Books like The Gifts of Being Grand: For Grandparents Everywhere (Marianne Richmond)
Award winning
Grandmas Are Lovely
Meredith Costain, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates the special bond between grandmas and grandchildren.
Encourages appreciation for family and intergenerational relationships.
Warm illustrations enhance engaging, heartfelt storyline.
Ideal read for shared moments with loved ones.

Grandmas Are Lovely
Meredith Costain, 2020
Award winning
Being Thankful with Gabrielle: A Book about Gratitude
Marie-Therese Miller, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Teaches gratitude through engaging, relatable storytelling.
Enhances emotional development and empathetic understanding.
Encourages positive thinking and appreciation in children.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.

Being Thankful with Gabrielle: A Book about Gratitude
Marie-Therese Miller, 2023
Award winning
The Spice Box
Meera Sriram, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations enhance cultural understanding.
Promotes diversity and inclusivity through captivating stories.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Encourages curiosity about world cultures and traditions.

The Spice Box
Meera Sriram, 2024
Award winning
I'm Glad I'm Your Mother (Happy Day)
Bill Horlacher, Cathy Horlacher, 1985
16 pages
Why to read
Celebrates the unique bond between mother and child.
Encourages appreciation and gratitude for parental love.
Heartwarming illustrations enhance the emotional connection.
Ideal for shared reading and fostering discussion.

I'm Glad I'm Your Mother (Happy Day)
Bill Horlacher, Cathy Horlacher, 1985
Award winning
Taking Care of Mommy
Sophia Lani Ocampo, 2023
29 pages
Why to read
Fosters empathy and understanding in young readers.
Highlights significance of family care and support.
Engaging storytelling with emotional depth.
Encourages role reversal and perspective-taking.

Taking Care of Mommy
Sophia Lani Ocampo, 2023
Award winning
The Unwelcome Surprise
Olga Herrera, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging storyline encourages curiosity and exploration.
Characters face challenges, teaching resilience and empathy.
Supports development of problem-solving skills.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension through enjoyable narrative.

The Unwelcome Surprise
Olga Herrera, 2023
Get the Hat and Dad Has a Nap
Robin Twiddy, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging storyline enhances children's reading interest.
Characters model familial roles, boosting child identification.
Encourages logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Fun narrative promotes cooperative learning discussions.

Get the Hat and Dad Has a Nap
Robin Twiddy, 2023
Award winning
Karen's Birthday
Ann M. Martin, 2023
160 pages
Why to read
Captivating storyline celebrating milestones and growth.
Characters exhibit realistic emotions and decisions.
Enhances understanding of friendship and sharing.
Supports social skills development through engaging narrative.

