Top-rated books by Melina Ontiveros
How Do You Love?
Age: 3-5
Books like Melina Ontiveros’s
Award winning
My Fade Is Fresh
Shauntay Grant, Kitt Thomas, Listening Library, Tyla Collier, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural identity and self-expression.
Enhances language skills and vocabulary development.
Encourages creativity and confidence in young readers.
Supports emotional and social growth.
My Fade Is Fresh
Shauntay Grant, Kitt Thomas, Listening Library, Tyla Collier, 2022
Award winning
Off to Kindergarten
Johnston Tony, Melissa Sweet, 2007
32 pages
Why to read
Prepares children for kindergarten with engaging storytelling.
Illustrations that capture attention and stimulate imagination.
Encourages social skills and classroom readiness.
Reassuring for both parents and children about school transition.
Off to Kindergarten
Johnston Tony, Melissa Sweet, 2007
Award winning
Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle
Nina Lacour, Kaylani Juanita, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diverse family structures warmly and inclusively.
Enhances understanding of separation and reunion.
Encourages emotional expression and resilience.
Supports development of empathy and acceptance.
Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle
Nina Lacour, Kaylani Juanita, 2022
Award winning
A Perfect Father's Day: A Father's Day Gift Book From Kids
Susan Meddaugh, Eve Bunting, James Cross Giblin, 1991
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates father-child bonding and love.
Encourages appreciation for parental roles.
Simple, engaging narrative for young readers.
Supports emotional and social development.
A Perfect Father's Day: A Father's Day Gift Book From Kids
Susan Meddaugh, Eve Bunting, James Cross Giblin, 1991
Award winning
The Tiny Tale of Little Pea (-)
Davide Calì, Sébastien Mourrain, 2017
36 pages
Why to read
Encourages self-acceptance and uniqueness through charming storytelling.
Illustrated journey enhancing kids' visual and spatial skills.
Reinforces resilience and the importance of trying.
Delightful read-aloud option fostering parent-child bonding.
The Tiny Tale of Little Pea (-)
Davide Calì, Sébastien Mourrain, 2017
Award winning
My First Bilingual Book–Friends (English–Arabic)
Patricia Billings, 2018
24 pages
Why to read
Dual language format enhances cognitive and linguistic skills.
Strengthens cross-cultural friendships and understanding.
Colorful illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports early bilingual education and literacy development.
My First Bilingual Book–Friends (English–Arabic)
Patricia Billings, 2018
Award winning
Brown Is Beautiful
Supriya Kelkar, Noor Sofi, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity, encouraging inclusivity and self-acceptance.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate young minds.
Empowers children with confidence in their identity.
Perfect for shared reading, strengthens parent-child bond.
Brown Is Beautiful
Supriya Kelkar, Noor Sofi, 2022
Award winning
Avocado Asks
Momoko Abe, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Explores identity and self-discovery through engaging storytelling.
Colorful illustrations captivate and stimulate children's imagination.
Encourages empathy and understanding toward others' perspectives.
Perfect blend of humor and life lessons for young readers.
