Top-rated books by Gwen Gross
Books like Gwen Gross’s
Award winning
Viking Longship
Mick Manning, Brita Granström, 2006
40 pages
Why to read
Explores Viking history through engaging storytelling.
Encourages historical curiosity and learning.
Illustrations captivate and spark imagination.
Supports development of cultural awareness.
Viking Longship
Mick Manning, Brita Granström, 2006
Bhagavad Gita for Children
Sudha Gupta, Audible Studios, Pegasus Books, Divya L, 2021
192 pages
Why to read
Simplifies philosophical concepts for young minds.
Encourages moral values and ethical decision-making.
Fosters curiosity about cultural and spiritual heritage.
Supports cognitive and emotional development.
Bhagavad Gita for Children
Sudha Gupta, Audible Studios, Pegasus Books, Divya L, 2021
Award winning
Girls, Goddesses and Giants: Tales of Heroines from Around the World
Lari Don, 2013
128 pages
Why to read
Empowers young girls through diverse, global heroine stories.
Encourages confidence and bravery in facing challenges.
Instills values of equality and cultural appreciation.
Engaging storytelling that fosters imagination and curiosity.
Girls, Goddesses and Giants: Tales of Heroines from Around the World
Lari Don, 2013
Award winning
Little Firefly (Native American Legends)
Terri Cohlene, Charles Reasoner, 1990
48 pages
Why to read
Celebrates Native American culture and traditions.
Engaging story fosters emotional and social growth.
Enhances understanding of folklore and heritage.
Encourages curiosity and cultural appreciation.
Little Firefly (Native American Legends)
Terri Cohlene, Charles Reasoner, 1990
The Midsummer Bride
Barbara Leonie Picard, Alan Marks, 1999
26 pages
Why to read
Captivating fairy tale enhances imaginative thinking.
Characters exemplify resilience and problem-solving.
Stimulates empathy and emotional intelligence in children.
Ideal for family reading, strengthens bonds.
The Midsummer Bride
Barbara Leonie Picard, Alan Marks, 1999
Award winning
Tales from the Odyssey, Part Two (The Gray-Eyed Goddess; Return to Ithaca, The Final Battle) by Mary Pope Osborne (Part Two of Two)
Mary Pope Osborne, 2012
304 pages
Why to read
Captivating retelling of classic Greek mythology.
Enhances cultural knowledge and historical awareness.
Stimulates imagination and strengthens reading skills.
Ideal for family reading and discussion.
Tales from the Odyssey, Part Two (The Gray-Eyed Goddess; Return to Ithaca, The Final Battle) by Mary Pope Osborne (Part Two of Two)
Mary Pope Osborne, 2012
Award winning
The Orphan Boy
Tololwa M. Mollel, 1990
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating folklore tale sparks imagination and cultural appreciation.
Unique storyline fosters empathy and broadens worldviews.
Enhances vocabulary and narrative understanding through engaging text.
Encourages parent-child bonding over shared reading sessions.
The Orphan Boy
Tololwa M. Mollel, 1990
Award winning
The Bravest Blacksmith
Thomas S. Owens, 1999
56 pages
Why to read
Inspires courage and resilience in young readers.
Highlights the value of hard work and persistence.
Supports development of self-confidence and independence.
Engaging narrative that makes learning enjoyable.
