Books like How We Saw the World (Native Legends)
Award winning
Bones in the Basket (Native Legends)
C.J. Taylor, 1994
32 pages
Why to read
Engages children with rich, indigenous cultural narratives.
Enhances ethical reasoning through folklore lessons.
Supports understanding of diverse worldviews.
Encourages curiosity and exploration of traditions.

Bones in the Basket (Native Legends)
C.J. Taylor, 1994
Award winning
All the Stars in the Sky: Native Stories from the Heavens
C.J. Taylor, 2006
29 pages
Why to read
Explores rich Native American folklore and astronomy.
Engages children through captivating myths and legends.
Enhances cultural awareness and appreciation.
Encourages family bonding over ancestral stories.

All the Stars in the Sky: Native Stories from the Heavens
C.J. Taylor, 2006
Award winning
Spirits, Fairies, and Merpeople: Native Stories of Other Worlds
C.J. Taylor, 2009
40 pages
Why to read
Explores rich Native American folklore and traditions.
Enhances cultural awareness and diversity understanding.
Stimulates imagination with mystical beings and worlds.
Supports moral development through storytelling.

Spirits, Fairies, and Merpeople: Native Stories of Other Worlds
C.J. Taylor, 2009
Award winning
Stickler Loves the World
Lane Smith, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of empathy and global awareness.
Encourages appreciation for diversity and cultural differences.
Stimulates curiosity about the world and different places.
Supports language development and geographical knowledge.

Stickler Loves the World
Lane Smith, 2023
Ember Spark and the Thunder of Dragons
Abi Elphinstone, 2024
253 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, sparks curiosity and imagination.
Features strong, relatable young protagonist.
Encourages resilience and bravery through challenges.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.

Ember Spark and the Thunder of Dragons
Abi Elphinstone, 2024
Award winning
Pedro the Puerto Rican Parrot (1) (Together We Can Change the World)
Beverly Jatwani, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity and teamwork.
Enhances empathy and social awareness.
Encourages environmental conservation and responsibility.
Engaging and uplifting narrative.

Pedro the Puerto Rican Parrot (1) (Together We Can Change the World)
Beverly Jatwani, 2021
Award winning
The World of Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl, 2020
96 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with whimsical, inventive tales.
Introduces complex themes in a child-friendly manner.
Enhances vocabulary through playful use of language.
Encourages empathy and moral reasoning.

The World of Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl, 2020
I'm Good at Making Music
Eileen Day, 2022
24 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity and musical exploration in young minds.
Features diverse characters, fostering inclusivity and empathy.
Encourages perseverance and confidence through storytelling.
Perfect for bonding during family reading time.

