Top-rated books by Marjorie Lisovskis
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Award winning
My Two Border Towns
David Bowles, Erika Meza, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Vividly portrays bicultural experiences and family bonds.
Encourages empathy and understanding of diverse communities.
Beautiful, engaging illustrations complement the heartfelt narrative.
Supports bilingual language development and cultural appreciation.

My Two Border Towns
David Bowles, Erika Meza, 2021
Award winning
Always My Brother
Jean Reagan, 2009
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of loss, healing, and sibling bond.
Encourages emotional resilience and understanding.
Supportive narrative for children dealing with grief.
Fosters family connections and shared experiences.

Always My Brother
Jean Reagan, 2009
Award winning
In Daddy's Arms I Am Tall: African Americans Celebrating Fathers
Folami Abiade, Carole Boston Weatherford, Dinah Johnson, Various Poets, 1997
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates African American fathers through engaging poetry.
Enhances understanding of diverse familial experiences.
Strengthens father-child relationships with heartwarming stories.
Supports emotional and social development for children.

In Daddy's Arms I Am Tall: African Americans Celebrating Fathers
Folami Abiade, Carole Boston Weatherford, Dinah Johnson, Various Poets, 1997
Award winning
Uncle Bobby's Wedding
Sarah S. Brannen, 2008
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates love, family, and acceptance.
Encourages diversity and inclusion understanding.
Colorful illustrations captivate young readers.
Strengthens emotional and social development.

Uncle Bobby's Wedding
Sarah S. Brannen, 2008
Busy People
Lucy M. George, 2015
24 pages
Why to read
Showcases various professions; enhances career knowledge.
Encourages respect and appreciation for community workers.
Stimulates curiosity about adult roles and responsibilities.
Supports language development and social skills.

Busy People
Lucy M. George, 2015
Award winning
Zak and His Little Lies
J. Samia Mair, 2018
32 pages
Why to read
Teaches honesty through engaging, relatable storytelling.
Addresses consequences of lying in a child-friendly manner.
Encourages open conversations about truth between parents and kids.
Stimulates moral development and ethical understanding.

Zak and His Little Lies
J. Samia Mair, 2018
Popcorn: Families: My Mum
Katie Dicker, 2011
24 pages
Why to read
Celebrates the special bond between mothers and children.
Enhances emotional understanding and empathy.
Supports early language development.
Encourages appreciation for family diversity.

Popcorn: Families: My Mum
Katie Dicker, 2011
Award winning
The Very Tiny Baby
Sylvie Kantorovitz, Sylvie Wickstrom, 2014
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses themes of family, love, and new siblings.
Enhances understanding of empathy and sharing.
Supports early emotional and social development.
Colorful illustrations captivate and engage young readers.

