, courage, and self-acceptance.

The Bear With Long Hair: Bartholomew Bear in...
Lisette Starr, 2023
Award winning
The Christmassy Cactus
Beth Ferry, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Festive storyline with engaging holiday-themed adventures.
Characters demonstrate resilience and creative problem solving.
Encourages empathy and understanding of diverse perspectives.
Ideal for family bonding over holiday readings.

The Christmassy Cactus
Beth Ferry, 2023
Every Dreaming Creature
Brendan Wenzel, 2023
34 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity through diverse animal perspectives.
Supports empathy development and understanding of diversity.
Encourages exploration of dreams and aspirations.
Vivid illustrations enrich storytelling and engagement.

Every Dreaming Creature
Brendan Wenzel, 2023
Award winning
The Adventures of William and Thomas (I Told You So! Book 1)
Mark Gunning, Stephanie Sims, 2023
113 pages
Why to read
Engages young readers with thrilling adventures.
Enhances empathy through relatable sibling dynamics.
Fosters creativity and problem-solving skills.
Encourages shared reading with captivating storytelling.

The Adventures of William and Thomas (I Told You So! Book 1)
Mark Gunning, Stephanie Sims, 2023
Award winning
The Wave
Tyler Charlton, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Vivid storytelling enhances imagination and cognitive development.
Realistic scenarios help children relate and understand emotions.
Encourages resilience and innovative thinking in young readers.
Interactive narrative supports literacy and attention enhancement.

The Wave
Tyler Charlton, 2023
Award winning
Karen's Kittycat Club: A Graphic Novel (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #4) (4) (Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphix)
Ann M. Martin, 2021
128 pages
Why to read
Vibrant graphic novel, captivating young readers visually. - Explores themes of friendship and responsibility. - Encourages creative thinking and teamwork. - Ideal for developing early reading skills.

