Top-rated books by Bill Horlacher
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Award winning
The abilities in me: Sibling Loss
Gemma Keir, 2023
28 pages
Why to read
Addresses sibling loss with sensitivity and understanding.
Supports emotional development and coping strategies.
Encourages empathy and resilience in young readers.
Illustrations complement gentle, hopeful narrative.

The abilities in me: Sibling Loss
Gemma Keir, 2023
Award winning
You Taught Me Love: A Beautifully Illustrated Bedtime Story Celebrating the Love of Mother and Child (With Love Collection)
Misty Black, 2020
38 pages
Why to read
Fosters Bonding Time: Reading 'You Taught Me Love' provides an opportunity for mothers and children to spend quality time together, strengthening their bond through a shared reading experience that celebrates their love.
Promotes Emotional Development: The book's theme of love between a mother and child can help young readers understand and express their own emotions, contributing to their emotional intelligence and development.
Encourages a Love for Reading: The beautifully illustrated pages and engaging story can capture a child's imagination, fostering an early love for reading and literature that can benefit their educational journey.
Creates Lasting Memories: The heartwarming narrative and the ritual of bedtime reading can create cherished memories for both mother and child, making 'You Taught Me Love' a meaningful addition to any family's book collection.

You Taught Me Love: A Beautifully Illustrated Bedtime Story Celebrating the Love of Mother and Child (With Love Collection)
Misty Black, 2020
Award winning
Taking Care of Mommy
Sophia Lani Ocampo, 2023
29 pages
Why to read
Fosters empathy and understanding in young readers.
Highlights significance of family care and support.
Engaging storytelling with emotional depth.
Encourages role reversal and perspective-taking.

Taking Care of Mommy
Sophia Lani Ocampo, 2023
Bright Brown Baby: Baby Boy, You Are a Star!
Andrea Davis Pinkney, 2023
16 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity with vibrant, culturally rich illustrations.
Empowers young minds with positive, affirming messages.
Encourages early literacy and language development.
Perfect for bonding during family reading time.

Bright Brown Baby: Baby Boy, You Are a Star!
Andrea Davis Pinkney, 2023
Award winning
I Am a Rainbow Baby
Lindsey Leask, 2021
38 pages
Why to read
Celebrates hope and resilience in children.
Supports emotional development and understanding.
Encourages conversations about complex feelings.
Warm illustrations enhance empathy and connection.

I Am a Rainbow Baby
Lindsey Leask, 2021
Award winning
Our Baby is Loved
Abigail Gellene-Beaudoin, 2023
31 pages
Why to read
Highlights unconditional love in family dynamics.
Encourages emotional intelligence and empathy development.
Simple, engaging language perfect for early readers.
Illustrates diverse family structures and inclusivity.

Our Baby is Loved
Abigail Gellene-Beaudoin, 2023
Sometimes Families...
Charlotte Trounce, 2022
18 pages
Why to read
Explores the diversity of modern family structures.
Enhances emotional intelligence and empathy in children.
Engaging illustrations assist story comprehension.
Encourages conversations about family values and acceptance.

Sometimes Families...
Charlotte Trounce, 2022
Award winning
Lilly's Blueprints: A (IVF) Donor Conception Story for Single Moms By Choice
Sharon Leya, 2022
30 pages
Why to read
Addresses IVF and donor conception topics gently.
Empowers single moms by choice with relatable narrative.
Fosters understanding of diverse family structures.
Promotes inclusivity and acceptance in young readers.
