Books like Stardust in Their Veins: Castles in Their Bones
Award winning
Skin
Christine Webster, 2005
24 pages
Why to read
Explores diversity and acceptance through engaging story.
Boosts empathy and understanding in young readers.
Encourages self-confidence and celebrating differences.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Skin
Christine Webster, 2005
Award winning
Flying
Donald Crews, 1986
33 pages
Why to read
Captivating aerial adventure for young imaginative minds.
Vivid illustrations enhance visual perception skills.
Encourages understanding of motion and transportation.
Stimulates dialogue about travel and adventure.
Flying
Donald Crews, 1986
Award winning
Hex: The Apprentice
Fran Hodgkins, 2019
253 pages
Why to read
Captivates with magic and adventure.
Encourages creativity and curiosity in young readers.
Builds empathy through diverse, relatable characters.
Supports critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Hex: The Apprentice
Fran Hodgkins, 2019
Award winning
Carmine: A Little More Red
Melissa Sweet, 2005
40 pages
Why to read
Whimsical retelling of classic Little Red Riding Hood.
Introduces basic vocabulary through playful text.
Inspires creativity and love for reading.
Engages young minds in solving puzzles.
Carmine: A Little More Red
Melissa Sweet, 2005
Award winning
Numbers
John J. Reiss, Reiss, 1971
34 pages
Why to read
Colorful, engaging number illustrations captivate young minds.
Introduces basic counting concepts in a playful manner.
Encourages numeracy skills and early math curiosity.
Perfect for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Numbers
John J. Reiss, Reiss, 1971
Award winning
Doña Esmeralda, Who Ate Everything!
Melissa De La Cruz, Primo Gallanosa, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Teaches valuable lessons in moderation and consequences.
Encourages empathy and understanding through character development.
Perfect for interactive read-aloud sessions with children.
Doña Esmeralda, Who Ate Everything!
Melissa De La Cruz, Primo Gallanosa, 2022
Award winning
Dude, Where's My Spaceship?
Dan Greenburg, Macky Pamintuan, 2009
96 pages
Why to read
Adventure-packed story sparks imagination and curiosity.
Introduces basic scientific concepts in a fun way.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Encourages bonding through shared reading moments.
Dude, Where's My Spaceship?
Dan Greenburg, Macky Pamintuan, 2009
Award winning
Zeki Can Swim
Anna McQuinn, VASDEV, Ruth Hearson, 2016
24 pages
Why to read
Zeki loves learning to swim—inspiring and adventurous.
Boosts confidence in young readers through relatable scenarios.
Supports early developmental milestones in a nurturing way.
Encourages family bonding over shared reading moments.
