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Award winning
Karen's Birthday
Ann M. Martin, 2023
160 pages
Why to read
Captivating storyline celebrating milestones and growth.
Characters exhibit realistic emotions and decisions.
Enhances understanding of friendship and sharing.
Supports social skills development through engaging narrative.

Karen's Birthday
Ann M. Martin, 2023
Award winning
Where Is Grandpa's Smile?
Maria Keane Pascuzzi, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores emotions and family relationships through engaging story.
Enhances emotional intelligence and empathy in young readers.
Supports children's understanding of aging and memory.
Ideal for shared reading, fostering connection and discussion.

Where Is Grandpa's Smile?
Maria Keane Pascuzzi, 2023
Award winning
Letters To My Baby Boy: 18 Years of Birthday Letters To My Son As I Watch You Grow
Sofie K. Alexander, 2022
120 pages
Why to read
Captures emotional growth through yearly heartfelt letters.
Strengthens parent-child bonds through shared reading.
Encourages reflective thinking and emotional maturity.
Beautifully written, warm, and reassuring tone.

Letters To My Baby Boy: 18 Years of Birthday Letters To My Son As I Watch You Grow
Sofie K. Alexander, 2022
Award winning
Surrounded by Love: An Open Adoption Story
Allison Olson, 2022
38 pages
Why to read
Explores open adoption through engaging, heartfelt narrative.
Highlights themes of love, family diversity, and acceptance.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Supports conversations about different family structures.

Surrounded by Love: An Open Adoption Story
Allison Olson, 2022
Award winning
I Am a Rainbow Baby
Lindsey Leask, 2021
38 pages
Why to read
Celebrates hope and resilience in children.
Supports emotional development and understanding.
Encourages conversations about complex feelings.
Warm illustrations enhance empathy and connection.

I Am a Rainbow Baby
Lindsey Leask, 2021
Award winning
The Adoption Angel: A Heartwarming Story for Adopted Children
Sarah E. Lutz, 2023
33 pages
Why to read
Nurtures understanding of adoption in a gentle manner.
Encourages empathy and acceptance among young readers.
Strengthens emotional development with relatable characters.
Offers a comforting narrative for adopted children.

The Adoption Angel: A Heartwarming Story for Adopted Children
Sarah E. Lutz, 2023
Award winning
My Two Border Towns
David Bowles, Erika Meza, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Vividly portrays bicultural experiences and family bonds.
Encourages empathy and understanding of diverse communities.
Beautiful, engaging illustrations complement the heartfelt narrative.
Supports bilingual language development and cultural appreciation.

My Two Border Towns
David Bowles, Erika Meza, 2021
Award winning
Me, My Dad and the End of the Rainbow
Benjamin Dean, 2021
352 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of diversity and acceptance.
Encourages understanding of LGBTQ+ community.
Develops empathy through engaging storytelling.
Inspires adventure and family bonding.

