Reading Rainbow Spotlights Kim Ann’s Award-Winning Ten Little Axolotls as ‘Standout’ Among Thousands of Children’s Books

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Award-winning and bestselling children’s author Kim Ann is earning national recognition once again as her picture book, Ten Little Axolotls, was recently featured by Reading Rainbow, the iconic literacy brand that has inspired generations of young readers.

In its feature, Reading Rainbow shared a collection of standout children’s books with its audience, noting:

“We read thousands of books, but these are stories that truly stood out to us.”

The organization also called the selections “must-reads to add to your bookshelf.”

For Kim Ann, whose more than 30 children’s titles have sold over 160,000 copies worldwide, the recognition marks another milestone in a career built around making learning engaging, accessible, and fun for young readers.

“This is one of those moments that feels incredibly special,” said Kim Ann. “Reading Rainbow represents such a love of books, learning, and childhood reading favorites for so many families. To know they read thousands of books and chose Ten Little Axolotls as one that stood out is an incredible honor.”

Written by Kim Ann and illustrated by Nejla Shojaie, Ten Little Axolotls combines counting, colorful illustrations, and fascinating animal facts to introduce children to one of nature’s most unusual creatures. Reading Rainbow recommended the book for children ages 3–7, highlighting both its counting concept and its educational introduction to axolotls.

The recognition builds on significant momentum for the title. Earlier this year, Ten Little Axolotls was named the 2026 Indies Today Best Children’s Book Award Winner, adding another distinction to Kim Ann’s growing collection of award-winning books.

With more than 160,000 books sold worldwide, Kim Ann has developed a recognizable children’s brand centered on early literacy, curiosity, social-emotional learning, and creating positive experiences around reading.

“Children’s books have the power to make learning feel like play,” said Kim Ann. “Whether children are counting axolotls, discovering an animal they’ve never seen before, or simply enjoying a story with someone they love, I want my books to create those happy reading moments.”

The Reading Rainbow recognition adds to a year of growing momentum for Kim Ann, whose work continues to gain attention through national awards, media appearances, publishing milestones, and literacy initiatives.

Ten Little Axolotls is available through major online retailers and bookstores.

About Kim Ann
Kim Ann is an award-winning, bestselling children’s author, publishing expert, and marketing coach. With more than 30 titles and over 160,000 books sold worldwide, she creates engaging stories that promote creativity, social-emotional learning, early literacy, and curiosity. Her books have earned national awards and recognition, and she is dedicated to creating positive reading experiences for children, parents, and educators. To learn more about Kim Ann, please visit her website at authorkimann.com.

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