Books like Star of the Sea: A Day in the Life of a Starfish
Award winning
Home in the Cave (Arbordale Collection)
Janet Halfmann, 2012
32 pages
Why to read
Explores unique cave settings and wildlife.
Teaches the importance of ecosystems and biodiversity.
Encourages curiosity about science and nature.
Supports cognitive development and vocabulary expansion.

Home in the Cave (Arbordale Collection)
Janet Halfmann, 2012
Award winning
Shrek 2 (The Orgress Diaries)
Janet Halfmann, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Expands creativity with engaging, whimsical storytelling.
Enhances emotional intelligence through character experiences.
Encourages empathy and understanding of diverse perspectives.
Supports language development with rich vocabulary.

Shrek 2 (The Orgress Diaries)
Janet Halfmann, 2004
Award winning
Anteaters, Bats & Boas: The Amazon Rainforest from the Forest Floor to the Treetops
Roxie Munro, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Explore diverse Amazon wildlife through engaging visual storytelling.
Educational content enhances knowledge of biology and ecology.
Supports development of observational and descriptive skills.
Encourages curiosity and appreciation for nature’s wonders.

Anteaters, Bats & Boas: The Amazon Rainforest from the Forest Floor to the Treetops
Roxie Munro, 2021
I Wonder Why Spiders Spin Webs: And Other Questions About Creepy Crawlies
Amanda O'neill, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Explores fascinating facts about spiders and insects.
Encourages curiosity and scientific thinking in children.
Answers common questions about creepy crawlies engagingly.
Perfect for young explorers keen on nature.

I Wonder Why Spiders Spin Webs: And Other Questions About Creepy Crawlies
Amanda O'neill, 2024
Award winning
A Garden in Your Belly: Meet the Microbes in Your Gut
Masha D'yans, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Introduces children to microbiology through vibrant illustrations.
Fosters curiosity about science and the human body.
Encourages healthy eating habits through engaging storytelling.
Supports development of literacy and cognitive skills.

A Garden in Your Belly: Meet the Microbes in Your Gut
Masha D'yans, 2024
Award winning
About Habitats: Rivers and Streams
Cathryn Sill, 2022
48 pages
Why to read
Explores diverse river and stream habitats vividly.
Enhances understanding of aquatic ecosystems for young readers.
Encourages environmental awareness and conservation.
Simple, engaging text paired with informative illustrations.

About Habitats: Rivers and Streams
Cathryn Sill, 2022
Award winning
A Day in the Life of Buddy the Bearded Dragon
Greta Garland, 2022
26 pages
Why to read
Engaging journey of Buddy's daily adventures.
Teaches empathy through Buddy's interactions.
Encourages curiosity about reptiles and nature.
Bright illustrations captivate and delight young readers.

A Day in the Life of Buddy the Bearded Dragon
Greta Garland, 2022
All About Brains
Bell now lives in Los Angeles with her two children and rescue animals., a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support the success of female peers in the entertainment industry. Born in Manhattan, she has served as a board member of Women in Film, Bell authored her critically acclaimed audiobook entitled <i>Inside Voice: My Obsession with How We Sound</i> with Pushkin Industries. For nearly ten years, which she also wrote and starred in. In addition to her expansive film and TV credits, <i>I Do… Until I Don’t</i>, she directed her second feature, and in 2017, and acted in. Bell has won a myriad of awards including the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award, directed, which she wrote, <i>In a World…</i>, she received acclaim at the Sundance Film Festival for her debut feature, Lake Bell is an award-winning filmmaker and actress. In 2013, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Understand fundamental brain functions and processes.
Develop a keen interest in science and human biology.
Encourages critical thinking and curiosity about how humans think and react.
Features engaging illustrations and activities to solidify learning.

