Top-rated books by Maru Salem-Vargas
Taking Care of Mommy
Age: 2-8
Books like Maru Salem-Vargas’s
Award winning
Welcome to the Big Kids Club: What Every Older Sibling Needs to Know!
Chelsea Clinton, Tania de Regil, Listening Library, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Guides siblings on embracing new family dynamics.
Offers strategies to manage jealousy and share attention.
Encourages empathy and responsibility in older siblings.
Warm illustrations, engaging narrative.

Welcome to the Big Kids Club: What Every Older Sibling Needs to Know!
Chelsea Clinton, Tania de Regil, Listening Library, 2022
My Big Brother JJ
Odette Elliott, Patrice Aggs, 2009
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates sibling relationships and family bonds.
Encourages understanding and empathy among young readers.
Captures everyday adventures with warmth and humor.
Supports early literacy and social skills development.

My Big Brother JJ
Odette Elliott, Patrice Aggs, 2009
Grouchy Gloria and her brother Zany Zack
Jules Horowitz, Muresan Radu, 2023
26 pages
Why to read
Engaging sibling dynamics, perfect for family reading time.
Encourages emotional intelligence and empathy in children.
Colorful illustrations captivate and stimulate young minds.
Addresses conflict resolution in a fun, approachable manner.

Grouchy Gloria and her brother Zany Zack
Jules Horowitz, Muresan Radu, 2023
Award winning
Twig and Turtle 5: Time for Teamwork
Jennifer Richard Jacobson, 2021
108 pages
Why to read
Fosters teamwork and collaborative skills among young readers.
Highlights importance of compromise in achieving common goals.
Engaging story that captivates and educates simultaneously.
Encourages empathy and understanding through character interactions.

Twig and Turtle 5: Time for Teamwork
Jennifer Richard Jacobson, 2021
Award winning
Big Brother, Little Brother
Penny Dale, 1997
25 pages
Why to read
Celebrates sibling relationships through engaging storytelling.
Illustrations captivate and stimulate young readers' imaginations.
Encourages empathy and understanding between siblings.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing family bonds.

Big Brother, Little Brother
Penny Dale, 1997
Award winning
Buckle and Squash: The Perilous Princess Plot
Sarah Courtauld, 2014
192 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale sparks creativity and imagination.
Fosters sibling unity and teamwork.
Humorous narrative enhances language and comprehension skills.
Encourages adventure and curiosity in young readers.

Buckle and Squash: The Perilous Princess Plot
Sarah Courtauld, 2014
Twins vs. Triplets: Prank-or-Treat
Jennifer Torres, Gladys Jose, 2022
128 pages
Why to read
Whimsical rivalry captures children’s imagination and attention.
Promotes teamwork, cooperation among siblings and friends.
Enhances understanding of consequences and playful problem-solving.
Ideal for family reading, enriching parent-child bonding.

Twins vs. Triplets: Prank-or-Treat
Jennifer Torres, Gladys Jose, 2022
Award winning
Nacho on My Nose: The Messy Adventures of Audrey and Brody
Joy Hawkins, Keely Quinn, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual development.
Encourages creativity and imaginative play through storytelling.
Strengthens sibling bonds and teamwork values.
Interactive narrative, ideal for family reading sessions.
