Top-rated books by Keith Brandt
Babe Ruth, Home Run Hero
Age: 9-12
Rosa Parks: Fight for Freedom
Age: 9-12
Books like Keith Brandt’s
Cyrano de Bergerac (Classics Illustrated)
Edmond Rostand, 2023
135 pages
Why to read
Timeless story in vivid comic art.
Explores judging beyond appearances.
Balances swashbuckling action and emotion.
Boosts vocabulary through poetic lines.

Cyrano de Bergerac (Classics Illustrated)
Edmond Rostand, 2023
Ballpark: The Story of America's Baseball Fields (Lynn Curlee Wonders of the World)
Lynn Curlee, 2025
48 pages
Why to read
Vibrant art brings stadium history alive.
Blends sports facts with cultural lessons.
Stimulates curiosity about design and engineering.
Great springboard for family baseball talks.

Ballpark: The Story of America's Baseball Fields (Lynn Curlee Wonders of the World)
Lynn Curlee, 2025
Resist!: Peaceful Acts That Changed Our World
Diane Stanley, 2025
48 pages
Why to read
True tales of bravery and change.
Illustrations enliven every historic scene.
Promotes empathy and civic awareness.
Great springboard for thoughtful talks.

Resist!: Peaceful Acts That Changed Our World
Diane Stanley, 2025
Award winning
Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice
Nikki Grimes, 2020
40 pages
Why to read
Inspiring tale of Kamala Harris’s journey and achievements.
Teaches children about perseverance and importance of education.
Empowers young readers to dream big and aim high.
Colorful illustrations captivate and engage children's imagination.

Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice
Nikki Grimes, 2020
Mr. Ferris and His Wheel
Kathryn Gibbs Davis, 2025
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates dreaming big and refusing to quit.
Introduces real engineering in kid-friendly language.
Colorful art holds attention and sparks questions.
Historical backdrop enriches classroom learning.

Mr. Ferris and His Wheel
Kathryn Gibbs Davis, 2025
Award winning
Heinemann Profiles: Jesse Owens
Philip Steele, Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires with Jesse Owens' historical Olympic achievements.
Highlights resilience, determination, and breaking barriers.
Educational content enriches history and social studies learning.
Encourages discussions on equality and personal goals.

Heinemann Profiles: Jesse Owens
Philip Steele, Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara, 2020
The Spider Lady: Nan Songer and Her Arachnid World War II Army
Penny Parker Klostermann, 2025
48 pages
Why to read
Inspires problem-solving through real science.
Engaging wartime history made kid-friendly.
Turns spider fear into fascination.
Perfect for quick yet meaningful read-alouds.

The Spider Lady: Nan Songer and Her Arachnid World War II Army
Penny Parker Klostermann, 2025
Award winning
Nicky & Vera: A Quiet Hero of the Holocaust and the Children He Rescued
Peter Sís, 2021
64 pages
Why to read
Inspiring true story of courage and resilience.
Highlights the power of compassion and heroism.
Educational content on historical events, promotes awareness.
Captivating illustrations enhance engagement and understanding.


