Books like Girl Dad
Mixed Me!
Taye Diggs, Shane W. Evans, 2015
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and mixed-race identity.
Engaging storytelling, vibrant illustrations.
Encourages self-acceptance and inclusivity.
Ideal for family bonding through reading.
Mixed Me!
Taye Diggs, Shane W. Evans, 2015
Award winning
A Very Mercy Christmas
Kate Dicamillo, Chris Van Dusen, Bahni Turpin, Listening Library, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming holiday story sparking festive spirit.
Encourages kindness and generous community values.
Engaging illustrations enhance visual literacy.
Ideal read for family bonding during holidays.
A Very Mercy Christmas
Kate Dicamillo, Chris Van Dusen, Bahni Turpin, Listening Library, 2022
Award winning
Lines
Suzy Lee, 2017
34 pages
Why to read
Sparks creativity through explorations with lines and shapes.
Engages children visually with striking black-and-white illustrations.
Encourages self-expression and artistic confidence.
Supports developmental skills in pattern recognition.
Lines
Suzy Lee, 2017
Award winning
Colour Away Your Worries
Leslie Ironside, Haia Ironside, John Bigwood, Dr. Leslie Ironside, 2017
112 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity through expressive art activities.
Addresses children's emotions and stress relief strategies.
Encourages conversation about feelings in a safe space.
Interactive approach fosters family bonding.
Colour Away Your Worries
Leslie Ironside, Haia Ironside, John Bigwood, Dr. Leslie Ironside, 2017
Award winning
Dream Street
Tricia Elam Walker, Ekua Holmes, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrantly illustrates diverse, dynamic Dream Street community.
Enhances children's understanding of friendship and collaboration.
Sparks creativity through engaging, heartfelt storytelling.
Promotes diversity and inclusivity in a relatable way.
Dream Street
Tricia Elam Walker, Ekua Holmes, 2020
Award winning
Hey You!
Dapo Adeola, Alyissa Johnson, Sharee Miller, Reggie Brown, Onyinye Iwu, Jade Orlando, Gladys Jose, Diane Ewen, Chante Timothy, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Empowers and uplifts with diverse, positive representation.
Engages young minds with vibrant, expressive illustrations.
Encourages self-identity and confidence in children.
Interactive narrative fosters parent-child bonding.
Hey You!
Dapo Adeola, Alyissa Johnson, Sharee Miller, Reggie Brown, Onyinye Iwu, Jade Orlando, Gladys Jose, Diane Ewen, Chante Timothy, 2021
The Poodle Problem
Anna Wilson, 2012
272 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure sparks children's imagination and creativity.
Encourages empathy through diverse, relatable character experiences.
Highlights problem-solving, teamwork in child-friendly scenarios.
Fun, captivating story promotes literacy and joy in reading.
The Poodle Problem
Anna Wilson, 2012
Award winning
In Plain Sight
Richard Jackson, Jerry Pinkney, 2016
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages attention to detail through playful visual elements.
Enhances vocabulary and observational skills.
Supports intergenerational bonding with grandparent-grandchild dynamic.
Fosters daily discovery and appreciation of simplicity.
