Top-rated books by Laura Green
Books like Laura Green’s
Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All: (A Newbery Honor Book)
Chanel Miller, 2024
160 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming Chinatown adventure.
Funny, low-stakes detective plot.
Celebrates empathy and belonging.
Rich, lively middle-grade voice.

Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All: (A Newbery Honor Book)
Chanel Miller, 2024
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
My Pet Goldfish
Catherine Rayner, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Simple text enhances early reading skills.
Teaches responsibility and empathy through pet care.
Encourages bonding through shared reading moments.

My Pet Goldfish
Catherine Rayner, 2024
Narwhal's Sweet Tooth (A Narwhal and Jelly Book #9)
Ben Clanton, 2025
72 pages
Why to read
Funny visuals keep pages turning quickly.
Promotes balanced eating habits playfully.
Celebrates caring, supportive friendships.
Great starter graphic novel format.

Narwhal's Sweet Tooth (A Narwhal and Jelly Book #9)
Ben Clanton, 2025
Award winning
Friends Are Friends, Forever
Dane Liu, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates enduring friendships with engaging storytelling.
Teaches empathy and understanding through relatable scenarios.
Encourages emotional development and social skills.
Supports literacy growth with compelling, easy-to-follow text.

Friends Are Friends, Forever
Dane Liu, 2022
Award winning
Maribel's Year
Michelle Sterling, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Engages young readers with vibrant, illustrative storytelling.
Develops empathy and understanding through diverse character experiences.
Encourages resilience and perseverance through narrative challenges.
Supports language development and comprehension skills.

Maribel's Year
Michelle Sterling, 2023
Lottie Brooks's Totally Disastrous School-Trip
Katie Kirby, 2023
448 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with humorous, relatable school experiences.
Strengthens emotional intelligence and resilience.
Encourages creativity through lively storytelling.
Supports social skill development in young readers.

Lottie Brooks's Totally Disastrous School-Trip
Katie Kirby, 2023
Award winning
Happy Here: 10 Stories from Black British Authors & Illustrators
Joseph Coelho, Sharna Jackson, Dean Atta, 2021
256 pages
Why to read
Diverse tales from Black British voices.
Enhances cultural understanding and empathy.
Supports identity-building in young readers.
Engaging illustrations captivate and inspire.

