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Award winning
Bend and Stretch (Mum and Me)
Jan Ormerod, 1990
24 pages
Why to read
Celebrates mother-child bonding through playful activities.
Encourages physical movement and coordination development.
Illustrations enhance understanding of actions and emotions.
Supports early language skills and concept recognition.
Bend and Stretch (Mum and Me)
Jan Ormerod, 1990
Icecream Dreams
Nancy Krulik, 2005
24 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations enhance storytelling.
Encourages creativity and imaginative play.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for family bonding through shared reading time.
Icecream Dreams
Nancy Krulik, 2005
Award winning
My Nana's Garden
Dawn Casey, Jessica Courtney-Tickle, 2020
22 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of loss, memory, and eternal love.
Beautifully illustrates nature's cycle and regeneration.
Stimulates emotional development and resilience.
Encourages discussions on family bonds and heritage.
My Nana's Garden
Dawn Casey, Jessica Courtney-Tickle, 2020
Award winning
Freedom Over Me: Eleven Slaves, Their Lives and Dreams Brought to Life by Ashley Bryan
Ashley Bryan, 2016
56 pages
Why to read
Richly imaginative, deeply moving poetic narratives.
Vivid illustrations enhance emotional connection.
Encourages empathy and historical awareness.
Supports discussions on freedom and human rights.
Freedom Over Me: Eleven Slaves, Their Lives and Dreams Brought to Life by Ashley Bryan
Ashley Bryan, 2016
Award winning
Nana and Poppy Love You!: A Rhyming Story of Generational Love
Joy Joyfully, 2023
35 pages
Why to read
Celebrates the bond between grandparents and grandchildren.
Encourages appreciation of family love and heritage.
Rhymes enhance reading fluency and phonemic awareness.
Warm illustrations complement the affectionate tale.
Nana and Poppy Love You!: A Rhyming Story of Generational Love
Joy Joyfully, 2023
Hey Mama
Bonny Duhon Jordan, 2016
32 pages
Why to read
Highlights mother-child bond, nurturing emotional development.
Engaging storytelling fosters children's imagination.
Addresses everyday challenges, enhancing problem-solving skills.
Warm, comforting tone builds reading confidence.
Hey Mama
Bonny Duhon Jordan, 2016
Award winning
This Is Me: A Story of Who We Are and Where We Came From
Jamie Lee Curtis, Laura Cornell, 2016
32 pages
Why to read
Explores identity and personal history engagingly.
Stimulates discussions on ancestry and diversity.
Supports self-awareness and emotional development.
Encourages creativity through storytelling.
This Is Me: A Story of Who We Are and Where We Came From
Jamie Lee Curtis, Laura Cornell, 2016
Award winning
Tea Cakes for Tosh
Kelly Starling Lyons, E.B. Lewis, 2012
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates family connections and culinary heritage.
Enhances understanding of family traditions and history.
Stimulates early reading through engaging storytelling.
Encourages empathy and cultural appreciation.
