S. K. Ratnam
Whiskers Around the World
A gentle, illustrated travelogue for early readers that uses a cat's perspective to introduce global landmarks without heavy text.
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by Eric Carle
Picture book · ages 4–8 · 320L · 2013
A warm, gently philosophical Carle with his trademark collage art—the rooster's wanderlust feels earned, and the homecoming lands because we've felt his genuine discovery.
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by Marian Hurd McNeely
Picture book · ages 4–8 · 420L · 2017
A gentle, vintage-feeling adventure about kids exploring creek habitats — the illustrations carry the modest story, and it works best as a springboard for outdoor play.