Books like Sesame Street: I'll Miss You, Mr. Hooper (Books for Young Readers)
Award winning
Going Down Home with Daddy
Kelly Starling Lyons, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates family, heritage, and multigenerational bonds.
Enhances understanding of African American culture and history.
Empowers children through relatable, strong character representations.
Encourages family connections and storytelling traditions.
Going Down Home with Daddy
Kelly Starling Lyons, 2019
Lilac Peabody and Sam Sparks
Annie Dalton, 2004
82 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity and friendship through engaging narrative.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Supports emotional and social developmental milestones.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bond.
Lilac Peabody and Sam Sparks
Annie Dalton, 2004
Award winning
The Night Dragon
Naomi Howarth, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires courage and self-confidence in overcoming challenges.
Stunning illustrations enhance engagement and visual interpretation.
Encourages empathy and understanding diverse perspectives.
Ideal for bedtime storytelling, strengthens family bonds.
The Night Dragon
Naomi Howarth, 2019
Award winning
Chloe & Cartoon #2: It's a Cat Thing (2) (Chloe & her cat)
Greg Tessier, 2020
67 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters imagination and creativity.
Relatable themes of friendship and adventure.
Enhances understanding of empathy and companionship.
Ideal for nurturing a love for reading.
Chloe & Cartoon #2: It's a Cat Thing (2) (Chloe & her cat)
Greg Tessier, 2020
Award winning
Saving Hanno: A Refugee Boy and His Dog
Miriam Halahmy, 2021
128 pages
Why to read
Highlights resilience in adverse situations.
Encourages empathy and understanding towards refugees.
Strengthens emotional intelligence through character experiences.
Supports discussions on history and humanity.
Saving Hanno: A Refugee Boy and His Dog
Miriam Halahmy, 2021
Award winning
Junior Encyclopedia of Animated Characters
Disney Books, Walt Disney Company, 2014
144 pages
Why to read
Explores rich spectrum of Disney's animated characters.
Enhances knowledge on character backstories and traits.
Boosts reading skills and cognitive development.
Engages young readers with vibrant illustrations.
Junior Encyclopedia of Animated Characters
Disney Books, Walt Disney Company, 2014
Award winning
The 1619 Project: Born on the Water
Renée Watson, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Nikkolas Smith, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Enhances understanding of African American history.
Strengthens empathy through powerful storytelling.
Encourages critical thinking and discussion.
Beautiful, evocative illustrations complement the narrative.
The 1619 Project: Born on the Water
Renée Watson, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Nikkolas Smith, 2021
Award winning
Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
256 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, sparks imagination and curiosity.
Characters model resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through complex plots.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens bonds.
