Books about 21st Century
Award winning
Little Puff: 21st Century Edition (Beginning-to-Read: Easy Stories)
Margaret Hillert, Modern Curriculum Press, Sid Jordan, 1973
27 pages
Why to read
Updated, engaging retelling of a children’s classic.
Enhances early reading skills with simple, repetitive vocabulary.
Encourages imagination and creativity in young minds.
Supports comprehension through clear, concise storytelling.
Little Puff: 21st Century Edition (Beginning-to-Read: Easy Stories)
Margaret Hillert, Modern Curriculum Press, Sid Jordan, 1973
Award winning
Sweet Dreams
Tesha Carletta Williams, 2014
26 pages
Why to read
Encourages healthy sleep habits through engaging storytelling.
Enhances emotional understanding and empathy in children.
Supports language development with rhythmic, expressive text.
Ideal for bedtime reading, strengthens parent-child bond.
Sweet Dreams
Tesha Carletta Williams, 2014
The 1970s
Sarah Ridley, 2007
32 pages
Why to read
Vividly presents 1970s’ culture and historical events.
Engages young readers with relatable, diverse characters.
Encourages historical awareness and curiosity.
Supports discussions on societal changes and values.
The 1970s
Sarah Ridley, 2007
Award winning
Long Walk to Freedom: Illustrated Children's edition
Nelson Mandela, Chris Van Wyk, Paddy Bouma, 2009
64 pages
Why to read
Inspires with Nelson Mandela's courageous life story.
Illustrations engage young readers visually.
Teaches values of perseverance and justice.
Encourages discussions about history and rights.
Long Walk to Freedom: Illustrated Children's edition
Nelson Mandela, Chris Van Wyk, Paddy Bouma, 2009
Award winning
The Story of Afro Hair
K.N. Chimbiri, Joelle Avelino, 2021
125 pages
Why to read
Explores rich history and significance of Afro hair.
Empowers children through cultural representation and pride.
Educational journey blending history with engaging stories.
Promotes self-love and diversity awareness.
The Story of Afro Hair
K.N. Chimbiri, Joelle Avelino, 2021
Award winning
Everything Space (Time for Kids Big Book of What) (Time for Kids Book of What)
Editors Of Time For Kids, TIME for Kids, 2015
48 pages
Why to read
Explores vast, intriguing universe with fun facts.
Stimulates curiosity about science and space.
Colorful images engage young visual learners.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing family ties.
Everything Space (Time for Kids Big Book of What) (Time for Kids Book of What)
Editors Of Time For Kids, TIME for Kids, 2015
Award winning
Let's Go Time Travelling
Subhadra Sen Gupta, 2012
132 pages
Why to read
Journey through history, exciting and engaging.
Characters that inspire curiosity and learning.
Enhances historical knowledge and cultural understanding.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens family bonds.
Let's Go Time Travelling
Subhadra Sen Gupta, 2012
Award winning
Space (Magic Tree House Research Guide)
Mary Pope Osborne, Will Osborne, Sal Murdocca, Salvatore Murdocca, 2015
144 pages
Why to read
Explores space facts with engaging storytelling. - Enhances knowledge on astronomy for kids. - Encourages curiosity and scientific inquiry. - Ideal for shared reading with family.
