Books like Safiyyah’s War
Award winning
Lizzy's Ups and Downs
Jessica Harper, Lindsay Harper duPont, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotional resilience and navigating life changes.
Encourages empathy and understanding through character interactions.
Supports emotional development with engaging narrative.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening parent-child bonds.
Lizzy's Ups and Downs
Jessica Harper, Lindsay Harper duPont, 2004
Award winning
Get Up, Elizabeth!
Shirin Yim Bridges, Alea Marley, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Vivid illustrations enhance engagement and imagination.
Story encourages resilience and self-reliance.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Get Up, Elizabeth!
Shirin Yim Bridges, Alea Marley, 2020
Award winning
Uncle Bobby's Wedding
Sarah S. Brannen, 2008
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates love, family, and acceptance.
Encourages diversity and inclusion understanding.
Colorful illustrations captivate young readers.
Strengthens emotional and social development.
Uncle Bobby's Wedding
Sarah S. Brannen, 2008
Award winning
Red, Cherry Red
Jackie Kay, 2007
96 pages
Why to read
Vibrant poetry explores emotions and the world's beauty.
Inspires empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Encourages linguistic creativity and rhythm recognition.
Supports emotional development and self-expression.
Red, Cherry Red
Jackie Kay, 2007
Award winning
Bus Route to Boston
Maryann Cocca-Leffler, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
Vivid, engaging storyline fosters imagination and creativity.
Strong, relatable characters enhance emotional connections.
Encourages understanding of diverse cultures and communities.
Promotes family bonding through shared reading moments.
Bus Route to Boston
Maryann Cocca-Leffler, 2000
Our Flag: The Story of Canada's Maple Leaf
Ann-Maureen Owens, Jane Yealland, Bill Slavin, Esperanca Melo, 2014
32 pages
Why to read
Explores Canada's flag history in engaging narrative style.
Enhances knowledge of national symbols and their significance.
Fosters pride and connection in Canadian heritage.
Suitable for young readers and family sharing.
Our Flag: The Story of Canada's Maple Leaf
Ann-Maureen Owens, Jane Yealland, Bill Slavin, Esperanca Melo, 2014
Award winning
Until We Meet Again
Elizabeth Dallam-Ayoub, Gigi Dixon, 2021
36 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship, resilience, and adventure.
Boosts emotional intelligence and empathy in young readers.
Encourages resilience through relatable character challenges.
Ideal for family bonding over shared reading sessions.
Until We Meet Again
Elizabeth Dallam-Ayoub, Gigi Dixon, 2021
Award winning
Words Between Us
Angela Pham Krans, Dung Ho, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Engages children with a lively and imaginative narrative.
Features relatable characters fostering emotional connection.
Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Enhances literacy through an enjoyable reading journey.
