Books like My First Book of London
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
Stickler Loves the World
Lane Smith, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of empathy and global awareness.
Encourages appreciation for diversity and cultural differences.
Stimulates curiosity about the world and different places.
Supports language development and geographical knowledge.

Stickler Loves the World
Lane Smith, 2023
The Squirrel and the Lost Treasure
Coralie Bickford-Smith, 2023
64 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and perseverance.
Stimulates imagination with vibrant, captivating illustrations.
Encourages curiosity and exploration in young readers.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Squirrel and the Lost Treasure
Coralie Bickford-Smith, 2023
Award winning
Joy! You Find What You Look For
Gina Prosch, 2023
31 pages
Why to read
Encourages positive thinking and joy discovery.
Illustrations captivate and spark children's imagination.
Supports emotional development through relatable storytelling.
Engaging narrative fosters love for reading.

Joy! You Find What You Look For
Gina Prosch, 2023
Award winning
Iguana Boy Saves the World with a Triple Cheese Pizza
James Bishop, 2025
176 pages
Why to read
Inventive plot encourages creativity and unconventional thinking.
Characters display resilience and teamwork throughout the story.
Introduces children to friendship dynamics and collaboration.
Light-hearted humor supports engaged, joyful reading.

Iguana Boy Saves the World with a Triple Cheese Pizza
James Bishop, 2025
Award winning
When the Fog Rolls In
Pam Fong, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Enchanting tale that sparks creativity and curiosity.
Addresses overcoming fears with courage and wisdom.
Enhances emotional understanding and empathy in children.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

When the Fog Rolls In
Pam Fong, 2023
Award winning
Izzy the Inventor and the Unexpected Unicorn - Chapitre 1
Zanna Davidson, 2023
128 pages
Why to read
Stimulates creativity through engaging fantastical elements.
Enhances problem-solving skills with inventive scenarios.
Encourages perseverance through relatable character challenges.
Fosters empathy and understanding in young readers.

Izzy the Inventor and the Unexpected Unicorn - Chapitre 1
Zanna Davidson, 2023
Award winning
A Tangle of Spells
Michelle Harrison, 2021
334 pages
Why to read
Engaging, magical adventure stimulates creativity and imagination.
Features strong, relatable characters promoting resilience and empathy.
Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving through plot challenges.
Ideal for enhancing vocabulary and reading comprehension skills.

