Books like Call Me Max
Award winning
Skin
Christine Webster, 2005
24 pages
Why to read
Explores diversity and acceptance through engaging story.
Boosts empathy and understanding in young readers.
Encourages self-confidence and celebrating differences.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Skin
Christine Webster, 2005
Award winning
Call the Puffins!
Cath Howe, Ella Okstad, 2023
160 pages
Why to read
Adventurous tale, enhancing imagination and creativity.
Characters model teamwork, compassion, and resilience.
Supports language development and comprehension skills.
Engages young readers with vivid illustrations.
Call the Puffins!
Cath Howe, Ella Okstad, 2023
Award winning
Hot Air
Sandrine Dumas Roy, Emmanuelle Houssais, Sarah Ardizzone, 2013
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure engaging young minds.
Strengthens comprehension through fun, interactive storytelling.
Boosts empathy with diverse, relatable characters.
Encourages parent-child bonding over reading.
Hot Air
Sandrine Dumas Roy, Emmanuelle Houssais, Sarah Ardizzone, 2013
Award winning
The Sour Grape
Jory John, Pete Oswald, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative fostering emotional growth.
Teaches valuable lessons in resilience and friendship.
Boosts empathy with relatable, diverse characters.
Encourages dialogue on overcoming life's hurdles.
The Sour Grape
Jory John, Pete Oswald, 2022
Award winning
Say My Name
Joanna Ho, Khoa Le, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity and personal identity.
Encourages respect for oneself and others.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading.
Inspires confidence and pride in heritage.
Say My Name
Joanna Ho, Khoa Le, 2023
Award winning
Red: A Crayon's Story
Michael Hall, Robin Miles, HarperAudio, 2015
40 pages
Why to read
Explores identity and self-discovery through engaging illustrations.
Encourages acceptance and understanding of differences.
Supports emotional and social development.
Ideal for discussions on identity and resilience.
Red: A Crayon's Story
Michael Hall, Robin Miles, HarperAudio, 2015
Award winning
Daddy and Me and the Rhyme to Be
Chris Bridges, Halcyon Person, Parker-Nia Gordon, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters strong father-child bonds through rhythmic storytelling.
Encourages verbal skills with engaging rhymes and repetitions.
Illustrates problem-solving through playful scenarios.
Enhances emotional understanding and empathy.
Daddy and Me and the Rhyme to Be
Chris Bridges, Halcyon Person, Parker-Nia Gordon, 2022
Award winning
Gibberish
Young Vo, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through playful, imaginative language.
Supports language development with engaging, quirky dialogues.
Encourages interactive reading sessions between parents and children.
Builds vocabulary with unique and amusing wordplay.
