Top-rated books by Mike Venezia
Botticelli
Age: 5-6
Pieter Bruegel
Age: 6-10
Books like Mike Venezia’s
Award winning
A History of Underwear with Professor Chicken
Hannah Holt, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with humor and historical facts.
Enhances knowledge about cultural evolution of clothing.
Encourages curiosity and learning through quirky storytelling.
Perfect for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
A History of Underwear with Professor Chicken
Hannah Holt, 2022
Award winning
The 156-Storey Treehouse: Festive Frolics and Sneaky Snowmen
Andy Griffiths, 2023
368 pages
Why to read
Expands creativity with engaging, imaginative storytelling.
Strengthens reading skills through captivating narrative.
Fosters problem-solving abilities with playful challenges.
Encourages family bonding over shared reading times.
The 156-Storey Treehouse: Festive Frolics and Sneaky Snowmen
Andy Griffiths, 2023
Award winning
Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky
Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Explores cultural significance of blue in a captivating way.
Engages children with vibrant illustrations and rich storytelling.
Encourages curiosity about history and color symbolism.
Supports understanding of diversity through color exploration.
Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky
Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, 2022
Award winning
All Rise: The Story of Ketanji Brown Jackson
Carole Boston Weatherford, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Inspiring journey of Ketanji Brown Jackson's rise to success.
Highlights perseverance, ambition, and self-belief.
Educational content about the U.S. judicial system.
Empowers children to dream big and work hard.
All Rise: The Story of Ketanji Brown Jackson
Carole Boston Weatherford, 2023
Award winning
The Met Faith Ringgold: Narrating the World in Pattern and Colour
Sharna Jackson, 2021
56 pages
Why to read
Vibrantly illustrates cultural history through art and storytelling.
Enhances visual literacy and appreciation for diverse narratives.
Encourages creativity and self-expression in young readers.
Supports learning about resilience and cultural identity.
The Met Faith Ringgold: Narrating the World in Pattern and Colour
Sharna Jackson, 2021
Award winning
Playing at the Border: A Story of Yo-Yo Ma
Joanna Ho, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires through Yo-Yo Ma’s musical journey.
Highlights cultural diversity and global understanding.
Encourages musical interest and artistic expression.
Supports resilience and pursuing passions.
Playing at the Border: A Story of Yo-Yo Ma
Joanna Ho, 2021
His Fairytale Life: A Book About Hans Christian Andersen
Jane Yolen, 2025
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires perseverance through real hardships.
Links classic tales to their creator.
Beautiful art supports understanding.
Advanced words boost vocabulary.
His Fairytale Life: A Book About Hans Christian Andersen
Jane Yolen, 2025
Award winning
Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln
Margarita Engle, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires through historical figures and events.
Enhances understanding of perseverance and resilience.
Celebrates cultural diversity and musical creativity.
Encourages emotional expression through art.
