Books like African and Caribbean Folktales, Myths and Legends
Award winning
Bedtime Stories: Beautiful Black Tales from the Past
Wendy Shearer, Candice Brathwaite, Ashley Hickson-Lovence, Ify Adenuga, Ryan Crawford, 2021
160 pages
Why to read
Celebrates rich Black heritage through engaging stories.
Enhances cultural awareness and diversity understanding.
Encourages parent-child bonding during reading time.
Supports early literacy and language skills development.
Bedtime Stories: Beautiful Black Tales from the Past
Wendy Shearer, Candice Brathwaite, Ashley Hickson-Lovence, Ify Adenuga, Ryan Crawford, 2021
East Asian Folktales, Myths and Legends
Eva Wong Nava, Jocelyn Kao, 2024
123 pages
Why to read
Explores rich heritage of East Asian folklore.
Enhances cultural awareness and diversity understanding.
Stimulates imagination with mythical characters and legends.
Supports cognitive development through narrative complexity.
East Asian Folktales, Myths and Legends
Eva Wong Nava, Jocelyn Kao, 2024
Award winning
Dory Fantasmagory: Can't Live Without You
Abby Hanlon, 2024
160 pages
Why to read
Promotes creativity through engaging, imaginative adventures.
Highlights value of friendship and cooperation.
Encourages resilience and problem-solving skills.
Fun, relatable content for young readers.
Dory Fantasmagory: Can't Live Without You
Abby Hanlon, 2024
The Folk of the Faraway Tree
Enid Blyton, 2021
182 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through enchanting adventures and settings.
Builds empathy with diverse, well-developed character interactions.
Encourages exploration of new ideas and worlds.
Strengthens reading skills with engaging narrative structure.
The Folk of the Faraway Tree
Enid Blyton, 2021
Award winning
The Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures (Mysteries, Magic and Myth)
D.K. Publishing, DK, 2020
160 pages
Why to read
Explores diverse mythical creatures and magical legends.
Enhances cultural knowledge through engaging folklore.
Stimulates imagination and curiosity in young readers.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
The Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures (Mysteries, Magic and Myth)
D.K. Publishing, DK, 2020
Award winning
Ten-Word Tiny Tales
Joseph Coelho, Alex T. Smith, 2023
56 pages
Why to read
Promotes creativity through concise, imaginative storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with rich, carefully chosen language.
Encourages emotional intelligence and empathy development.
Ideal for quick, engaging read-aloud sessions.
Ten-Word Tiny Tales
Joseph Coelho, Alex T. Smith, 2023
Award winning
Greeking Out: Epic Retellings of Classic Greek Myths
Kenny Curtis, Jillian Hughes, 2023
192 pages
Why to read
Vivid retelling of classic Greek myths.
Encourages historical knowledge and cultural appreciation.
Stimulates imagination and creative thinking.
Engaging and educational for young readers.
Greeking Out: Epic Retellings of Classic Greek Myths
Kenny Curtis, Jillian Hughes, 2023
Award winning
The Year We Learned to Fly
Jacqueline Woodson, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires resilience and creativity in challenging situations.
Stresses the importance of family and togetherness.
Enhances mindfulness and emotional intelligence.
Celebrates cultural diversity and heritage.
