Top-rated books by Melissa Suber
Tough Chicks
Age: 0-3
Books like Melissa Suber’s
Award winning
Speak Up
Miranda Paul, Ebony Glenn, 2020
34 pages
Why to read
Encourages children to voice opinions confidently.
Highlights importance of communication and expression.
Supports emotional and social development.
Ideal for engaging young readers in active discussion.

Speak Up
Miranda Paul, Ebony Glenn, 2020
Award winning
The Steves
Morag Hood, 2018
32 pages
Why to read
Humorous tale, introduces conflict resolution.
Encourages identity and self-awareness for young readers.
Simple, engaging narrative fosters early literacy skills.
Colorful illustrations captivate and stimulate visual perception.

The Steves
Morag Hood, 2018
Award winning
Big Feelings
Alexandra Penfold, Suzanne Kaufman, 2021
42 pages
Why to read
Navigates complex emotions with vivid, relatable storytelling.
Encourages understanding and managing big feelings effectively.
Supports emotional development with engaging scenarios.
Ideal for joint reading sessions, enhancing bond and comprehension.

Big Feelings
Alexandra Penfold, Suzanne Kaufman, 2021
Award winning
Our Celebración!
Susan Middleton Elya, Ana Aranda, Random House Audio, Cynthia de Pando, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and enhance visual learning.
Introduces cultural diversity through festive storytelling.
Rhyming text supports phonetic awareness and literacy.
Encourages family bonding through shared reading sessions.

Our Celebración!
Susan Middleton Elya, Ana Aranda, Random House Audio, Cynthia de Pando, 2023
Award winning
I Am Brown
Ashok Banker, Sandhya Prabhat, Hweryho, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity and self-acceptance.
Bold illustrations capture children's attention.
Encourages pride in one's identity and heritage.
Ideal for building empathy and global awareness.

I Am Brown
Ashok Banker, Sandhya Prabhat, Hweryho, 2020
Award winning
In Plain Sight
Richard Jackson, Jerry Pinkney, 2016
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages attention to detail through playful visual elements.
Enhances vocabulary and observational skills.
Supports intergenerational bonding with grandparent-grandchild dynamic.
Fosters daily discovery and appreciation of simplicity.

In Plain Sight
Richard Jackson, Jerry Pinkney, 2016
Award winning
Someday, Maybe
Diana Murray, Jessica Gibson, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Explores dreams and aspirations in an engaging way.
Captures the essence of hope and perseverance.
Encourages self-discovery and setting achievable goals.
Stimulating narrative that sparks curiosity and imagination.

Someday, Maybe
Diana Murray, Jessica Gibson, 2023
Award winning
This Is Not a Valentine
Carter Higgins, A Arter, Lucy Ruth Cummins, 2017
48 pages
Why to read
Challenges traditional views on love and friendship.
Encourages emotional expression and self-acceptance.
Stimulates discussions on relationships and kindness.
Beautiful, engaging illustrations complement text.
