Books like The Star in the Pail
Award winning
Sunflakes: Poems for Children
Lilian Moore, 1992
96 pages
Why to read
Engages imagination with vivid, playful poetry.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills.
Supports emotional and social development.
Encourages family bonding through shared reading.

Sunflakes: Poems for Children
Lilian Moore, 1992
Award winning
Haylee and Comet: A Trip Around the Sun
Deborah Marcero, 2022
72 pages
Why to read
Exciting space adventure, fosters curiosity about astronomy.
Encourages scientific thinking and learning.
Strengthens reading skills through engaging storytelling.
Illustrations that captivate and inspire young readers.

Haylee and Comet: A Trip Around the Sun
Deborah Marcero, 2022
Award winning
A House Board Book
Kevin Henkes, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Bright, colorful illustrations captivate young children's attention. - Simple, rhythmic text supports early language development. - Durable board book format withstands toddler handling. - Encourages visual and tactile exploration.

A House Board Book
Kevin Henkes, 2023
Award winning
The Crayons Go Back to School
Oliver Jeffers, Drew Daywalt, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity and imagination
Provides a humorous take on school life
Teaches the importance of teamwork and cooperation
Relatable for children starting or returning to school

The Crayons Go Back to School
Oliver Jeffers, Drew Daywalt, 2023
Award winning
A Little Princess: With Illustrated
Frances Hodgson Burnett, 2018
368 pages
Why to read
Inspires resilience and creativity through imaginative storytelling.
Showcases themes of friendship, compassion, and perseverance.
Enhances empathy and social understanding in young readers.
Visually engaging illustrations complement the captivating narrative.

A Little Princess: With Illustrated
Frances Hodgson Burnett, 2018
Award winning
Courage Out Loud
Joseph Coelho, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Boosts confidence through relatable fears and courageous actions.
Stimulates conversation on bravery and overcoming obstacles.
Enhances empathy through diverse character experiences.
Ideal for shared reading, fostering family connections.

Courage Out Loud
Joseph Coelho, 2023
Award winning
Tokyo Night Parade
J.P. Takahashi, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Explores vibrant Tokyo culture through fantastical elements.
Encourages empathy and understanding diverse perspectives.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.

Tokyo Night Parade
J.P. Takahashi, 2023
It Doesn't Need to Rhyme, Katie: Writing a Poem with Katie Woo (Katie Woo: Star Writer)
Fran Manushkin, 2013
32 pages
Why to read
Explores creativity through poetry writing with Katie Woo.
Encourages self-expression and linguistic skills in young readers.
Provides relatable scenarios for children to learn from.
Supports literacy and cognitive development in a fun way.

