Books like Bees, Snails, and Peacock Tails
Award winning
A Dazzling Display of Dogs
Betsy Franco, Michael Wertz, 2011
40 pages
Why to read
Rhyming text enhances linguistic development.
Engaging illustrations captivate and stimulate young minds.
Celebrates diverse dog breeds and their unique traits.
Encourages appreciation for poetry and creative expression.
A Dazzling Display of Dogs
Betsy Franco, Michael Wertz, 2011
Award winning
Grandpa's Quilt (Rookie Readers)
Betsy Franco, 1999
32 pages
Why to read
Enhances bonding through storytelling.
Illustrates creativity and craftsmanship.
Supports early reading skills development.
Fosters appreciation for family heritage.
Grandpa's Quilt (Rookie Readers)
Betsy Franco, 1999
Award winning
Mama Built a Little Nest
Steve Jenkins, Jennifer Ward, 2014
40 pages
Why to read
Explores diverse bird species and their unique nests.
Engages kids with beautiful, descriptive illustrations.
Enhances understanding of wildlife and habitats.
Supports early learning about nature and environment.
Mama Built a Little Nest
Steve Jenkins, Jennifer Ward, 2014
Award winning
Actual Size
Steve Jenkins, 2004
34 pages
Why to read
Highlights size comparison through vivid, real-size illustrations.
Enhances understanding of wildlife and natural phenomena.
Engages curiosity with interactive, visual learning.
Supports spatial reasoning and scientific thinking skills.
Actual Size
Steve Jenkins, 2004
Award winning
Living Color
Steve Jenkins, 2007
32 pages
Why to read
Explores vibrant world of animal colors.
Engages children with visually stunning illustrations.
Encourages learning about nature and science.
Supports visual and cognitive development.
Living Color
Steve Jenkins, 2007
Award winning
Creature Features: Twenty-Five Animals Explain Why They Look the Way They Do
Steve Jenkins, Robin Page, 2014
32 pages
Why to read
Explores intriguing animal characteristics through engaging dialogue.
Enhances understanding of nature’s diversity and adaptations.
Encourages curiosity and scientific inquiry in young readers.
Supports development of literacy and comprehension skills.
Creature Features: Twenty-Five Animals Explain Why They Look the Way They Do
Steve Jenkins, Robin Page, 2014
Award winning
I See a Kookaburra!: Discovering Animal Habitats Around the World
Steve Jenkins, Robin Page, 2005
32 pages
Why to read
Explore diverse animal habitats with vibrant illustrations.
Encourages ecological awareness and curiosity in children.
Supports understanding of geography and animal behavior.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
I See a Kookaburra!: Discovering Animal Habitats Around the World
Steve Jenkins, Robin Page, 2005
Award winning
Prehistoric Actual Size
Steve Jenkins, 2005
36 pages
Why to read
Showcases life-size prehistoric animals, engaging visual experience.
Educational content fosters curiosity about natural history.
Supports development in scientific thinking and learning.
Encourages shared reading, enhancing family bonding.
