Books like Bones in the Basket (Native Legends)
Award winning
All the Stars in the Sky: Native Stories from the Heavens
C.J. Taylor, 2006
29 pages
Why to read
Explores rich Native American folklore and astronomy.
Engages children through captivating myths and legends.
Enhances cultural awareness and appreciation.
Encourages family bonding over ancestral stories.
All the Stars in the Sky: Native Stories from the Heavens
C.J. Taylor, 2006
Award winning
How We Saw the World (Native Legends)
C.J. Taylor, 1993
32 pages
Why to read
Rich Native legends spark imagination and cultural awareness.
Enhances understanding of indigenous values and traditions.
Encourages respect for nature and community.
Beautiful illustrations complement each captivating story.
How We Saw the World (Native Legends)
C.J. Taylor, 1993
Award winning
Spirits, Fairies, and Merpeople: Native Stories of Other Worlds
C.J. Taylor, 2009
40 pages
Why to read
Explores rich Native American folklore and traditions.
Enhances cultural awareness and diversity understanding.
Stimulates imagination with mystical beings and worlds.
Supports moral development through storytelling.
Spirits, Fairies, and Merpeople: Native Stories of Other Worlds
C.J. Taylor, 2009
The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
149 pages
Why to read
Engages children with vivid, captivating puppet characters.
Stimulates creativity and imagination through interactive storytelling.
Encourages empathy and understanding between diverse characters.
Ideal for enhancing communication and social skills.
The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
Award winning
The Adventures of Pinocchio: With Annotated
Carlo Collodi, 2021
192 pages
Why to read
Classic tale encourages honesty and integrity.
Enhances imagination with whimsical adventures.
Annotated version offers comprehensive understanding.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
The Adventures of Pinocchio: With Annotated
Carlo Collodi, 2021
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.
Big Tree
Brian Selznick, 2023
Award winning
Kozo the Sparrow
Allen Say, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires resilience through Kozo's adventurous challenges. Enhances emotional understanding and empathy. Encourages curiosity and exploration in young readers. Beautifully illustrated, captivating children's attention.
Kozo the Sparrow
Allen Say, 2023
Award winning
This Little Kitty in the Garden
Karen Obuhanych, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages outdoor exploration and curiosity in children.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual perception.
Enhances vocabulary through repetitive and rhythmic patterns.
Supports early learning about nature and animal behavior.
