Top-rated books by Sara Sargent
Always Together at Christmas
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
From Granny to Evie
Erin Howard, 2021
20 pages
Why to read
Captures heartwarming generational bond, enhancing emotional intelligence.
Illustrations and prose stimulate imagination and creativity.
Encourages understanding and value of family relationships.
Accessible vocabulary that supports developing readers.
From Granny to Evie
Erin Howard, 2021
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
La Noche Before Three Kings Day
Sheila Colón-Bagley, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity and tradition.
Enhances understanding of Three Kings Day festivities.
Encourages family reading and bonding experiences.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
La Noche Before Three Kings Day
Sheila Colón-Bagley, 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
The ABCs of Grief: Emotions & Feelings: a book for all types of grief and loss, navigating the range of complex feelings
Jessica Correnti, 2025
32 pages
Why to read
Names tough feelings clearly.
Normalizes grief experiences.
Offers simple coping tools.
Alphabet layout aids recall.
The ABCs of Grief: Emotions & Feelings: a book for all types of grief and loss, navigating the range of complex feelings
Jessica Correnti, 2025
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.
