Books about Home
Award winning
What Makes My Home, My Home
Tyler Labelle, Jordan LaBelle, Caroline Berkey, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
- Explores themes of family, community, and belonging.
- Beautiful, engaging illustrations enhance the narrative.
- Encourages appreciation for diverse living environments.
- Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

What Makes My Home, My Home
Tyler Labelle, Jordan LaBelle, Caroline Berkey, 2023
Award winning
Muddy Paws!
Mrs. Carol Meadors, Mrs. Lori Ann Rahn, 2023
31 pages
Why to read
- Engaging tale of friendship and adventure.
- Enhances empathy and emotional understanding.
- Stimulates youthful curiosity and creativity.
- Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Muddy Paws!
Mrs. Carol Meadors, Mrs. Lori Ann Rahn, 2023
Classics
The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse
Beatrix Potter, 2024
61 pages
Why to read
- Explores themes of adventure and cultural differences.
- Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
- Beautiful illustrations complement the engaging narrative.
- Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse
Beatrix Potter, 2024
Sharing a Shell
Julia Donaldson, Lydia Monks, 2019
24 pages
Why to read
- Celebrates themes of friendship and sharing.
- Bright, captivating illustrations engage young readers.
- Introduces concepts of cooperation and conflict resolution.
- Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Sharing a Shell
Julia Donaldson, Lydia Monks, 2019
Award winning
Faraway Home
Jane Kurtz, E.B. Lewis, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
- Explores themes of adventure and belonging.
- Stunning watercolor illustrations enhance storytelling.
- Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
- Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Faraway Home
Jane Kurtz, E.B. Lewis, 2000
Award winning
Toby Dog of Gold Shaw Farm
Morgan Gold, 2023
164 pages
Why to read
- Captivating farm adventure sparks children’s imagination.
- Toby, a relatable and lovable canine character.
- Encourages empathy and understanding through animal interactions.
- Supports language development with simple, engaging narrative.

Toby Dog of Gold Shaw Farm
Morgan Gold, 2023
The Brave Little Corgi
Joanna Lynch, 2023
33 pages
Why to read
- Adventurous tale nurtures courage and determination.
- Engaging narrative fosters children's emotional resilience.
- Illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
- Supports early literacy skills development.

The Brave Little Corgi
Joanna Lynch, 2023
Award winning
Shelter (Emergent Reader)
Samantha Berger, Susan Cañizares, 1998
16 pages
Why to read
- Explores themes of safety and belonging.
- Bright, engaging illustrations captivate young readers.
- Simple text perfect for beginner readers.
- Encourages empathy and understanding.
