Books like Grandma's Gardens
Award winning
Mandy (Julie Andrews Collection)
Julie, Rews Edwards, Julie Andrews Edwards, 1971
320 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of independence and self-reliance.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Supports emotional and social development.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bond.
Mandy (Julie Andrews Collection)
Julie, Rews Edwards, Julie Andrews Edwards, 1971
Award winning
The Gardener
Sarah Stewart, 1997
34 pages
Why to read
Encourages nurturing and responsibility through gardening theme.
Illustrates importance of perseverance and positivity.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Strengthens parent-child bonds through shared reading.
The Gardener
Sarah Stewart, 1997
Einstein the Penguin
Iona Rangeley, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters curiosity and imagination.
Characters teach resilience and friendship values.
Enhances problem-solving and emotional intelligence.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens family bonds.
Einstein the Penguin
Iona Rangeley, 2022
Award winning
Johnny Appleseed: My Story (Step-Into-Reading, Step 3)
David L. Harrison, Mike Wohnoutka, 2001
48 pages
Why to read
Inspires kids with Johnny Appleseed’s nurturing, adventurous spirit.
Enhances vocabulary with accessible, engaging storytelling.
Nurtures empathy and environmental awareness.
Supports independent reading confidence in young readers.
Johnny Appleseed: My Story (Step-Into-Reading, Step 3)
David L. Harrison, Mike Wohnoutka, 2001
Award winning
The Crayons Go Back to School
Oliver Jeffers, Drew Daywalt, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity and imagination
Provides a humorous take on school life
Teaches the importance of teamwork and cooperation
Relatable for children starting or returning to school
The Crayons Go Back to School
Oliver Jeffers, Drew Daywalt, 2023
Award winning
Our Shed: A Father-Daughter Building Story (Celebrate Father's Day with this Special Picture Book about a Dad's Love)
Robert Broder, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates the bond between fathers and daughters.
Encourages teamwork and creativity through building.
Highlights the joys of shared projects and accomplishments.
Inspirational, fostering a can-do spirit in young readers.
Our Shed: A Father-Daughter Building Story (Celebrate Father's Day with this Special Picture Book about a Dad's Love)
Robert Broder, 2021
Award winning
Octopus Stew
Eric Velásquez, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage and family connections.
Encourages creativity and resilience in problem-solving.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports language development and storytelling skills.
Octopus Stew
Eric Velásquez, 2021
Award winning
The Wild Robot Escapes (Volume 2) (The Wild Robot, 2)
Peter Brown, 2018
279 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled narrative boosts curiosity and imagination.
Engages young minds in themes of friendship and resilience.
Illustrations enhance visual understanding and retention.
Encourages empathy and emotional development through storytelling.
