Top-rated books by Edith Buenen
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Otto's Tales: Today is Veterans Day!
PragerU, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Highlights importance of honoring military service.
Teaches historical significance of Veterans Day.
Encourages gratitude for veterans' sacrifices.
Supports development of patriotic values.
Otto's Tales: Today is Veterans Day!
PragerU, 2021
Award winning
Juneteenth: A Children's Story Special Edition
Opal Lee, 2022
38 pages
Why to read
Celebrates freedom with engaging historical insight.
Fosters understanding of significant cultural milestones.
Encourages dialogue on history and equality.
Colorful illustrations captivate and educate young minds.
Juneteenth: A Children's Story Special Edition
Opal Lee, 2022
Award winning
Home at Last: Sofia's Immigrant Diary
Kathryn Lasky, 2003
112 pages
Why to read
Captures immigrant experiences through relatable child's perspective.
Encourages empathy and understanding of diverse backgrounds.
Strengthens reading skills and emotional intelligence.
Supports discussions on family, resilience, and adaptation.
Home at Last: Sofia's Immigrant Diary
Kathryn Lasky, 2003
Award winning
Bartholomew's Passage: A Family Story for Advent (Storybooks for Advent)
Arnold Ytreeide, 2002
176 pages
Why to read
Enhances family bonding during the Advent season.
Encourages historical knowledge and cultural awareness.
Fosters empathy and resilience through character challenges.
Interactive read-aloud for engaging family discussions.
Bartholomew's Passage: A Family Story for Advent (Storybooks for Advent)
Arnold Ytreeide, 2002
Award winning
Always My Brother
Jean Reagan, Phyllis Pollema-Cahill, 2009
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of loss, healing, and sibling bond.
Encourages emotional resilience and understanding.
Supportive narrative for children dealing with grief.
Fosters family connections and shared experiences.
Always My Brother
Jean Reagan, Phyllis Pollema-Cahill, 2009
Award winning
Baby's Christmas
Esther Burns Wilkin, Eloise Wilkin, 1999
24 pages
Why to read
Captures the joy and magic of Christmas.
Reinforces family bonding and holiday traditions.
Simple, rhythmic text ideal for early development.
Colorful illustrations stimulate visual engagement.
Baby's Christmas
Esther Burns Wilkin, Eloise Wilkin, 1999
Award winning
Trevor's Story: Growing Up Biracial (Meeting the Challenge)
Bethany Kandel, Carol Halebian, 1997
32 pages
Why to read
Explores identity and diversity through relatable characters.
Encourages understanding and acceptance of mixed heritage.
Supports emotional and social development in children.
Inspires conversations about diversity in families.
Trevor's Story: Growing Up Biracial (Meeting the Challenge)
Bethany Kandel, Carol Halebian, 1997
Award winning
Here Comes Lolo
Niki Daly, 2020
78 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Lolo’s adventures encourage empathy and social understanding.
Simple vocabulary supports early reading skills development.
Enhances cultural awareness through diverse characters.
