Books like Sometimes Families...
Award winning
The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found
Karina Yan Glaser, 2020
368 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale promotes empathy and community spirit.
Engages young readers with charming, relatable characters.
Encourages resilience and creativity in problem-solving.
Fosters family connections and shared reading moments.
The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found
Karina Yan Glaser, 2020
Award winning
Santa in the City
Tiffany D. Jackson, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Captures the magic of Christmas in an urban setting.
Encourages belief in oneself and the spirit of giving.
Addresses diversity and inclusion through relatable storytelling.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading moments.
Santa in the City
Tiffany D. Jackson, 2021
Award winning
Wonderfully Wired Brains: An Introduction to the World of Neurodiversity
Louise Gooding, 2023
96 pages
Why to read
Promotes understanding of neurodiversity in a relatable way.
Encourages empathy and acceptance of individual differences.
Inspires conversations on inclusion and diversity.
Engaging illustrations complementing the educational content.
Wonderfully Wired Brains: An Introduction to the World of Neurodiversity
Louise Gooding, 2023
Award winning
New Baby Coming, New Baby Here
Sheryl Smiley-Oliphant, 2020
36 pages
Why to read
Addresses sibling rivalry with warmth and understanding.
Encourages emotional development through family-centric storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with simple, impactful language.
Ideal for shared reading, fostering family bonds.
New Baby Coming, New Baby Here
Sheryl Smiley-Oliphant, 2020
Award winning
I Am a Rainbow Baby
Lindsey Leask, 2021
38 pages
Why to read
Celebrates hope and resilience in children.
Supports emotional development and understanding.
Encourages conversations about complex feelings.
Warm illustrations enhance empathy and connection.
I Am a Rainbow Baby
Lindsey Leask, 2021
Award winning
What Happens When Someone I Love Doesn't Feel Good: A Book About Chronic or Terminal Illness That Won't Go Away
Sara Olsher, Jenni Rogers, 2023
39 pages
Why to read
Addresses understanding chronic and terminal illness for kids.
Fosters empathy towards those with long-term health challenges.
Helps children process complex emotions in nurturing ways.
Encourages family discussions about illness and support.
What Happens When Someone I Love Doesn't Feel Good: A Book About Chronic or Terminal Illness That Won't Go Away
Sara Olsher, Jenni Rogers, 2023
Award winning
I Miss the Baby: A Child's Grief Process Following the Miscarriage of a Sibling
Irma G. Prosser, 2022
24 pages
Why to read
Explores emotions through a child’s perspective on sibling loss.
Provides comfort, helping children understand and process grief.
Encourages open family conversations about difficult topics.
Supports emotional development and resilience building.
I Miss the Baby: A Child's Grief Process Following the Miscarriage of a Sibling
Irma G. Prosser, 2022
Award winning
Why a Daughter Needs a Mom: Celebrate Your Special Mother Daughter Bond this Christmas with this Heartwarming Picture Book
Gregory Lang, Susannah Leonard Hill, Gail Yerrill, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates the unique mother-daughter relationship.
Encourages emotional development and empathy.
Heartwarming read ideal for holiday bonding.
Beautiful illustrations enhance the touching narrative.
