Books like Old Jake's Skirts
Award winning
What Is Given from the Heart
Patricia C. Mckissack, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Promotes empathy and community kindness.
Encourages gratitude and generosity in children.
Illustrates the joy of giving selflessly.
Rich, heartwarming narrative with beautiful illustrations.
What Is Given from the Heart
Patricia C. Mckissack, 2019
Award winning
The Longest Strongest Thread
Inbal Leitner, 2020
29 pages
Why to read
Illustrates deep family connections across distances.
Enhances understanding of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Encourages emotional resilience and adaptability.
Stimulates discussions on family and love.
The Longest Strongest Thread
Inbal Leitner, 2020
Award winning
Me and the Boss: A Story About Mending and Love
Michelle Edwards, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages understanding of relationships and emotional resilience.
Engaging narrative fosters empathy and compassion in readers.
Explores themes of healing and cooperation effectively.
Ideal for parent-child shared reading sessions.
Me and the Boss: A Story About Mending and Love
Michelle Edwards, 2022
Award winning
The Year of the Book: Anna Wang
Andrea Cheng, 2012
146 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and cultural identity.
Encourages empathy and understanding through character development.
Supports literacy and language skills enhancement.
Ideal for shared reading between parents and children.
The Year of the Book: Anna Wang
Andrea Cheng, 2012
Award winning
Too Small Tola and the Three Fine Girls
Atinuke, 2021
96 pages
Why to read
Showcases resilience and resourcefulness in a young protagonist.
Evokes empathy and understanding through diverse social settings.
Enhances multicultural awareness and global perspective.
Supports development of literacy and comprehension skills.
Too Small Tola and the Three Fine Girls
Atinuke, 2021
Award winning
The Bus Ride That Changed History
Pamela Duncan Edwards, 2005
32 pages
Why to read
Engages children with pivotal historical event.
Inspires discussion on equality and justice.
Beautiful illustrations enhance storytelling.
Empowers young readers through real-life courage.
The Bus Ride That Changed History
Pamela Duncan Edwards, 2005
Award winning
The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found (The Vanderbeekers, 4)
Karina Yan Glaser, 2020
351 pages
Why to read
Engages with themes of community and teamwork.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Explores complexities of friendship and family dynamics.
Offers heartwarming, adventurous narrative for young minds.
The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found (The Vanderbeekers, 4)
Karina Yan Glaser, 2020
Award winning
Show Way
Jacqueline Woodson, 2005
48 pages
Why to read
Inspires resilience through historical and personal journey.
Enhances understanding of heritage and familial ties.
Encourages empowerment through crafting and storytelling.
Fosters emotional connection to past generations.
