Top-rated books by Sarah Asuquo
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Award winning
Where Thuong Keeps Love
Thu Buu, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Captures the essence of family love and bonding.
Illustrates the importance of cultural heritage.
Encourages emotional intelligence and empathy.
Beautiful, engaging illustrations captivate young readers.
Where Thuong Keeps Love
Thu Buu, 2021
Award winning
Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle
Nina Lacour, 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, 2022
Award winning
We Go Way Back
Idan Ben-Barak, Philip Bunting, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Captures the essence of childhood friendships.
Vibrant illustrations, easy to follow.
Encourages emotional development and empathy.
Perfect for family bonding over reading.
We Go Way Back
Idan Ben-Barak, Philip Bunting, 2023
Award winning
Stuntboy, In The Meantime
Jason Reynolds, 2021
272 pages
Why to read
Showcases resilience through engaging, relatable storytelling.
Highlights importance of friendship and teamwork.
Encourages understanding and managing personal fears.
Supports emotional and social development.
Stuntboy, In The Meantime
Jason Reynolds, 2021
Award winning
Kozo the Sparrow
Allen Say, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires resilience through Kozo's adventurous challenges. Enhances emotional understanding and empathy. Encourages curiosity and exploration in young readers. Beautifully illustrated, captivating children's attention.
Kozo the Sparrow
Allen Say, 2023
The Crane and the Keeper: How an Endangered Crane Chose a Human as Her Mate
Meeg Pincus, 2025
40 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale of interspecies friendship and loyalty.
Educational insights into wildlife conservation issues.
Encourages empathy and understanding of nature.
Ideal for shared reading, fosters family discussions.
The Crane and the Keeper: How an Endangered Crane Chose a Human as Her Mate
Meeg Pincus, 2025
Award winning
Paletero Man
Lucky Diaz, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, culturally rich illustrations enhance engagement.
Encourages understanding of diverse communities and heritage.
Stimulates language development through rhythmic, lyrical text.
Supports social and emotional learning.
Paletero Man
Lucky Diaz, 2021
Award winning
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
Dav Pilkey, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure, perfect for young readers.
Builds critical thinking through unique story arcs.
Enhances literacy with creative wordplay and language.
Supports moral development and teamwork values.
