Books like What's Not to Love
Award winning
Planet Omar: Incredible Rescue Mission
Zanib Mian, Nasaya Mafaridik, 2023
272 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled narrative with exciting challenges.
Highlights importance of friendship and bravery.
Enhances empathy through diverse cultural perspectives.
Encourages curiosity and practical knowledge application.
Planet Omar: Incredible Rescue Mission
Zanib Mian, Nasaya Mafaridik, 2023
Award winning
Kindred Souls
Patricia Maclachlan, 2012
119 pages
Why to read
Deeply moving story about family bonds and history.
Encourages empathy, understanding of generational differences.
Simple language, perfect for young independent readers.
Supports discussions on love, loss, and heritage.
Kindred Souls
Patricia Maclachlan, 2012
Award winning
Luke Finds a Home
Angela Sreter Spencer Md, 2023
63 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale of friendship and belonging.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Enhances emotional and social development.
Ideal for parent-child shared reading moments.
Luke Finds a Home
Angela Sreter Spencer Md, 2023
Award winning
Finding Home
Jessica Fritz, 2021
116 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of belonging and identity.
Encourages empathy and understanding through storytelling.
Supports emotional and social development.
Ideal for family bonding over shared reading.
Finding Home
Jessica Fritz, 2021
Award winning
What Sisters Do Best/What Brothers Do Best
Laura Joffe Numeroff, Laura Numeroff, Lynn Munsinger, 2012
44 pages
Why to read
Celebrates unique strengths of both brothers and sisters.
Encourages bonding and understanding between siblings.
Illustrations add fun, engaging visual element.
Perfect for shared sibling reading time.
What Sisters Do Best/What Brothers Do Best
Laura Joffe Numeroff, Laura Numeroff, Lynn Munsinger, 2012
Award winning
Tea for Two
Melody Mews, Ellen Stubbings, 2021
128 pages
Why to read
Fosters imagination through a whimsical tea party storyline.
Characters model friendship, sharing, and politeness.
Encourages language development and social skills.
Perfect for a cozy, interactive read-aloud time.
Tea for Two
Melody Mews, Ellen Stubbings, 2021
Award winning
Uncle Bobby's Wedding
Sarah S. Brannen, 2008
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates love, family, and acceptance.
Encourages diversity and inclusion understanding.
Colorful illustrations captivate young readers.
Strengthens emotional and social development.
Uncle Bobby's Wedding
Sarah S. Brannen, 2008
Award winning
Yasmin in Charge
Saadia Faruqi, Hatem Aly, 2019
96 pages
Why to read
Empowers children through leadership and decision-making themes.
Highlights diverse cultural perspectives, fostering inclusivity.
Stimulates curiosity and confidence in young readers.
Encourages independence and initiative in problem-solving.
