Books like Gracias/Thanks
Award winning
A Piñata in a Pine Tree: A Latino Twelve Days of Christmas
Pat Mora, 2009
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant celebration of Latino Christmas traditions.
Engaging, culturally rich storyline.
Enhances multicultural understanding and diversity.
Ideal for family shared reading moments.
A Piñata in a Pine Tree: A Latino Twelve Days of Christmas
Pat Mora, 2009
Award winning
Uno, Dos, Tres/One, Two, Three
Pat Mora, 1996
48 pages
Why to read
Bilingual learning: English and Spanish language exposure.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and maintain children's interest.
Encourages counting skills through rhythmic, playful text.
Fosters cultural awareness and diversity appreciation.
Uno, Dos, Tres/One, Two, Three
Pat Mora, 1996
Award winning
Confetti: Poems for Children
Pat Mora, 1996
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity through vibrant, poetic language.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills in young readers.
Encourages creative thinking and appreciation for poetry.
Warm and engaging, perfect for family reading time.
Confetti: Poems for Children
Pat Mora, 1996
Award winning
Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle
Nina Lacour, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diverse family structures warmly and inclusively.
Enhances understanding of separation and reunion.
Encourages emotional expression and resilience.
Supports development of empathy and acceptance.
Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle
Nina Lacour, 2022
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
Plátanos Are Love
Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage through vibrant storytelling.
Enhances language skills and emotional understanding.
Supports early childhood cognitive and social development.
Engaging narrative that fosters family bonding.
Plátanos Are Love
Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, 2023
Award winning
Watercress
Andrea Wang, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage and family bonds.
Enhances understanding of diversity and inclusion.
Encourages emotional growth through relatable storytelling.
Beautifully illustrated, captivating young readers.
Watercress
Andrea Wang, 2021
Award winning
Magnolia Flower
Zora Neale Hurston, Ibram X. Kendi, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Vibrant storytelling enchants and captivates young minds.
Illustrates resilience and courage through engaging narratives.
Fosters emotional growth and understanding in children.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading sessions.
