Books like A Little Princess: With Illustrated
Classic Starts: A Little Princess
Frances Hodgson Burnett, Tania Zamorsky, 2010
160 pages
Why to read
Timeless tale teaches resilience and kindness.
Encourages empathy and emotional development.
Fosters imagination through vivid storytelling.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading moments.

Classic Starts: A Little Princess
Frances Hodgson Burnett, Tania Zamorsky, 2010
Award winning
The Secret Garden: A Musical Drama for Children
Frances Hodgson Burnett, Joyce Peterson, Franz Schubert, 1999
38 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity through interactive narrative and music.
Develops empathy with engaging, relatable characters.
Strengthens reading and cognitive skills.
Fosters emotional and social growth.

The Secret Garden: A Musical Drama for Children
Frances Hodgson Burnett, Joyce Peterson, Franz Schubert, 1999
The Secret Garden
Frances Hodgson Burnett, 2016
288 pages
Why to read
Nature heals hearts and minds.
Friendships blossom through kindness.
Expands vocabulary with vivid descriptions.
Encourages empathy and resilience.

The Secret Garden
Frances Hodgson Burnett, 2016
Award winning
The 1619 Project: Born on the Water
Renée Watson, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Nikkolas Smith, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Enhances understanding of African American history.
Strengthens empathy through powerful storytelling.
Encourages critical thinking and discussion.
Beautiful, evocative illustrations complement the narrative.

The 1619 Project: Born on the Water
Renée Watson, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Nikkolas Smith, 2021
Award winning
Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story
Danielle Greendeer, Anthony Perry, Alexis C. Bunten, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Rich in Native American history and culture.
Encourages gratitude and community values.
Beautiful illustrations complement storytelling.
Supports understanding of Thanksgiving from a new perspective.

Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story
Danielle Greendeer, Anthony Perry, Alexis C. Bunten, 2022
Award winning
A Book, Too, Can Be a Star
Charlotte Jones Voiklis, Jennifer Adams, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity and exploration in young minds.
Encourages emotional growth through relatable storytelling.
Supports literacy development in early learners.
Enhances parent-child bonding over shared reading.

A Book, Too, Can Be a Star
Charlotte Jones Voiklis, Jennifer Adams, 2022
Award winning
Where Are You From?
Yamile Saied Méndez, 2019
34 pages
Why to read
Explores identity and belonging through a heartfelt storyline.
Encourages conversations about heritage and personal history.
Supports emotional development and self-awareness in young readers.
Beautifully illustrated, fostering visual and artistic appreciation.

Where Are You From?
Yamile Saied Méndez, 2019
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through storytelling and drawing.
Builds confidence with relatable, problem-solving characters.
Encourages teamwork and collaborative play.
Supports linguistic and artistic development.

