Books by Joy Harjo and related authors
Award winning
For a Girl Becoming (Volume 66) (Sun Tracks)
Joy Harjo, Mercedes McDonald, Adriana Garcia, 2025
36 pages
Why to read
- Celebrates growth and transformation in an engaging way.
- Empowers young girls through relatable storytelling.
- Enhances understanding of cultural and personal identity.
- Encourages resilience and confidence in young readers.

For a Girl Becoming (Volume 66) (Sun Tracks)
Joy Harjo, Mercedes McDonald, Adriana Garcia, 2025
Award winning
The Good Luck Cat
Joy Harjo, Paul Lee, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
- Charming tale of hope and perseverance.
- Enhances understanding of emotions and resilience.
- Stimulates discussions about culture and traditions.
- Perfect for shared reading and engagement.

The Good Luck Cat
Joy Harjo, Paul Lee, 2000
Award winning
The Red Book
Barbara Lehman, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
- Wordless narrative fosters imagination and storytelling skills.
- Illustrations enhance visual thinking and attention to detail.
- Encourages exploration of themes like friendship and curiosity.
- Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Red Book
Barbara Lehman, 2004
Griffin In The Spring
Melissa Marie Keeping, 2020
24 pages
Why to read
- Engages children with colorful, vibrant springtime illustrations.
- Introduces young readers to the wonders of changing seasons.
- Encourages exploration and curiosity in natural world settings.
- Supports early developmental skills in reading and comprehension.

Griffin In The Spring
Melissa Marie Keeping, 2020
Award winning
Shapes in the Clouds
Kathy Oberg, 2021
20 pages
Why to read
- Engaging story sparks imagination and creativity.
- Characters model curiosity and discovery.
- Reinforces shape recognition and cognitive development.
- Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Shapes in the Clouds
Kathy Oberg, 2021
Close Encounters of a Most Peculiar Kind
Vola Ryan, 2016
68 pages
Why to read
- Stimulates creativity with its whimsical, otherworldly encounters.
- Strengthens empathy through diverse, engaging character interactions.
- Encourages curiosity and exploration of new concepts.
- Designed for enjoyable parent-child shared reading moments.

Close Encounters of a Most Peculiar Kind
Vola Ryan, 2016
Award winning
The Lost Tooth Club
Arden Johnson-Petrov, Arden Johnson, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
- Engaging narrative about childhood milestone of losing teeth.
- Characters model positive reactions to common fears.
- Encourages resilience and adaptability in young readers.
- Ideal for enhancing parent-child bonding during reading.

The Lost Tooth Club
Arden Johnson-Petrov, Arden Johnson, 2004
Award winning
Lizzy's Ups and Downs
Jessica Harper, Lindsay Harper duPont, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
- Addresses emotional resilience and navigating life changes.
- Encourages empathy and understanding through character interactions.
- Supports emotional development with engaging narrative.
- Ideal for shared reading, strengthening parent-child bonds.
