Books like I Love My Mommy Because...
Award winning
The Year We Learned to Fly
Jacqueline Woodson, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires resilience and creativity in challenging situations.
Stresses the importance of family and togetherness.
Enhances mindfulness and emotional intelligence.
Celebrates cultural diversity and heritage.
The Year We Learned to Fly
Jacqueline Woodson, 2022
Award winning
How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?
Mac Barnett, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores magical, whimsical Christmas mysteries.
Encourages curiosity and imaginative thinking.
Engaging, relatable narrative for young readers.
Perfect for festive family reading sessions.
How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?
Mac Barnett, 2023
The Tale of Heidi
Johanna Spyri, 2020
262 pages
Why to read
Captivating journey of young, spirited girl in Swiss Alps.
Encourages resilience and empathy through relatable character development.
Explores themes of friendship and personal growth.
Engages young minds in picturesque, impactful storytelling.
The Tale of Heidi
Johanna Spyri, 2020
Award winning
I'm Sticking with You
Smriti Prasadam-Halls, 2020
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates friendship with heartwarming, delightful illustrations.
Encourages emotional development and empathy in children.
Engaging narrative that fosters parent-child bonding.
Reinforces the importance of sticking together through challenges.
I'm Sticking with You
Smriti Prasadam-Halls, 2020
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
Award winning
Oh, Olive!
Lian Cho, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Captivating story about adventure and curiosity.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Supports language development and creative thinking.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Oh, Olive!
Lian Cho, 2023
Award winning
Paletero Man
Lucky Diaz, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, culturally rich illustrations enhance engagement.
Encourages understanding of diverse communities and heritage.
Stimulates language development through rhythmic, lyrical text.
Supports social and emotional learning.
Paletero Man
Lucky Diaz, 2021
Award winning
Taking Care of Mommy
Sophia Lani Ocampo, 2023
29 pages
Why to read
Fosters empathy and understanding in young readers.
Highlights significance of family care and support.
Engaging storytelling with emotional depth.
Encourages role reversal and perspective-taking.
