Books like Laura Torres’s
Just Like Me
J Tillman, 2016
28 pages
Why to read
Encourages self-discovery and individuality in young minds.
Beautiful illustrations complement engaging, inclusive narrative.
Supports emotional development and empathy building.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

Just Like Me
J Tillman, 2016
Stitch Head: The Graphic Novel
Guy Bass, Pete Williamson, 2024
192 pages
Why to read
Engaging, creative story sparks imagination.
Characters teach resilience and empathy.
Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving.
Ideal for shared reading, bonding experience.

Stitch Head: The Graphic Novel
Guy Bass, Pete Williamson, 2024
Award winning
The Bear With Long Hair: Bartholomew Bear in...
Lisette Starr, Gustyawan, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Engaging story, fosters emotional growth.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading.
Addresses resilience, courage, and self-acceptance.

The Bear With Long Hair: Bartholomew Bear in...
Lisette Starr, Gustyawan, 2023
Award winning
Sashiko's Stitches
Sanae Ishida, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Explores creativity through traditional Japanese sewing art.
Encourages perseverance and attention to detail.
Strengthens cultural awareness and appreciation.
Supports development in fine motor skills.

Sashiko's Stitches
Sanae Ishida, 2024
Sugar Planet: Fairy Princess Frolique: Sweet Surprises
Megan E. Bryant, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, fantastical journey in a sugary universe.
Encourages creativity and imaginative play in children.
Fosters a love for reading through engaging storytelling.
Addresses friendship and cooperation through relatable scenarios.

Sugar Planet: Fairy Princess Frolique: Sweet Surprises
Megan E. Bryant, 2004
Award winning
The Farmer and the Monkey
Marla Frazee, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of friendship and adventure.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Stimulates curiosity about animals and farming.
Beautiful illustrations complement the engaging narrative.

The Farmer and the Monkey
Marla Frazee, 2020
The Taste of Home
Aminata Jalloh, Pervin Özcan, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of family and cultural identity.
Vivid storytelling enriches children's imaginative capabilities.
Encourages appreciation for diversity and global cultures.
Supports language development and emotional intelligence.

The Taste of Home
Aminata Jalloh, Pervin Özcan, 2023
Award winning
Llama Rocks the Cradle of Chaos
Jonathan Stutzman, Heather Fox, 2022
48 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure, ideal for sparking children’s imagination.
Features relatable characters, fostering emotional growth.
Encourages problem-solving, enhances critical thinking skills.
Fun read, promotes literacy and focus improvement.
