Books like On My Street (Growing Tree)
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
Makeda Makes a Birthday Treat
Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Cultivates creativity with delightful birthday treat-making adventure.
Features relatable, diverse characters fostering inclusivity.
Encourages teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Engages young readers with vibrant, captivating illustrations.
Makeda Makes a Birthday Treat
Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich, 2023
Award winning
Wanda
Sihle Nontshokweni, Mathabo Tlali, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores cultural diversity and personal identity.
Encourages self-acceptance and confidence building.
Supports social and emotional development.
Vibrant illustrations enhance engagement and comprehension.
Wanda
Sihle Nontshokweni, Mathabo Tlali, 2023
Award winning
There Was a Party for Langston
Jason Reynolds, 2023
56 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage and diversity.
Enhances vocabulary through dynamic, lyrical prose.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Inspires creativity and self-expression.
There Was a Party for Langston
Jason Reynolds, 2023
The Magic Faraway Tree: Book 2
Enid Blyton, 2020
224 pages
Why to read
Explores creativity through enchanting, magical adventures.
Strengthens reading skills with engaging storyline.
Encourages exploration of emotions and relationships.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.
The Magic Faraway Tree: Book 2
Enid Blyton, 2020
Award winning
The Boy Who Grew A Tree
Polly Ho-Yen, 2022
112 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity and relationship with nature.
Enhances empathy through character development.
Encourages environmental awareness in young readers.
Provides engaging, interactive storytelling.
The Boy Who Grew A Tree
Polly Ho-Yen, 2022
Award winning
Everybody Has a Body
Molli Jackson Ehlert, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages understanding and appreciation of body diversity.
Supports early development of self-esteem and confidence.
Illustrations engage children, enhance visual learning.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Everybody Has a Body
Molli Jackson Ehlert, 2023
Award winning
My Dad is a Tree
Jon Agee, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Explores unique family relationships creatively.
Encourages understanding of diversity and acceptance.
Stimulates imagination with whimsical illustrations.
Supports emotional development and empathy.
