Top-rated books by Svetlana Zhurkina
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Age: 6-7
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Ballpark: The Story of America's Baseball Fields (Lynn Curlee Wonders of the World)
Lynn Curlee, 2025
48 pages
Why to read
Vibrant art brings stadium history alive.
Blends sports facts with cultural lessons.
Stimulates curiosity about design and engineering.
Great springboard for family baseball talks.

Ballpark: The Story of America's Baseball Fields (Lynn Curlee Wonders of the World)
Lynn Curlee, 2025
Award winning
She Sang for India: How M.S. Subbulakshmi Used Her Voice for Change
Suma Subramaniam, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires with M.S. Subbulakshmi's impactful life story.
Highlights the power of art in social change.
Encourages cultural appreciation and historical awareness.
Empowers young readers to use their voice positively.

She Sang for India: How M.S. Subbulakshmi Used Her Voice for Change
Suma Subramaniam, 2022
A Kids Book About The Tulsa Race Massacre
Luis Moreno, 2025
64 pages
Why to read
Teaches hidden history honestly.
Fosters empathy and fairness.
Encourages thoughtful family dialogue.
Offers kid-sized action steps.

A Kids Book About The Tulsa Race Massacre
Luis Moreno, 2025
The First Christmas Tree
Donna Branch, 2017
24 pages
Why to read
Captures the magic and meaning of Christmas.
Inspires creativity and fosters familial bonds.
Highlights traditions and stimulates cultural awareness.
Warm, vivid illustrations enhance engagement and understanding.

The First Christmas Tree
Donna Branch, 2017
Award winning
Children of the Benin Kingdom
Dinah Orji, 2020
123 pages
Why to read
Engaging historical narrative of ancient African civilization.
Bolsters knowledge on African heritage and culture.
Encourages understanding of diversity and historical perspectives.
Enhances literacy through rich, descriptive storytelling.

Children of the Benin Kingdom
Dinah Orji, 2020
Award winning
Africana
Kim Chakanetsa, 2022
96 pages
Why to read
Explores rich African culture and heritage.
Vivid illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Encourages diversity appreciation and global awareness.
Stimulates curiosity and knowledge about different cultures.

Africana
Kim Chakanetsa, 2022
Award winning
Great Elizabethans: HM Queen Elizabeth II and 25 Amazing Britons from Her Reign
Imogen Russell Williams, 2022
128 pages
Why to read
Showcases influential figures in Queen Elizabeth II's reign.
Inspires with stories of innovation, leadership, and courage.
Enhances knowledge of British history and its global impact.
Engaging storytelling that captivates young readers.

Great Elizabethans: HM Queen Elizabeth II and 25 Amazing Britons from Her Reign
Imogen Russell Williams, 2022
Award winning
The Beatles: A Little Golden Book Biography
Judy Katschke, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Introduces The Beatles' history in a child-friendly format.
Inspires musical interest and historical curiosity in young readers.
Enhances vocabulary and understanding through engaging storytelling.
Colorful illustrations complement the captivating narrative.

