Top-rated books by Margaret Anastas
A Hug for You
Age: 2-4
Books like Margaret Anastas’s
Award winning
Chocolate Cake
Michael Rosen, Kevin Waldron, 2017
32 pages
Why to read
Delightful tale celebrating childhood love for chocolate cake.
Encourages imagination through vibrant storytelling.
Addresses impulse control and consequences in a fun way.
Perfect for engaging young readers and family bonding.
Chocolate Cake
Michael Rosen, Kevin Waldron, 2017
Visiting a Church
Ruth Nason, 2005
24 pages
Why to read
Introduces children to cultural and spiritual environments.
Encourages respect and understanding for diverse traditions.
Supports social and emotional development.
Illustrations and text promote engagement and curiosity.
Visiting a Church
Ruth Nason, 2005
Award winning
Becoming A Big Sister: Blessings From Above
Ona Erike, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Empowers siblings embracing new family roles.
Highlights the joys and challenges of sisterhood.
Fosters empathy and responsibility in young readers.
Colorful illustrations enhance engagement and understanding.
Becoming A Big Sister: Blessings From Above
Ona Erike, 2023
Award winning
Night Of The Full Moon (Stepping Stone, paper)
Gloria Whelan, Leslie Bowman, 1993
64 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure under a mystical full moon.
Teaches cultural appreciation and historical awareness.
Nurtures empathy and emotional intelligence.
Engaging story encourages shared family reading.
Night Of The Full Moon (Stepping Stone, paper)
Gloria Whelan, Leslie Bowman, 1993
Award winning
I Miss the Baby: A Child's Grief Process Following the Miscarriage of a Sibling
Irma G. Prosser, Emma Arrellano, Emma Marsh, 2022
24 pages
Why to read
Explores emotions through a child’s perspective on sibling loss.
Provides comfort, helping children understand and process grief.
Encourages open family conversations about difficult topics.
Supports emotional development and resilience building.
I Miss the Baby: A Child's Grief Process Following the Miscarriage of a Sibling
Irma G. Prosser, Emma Arrellano, Emma Marsh, 2022
Award winning
Curls
Ruth Forman, Geneva Bowers, 2020
26 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and self-acceptance through engaging illustrations.
Encourages confidence and positive self-image in young readers.
Simple language suited for early developmental stages.
Fun, relatable story fosters a love for reading.
Curls
Ruth Forman, Geneva Bowers, 2020
Award winning
Monster and Boy: The Sister Surprise
Hannah Barnaby, Anoosha Syed, 2023
144 pages
Why to read
Fun, engaging adventure of friendship and bravery. - Encourages sibling bonding and understanding. - Stimulates imagination with unique, whimsical characters. - Great tool for enhancing early reading skills.
Monster and Boy: The Sister Surprise
Hannah Barnaby, Anoosha Syed, 2023
Award winning
Our Grandparents Were Members of the Black Panther Party
Fatima D. El-Mekki, 2023
31 pages
Why to read
Educational insight into historical civil rights movements.
Strengthens understanding of justice and community.
Inspires courage and active participation in society.
Family-focused narrative encourages shared reading.
