Top-rated books by Yan Thomas
Toulouse-Lautrec
Age: 8-10
Books like Yan Thomas’s
Award winning
There Was a Party for Langston
Jason Reynolds, 2023
56 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage and diversity.
Enhances vocabulary through dynamic, lyrical prose.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Inspires creativity and self-expression.
There Was a Party for Langston
Jason Reynolds, 2023
Award winning
The Green Piano
Tonya Bolden, Roberta Flack, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through musical and colorful storytelling.
Encourages emotional growth and self-expression in children.
Supports developmental milestones with engaging narratives.
Ideal for family bonding over shared reading times.
The Green Piano
Tonya Bolden, Roberta Flack, 2023
Award winning
Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks
Suzanne Slade, Cozbi A. Cabrera, 2020
48 pages
Why to read
Inspires with Gwendolyn Brooks' remarkable poetic journey.
Enhances appreciation for poetry and literary expression.
Celebrates resilience and determination in creative pursuits.
Supports literacy and language development.
Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks
Suzanne Slade, Cozbi A. Cabrera, 2020
Award winning
Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky
Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Explores cultural significance of blue in a captivating way.
Engages children with vibrant illustrations and rich storytelling.
Encourages curiosity about history and color symbolism.
Supports understanding of diversity through color exploration.
Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky
Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, 2022
Award winning
I Am Mozart, Too
Audrey Ades, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity through music-themed storytelling.
Highlights historical figures in an accessible way for kids.
Encourages musical interest and historical curiosity.
Supports development of identity and self-expression.
I Am Mozart, Too
Audrey Ades, 2022
Award winning
Good Books for Bad Children: The Genius of Ursula Nordstrom
Beth Kephart, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Showcases Ursula Nordstrom's groundbreaking children's literature impact.
Inspiring, creative approaches to shaping young minds.
Deep dive into the evolution of modern children's books.
Encourages explorative and innovative thinking in children.
Good Books for Bad Children: The Genius of Ursula Nordstrom
Beth Kephart, 2023
Award winning
I Am Frida Kahlo: Ordinary People Change the World
Brad Meltzer, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity through Frida Kahlo’s unique story.
Encourages self-expression and embracing individuality.
Highlights resilience overcoming personal and physical challenges.
Engages children with vibrant illustrations and narrative.
I Am Frida Kahlo: Ordinary People Change the World
Brad Meltzer, 2021
Award winning
Egyptian Lullaby
Zeena M. Pliska, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Immerses children in ancient Egyptian culture and history.
Soothing lullabies enhance bedtime routines and bonding time.
Supports language development and early literacy skills.
Vivid illustrations captivate and stimulate visual perception.
