Books like Just Like Mama
Award winning
Lilly's Blueprints: A (IVF) Donor Conception Story for Single Moms By Choice
Sharon Leya, 2022
30 pages
Why to read
Addresses IVF and donor conception topics gently.
Empowers single moms by choice with relatable narrative.
Fosters understanding of diverse family structures.
Promotes inclusivity and acceptance in young readers.

Lilly's Blueprints: A (IVF) Donor Conception Story for Single Moms By Choice
Sharon Leya, 2022
Award winning
Why a Daughter Needs a Mom: Celebrate Your Special Mother Daughter Bond this Christmas with this Heartwarming Picture Book
Gregory Lang, Susannah Leonard Hill, Gail Yerrill, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates the unique mother-daughter relationship.
Encourages emotional development and empathy.
Heartwarming read ideal for holiday bonding.
Beautiful illustrations enhance the touching narrative.

Why a Daughter Needs a Mom: Celebrate Your Special Mother Daughter Bond this Christmas with this Heartwarming Picture Book
Gregory Lang, Susannah Leonard Hill, Gail Yerrill, 2021
Award winning
Granny Came Here on the Empire Windrush
Patrice Lawrence, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Captures historical journey of the Windrush generation.
Enhances cultural awareness and diversity understanding.
Stimulates discussions on heritage and immigration.
Engaging storytelling by award-winning author Patrice Lawrence.

Granny Came Here on the Empire Windrush
Patrice Lawrence, 2023
Bluey: Sleepytime
Penguin Random House Australia, Bluey, 2024
16 pages
Why to read
Enhances bedtime routines with comforting storytelling.
Supports emotional development through relatable family dynamics.
Encourages imagination with engaging, playful narrative.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.

Bluey: Sleepytime
Penguin Random House Australia, Bluey, 2024
Award winning
My Weirdtastic School #2: Uncle Fred Is a Knucklehead!
Dan Gutman, 2023
112 pages
Why to read
Engaging storytelling keeps young readers hooked.
Characters teach resilience and creative problem-solving.
Humorous situations encourage joy in reading.
Supports developmental growth through laughter and learning.

My Weirdtastic School #2: Uncle Fred Is a Knucklehead!
Dan Gutman, 2023
Award winning
Standing in the Need of Prayer: A Modern Retelling of the Classic Spiritual
Carole Boston Weatherford, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Modern retelling enhances connection to historical spiritual song.
Stunning illustrations complement the powerful narrative.
Fosters cultural awareness and historical understanding.
Encourages family discussions on faith and resilience.

Standing in the Need of Prayer: A Modern Retelling of the Classic Spiritual
Carole Boston Weatherford, 2022
Award winning
The Spice Box
Meera Sriram, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations enhance cultural understanding.
Promotes diversity and inclusivity through captivating stories.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Encourages curiosity about world cultures and traditions.

The Spice Box
Meera Sriram, 2024
Award winning
Dear Dad: A Nine Year Old Boy's Letter to His Father
Sayid T.M. Hoston, 2023
46 pages
Why to read
Fosters emotional intelligence through heartfelt father-son relationship.
Encourages expression through writing and communication.
Supports understanding of family dynamics and roles.
Enhances literacy with engaging narrative structure.

