Books like Saturday is Pancake Day
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
Stuntboy, In The Meantime
Jason Reynolds, 2021
272 pages
Why to read
Showcases resilience through engaging, relatable storytelling.
Highlights importance of friendship and teamwork.
Encourages understanding and managing personal fears.
Supports emotional and social development.
Stuntboy, In The Meantime
Jason Reynolds, 2021
Jingle Bell Joy: A Bedtime Christmas Rhyme
Rose Rossner, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Engages young minds with festive, rhythmic storytelling.
Supports language skills with playful rhymes and words.
Illustrations spark visual imagination and holiday spirit.
Ideal for bedtime, enhancing parent-child bonding time.
Jingle Bell Joy: A Bedtime Christmas Rhyme
Rose Rossner, 2023
Award winning
One Grumpy Day
M Christina Butler, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Engages children with a charming, relatable narrative.
Enhances emotional recognition and empathy development.
Supports early literacy and comprehension skills.
Encourages family bonding over shared reading moments.
One Grumpy Day
M Christina Butler, 2022
Award winning
Sorry, Mrs. Cake!
A. A. Milne, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Fun, engaging story with memorable characters.
Encourages empathy and understanding in children.
Stimulates imagination through whimsical storytelling.
Suitable for shared parent-child reading sessions.
Sorry, Mrs. Cake!
A. A. Milne, 2021
Award winning
Jo Jo Makoons: Snow Day
Dawn Quigley, 2023
96 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity and heritage.
Enhances empathy and understanding through relatable scenarios.
Encourages resilience and resourcefulness in young readers.
Provides engaging, fun-filled educational content.
Jo Jo Makoons: Snow Day
Dawn Quigley, 2023
My Mom is Awesome (Portuguese Book for Kids - Portugal): European Portuguese
Shelley Admont, Kidkiddos Books, 2020
34 pages
Why to read
Celebrates the unique bond between mothers and children.
Enhances Portuguese language skills through engaging storytelling.
Instills values of love, respect, and appreciation.
Ideal read for family bonding and shared experiences.
My Mom is Awesome (Portuguese Book for Kids - Portugal): European Portuguese
Shelley Admont, Kidkiddos Books, 2020
Award winning
Who Will Bring the Turkey?
Julia Inserro, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Engaging, festive storyline promotes family values.
Enhances children’s problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Characters model cooperation and teamwork.
Ideal for shared family reading during holidays.
