Top-rated books by Melina Ontiveros
How Do You Love?
Age: 3-5
Books like Melina Ontiveros’s
Award winning
Together with You
Jarvis, Patricia Toht, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates family bonding and shared experiences.
Captivating illustrations stimulate visual imagination.
Encourages empathy and understanding among siblings.
Supports early language development and storytelling skills.

Together with You
Jarvis, Patricia Toht, 2023
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
The Sea of Terror: Once Upon a Tim
Stuart Gibbs, 2025
161 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled tale enriches curiosity and imagination.
Characters showcase resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through problem-solving scenarios.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Sea of Terror: Once Upon a Tim
Stuart Gibbs, 2025
Award winning
Brown Is Beautiful
Supriya Kelkar, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity, encouraging inclusivity and self-acceptance.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate young minds.
Empowers children with confidence in their identity.
Perfect for shared reading, strengthens parent-child bond.

Brown Is Beautiful
Supriya Kelkar, 2022
Award winning
My Name is Saajin Singh
Kuljinder Kaur Brar, 2022
36 pages
Why to read
Explores cultural diversity and acceptance. - Encourages empathy and friendship. - Beautifully illustrated, captivating young readers. - Supports language development and comprehension.

My Name is Saajin Singh
Kuljinder Kaur Brar, 2022
Award winning
Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away
Meg Medina, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates friendship during life-changing events.
Highlights emotional resilience and adaptation.
Encourages empathy and understanding in children.
Illustrates diverse experiences and communities.

Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away
Meg Medina, 2020
Award winning
Hair Twins
Raakhee Mirchandani, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural identity and family bonds.
Encourages self-expression and confidence through relatable storytelling.
Illustrations enhance comprehension and engagement.
Supports emotional development and inclusivity.

Hair Twins
Raakhee Mirchandani, 2021
Award winning
Our Day of the Dead Celebration
Ana Aranda, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Explores cultural significance of Day of the Dead.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Encourages understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity.
Enhances vocabulary through rich, descriptive language.

