Top-rated books by Barry Denenburg
Books like Barry Denenburg’s
Award winning
Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story
Danielle Greendeer, Anthony Perry, Alexis C. Bunten, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Rich in Native American history and culture.
Encourages gratitude and community values.
Beautiful illustrations complement storytelling.
Supports understanding of Thanksgiving from a new perspective.

Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story
Danielle Greendeer, Anthony Perry, Alexis C. Bunten, 2022
Award winning
The Seed of Compassion
Dalai Lama Xiv, 2020
40 pages
Why to read
Teaches compassion and kindness through engaging tales.
Authored by highly respected global figure, Dalai Lama.
Inspires children to make positive emotional connections.
Encourages a shared reading experience for families.

The Seed of Compassion
Dalai Lama Xiv, 2020
Award winning
The Beatles: A Little Golden Book Biography
Judy Katschke, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Introduces The Beatles' history in a child-friendly format.
Inspires musical interest and historical curiosity in young readers.
Enhances vocabulary and understanding through engaging storytelling.
Colorful illustrations complement the captivating narrative.

The Beatles: A Little Golden Book Biography
Judy Katschke, 2023
Award winning
We Are Still Here!: Native American Truths Everyone Should Know
Traci Sorell, Frane Lessac, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Highlights Native American history and contemporary culture.
Educational content supports social studies learning.
Illustrations engage and captivate young readers.
Encourages appreciation for cultural diversity.

We Are Still Here!: Native American Truths Everyone Should Know
Traci Sorell, Frane Lessac, 2021
Award winning
Saltypie: A Choctaw Journey from Darkness Into Light
Tim Tingle, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Showcases resilience through Choctaw family storytelling.
Emphasizes healing and overcoming adversity.
Enhances understanding of Native American history.
Strengthens familial bonds and heritage appreciation.

Saltypie: A Choctaw Journey from Darkness Into Light
Tim Tingle, 2022
Cyrano de Bergerac (Classics Illustrated)
Edmond Rostand, 2023
135 pages
Why to read
Timeless story in vivid comic art.
Explores judging beyond appearances.
Balances swashbuckling action and emotion.
Boosts vocabulary through poetic lines.

Cyrano de Bergerac (Classics Illustrated)
Edmond Rostand, 2023
Award winning
She Sang for India: How M.S. Subbulakshmi Used Her Voice for Change
Suma Subramaniam, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires with M.S. Subbulakshmi's impactful life story.
Highlights the power of art in social change.
Encourages cultural appreciation and historical awareness.
Empowers young readers to use their voice positively.

She Sang for India: How M.S. Subbulakshmi Used Her Voice for Change
Suma Subramaniam, 2022
Ballpark: The Story of America's Baseball Fields (Lynn Curlee Wonders of the World)
Lynn Curlee, 2025
48 pages
Why to read
Vibrant art brings stadium history alive.
Blends sports facts with cultural lessons.
Stimulates curiosity about design and engineering.
Great springboard for family baseball talks.
