Top-rated books by Jessica Herthel
I Am Jazz
Age: 4-5
Books like Jessica Herthel’s
Award winning
Paletero Man
Lucky Diaz, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, culturally rich illustrations enhance engagement.
Encourages understanding of diverse communities and heritage.
Stimulates language development through rhythmic, lyrical text.
Supports social and emotional learning.
Paletero Man
Lucky Diaz, 2021
Award winning
Good Touch - Bad Touch: A children's book to understand personal boundaries and stay safe for kids ages 5 to 10
Kunal Das, Vedika Agrawal, 2023
28 pages
Why to read
Empowers kids to understand and set personal boundaries.
Helps children distinguish between good touch and bad touch.
Promotes safety, awareness, and open family discussions.
Engaging narrative that captivates young readers.
Good Touch - Bad Touch: A children's book to understand personal boundaries and stay safe for kids ages 5 to 10
Kunal Das, Vedika Agrawal, 2023
Award winning
Ways to Grow Love
Renée Watson, 2021
192 pages
Why to read
Celebrates friendship, family, and self-discovery.
Encourages emotional growth and resilience in young readers.
Integrates everyday challenges with enriching life lessons.
Vibrant storytelling that captivates and educates.
Ways to Grow Love
Renée Watson, 2021
Award winning
Nana and Poppy Love You!: A Rhyming Story of Generational Love
Joy Joyfully, 2023
35 pages
Why to read
Celebrates the bond between grandparents and grandchildren.
Encourages appreciation of family love and heritage.
Rhymes enhance reading fluency and phonemic awareness.
Warm illustrations complement the affectionate tale.
Nana and Poppy Love You!: A Rhyming Story of Generational Love
Joy Joyfully, 2023
Award winning
Jasmine Toguchi, Brave Explorer
Debbi Michiko Florence, 2022
128 pages
Why to read
Empowers young girls through brave, adventurous protagonist.
Encourages independence and self-discovery in youth.
Illustrates the importance of family support and collaboration.
Fosters curiosity and exploration in young readers.
Jasmine Toguchi, Brave Explorer
Debbi Michiko Florence, 2022
Award winning
More than Words
Roz Maclean, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Explores complex emotions with engaging, colorful illustrations.
Encourages vocabulary growth and emotional intelligence.
Supports healthy communication and expression skills.
Ideal for parent-child reading and discussion sessions.
More than Words
Roz Maclean, 2023
Award winning
My Cousins My Friends, Mis Primos Mis Amigos
Diana Delrusso, 2021
24 pages
Why to read
Bilingual story enhances language skills and cultural awareness.
Celebrates family bonds and shared experiences across cultures.
Encourages inclusivity and understanding of diverse backgrounds.
Vivid illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
My Cousins My Friends, Mis Primos Mis Amigos
Diana Delrusso, 2021
For a Girl Becoming
Joy Harjo, 2025
40 pages
Why to read
Authentic Native American perspective.
Rich, poetic read-aloud text.
Affirms self-worth and heritage.
Vivid, conversation-starting art.
