Top-rated books by Brian Rappa
ABC A Family Alphabet Book
Age: 4-7
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The Perfect Shelter
Clare Helen Welsh, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotional resilience through engaging storytelling.
Encourages empathy and understanding of others' feelings.
Detailed illustrations enhance comprehension and engagement.
Suitable for discussing sensitive topics with children.

The Perfect Shelter
Clare Helen Welsh, 2021
Award winning
Lily Coyote's New Baby: An Adoption Story
Xander Martin, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of family, love, and acceptance.
Addresses adoption with sensitivity and warmth.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Beautifully illustrated, engaging young children visually.

Lily Coyote's New Baby: An Adoption Story
Xander Martin, 2023
Award winning
Guthli Has Wings
Kanak Shashi, 2021
24 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and acceptance through engaging storytelling.
Enhances empathy and understanding of transgender identities.
Encourages inclusion and self-acceptance in children.
Beautifully illustrated, capturing attention and sparking imagination.

Guthli Has Wings
Kanak Shashi, 2021
The Hairdo That Got Away
Joseph Coelho, Fiona Lumbers, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Explores emotional resilience through creative storytelling.
Encourages parent-child bonding over hair grooming routines.
Addresses coping with change and loss poignantly.
Vibrant illustrations complement the engaging narrative.

The Hairdo That Got Away
Joseph Coelho, Fiona Lumbers, 2022
When You Joined Our Family
Harriet Evans, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Warm, heartwarming story about family and acceptance.
Enhances understanding of diverse family dynamics.
Encourages empathy and emotional development.
Ideal for family bonding and shared reading times.

When You Joined Our Family
Harriet Evans, 2022
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
My Big Story Bible: The First Christmas
Tom Wright, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Captures the essence of the Christmas story engagingly.
Enhances understanding of religious and cultural significance.
Supports development of empathy through character exploration.
Ideal for family reading during holiday season.

My Big Story Bible: The First Christmas
Tom Wright, 2024
Award winning
Just Between Mom and Me: A Mother and Daughter Activity Journal to Create Meaningful Conversations. Pass Back and Forth to Bond and Connect
Worldwide Creativity Mindfulness, 2021
113 pages
Why to read
Fosters deep mother-daughter conversations and bonding.
Interactive activities encourage mutual understanding and connection.
Inspires creativity and mindfulness between mothers and daughters.
Promotes emotional development and communication skills enhancement.
