Top-rated books by Jo Albee
The Lost Kitten
Age: 0-2
Books like Jo Albee’s
The Queen On Our Corner
Lucy Christopher, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Highlights community awareness and kindness.
Encourages empathy and cultural understanding.
Stimulative storytelling fosters children’s curiosity.
Supports emotional and social development.

The Queen On Our Corner
Lucy Christopher, 2021
Award winning
Watercress
Andrea Wang, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage and family bonds.
Enhances understanding of diversity and inclusion.
Encourages emotional growth through relatable storytelling.
Beautifully illustrated, captivating young readers.

Watercress
Andrea Wang, 2021
Award winning
Annie's Cat Is Sad
Heather Smith, Karen Obuhanych, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotional awareness and empathy development.
Encourages understanding of pet emotions and care.
Supports vocabulary expansion and emotional language skills.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

Annie's Cat Is Sad
Heather Smith, Karen Obuhanych, 2022
Award winning
Nicky & Vera: A Quiet Hero of the Holocaust and the Children He Rescued
Peter Sís, 2021
64 pages
Why to read
Inspiring true story of courage and resilience.
Highlights the power of compassion and heroism.
Educational content on historical events, promotes awareness.
Captivating illustrations enhance engagement and understanding.

Nicky & Vera: A Quiet Hero of the Holocaust and the Children He Rescued
Peter Sís, 2021
Walking Grandma Home: A Story of Grief, Hope, and Healing
Nancy Bo Flood, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses grief with sensitivity and understanding.
Fosters emotional growth and healing.
Encourages hopeful perspectives on loss.
Strengthens parent-child bonding through shared reading.

Walking Grandma Home: A Story of Grief, Hope, and Healing
Nancy Bo Flood, 2023
Award winning
Karen's Birthday
Ann M. Martin, 2023
160 pages
Why to read
Captivating storyline celebrating milestones and growth.
Characters exhibit realistic emotions and decisions.
Enhances understanding of friendship and sharing.
Supports social skills development through engaging narrative.

Karen's Birthday
Ann M. Martin, 2023
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
Anna Pavlova: Volume 91
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires through Anna Pavlova's captivating ballet journey.
Encourages persistence and dedication in children.
Illustrates the importance of following one's passion.
Ideal for fostering an appreciation for the arts.
