Top-rated books by Keller
Grandfather's Dream
Age: 9-12
Books like Keller’s
Award winning
Powwow Day
Traci Sorell, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrantly celebrates Native American culture and community.
Showcases the importance of tradition and belonging.
Encourages resilience and determination in young readers.
Supports emotional and social development through storytelling.

Powwow Day
Traci Sorell, 2022
Award winning
Spanish is the Language of My Family
Michael Genhart, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity through language and family ties.
Enhances multilingual development in early childhood learning.
Engaging narrative fosters emotional and social growth.
Encourages family bonding over shared heritage stories.

Spanish is the Language of My Family
Michael Genhart, 2023
Award winning
Magnificent Homespun Brown: A Celebration
Samara Cole Doyon, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and self-love through lyrical prose.
Enhances appreciation of varying shades of brown.
Stimulates emotional and cognitive development.
Encourages discussions on identity and belonging.

Magnificent Homespun Brown: A Celebration
Samara Cole Doyon, 2020
Award winning
Mixed Baby Fox: A Story Designed For Kids From Multiracial Backgrounds
Sanghee Jung, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity, showcases multiracial identities.
Engaging storyline encourages acceptance and understanding.
Builds empathy, supports emotional development.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and delight young readers.

Mixed Baby Fox: A Story Designed For Kids From Multiracial Backgrounds
Sanghee Jung, 2023
Award winning
What Makes My Home, My Home
Tyler Labelle, Jordan LaBelle, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of family, community, and belonging.
Beautiful, engaging illustrations enhance the narrative.
Encourages appreciation for diverse living environments.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

What Makes My Home, My Home
Tyler Labelle, Jordan LaBelle, 2023
Award winning
Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera
Candace Fleming, 2020
40 pages
Why to read
Vividly illustrates the life cycle of a honeybee.
Engages kids in learning about nature and science.
Beautiful, detailed illustrations enhance understanding.
Encourages respect and appreciation for nature.

Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera
Candace Fleming, 2020
Award winning
Blackberries in the Dark
Mavis Jukes, Thomas B. Allen, 1985
64 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of loss, memory, and intergenerational connections.
Encourages emotional maturity and coping with grief.
Stimulates discussions on family and personal history.
Beautifully written, fostering a love for storytelling.

Blackberries in the Dark
Mavis Jukes, Thomas B. Allen, 1985
Award winning
It’s Raining, Cats and Duck: A Kitten Romps in the Rain and Winds Up Wiser and Fonder of His Family
Sherri Eri, 2022
36 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure of exploration and self-discovery.
Strengthens family bonds through shared experiences.
Encourages curiosity and embracing new situations.
Bright, colorful illustrations captivate young readers.

