Top-rated books by Karla Arenas Valenti
Hispanic Star: Selena Gomez
Age: 8-12
The Beginning of All Things
Age: 7-10
The Child King of Uxmal
Age: 7-10
Books like Karla Arenas Valenti’s
Award winning
Thoughts From A Black Light: The Ancient Kemetic Edition
Kaba Hiawatha Kamene, Heru Deans Coleman, 2023
37 pages
Why to read
Explores rich Ancient Kemetic history and culture.
Stimulates curiosity about historical civilizations.
Encourages cultural awareness and diversity appreciation.
Supports development of historical knowledge and context.

Thoughts From A Black Light: The Ancient Kemetic Edition
Kaba Hiawatha Kamene, Heru Deans Coleman, 2023
Award winning
Apparitions of Holy Mother Mary: Five Heavenly Calls to Children
Mother, Refuge, Mother And Refuge, Ron Ray, 2023
38 pages
Why to read
Highlights spiritual growth through engaging stories.
Enhances understanding of religious experiences.
Encourages compassion and empathy in children.
Shared reading experience strengthens family bonds.

Apparitions of Holy Mother Mary: Five Heavenly Calls to Children
Mother, Refuge, Mother And Refuge, Ron Ray, 2023
Award winning
My Cousin the Minotaur
Saviour Pirotta, 2017
192 pages
Why to read
Explores mythology, enhancing cultural and historical knowledge.
Fuels creativity and expands young readers' imaginations.
Supports understanding of complex family dynamics.
Engaging narrative that promotes consistent reading habits.

My Cousin the Minotaur
Saviour Pirotta, 2017
Award winning
The Day the Rabbi Disappeared: Jewish Holiday Tales of Magic
Howard Schwartz, Monique Passicot, Dr. Howard Schwartz, 2000
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging Jewish folklore enchants and educates young readers.
Cultivates cultural awareness and appreciation of traditions.
Stimulates imagination through magical storytelling.
Encourages family bonding over shared heritage stories.

The Day the Rabbi Disappeared: Jewish Holiday Tales of Magic
Howard Schwartz, Monique Passicot, Dr. Howard Schwartz, 2000
Award winning
The Devil & Mother Crump
Arnold Lobel, Valerie Scho Carey, 1987
40 pages
Why to read
Intriguing folklore-inspired adventure boosts imagination.
Encourages moral values and empathy in young readers.
Entertaining dialogue develops language and comprehension skills.
Perfect for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

The Devil & Mother Crump
Arnold Lobel, Valerie Scho Carey, 1987
Tale of Sir Gawain
Neil Philip, Philip Keepi, Charles Keeping, Neil Illus. by Charles Keeping Philip, 1987
104 pages
Why to read
Captivating medieval adventures stimulate imagination.
Teaches values of bravery and loyalty.
Enhances vocabulary with rich, descriptive language.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens family bonds.

Tale of Sir Gawain
Neil Philip, Philip Keepi, Charles Keeping, Neil Illus. by Charles Keeping Philip, 1987
Award winning
King Midas: Independent Reading 15
Damian Harvey, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging, mythological story enhances cultural knowledge.
Encourages critical thinking through moral lessons.
Supports vocabulary expansion and reading comprehension.
Interactive approach boosts independent reading skills.

King Midas: Independent Reading 15
Damian Harvey, 2019
Award winning
Touch-and-See Bible (New Living Translation Story Bible Series, Level 2)
Anonymous, Eileen Hine, 2004
14 pages
Why to read
Interactive touch-and-feel elements enhance sensory development.
Simplified Bible stories foster early spiritual education.
Encourages parent-child bonding through shared reading.
Supports language development and early literacy skills.
