Top-rated books by Shannon Zigmund
I've Never Met My Grandpa
Age: 3-7
Books like Shannon Zigmund’s
Award winning
Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle
Nina Lacour, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diverse family structures warmly and inclusively.
Enhances understanding of separation and reunion.
Encourages emotional expression and resilience.
Supports development of empathy and acceptance.
Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle
Nina Lacour, 2022
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
Award winning
Karen's Birthday
Ann M. Martin, 2023
160 pages
Why to read
Captivating storyline celebrating milestones and growth.
Characters exhibit realistic emotions and decisions.
Enhances understanding of friendship and sharing.
Supports social skills development through engaging narrative.
Karen's Birthday
Ann M. Martin, 2023
Bea’s Balikbayan Box of Treasures
Christine Alemshah, 2025
36 pages
Why to read
Vibrant window into Filipino culture.
Warm multi-generational family story.
Interactive sensory details engage kids.
Promotes gratitude and cultural pride.
Bea’s Balikbayan Box of Treasures
Christine Alemshah, 2025
Award winning
Surrounded by Love: An Open Adoption Story
Allison Olson, 2022
38 pages
Why to read
Explores open adoption through engaging, heartfelt narrative.
Highlights themes of love, family diversity, and acceptance.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Supports conversations about different family structures.
Surrounded by Love: An Open Adoption Story
Allison Olson, 2022
A Kiss for Little Bear (I Can Read Level 1)
Else Holmelund Minarik, 2025
32 pages
Why to read
Promotes kindness and gratitude.
Perfect length for beginners.
Funny animal antics entertain.
Beautiful, timeless illustrations.
A Kiss for Little Bear (I Can Read Level 1)
Else Holmelund Minarik, 2025
Dan Loses a Tooth
Sarah Snashall, Jake McDonald (illustrator) Sarah Snashall (author), 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging story about personal growth and change.
Illustrates resilience and adaptation in a fun way.
Encourages understanding of natural body changes.
Perfect for family bonding over reading.
Dan Loses a Tooth
Sarah Snashall, Jake McDonald (illustrator) Sarah Snashall (author), 2023
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.
