Books like Small Town Pride
Award winning
The Stars Just Up the Street
Sue Soltis, 2020
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages appreciation for nature and community.
Inspires curiosity about astronomy and science.
Strengthens intergenerational relationships.
Supports environmental consciousness and activism.
The Stars Just Up the Street
Sue Soltis, 2020
Award winning
Change Sings: A Children's Anthem
Loren Long, Amanda Gorman, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Empowers children through motivational and lyrical language.
Illustrations enhance engagement and understanding.
Encourages positivity and change-making in young minds.
Supports language development and artistic expression.
Change Sings: A Children's Anthem
Loren Long, Amanda Gorman, 2021
Award winning
A Bus Called Heaven
Bob Graham, 2011
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters community and cooperation among diverse characters.
Encourages creativity through problem-solving narrative.
Supports understanding of social responsibility and involvement.
Engaging, heart-warming storyline for shared family reading.
A Bus Called Heaven
Bob Graham, 2011
Award winning
Follow the Moon Home: A Tale of One Idea, Twenty Kids, and a Hundred Sea Turtles
Philippe Cousteau, Deborah Hopkinson, 2016
48 pages
Why to read
Inspires environmental awareness and community engagement.
Showcases teamwork and leadership among children.
Provides a real-world problem-solving context.
Enhances understanding of marine biology and conservation.
Follow the Moon Home: A Tale of One Idea, Twenty Kids, and a Hundred Sea Turtles
Philippe Cousteau, Deborah Hopkinson, 2016
Award winning
Bea Wolf
Zach Weinersmith, 2023
208 pages
Why to read
Modern twist on a classic tale inspires creativity.
Emphasizes resilience and bravery through Bea's adventures.
Supports language development with engaging dialogue.
Ideal for family reading, strengthens bonds.
Bea Wolf
Zach Weinersmith, 2023
Award winning
The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Addresses anxiety with engaging, relatable storytelling.
Encourages emotional development and self-soothing techniques.
Supports early literacy with simple, rhythmic text.
Ideal for shared reading, fostering parent-child bonds.
The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, 2024
Award winning
The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
288 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure sparks imagination and joy.
Teaches values of friendship, loyalty, and hope.
Encourages empathy and emotional understanding in children.
Ideal for family shared reading and discussion.
The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club: Collaborations: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #4)
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity through collaborative storytelling.
Enhances social skills and teamwork among young readers.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage children.
Supports emotional development with relatable scenarios.
