Books like Show Way
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
The World Belonged to Us
Jacqueline Woodson, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Captures joyful essence of childhood adventures.
Encourages teamwork and community building.
Enhances empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Stimulates imagination through vibrant storytelling.
The World Belonged to Us
Jacqueline Woodson, 2022
Award winning
The Day You Begin
Jacqueline Woodson, 2018
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and encourages embracing uniqueness.
Enhances empathy and understanding among peers.
Inspires confidence and courage in new situations.
Beautifully illustrated, capturing children's imagination.
The Day You Begin
Jacqueline Woodson, 2018
Award winning
This Is the Rope: A Story From the Great Migration
Jacqueline Woodson, 2013
32 pages
Why to read
Captures historical significance of the Great Migration.
Enhances understanding of African American heritage.
Encourages discussions on family and resilience.
Beautifully illustrated, supporting visual learning.
This Is the Rope: A Story From the Great Migration
Jacqueline Woodson, 2013
Award winning
Coming on Home Soon (Caldecott Honor Book)
Jacqueline Woodson, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Illustrates resilience during challenging times.
Enhances understanding of historical contexts.
Encourages emotional intelligence and empathy.
Supports development through relatable narrative.
Coming on Home Soon (Caldecott Honor Book)
Jacqueline Woodson, 2004
Award winning
What Is Given from the Heart
Patricia C. Mckissack, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Promotes empathy and community kindness.
Encourages gratitude and generosity in children.
Illustrates the joy of giving selflessly.
Rich, heartwarming narrative with beautiful illustrations.
What Is Given from the Heart
Patricia C. Mckissack, 2019
Award winning
Me and the Boss: A Story About Mending and Love
Michelle Edwards, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages understanding of relationships and emotional resilience.
Engaging narrative fosters empathy and compassion in readers.
Explores themes of healing and cooperation effectively.
Ideal for parent-child shared reading sessions.
Me and the Boss: A Story About Mending and Love
Michelle Edwards, 2022
Award winning
The Longest Strongest Thread
Inbal Leitner, 2020
29 pages
Why to read
Illustrates deep family connections across distances.
Enhances understanding of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Encourages emotional resilience and adaptability.
Stimulates discussions on family and love.
