Top-rated books by Roy Laver Swank
Books like Roy Laver Swank’s
Ahoy!
Sophie Blackall, 2024
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging pirate adventure sparks imagination and curiosity.
Teaches valuable lessons on teamwork and perseverance.
Colorful illustrations captivate and enhance visual learning.
Interactive narrative encourages reading participation and enjoyment.
Ahoy!
Sophie Blackall, 2024
Salat in Secret
Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Promotes cultural understanding and religious awareness.
Enhances empathy through diverse character representation.
Encourages respect for personal beliefs and practices.
Supports inclusive and global perspectives in young readers.
Salat in Secret
Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, 2023
How to Welcome a New Baby
Jean Reagan, 2024
26 pages
Why to read
Offers insights into sibling relationships and dynamics.
Encourages empathy and understanding for new family members.
Illustrates joyful family interactions and bonding.
Supports emotional development through engaging storytelling.
How to Welcome a New Baby
Jean Reagan, 2024
Award winning
La Noche Before Three Kings Day
Sheila Colón-Bagley, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity and tradition.
Enhances understanding of Three Kings Day festivities.
Encourages family reading and bonding experiences.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
La Noche Before Three Kings Day
Sheila Colón-Bagley, 2023
Walking Grandma Home: A Story of Grief, Hope, and Healing
Nancy Bo Flood, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses grief with sensitivity and understanding.
Fosters emotional growth and healing.
Encourages hopeful perspectives on loss.
Strengthens parent-child bonding through shared reading.
Walking Grandma Home: A Story of Grief, Hope, and Healing
Nancy Bo Flood, 2023
Brave Like Mom
Monica Acker, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates bravery and resilience inspired by maternal figures.
Encourages emotional growth and understanding through storytelling.
Fosters empathy and courage in young readers.
Ideal for family bonding over shared reading time.
Brave Like Mom
Monica Acker, 2022
Black Boy, Rise
Mike G. Gaskins, 2025
48 pages
Why to read
Empowers young Black boys through inspiring stories.
Fosters self-confidence and resilience in readers.
Encourages cultural awareness and diversity appreciation.
Ideal for bonding over meaningful storytelling.
Black Boy, Rise
Mike G. Gaskins, 2025
The Dramatic Life of Azaleah Lane
Nikki Shannon Smith, 2020
144 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery encourages problem-solving skills.
Features diverse, relatable characters.
Supports emotional growth and resilience.
Ideal for family reading sessions.
