Books like The Louisiana Purchase: Expanding America's Boundaries
Award winning
The Seven Little Sisters Who Live on the Round Ball That Floats in the Air
Rews, Jane, Jane Andrews, Louisa Parsons Hopkins, 1861
114 pages
Why to read
Showcases diversity through global sisters' adventures.
Encourages empathy and cultural appreciation.
Stimulates imagination with unique settings.
Supports language development and comprehension skills.

The Seven Little Sisters Who Live on the Round Ball That Floats in the Air
Rews, Jane, Jane Andrews, Louisa Parsons Hopkins, 1861
Award winning
The New Americans: Colonial Times: 1620-1689 (The American Story)
Betsy Maestro, 1998
48 pages
Why to read
Explores early American colonial history vividly.
Engages with stories of diverse early settlers.
Enhances historical knowledge and contextual understanding.
Encourages exploration of American heritage and identity.

The New Americans: Colonial Times: 1620-1689 (The American Story)
Betsy Maestro, 1998
Award winning
Canada ABCs: A Book About the People and Places of Canada (Country ABCs)
Brenda Haugen, David Shaw, David J. Bercuson, 2003
32 pages
Why to read
Explore Canada's culture through an engaging alphabetical journey.
Educational content introduces children to geographical diversity.
Illustrations captivate and stimulate young readers' imaginations.
Promotes literacy and early learning about different countries.

Canada ABCs: A Book About the People and Places of Canada (Country ABCs)
Brenda Haugen, David Shaw, David J. Bercuson, 2003
Award winning
My First Day
Huỳnh Kim Liên, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Captures excitement and anxiety of new experiences.
Encourages adaptation and resilience in young readers.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Strengthens parent-child bonding through shared reading.

My First Day
Huỳnh Kim Liên, 2021
Award winning
Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky
Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Explores cultural significance of blue in a captivating way.
Engages children with vibrant illustrations and rich storytelling.
Encourages curiosity about history and color symbolism.
Supports understanding of diversity through color exploration.

Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky
Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, 2022
Award winning
Gibberish
Young Vo, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through playful, imaginative language.
Supports language development with engaging, quirky dialogues.
Encourages interactive reading sessions between parents and children.
Builds vocabulary with unique and amusing wordplay.

Gibberish
Young Vo, 2022
Award winning
Watercress
Andrea Wang, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage and family bonds.
Enhances understanding of diversity and inclusion.
Encourages emotional growth through relatable storytelling.
Beautifully illustrated, captivating young readers.

Watercress
Andrea Wang, 2021
Award winning
The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish
Chloe Savage, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Adventurous journey in the Arctic stimulates imagination.
Characters display teamwork, enhancing social development.
Introduces scientific concepts, fostering curiosity.
Vibrant illustrations complement engaging narrative.

