Top-rated books by Melina Ontiveros
How Do You Love?
Age: 3-5
Books like Melina Ontiveros’s
Award winning
A Perfect Father's Day: A Father's Day Gift Book From Kids
Susan Meddaugh, Eve Bunting, James Cross Giblin, 1991
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates father-child bonding and love.
Encourages appreciation for parental roles.
Simple, engaging narrative for young readers.
Supports emotional and social development.
A Perfect Father's Day: A Father's Day Gift Book From Kids
Susan Meddaugh, Eve Bunting, James Cross Giblin, 1991
Award winning
Group Hug
Jean Reidy, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Promotes empathy through engaging, collective animal characters.
Illustrations enhance understanding, cater to visual learners.
Encourages inclusivity and teamwork among young readers.
Perfect for shared reading, strengthens family bonds.
Group Hug
Jean Reidy, 2021
Award winning
Bea Wolf
Zach Weinersmith, 2023
208 pages
Why to read
Modern twist on a classic tale inspires creativity.
Emphasizes resilience and bravery through Bea's adventures.
Supports language development with engaging dialogue.
Ideal for family reading, strengthens bonds.
Bea Wolf
Zach Weinersmith, 2023
Award winning
Our Celebración!
Susan Middleton Elya, Ana Aranda, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and enhance visual learning.
Introduces cultural diversity through festive storytelling.
Rhyming text supports phonetic awareness and literacy.
Encourages family bonding through shared reading sessions.
Our Celebración!
Susan Middleton Elya, Ana Aranda, 2023
Award winning
Cat on the Run in Cat of Death!
Aaron Hartzler, Aaron Blabey, 2023
192 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure stimulates imagination and creativity.
Characters display resilience and teamwork values.
Enhances problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Cat on the Run in Cat of Death!
Aaron Hartzler, Aaron Blabey, 2023
Award winning
Rain Before Rainbows
Smriti Prasadam-Halls, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Uplifting story of hope and perseverance.
Colorful illustrations enhance visual engagement.
Encourages emotional resilience and optimism.
Perfect for shared reading with family.
Rain Before Rainbows
Smriti Prasadam-Halls, 2020
Award winning
The Little Kid with the Big Green Hand
Matthew Gray Gubler, 2023
224 pages
Why to read
Encourages empathy through creative, colorful storytelling.
Stimulates imagination with quirky, engaging plot.
Supports social skills development with relatable characters.
Ideal for interactive family reading sessions.
The Little Kid with the Big Green Hand
Matthew Gray Gubler, 2023
Award winning
Me, My Dad and the End of the Rainbow
Benjamin Dean, 2021
352 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of diversity and acceptance.
Encourages understanding of LGBTQ+ community.
Develops empathy through engaging storytelling.
Inspires adventure and family bonding.
