Books like The Wild Girls
Award winning
A Book, Too, Can Be a Star
Charlotte Jones Voiklis, Jennifer Adams, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity and exploration in young minds.
Encourages emotional growth through relatable storytelling.
Supports literacy development in early learners.
Enhances parent-child bonding over shared reading.

A Book, Too, Can Be a Star
Charlotte Jones Voiklis, Jennifer Adams, 2022
Award winning
Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
256 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, sparks imagination and curiosity.
Characters model resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through complex plots.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens bonds.

Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
Award winning
The Tower of Life: How Yaffa Eliach Rebuilt Her Town in Stories and Photographs
Chana Stiefel, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Teaches children about history and resilience through storytelling.
Inspires empathy and understanding through real-life tales.
Beautiful photographs enhance the engaging narrative.
Encourages family discussions about heritage and memory.

The Tower of Life: How Yaffa Eliach Rebuilt Her Town in Stories and Photographs
Chana Stiefel, 2022
Award winning
Tía Fortuna's New Home: A Jewish Cuban Journey
Ruth Behar, Devon Holzwarth, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage and diversity.
Explores themes of adaptation and resilience.
Strengthens family bonds through shared history.
Enhances empathy and understanding across cultures.

Tía Fortuna's New Home: A Jewish Cuban Journey
Ruth Behar, Devon Holzwarth, 2022
Award winning
Dayana, Dax, and the Dancing Dragon: A Dance-It-Out Creative Movement Story for Young Movers (Dance-It-Out! Creative Movement Stories for Young Movers)
Once Upon A Dance, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages physical activity through dance and movement.
Enhances creativity and self-expression in young children.
Supports motor skills development and coordination.
Interactive storytelling that captivates and educates.

Dayana, Dax, and the Dancing Dragon: A Dance-It-Out Creative Movement Story for Young Movers (Dance-It-Out! Creative Movement Stories for Young Movers)
Once Upon A Dance, 2021
Award winning
Pete the Cat: Show-and-Tell
Kimberly Dean, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity and self-expression in young readers.
Supports language development and storytelling skills.
Fosters a sense of confidence and participation.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.

Pete the Cat: Show-and-Tell
Kimberly Dean, 2023
Award winning
Everywhere with You
Carlie Sorosiak, 2022
123 pages
Why to read
Adventurous journey enhancing bonding and togetherness.
Showcases resilience and adaptability in changing environments.
Encourages curiosity and exploration in young readers.
Warm illustrations complement the rich, engaging narrative.

Everywhere with You
Carlie Sorosiak, 2022
Award winning
Black Boy, Black Boy
Ali Kamanda, Jorge Redmond, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and empowerment for young Black boys.
Nurtures self-identity and self-worth in children.
Inspires resilience and ambition through relatable storytelling.
Supports developmental growth in empathy and emotional intelligence.

