Books like My Two Border Towns
Award winning
Pumpkin Day!
Ransom Candice, Erika Meza, 2015
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Engages kids in the joys of seasonal changes.
Encourages understanding of nature and agriculture.
Interactive storytelling fosters family bonding.

Pumpkin Day!
Ransom Candice, Erika Meza, 2015
To The Other Side
Erika Meza, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Exciting adventure fosters creativity and curiosity.
Illustrations captivate and enhance visual learning.
Encourages empathy through diverse character interactions.
Ideal for family bonding during storytime.

To The Other Side
Erika Meza, 2023
Award winning
Lilly's Blueprints: A (IVF) Donor Conception Story for Single Moms By Choice
Sharon Leya, Janne Maru, 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, Janne Maru, 2022
Award winning
Love You, My Little Sister
Hasitha, Sandunika, Hasitha and Sandunika, Sandunika Dissanayake, 2023
39 pages
Why to read
Strengthens sibling relationships through charming storytelling.
Illustrates loving family dynamics, boosting emotional development.
Encourages compassion and empathy among young readers.
Simple, engaging language ideal for early readers.

Love You, My Little Sister
Hasitha, Sandunika, Hasitha and Sandunika, Sandunika Dissanayake, 2023
Award winning
When Dad Was Away
Liz Weir, Karin Littlewood, 2013
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses family separation with sensitivity and hope.
Encourages understanding of diverse family dynamics.
Supports emotional resilience and coping strategies.
Stimulates empathetic conversations between parents and children.

When Dad Was Away
Liz Weir, Karin Littlewood, 2013
Award winning
I Want to Be a Teacher
Laura Driscoll, Catalina Echeverri, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Gain insights into the teaching profession.
Understand the importance of education.
Be inspired by the passion for teaching.
Learn about the impact teachers have on students.

I Want to Be a Teacher
Laura Driscoll, Catalina Echeverri, 2021
Award winning
You Matter to Me
Doyin Richards, Robert Paul Jr, Macmillan Audio, 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, Robert Paul Jr, Macmillan Audio, 2022
Cloud Gazing With Grandma
Cindy Meulemans, 2021
28 pages
Why to read
Nurtures bonding through shared reading with family members.
Enhances visual imagination and creativity in young minds.
Supports emotional growth through relatable family dynamics.
Encourages exploration of nature and the environment.
