Books like Little Boat
Award winning
Maribel's Year
Michelle Sterling, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Engages young readers with vibrant, illustrative storytelling.
Develops empathy and understanding through diverse character experiences.
Encourages resilience and perseverance through narrative challenges.
Supports language development and comprehension skills.

Maribel's Year
Michelle Sterling, 2023
Award winning
Surviving the Wild: Rainbow the Koala
Remy Lai, 2024
112 pages
Why to read
Adventure-packed story aids in confidence-building.
Encourages empathy through Rainbow's unique challenges.
Supports comprehension and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Surviving the Wild: Rainbow the Koala
Remy Lai, 2024
Award winning
Tokyo Night Parade
J.P. Takahashi, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Explores vibrant Tokyo culture through fantastical elements.
Encourages empathy and understanding diverse perspectives.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.

Tokyo Night Parade
J.P. Takahashi, 2023
Award winning
My First Day
Huỳnh Kim Liên, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Captures excitement and anxiety of new experiences.
Encourages adaptation and resilience in young readers.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Strengthens parent-child bonding through shared reading.

My First Day
Huỳnh Kim Liên, 2021
Award winning
My Weird School Graphic Novel: Dorks in New York!
Dan Gutman, 2023
96 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure in New York City.
Encourages creativity and social skills development.
Enhances vocabulary through engaging dialogue.
Supports emotional growth and friendship values.

My Weird School Graphic Novel: Dorks in New York!
Dan Gutman, 2023
Award winning
The Quest for the Techno Artifact
Gary R. Gray Jr., 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled plot sparks imagination and curiosity.
Characters display teamwork, resilience, and resourcefulness.
Encourages technological interest and problem-solving skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Quest for the Techno Artifact
Gary R. Gray Jr., 2023
Award winning
Stars With Flaming Tails
Valerie Bloom, 2021
96 pages
Why to read
Poetic format boosts literacy and language appreciation.
Explores emotions and resilience through engaging stories.
Encourages curiosity about science and the natural world.
Supports empathy development and cultural understanding.

Stars With Flaming Tails
Valerie Bloom, 2021
Award winning
Eva at the Beach: A Branches Book
Rebecca Elliott, 2021
80 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Encourages exploration and curiosity about nature.
Strengthens reading skills through repetitive, easy-to-follow text.
Ideal for cooperative reading sessions between parents and children.

