Books by Gillian Eilidh O'Mara and related authors
The Crane and the Keeper: How an Endangered Crane Chose a Human as Her Mate
Meeg Pincus, Megan Lloyd, Gillian Eilidh O'Mara, 2025
40 pages
Why to read
- Heartwarming tale of interspecies friendship and loyalty.
- Educational insights into wildlife conservation issues.
- Encourages empathy and understanding of nature.
- Ideal for shared reading, fosters family discussions.

The Crane and the Keeper: How an Endangered Crane Chose a Human as Her Mate
Meeg Pincus, Megan Lloyd, Gillian Eilidh O'Mara, 2025
Award winning
The Red Book
Barbara Lehman, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
- Wordless narrative fosters imagination and storytelling skills.
- Illustrations enhance visual thinking and attention to detail.
- Encourages exploration of themes like friendship and curiosity.
- Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Red Book
Barbara Lehman, 2004
Award winning
Clifford Big Red Chapter Book #1
Gail Herman, Robbin Cuddy, 2003
64 pages
Why to read
- Engaging adventures with Clifford boost children's reading interest.
- Stimulates emotional development through relatable character interactions.
- Encourages vocabulary expansion and language skills.
- Supports understanding of friendship and teamwork values.

Clifford Big Red Chapter Book #1
Gail Herman, Robbin Cuddy, 2003
Award winning
Shapes in the Clouds
Kathy Oberg, 2021
20 pages
Why to read
- Engaging story sparks imagination and creativity.
- Characters model curiosity and discovery.
- Reinforces shape recognition and cognitive development.
- Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Shapes in the Clouds
Kathy Oberg, 2021
The Boy in the Big Black Box
Rebecca Lisle, 2007
80 pages
Why to read
- Explores emotions, encourages empathy and understanding. - Enhances creativity through mystery-solving narrative. - Supports emotional development in early childhood. - Engages young readers with captivating illustrations.

The Boy in the Big Black Box
Rebecca Lisle, 2007
Award winning
You are an Amazing Boy: A Collection of Inspiring Stories about Courage, Friendship, Inner Strength and Self-Confidence
Nadia Ross, Special Art Stories, 2021
110 pages
Why to read
- Inspires courage and self-confidence in boys.
- Features relatable, diverse characters modeling positive behaviors.
- Encourages understanding of friendship and inner strength.
- Engages young readers with captivating, impactful stories.

You are an Amazing Boy: A Collection of Inspiring Stories about Courage, Friendship, Inner Strength and Self-Confidence
Nadia Ross, Special Art Stories, 2021
Griffin In The Spring
Melissa Marie Keeping, 2020
24 pages
Why to read
- Engages children with colorful, vibrant springtime illustrations.
- Introduces young readers to the wonders of changing seasons.
- Encourages exploration and curiosity in natural world settings.
- Supports early developmental skills in reading and comprehension.

Griffin In The Spring
Melissa Marie Keeping, 2020
Award winning
Lizzy's Ups and Downs
Jessica Harper, Lindsay Harper duPont, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
- Addresses emotional resilience and navigating life changes.
- Encourages empathy and understanding through character interactions.
- Supports emotional development with engaging narrative.
- Ideal for shared reading, strengthening parent-child bonds.
