Books like Mommy Mine
Award winning
Magnolia Flower
Zora Neale Hurston, Ibram X. Kendi, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Vibrant storytelling enchants and captivates young minds.
Illustrates resilience and courage through engaging narratives.
Fosters emotional growth and understanding in children.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading sessions.
Magnolia Flower
Zora Neale Hurston, Ibram X. Kendi, 2022
Award winning
Plátanos Are Love
Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage through vibrant storytelling.
Enhances language skills and emotional understanding.
Supports early childhood cognitive and social development.
Engaging narrative that fosters family bonding.
Plátanos Are Love
Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, 2023
Award winning
Get Well, Eva
Rebecca Elliott, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotional resilience and empathy development.
Encourages understanding of illness and recovery.
Bright, engaging illustrations captivate young readers.
Supports language and emotional literacy skills.
Get Well, Eva
Rebecca Elliott, 2022
Award winning
Soul Food Sunday
Winsome Bingham Bingham, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Celebrates family traditions through cooking and sharing meals.
Strengthen bonds with intergenerational, culturally rich storytelling.
Enhances understanding of community and togetherness.
Vivid illustrations complement engaging, heartwarming narrative.
Soul Food Sunday
Winsome Bingham Bingham, 2021
Award winning
You Matter to Me
Doyin Richards, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and inclusivity through engaging storytelling.
Encourages empathy and the importance of relationships.
Supports social and emotional development in children.
Reassuring, affirming message that all kids matter.
You Matter to Me
Doyin Richards, 2022
Award winning
Stuntboy, In The Meantime
Jason Reynolds, 2021
272 pages
Why to read
Showcases resilience through engaging, relatable storytelling.
Highlights importance of friendship and teamwork.
Encourages understanding and managing personal fears.
Supports emotional and social development.
Stuntboy, In The Meantime
Jason Reynolds, 2021
Award winning
Something, Someday
Amanda Gorman, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires hope and big dreams among young readers.
Beautiful, poetic language enhances vocabulary.
Encourages resilience and persistence in facing challenges.
Ideal for family reading, sparking meaningful discussions.
Something, Someday
Amanda Gorman, 2023
Award winning
Annie's Cat Is Sad
Heather Smith, Karen Obuhanych, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotional awareness and empathy development.
Encourages understanding of pet emotions and care.
Supports vocabulary expansion and emotional language skills.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.
