Books like Mother Osprey: Nursery Rhymes for Buoys & Gulls
Award winning
A Fairy in a Dairy
Lucy A. Nolan, 2003
29 pages
Why to read
Promotes creativity through engaging, fantastical storytelling.
Encourages empathy with relatable, diverse characters.
Supports language development with rich, playful text.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

A Fairy in a Dairy
Lucy A. Nolan, 2003
Award winning
Home on the Range (Down Girl and Sit)
Lucy A. Nolan, 2010
64 pages
Why to read
Humorous narrative enhances language skills.
Strengthens understanding of friendship and loyalty.
Encourages empathy through animal perspectives.
Interactive dialogue supports engagement and comprehension.

Home on the Range (Down Girl and Sit)
Lucy A. Nolan, 2010
Award winning
If a Dolphin Were a Fish (Arbordale Collection)
Loran Wlordarski, Loran Wlodarski, 2006
32 pages
Why to read
Explores marine life through captivating storytelling.
Enhances knowledge of science and biology.
Encourages imaginative thinking and curiosity.
Ideal for shared reading and discussion.

If a Dolphin Were a Fish (Arbordale Collection)
Loran Wlordarski, Loran Wlodarski, 2006
Award winning
Mother Goose - The Old Nursery Rhymes - Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
Anonymous, Anon, Arthur Rackham, 1913
226 pages
Why to read
Classic nursery rhymes spark imagination and language development.
Illustrations by Arthur Rackham enhance visual engagement.
Timeless stories foster early reading and listening skills.
Encourages rhythmic learning and parental bonding.

Mother Goose - The Old Nursery Rhymes - Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
Anonymous, Anon, Arthur Rackham, 1913
Award winning
Uncle Wiggily and Old Mother Hubbard: Adventures of the Rabbit Gentleman with the Mother
Howard Roger Garis, 2024
118 pages
Why to read
Combines whimsy with age-old, beloved nursery characters.
Boosts language and literacy development through engaging tales.
Fosters empathy and emotional intelligence in early readers.
Encourages creativity through fantastical story elements.

Uncle Wiggily and Old Mother Hubbard: Adventures of the Rabbit Gentleman with the Mother
Howard Roger Garis, 2024
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
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
Interrupting Chicken: Cookies for Breakfast
David Ezra Stein, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging story encourages interactive read-aloud moments.
Teaches children about consequences and problem-solving.
Fosters family bonding through shared reading.
Highlights importance of routines and limits.

