Top-rated books by Paran Kim
Brave Like Mom
Age: 6-8
Books like Paran Kim’s
Beyond the Game: Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Whetstone (Beyond the Game: Athletes Change the World)
Andrew Maraniss, 2025
96 pages
Why to read
True tale of courage and activism.
Engaging sports action fuels interest.
Highlights Indigenous culture respectfully.
Promotes empathy and civic awareness.
Beyond the Game: Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Whetstone (Beyond the Game: Athletes Change the World)
Andrew Maraniss, 2025
Award winning
Running Shoes
Frederick Lipp, 2007
34 pages
Why to read
Inspires resilience and determination in young readers.
Highlights the importance of education and opportunity.
Encourages empathy and cultural awareness.
Beautifully illustrated, engaging young minds visually.
Running Shoes
Frederick Lipp, 2007
Award winning
Jessi's Gold Medal
Ann M. Martin, 1992
155 pages
Why to read
Celebrates teamwork, dedication, and achieving personal goals.
Fosters understanding of sportsmanship and fair play.
Boosts self-esteem through overcoming challenges.
Encourages active family reading and discussion.
Jessi's Gold Medal
Ann M. Martin, 1992
Award winning
Shoe Dog
Phil Knight, Megan McDonald, 2014
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity through engaging and adventurous storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary and reading skills for young children.
Encourages persistence and problem-solving through relatable scenarios.
Supports emotional development with identifiable character experiences.
Shoe Dog
Phil Knight, Megan McDonald, 2014
Award winning
Surviving the Wild: Rainbow the Koala
Remy Lai, 2024
112 pages
Why to read
Adventure-packed story aids in confidence-building.
Encourages empathy through Rainbow's unique challenges.
Supports comprehension and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Surviving the Wild: Rainbow the Koala
Remy Lai, 2024
A Kiss for Little Bear (I Can Read Level 1)
Else Holmelund Minarik, 2025
32 pages
Why to read
Promotes kindness and gratitude.
Perfect length for beginners.
Funny animal antics entertain.
Beautiful, timeless illustrations.
A Kiss for Little Bear (I Can Read Level 1)
Else Holmelund Minarik, 2025
Award winning
Big Tree
Brian Selznick, 2023
528 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline sparks children’s curiosity and imagination. - Vibrant, relatable characters encourage empathy and emotional growth. - Enhances problem-solving skills through engaging narrative challenges. - Supports language development and literacy in early learners.
Big Tree
Brian Selznick, 2023
Award winning
The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
288 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure sparks imagination and joy.
Teaches values of friendship, loyalty, and hope.
Encourages empathy and emotional understanding in children.
Ideal for family shared reading and discussion.
