Books like Franklin and the Stopwatch (Kids Can Read)
Award winning
Franklin and the Duckling (Kids Can Read)
Sharon Jennings, Sasha McIntyre, Sean Jeffrey, 2006
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages empathy and nurturing behaviors.
Supports early literacy and comprehension skills.
Illustrations enhance engagement and understanding.
Ideal for shared reading moments.

Franklin and the Duckling (Kids Can Read)
Sharon Jennings, Sasha McIntyre, Sean Jeffrey, 2006
Award winning
Franklin's Big Book of Stories: A Collection of 6 First Readers (Kids Can Read)
Sharon Jennings, Sean Jeffrey, Alice Sinkner, 2013
184 pages
Why to read
Enhances vocabulary with simple, age-appropriate language.
Engages young readers with diverse, captivating stories.
Fosters empathy through relatable character experiences.
Supports early reading skills development.

Franklin's Big Book of Stories: A Collection of 6 First Readers (Kids Can Read)
Sharon Jennings, Sean Jeffrey, Alice Sinkner, 2013
Award winning
Priscilla and Rosy
Sharon Jennings, Sharon Jennings Maureen Luke Luke Luke L A Maureen Peter Gary Gary Gary Gary Gary Gary Gary, 2001
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative fosters creativity and imagination.
Characters exemplify teamwork and friendship values.
Encourages emotional intelligence and empathy in children.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Priscilla and Rosy
Sharon Jennings, Sharon Jennings Maureen Luke Luke Luke L A Maureen Peter Gary Gary Gary Gary Gary Gary Gary, 2001
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
A House Board Book
Kevin Henkes, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Bright, colorful illustrations captivate young children's attention. - Simple, rhythmic text supports early language development. - Durable board book format withstands toddler handling. - Encourages visual and tactile exploration.

A House Board Book
Kevin Henkes, 2023
Award winning
This Baby. That Baby.
Cari Best, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity through dynamic, relatable baby characters.
Engaging rhythmic text enhances phonetic awareness.
Stimulates early language development and social skills.
Bright illustrations captivate and maintain child's interest.

This Baby. That Baby.
Cari Best, 2024
Award winning
Ten-Word Tiny Tales
Joseph Coelho, Alex T. Smith, 2023
56 pages
Why to read
Promotes creativity through concise, imaginative storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with rich, carefully chosen language.
Encourages emotional intelligence and empathy development.
Ideal for quick, engaging read-aloud sessions.

Ten-Word Tiny Tales
Joseph Coelho, Alex T. Smith, 2023
Award winning
Big Tree
Brian Selznick, 2023
528 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline sparks children’s curiosity and imagination. - Vibrant, relatable characters encourage empathy and emotional growth. - Enhances problem-solving skills through engaging narrative challenges. - Supports language development and literacy in early learners.

