Books like Popcorn: Families: My Mum
Salat in Secret
Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Promotes cultural understanding and religious awareness.
Enhances empathy through diverse character representation.
Encourages respect for personal beliefs and practices.
Supports inclusive and global perspectives in young readers.
Salat in Secret
Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, 2023
Mama's Sleeping Scarf
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of comfort, love, and maternal bonds.
Vibrant illustrations enhance the storytelling experience.
Encourages emotional development and empathetic understanding.
Ideal for bedtime reading and parent-child bonding.
Mama's Sleeping Scarf
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, 2023
My Family, Your Family: Let's Talk About Relatives, Love and Belonging
Laura Henry-Allain, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of family, love, and belonging inclusively.
Enhances understanding of diverse family structures and relationships.
Encourages empathy and emotional intelligence in young readers.
Bright illustrations complement engaging, heartfelt narrative.
My Family, Your Family: Let's Talk About Relatives, Love and Belonging
Laura Henry-Allain, 2023
Award winning
Daddy's T-shirt
Emily Austin, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Cherishes parent-child relationships through storytelling.
Encourages creativity and imaginative play.
Supports emotional development and expression.
Easy-to-follow narrative, perfect for young readers.
Daddy's T-shirt
Emily Austin, 2023
Welcome Home
Amy June Bates, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Illustrates themes of acceptance and familial bonds.
Vivid illustrations enhance the storytelling experience.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Ideal for shared reading, fostering family discussions.
Welcome Home
Amy June Bates, 2023
Award winning
My Grandma and Me
Mina Javaherbin, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates multicultural relationships and diverse family experiences.
Illustrates respect, love, and intergenerational bonds.
Enhances understanding of cultural differences.
Encourages empathy and emotional growth.
My Grandma and Me
Mina Javaherbin, 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
Surrounded by Love: An Open Adoption Story
Allison Olson, 2022
38 pages
Why to read
Explores open adoption through engaging, heartfelt narrative.
Highlights themes of love, family diversity, and acceptance.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Supports conversations about different family structures.
