Top-rated books by Tyla Collier
The Queen of Kindergarten
Age: 3-5
Books like Tyla Collier’s
Black Meets White
Justine Korman Fontes, Illustrated By Geoff Waring, Justine Korman Fontes, Illustrated by Geoff Waring, Geoff Waring, 2005
24 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of diversity and acceptance.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Supports social and emotional development.
Engaging illustrations complement the narrative.

Black Meets White
Justine Korman Fontes, Illustrated By Geoff Waring, Justine Korman Fontes, Illustrated by Geoff Waring, Geoff Waring, 2005
Award winning
I'm Sticking with You
Smriti Prasadam-Halls, Smriti Halls, Steve Small, 2020
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates friendship with heartwarming, delightful illustrations.
Encourages emotional development and empathy in children.
Engaging narrative that fosters parent-child bonding.
Reinforces the importance of sticking together through challenges.

I'm Sticking with You
Smriti Prasadam-Halls, Smriti Halls, Steve Small, 2020
When Grandma Visits Me
Janie Spaht Gill, Lori Anderson Wing, 1997
23 pages
Why to read
Enhances family bonding through shared reading moments.
Fosters appreciation for family relationships and traditions.
Supports emotional development and understanding of empathy.
Engaging story that captivates young readers' imaginations.

When Grandma Visits Me
Janie Spaht Gill, Lori Anderson Wing, 1997
Award winning
Fourth of July Mice! (Green Light Readers Level 1)
Bethany Roberts, Doug Cushman, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates Independence Day through fun, adventurous mice characters.
Encourages understanding of American traditions and history.
Simple text ideal for beginning readers' development.
Vibrant illustrations enhance engagement and comprehension.

Fourth of July Mice! (Green Light Readers Level 1)
Bethany Roberts, Doug Cushman, 2004
Award winning
I Love You! A Bushel & A Peck
Rosemary Wells, Frank Loesser, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming message of love and affection.
Engaging rhythmic text enhances reading skills.
Colorful illustrations capture children's attention.
Ideal for bedtime sharing and bonding.

I Love You! A Bushel & A Peck
Rosemary Wells, Frank Loesser, 2004
Award winning
Pumpkin Heads
Wendell Minor, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging seasonal tale with delightful pumpkin-themed adventures.
Vibrant illustrations captivate young readers' attention.
Encourages exploration of nature and changing seasons.
Supports vocabulary growth with descriptive language.

Pumpkin Heads
Wendell Minor, 2000
Award winning
Mary Had a Little Glam
Tammi Sauer, Vanessa Brantley-Newton, 2016
24 pages
Why to read
Promotes creativity and self-expression through fashion.
Engaging, rhythmic text enhances reading fluency.
Illustrates diversity and inclusivity.
Encourages confidence and individuality.

Mary Had a Little Glam
Tammi Sauer, Vanessa Brantley-Newton, 2016
Award winning
The Duck Never Blinks
Alex Latimer, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure ensures constant curiosity and entertainment.
Encourages empathy through relatable avian characters.
Stimulates problem-solving with intriguing challenges.
Ideal for interactive family reading moments.
