Books like Bintou's Braids
Award winning
Soul Food Sunday
Winsome Bingham Bingham, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Celebrates family traditions through cooking and sharing meals.
Strengthen bonds with intergenerational, culturally rich storytelling.
Enhances understanding of community and togetherness.
Vivid illustrations complement engaging, heartwarming narrative.

Soul Food Sunday
Winsome Bingham Bingham, 2021
Award winning
Bird Builds a Nest: A Science Storybook about Forces (Science Storybooks)
Martin Jenkins, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Explores basic physics through engaging storytelling.
Teaches force and motion in an accessible way.
Encourages scientific curiosity and exploration.
Bright illustrations captivate and educate young readers.

Bird Builds a Nest: A Science Storybook about Forces (Science Storybooks)
Martin Jenkins, 2021
Award winning
Me and the Boss: A Story About Mending and Love
Michelle Edwards, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages understanding of relationships and emotional resilience.
Engaging narrative fosters empathy and compassion in readers.
Explores themes of healing and cooperation effectively.
Ideal for parent-child shared reading sessions.

Me and the Boss: A Story About Mending and Love
Michelle Edwards, 2022
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club: Collaborations: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #4)
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity through collaborative storytelling.
Enhances social skills and teamwork among young readers.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage children.
Supports emotional development with relatable scenarios.

Cat Kid Comic Club: Collaborations: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #4)
Dav Pilkey, 2022
Award winning
The Met Faith Ringgold: Narrating the World in Pattern and Colour
Sharna Jackson, 2021
56 pages
Why to read
Vibrantly illustrates cultural history through art and storytelling.
Enhances visual literacy and appreciation for diverse narratives.
Encourages creativity and self-expression in young readers.
Supports learning about resilience and cultural identity.

The Met Faith Ringgold: Narrating the World in Pattern and Colour
Sharna Jackson, 2021
Award winning
Our Shed: A Father-Daughter Building Story (Celebrate Father's Day with this Special Picture Book about a Dad's Love)
Robert Broder, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates the bond between fathers and daughters.
Encourages teamwork and creativity through building.
Highlights the joys of shared projects and accomplishments.
Inspirational, fostering a can-do spirit in young readers.

Our Shed: A Father-Daughter Building Story (Celebrate Father's Day with this Special Picture Book about a Dad's Love)
Robert Broder, 2021
Award winning
Art Is Life: The Life of Artist Keith Haring
Tami Lewis Brown, 2020
48 pages
Why to read
Explores creativity and expression through Keith Haring's life.
Inspires children to appreciate and engage in art.
Teaches importance of perseverance and vision in arts.
Colorful illustrations enhance visual learning and interest.

Art Is Life: The Life of Artist Keith Haring
Tami Lewis Brown, 2020
Award winning
Black Boy, Black Boy
Ali Kamanda, Jorge Redmond, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and empowerment for young Black boys.
Nurtures self-identity and self-worth in children.
Inspires resilience and ambition through relatable storytelling.
Supports developmental growth in empathy and emotional intelligence.

