Books like The Summer of Bitter and Sweet
Award winning
Who Loves Mama?
Cathy J Schmidt, Landon Schmidt, 2020
44 pages
Why to read
Celebrates the bond between mothers and children.
Enhances emotional understanding and empathy.
Engaging illustrations captivate and delight young readers.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.

Who Loves Mama?
Cathy J Schmidt, Landon Schmidt, 2020
Award winning
Would You Rather? Book : For Kids and Family: The Book of Silly Scenarios, Challenging Choices, and Hilarious Situations the Whole Family Will Love (Game Book Gift Ideas) Ages 4-6 7-9 10-12
Riddleland, 2019
115 pages
Why to read
Encourages decision-making through funny and challenging scenarios.
Fosters family bonding with shared reading and discussion.
Enhances critical thinking with age-appropriate dilemmas.
Provides endless entertainment with varied and humorous situations.

Would You Rather? Book : For Kids and Family: The Book of Silly Scenarios, Challenging Choices, and Hilarious Situations the Whole Family Will Love (Game Book Gift Ideas) Ages 4-6 7-9 10-12
Riddleland, 2019
Award winning
Who Will Be My Mother? (The Story Box)
Joy Cowley, 1998
16 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of family, love, and belonging.
Encourages emotional development and empathy in children.
Engaging narrative fosters early reading skills.
Vibrant illustrations complement the heartwarming story.

Who Will Be My Mother? (The Story Box)
Joy Cowley, 1998
Award winning
I Choose to Make Good Decisions: A Rhyming Picture Book About Making Good Decisions
Elizabeth Estrada, 2022
36 pages
Why to read
Teaches decision-making through engaging rhymes.
Builds moral values in young readers.
Illustrations captivate and enhance understanding.
Encourages discussions on choices and consequences.

I Choose to Make Good Decisions: A Rhyming Picture Book About Making Good Decisions
Elizabeth Estrada, 2022
Award winning
Pip and Zip
Elana K. Arnold, Doug Salati, 2022
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging storyline enhances cognitive development.
Introduces resilience and friendship themes.
Encourages empathy through character identification.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Pip and Zip
Elana K. Arnold, Doug Salati, 2022
My Family
Ellen Oimae Wairiu, Fariza Dzatalin Nurtsani, 2021
28 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and inclusivity within family structures.
Encourages understanding and empathy among siblings and parents.
Supports emotional and social development in young readers.
Vibrant illustrations complement engaging, easy-to-follow narrative.

My Family
Ellen Oimae Wairiu, Fariza Dzatalin Nurtsani, 2021
Our new baby
Jan Grant, 1980
30 pages
Why to read
Warmly addresses the arrival of a new sibling.
Enhances understanding of family dynamics and roles.
Encourages empathy and emotional intelligence in children.
Bright illustrations captivate and engage young readers.

Our new baby
Jan Grant, 1980
Award winning
You Are Magical!: Inspiring Short Stories for Girls About Self-Confidence, Friendship, Love and Inner Strength
Avia Joyce, 2021
83 pages
Why to read
Uplifts girls with stories of self-confidence and strength.
Empowers through themes of friendship and love.
Enhances emotional intelligence and resilience.
Encourages individuality and personal growth.
