Top-rated books by Nicolette Hegyes
Grandmas Are Lovely
Age: 4-8
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For a Girl Becoming
Joy Harjo, 2025
40 pages
Why to read
Authentic Native American perspective.
Rich, poetic read-aloud text.
Affirms self-worth and heritage.
Vivid, conversation-starting art.
For a Girl Becoming
Joy Harjo, 2025
Mama's Sleeping Scarf
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of comfort, love, and maternal bonds.
Vibrant illustrations enhance the storytelling experience.
Encourages emotional development and empathetic understanding.
Ideal for bedtime reading and parent-child bonding.
Mama's Sleeping Scarf
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, 2023
Welcome Home
Amy June Bates, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Illustrates themes of acceptance and familial bonds.
Vivid illustrations enhance the storytelling experience.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Ideal for shared reading, fostering family discussions.
Welcome Home
Amy June Bates, 2023
Award winning
The Gifts of Being Grand: For Grandparents Everywhere (Marianne Richmond)
Marianne Richmond, 2003
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates unique grandparent-grandchild relationships.
Heartwarming illustrations enhance emotional connection.
Encourages shared reading moments.
Reinforces family values and traditions.
The Gifts of Being Grand: For Grandparents Everywhere (Marianne Richmond)
Marianne Richmond, 2003
Award winning
Nana and Poppy Love You!: A Rhyming Story of Generational Love
Joy Joyfully, 2023
35 pages
Why to read
Celebrates the bond between grandparents and grandchildren.
Encourages appreciation of family love and heritage.
Rhymes enhance reading fluency and phonemic awareness.
Warm illustrations complement the affectionate tale.
Nana and Poppy Love You!: A Rhyming Story of Generational Love
Joy Joyfully, 2023
Award winning
Daddy's T-shirt
Emily Austin, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Cherishes parent-child relationships through storytelling.
Encourages creativity and imaginative play.
Supports emotional development and expression.
Easy-to-follow narrative, perfect for young readers.
Daddy's T-shirt
Emily Austin, 2023
All the Greatness in You
Tameka Fryer Brown, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Empowers children to recognize their unique potential.
Inspires confidence and self-esteem through engaging storytelling.
Encourages resilience and determination in young readers.
Ideal for fostering parent-child discussions on aspirations.
All the Greatness in You
Tameka Fryer Brown, 2024
Award winning
The Hospital Book
Lisa Brown, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Insightful exploration of hospital roles and environments.
Encourages empathy and understanding of medical procedures.
Helps alleviate children's fears about hospital visits.
Supports early learning about health and wellness.
