Books like Lovely Day: A Picture Book
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
365 Days of Play
Megan Hewes Butler, 2022
256 pages
Why to read
Encourages daily creativity and imagination in children.
Enhances problem-solving skills through playful scenarios.
Boosts child development with interactive story elements.
Ideal for daily reading, fostering routine and consistency.

365 Days of Play
Megan Hewes Butler, 2022
Award winning
A Little Scribble SPOT: A Story About Colorful Emotions
Diane Alber, 2023
44 pages
Why to read
Explores emotional intelligence through vibrant illustrations.
Encourages children to express and manage feelings.
Supports early development in recognizing emotions.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

A Little Scribble SPOT: A Story About Colorful Emotions
Diane Alber, 2023
Award winning
The Unwelcome Surprise
Olga Herrera, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging storyline encourages curiosity and exploration.
Characters face challenges, teaching resilience and empathy.
Supports development of problem-solving skills.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension through enjoyable narrative.

The Unwelcome Surprise
Olga Herrera, 2023
Award winning
Grandmas Are Lovely
Meredith Costain, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates the special bond between grandmas and grandchildren.
Encourages appreciation for family and intergenerational relationships.
Warm illustrations enhance engaging, heartfelt storyline.
Ideal read for shared moments with loved ones.

Grandmas Are Lovely
Meredith Costain, 2020
The Sleep Scan: Includes Mindfulness Trick to Help Children Sleep
Niall Breslin, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Enhances bedtime routines with mindfulness techniques.
Engaging narrative encourages deeper emotional understanding.
Offers practical sleep-enhancing tricks for children.
Supports mental well-being and relaxation.

The Sleep Scan: Includes Mindfulness Trick to Help Children Sleep
Niall Breslin, 2022
Award winning
Dot.
Randi Zuckerberg, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages technology balance through engaging narrative.
Supports problem-solving skills in everyday scenarios.
Fosters creativity and interactive play in young readers.
Addresses modern parental concerns with tech usage.

Dot.
Randi Zuckerberg, 2020
Award winning
Leonora Bolt: Secret Inventor
Lucy Brandt, 2021
208 pages
Why to read
Sparks creativity with inventive protagonist, Leonora.
Encourages exploration of science and engineering concepts.
Builds resilience through problem-solving adventures.
Engages kids with humor and captivating illustrations.

