I Love My Parent Because... Series
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Annie's Cat Is Sad
Heather Smith, Karen Obuhanych, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotional awareness and empathy development.
Encourages understanding of pet emotions and care.
Supports vocabulary expansion and emotional language skills.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

Annie's Cat Is Sad
Heather Smith, Karen Obuhanych, 2022
Award winning
I Am Perfectly Designed
Karamo Brown, Jason Brown, Jason "Rachel" Brown, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates self-acceptance and familial love.
Boosts self-confidence through positive affirmations.
Colorful illustrations enhance engagement and comprehension.
Encourages parent-child bonding through shared reading.

I Am Perfectly Designed
Karamo Brown, Jason Brown, Jason "Rachel" Brown, 2019
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Together with You
Jarvis, Patricia Toht, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates family bonding and shared experiences.
Captivating illustrations stimulate visual imagination.
Encourages empathy and understanding among siblings.
Supports early language development and storytelling skills.

Together with You
Jarvis, Patricia Toht, 2023
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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
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Paletero Man
Lucky Diaz, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, culturally rich illustrations enhance engagement.
Encourages understanding of diverse communities and heritage.
Stimulates language development through rhythmic, lyrical text.
Supports social and emotional learning.

Paletero Man
Lucky Diaz, 2021
Award winning
Brown Is Beautiful
Supriya Kelkar, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity, encouraging inclusivity and self-acceptance.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate young minds.
Empowers children with confidence in their identity.
Perfect for shared reading, strengthens parent-child bond.

Brown Is Beautiful
Supriya Kelkar, 2022
Award winning
All the Way to Havana
Mike Curato, Margarita Engle, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Vibrant journey through the colorful streets of Havana.
Celebrates creativity and resourcefulness in overcoming challenges.
Rich cultural immersion that fosters global awareness.
Engaging narrative that builds relatability and empathy.

All the Way to Havana
Mike Curato, Margarita Engle, 2023
Award winning
Hair Twins
Raakhee Mirchandani, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural identity and family bonds.
Encourages self-expression and confidence through relatable storytelling.
Illustrations enhance comprehension and engagement.
Supports emotional development and inclusivity.


