Top-rated books by Aaliya Jaleel
Hannah and the Ramadan Gift
Age: 3-7
Under My Hijab
Age: 4-8
Books like Aaliya Jaleel’s
Award winning
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #11): From the Creator of Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline fosters creativity and imagination.
Introduces teamwork, responsibility, and friendship themes.
Engaging graphics captivate and maintain children's interest.
Encourages reading confidence in young independent readers.
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #11): From the Creator of Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2023
Award winning
Our Favorite Day of the Year
A.E. Ali, 2020
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity through engaging, heartwarming storytelling.
Encourages understanding of different cultures and traditions.
Supports social development and empathy in young readers.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing family bonding time.
Our Favorite Day of the Year
A.E. Ali, 2020
Award winning
A Song of Frutas
Margarita Engle, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Vividly celebrates Cuban culture through lively market scenes.
Enhances bilingual skills, introduces Spanish vocabulary.
Encourages appreciation of family bonds and traditions.
Supports cognitive and social-emotional development.
A Song of Frutas
Margarita Engle, 2021
Award winning
Saturday
Oge Mora, Tracey Leigh, Little, Brown Young Readers, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
Showcases resilience and adaptability in everyday challenges.
Celebrates the joys of family and togetherness.
Illustrations captivate and enhance storytelling.
Encourages appreciation for making the best of situations.
Saturday
Oge Mora, Tracey Leigh, Little, Brown Young Readers, 2019
Award winning
Your Name Is a Song
Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, 2020
45 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity through melodic storytelling.
Encourages respect and pride in personal names.
Supports emotional and social development.
Ideal for shared reading and family bonding.
Your Name Is a Song
Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, 2020
Award winning
Juana & Lucas: Muchos Changes
Juana Medina, 2023
96 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative explores adapting to new life situations.
Showcases resilience and personal growth in young Juana.
Cultural insights enrich understanding and inclusivity.
Enhances language skills with Spanish vocabulary integration.
Juana & Lucas: Muchos Changes
Juana Medina, 2023
Award winning
Binny's Diwali
Thrity Umrigar, 2020
34 pages
Why to read
Celebrates Diwali traditions, enhancing cultural awareness.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual perception.
Encourages understanding of diversity and inclusivity.
Reinforces importance of friendship and community.
Binny's Diwali
Thrity Umrigar, 2020
Award winning
Soul Food Sunday
Winsome Bingham Bingham, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Celebrates family traditions through cooking and sharing meals.
Strengthen bonds with intergenerational, culturally rich storytelling.
Enhances understanding of community and togetherness.
Vivid illustrations complement engaging, heartwarming narrative.
