Top-rated books by Ziwelene Mandela
Grandad Mandela
Age: 4-11
Books like Ziwelene Mandela’s
The Queen On Our Corner
Lucy Christopher, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Highlights community awareness and kindness.
Encourages empathy and cultural understanding.
Stimulative storytelling fosters children’s curiosity.
Supports emotional and social development.

The Queen On Our Corner
Lucy Christopher, 2021
Hey, Baby Girl: (Bright Brown Baby)
Andrea Davis Pinkney, 2023
16 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage and diversity.
Supports early language development and recognition.
Strengthens bonding during shared reading moments.
Instills confidence and positive self-image in toddlers.

Hey, Baby Girl: (Bright Brown Baby)
Andrea Davis Pinkney, 2023
Anna Pavlova: Volume 91
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires through Anna Pavlova's captivating ballet journey.
Encourages persistence and dedication in children.
Illustrates the importance of following one's passion.
Ideal for fostering an appreciation for the arts.

Anna Pavlova: Volume 91
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara, 2022
Counting on Shabbat
Nancy Churnin, 2023
12 pages
Why to read
Enhances mathematical skills through engaging Shabbat-themed story.
Fosters cultural awareness and appreciation of traditions.
Supports developmental milestones in early childhood learning.
Encourages family bonding through shared reading.

Counting on Shabbat
Nancy Churnin, 2023
Award winning
Lily Coyote's New Baby: An Adoption Story
Xander Martin, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of family, love, and acceptance.
Addresses adoption with sensitivity and warmth.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Beautifully illustrated, engaging young children visually.

Lily Coyote's New Baby: An Adoption Story
Xander Martin, 2023
The Baby and Me: My Family and Me
Christianne Jones, 2023
20 pages
Why to read
Celebrates family dynamics and togetherness.
Enhances understanding of relationships and roles.
Encourages empathy and emotional development.
Bright illustrations captivate and engage young readers.

The Baby and Me: My Family and Me
Christianne Jones, 2023
The Hairdo That Got Away
Joseph Coelho, Fiona Lumbers, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Explores emotional resilience through creative storytelling.
Encourages parent-child bonding over hair grooming routines.
Addresses coping with change and loss poignantly.
Vibrant illustrations complement the engaging narrative.

The Hairdo That Got Away
Joseph Coelho, Fiona Lumbers, 2022
Sometimes Families...
Charlotte Trounce, 2022
18 pages
Why to read
Explores the diversity of modern family structures.
Enhances emotional intelligence and empathy in children.
Engaging illustrations assist story comprehension.
Encourages conversations about family values and acceptance.
