Books like Babies
Award winning
The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found
Karina Yan Glaser, 2020
368 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale promotes empathy and community spirit.
Engages young readers with charming, relatable characters.
Encourages resilience and creativity in problem-solving.
Fosters family connections and shared reading moments.

The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found
Karina Yan Glaser, 2020
Award winning
Love You, My Little Sister
Hasitha, Sandunika, Hasitha and Sandunika, 2023
39 pages
Why to read
Strengthens sibling relationships through charming storytelling.
Illustrates loving family dynamics, boosting emotional development.
Encourages compassion and empathy among young readers.
Simple, engaging language ideal for early readers.

Love You, My Little Sister
Hasitha, Sandunika, Hasitha and Sandunika, 2023
Award winning
365 Days of Play
Megan Hewes Butler, 2022
256 pages
Why to read
Encourages daily creativity and imagination in children.
Enhances problem-solving skills through playful scenarios.
Boosts child development with interactive story elements.
Ideal for daily reading, fostering routine and consistency.

365 Days of Play
Megan Hewes Butler, 2022
Children Are To Be Seen and Not Heard
Judith A Fisher, Judith A. Fisher, 2011
50 pages
Why to read
Enhances communication skills through engaging dialogues.
Foster respect for silence and listening.
Encourages self-expression in quiet environments.
Illustrations captivate and hold attention.

Children Are To Be Seen and Not Heard
Judith A Fisher, Judith A. Fisher, 2011
Award winning
The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family
S.K. Ali, Ibtihaj Muhammad, 2019
36 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity and family bonds.
Encourages resilience and embracing individuality.
Illustrates the beauty of Hijab and tradition.
Inspiring tale, ideal for developing empathy.

The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family
S.K. Ali, Ibtihaj Muhammad, 2019
Award winning
My Heart Full of All: A Diverse, Multiracial, Inclusive and Multicultural Picture Book for Children
Jia Shao, 2022
39 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity through engaging, colorful illustrations.
Introduces kids to multiculturalism with a warm approach.
Encourages inclusion and acceptance among young readers.
Enhances empathy and global awareness through storytelling.

My Heart Full of All: A Diverse, Multiracial, Inclusive and Multicultural Picture Book for Children
Jia Shao, 2022
Award winning
Room for the Baby
Michelle Edwards, 2012
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates creativity and resourcefulness in young characters.
Engaging story about family dynamics and adaptability.
Enhances understanding of sharing and space management.
Warm illustrations, fostering connection and empathy.

Room for the Baby
Michelle Edwards, 2012
Award winning
Lilly's Blueprints: A (IVF) Donor Conception Story for Single Moms By Choice
Sharon Leya, 2022
30 pages
Why to read
Addresses IVF and donor conception topics gently.
Empowers single moms by choice with relatable narrative.
Fosters understanding of diverse family structures.
Promotes inclusivity and acceptance in young readers.

