Top-rated books by Patricia Clark Smith
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The Bacteria Book: Gross Germs, Vile Viruses and Funky Fungi
Steve Mould, 2024
72 pages
Why to read
Explores intriguing world of microbes in an engaging way.
Fosters curiosity and scientific understanding in young readers.
Vivid illustrations complement fascinating microbial facts.
Encourages hygiene awareness with fun, interactive content.
The Bacteria Book: Gross Germs, Vile Viruses and Funky Fungi
Steve Mould, 2024
Award winning
Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story
Danielle Greendeer, Anthony Perry, Alexis C. Bunten, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Rich in Native American history and culture.
Encourages gratitude and community values.
Beautiful illustrations complement storytelling.
Supports understanding of Thanksgiving from a new perspective.
Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story
Danielle Greendeer, Anthony Perry, Alexis C. Bunten, 2022
Award winning
Our Planet! There's No Place Like Earth
Stacy Mcanulty, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging exploration of Earth's diverse ecosystems.
Promotes environmental awareness and responsibility.
Encourages curiosity about science and nature.
Vibrant illustrations enhance learning and enjoyment.
Our Planet! There's No Place Like Earth
Stacy Mcanulty, 2022
Cyrano de Bergerac (Classics Illustrated)
Edmond Rostand, 2023
135 pages
Why to read
Timeless story in vivid comic art.
Explores judging beyond appearances.
Balances swashbuckling action and emotion.
Boosts vocabulary through poetic lines.
Cyrano de Bergerac (Classics Illustrated)
Edmond Rostand, 2023
Award winning
If You Were a Kid at the First Thanksgiving
Melisa Sarno, 2017
32 pages
Why to read
Illustrates historical First Thanksgiving through children's eyes.
Engages young minds with relatable, age-appropriate content.
Enhances understanding of cultural and historical events.
Fosters empathy and curiosity in young readers.
If You Were a Kid at the First Thanksgiving
Melisa Sarno, 2017
Award winning
Johnny Appleseed: My Story (Step-Into-Reading, Step 3)
David L. Harrison, Mike Wohnoutka, 2001
48 pages
Why to read
Inspires kids with Johnny Appleseed’s nurturing, adventurous spirit.
Enhances vocabulary with accessible, engaging storytelling.
Nurtures empathy and environmental awareness.
Supports independent reading confidence in young readers.
Johnny Appleseed: My Story (Step-Into-Reading, Step 3)
David L. Harrison, Mike Wohnoutka, 2001
Award winning
The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish
Chloe Savage, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Adventurous journey in the Arctic stimulates imagination.
Characters display teamwork, enhancing social development.
Introduces scientific concepts, fostering curiosity.
Vibrant illustrations complement engaging narrative.
The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish
Chloe Savage, 2022
Award winning
Living with Hyperacusis
Sean Donnachie, Michelle McCusker, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Explores the challenges of living with heightened hearing sensitivity.
Encourages empathy and understanding for others' experiences.
Supports awareness about sensory processing disorders.
Illustrates coping mechanisms in engaging, relatable ways.
