Books like Around the Year
Award winning
696 School Jokes & Riddles
Joseph Rosenbloom, 1986
128 pages
Why to read
Fosters humor and linguistic creativity in young readers.
Enhances vocabulary through playful wordplay and puns.
Promotes social skills with shareable, humorous content.
Supports cognitive development with problem-solving jokes.
696 School Jokes & Riddles
Joseph Rosenbloom, 1986
Award winning
Stickler Loves the World
Lane Smith, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of empathy and global awareness.
Encourages appreciation for diversity and cultural differences.
Stimulates curiosity about the world and different places.
Supports language development and geographical knowledge.
Stickler Loves the World
Lane Smith, 2023
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
Bunny & Tree
Balint Zsako, 2023
184 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure between lovable Bunny and wise Tree.
Encourages empathy and friendship in early developmental stages.
Fosters imagination and curiosity through vivid storytelling.
Ideal for bonding during family reading time.
Bunny & Tree
Balint Zsako, 2023
Award winning
Stars With Flaming Tails
Valerie Bloom, 2021
96 pages
Why to read
Poetic format boosts literacy and language appreciation.
Explores emotions and resilience through engaging stories.
Encourages curiosity about science and the natural world.
Supports empathy development and cultural understanding.
Stars With Flaming Tails
Valerie Bloom, 2021
K Is in Trouble (A Graphic Novel)
Gary Clement, 2024
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging graphic novel format enhances visual literacy.
Encourages empathy through character challenges and growth.
Stimulates imagination, essential for creative development.
Supports language skills with accessible, vibrant dialogue.
K Is in Trouble (A Graphic Novel)
Gary Clement, 2024
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
Big Tree
Brian Selznick, 2023
528 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline sparks children’s curiosity and imagination. - Vibrant, relatable characters encourage empathy and emotional growth. - Enhances problem-solving skills through engaging narrative challenges. - Supports language development and literacy in early learners.
