Top-rated books by Sharifa Brown
Books like Sharifa Brown’s
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
I'm So Glad You Were Born: Celebrating Who You Are
Ainsley Earhardt, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates individuality and self-worth.
Encourages positive self-esteem and confidence.
Supports emotional and social development.
Ideal for family bonding and shared reading time.

I'm So Glad You Were Born: Celebrating Who You Are
Ainsley Earhardt, 2022
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
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
Award winning
Letters To My Baby Boy: 18 Years of Birthday Letters To My Son As I Watch You Grow
Sofie K. Alexander, 2022
120 pages
Why to read
Captures emotional growth through yearly heartfelt letters.
Strengthens parent-child bonds through shared reading.
Encourages reflective thinking and emotional maturity.
Beautifully written, warm, and reassuring tone.

Letters To My Baby Boy: 18 Years of Birthday Letters To My Son As I Watch You Grow
Sofie K. Alexander, 2022
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.

The Hospital Book
Lisa Brown, 2021
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
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.

