Books like A Garden in Your Belly: Meet the Microbes in Your Gut
Award winning
Gut Garden
Katie Brosnan, 2020
44 pages
Why to read
Educates on digestive health through playful storytelling.
Encourages curiosity about science and the human body.
Supports understanding of healthy eating habits.
Illustrations engage children, enhancing connection and retention.
Gut Garden
Katie Brosnan, 2020
Award winning
Ruth's Got A Hole In Her Tooth
Joan Phillips, 2022
32
Why to read
Engaging narrative addressing common childhood dental fears.
Teaches importance of dental hygiene in a fun way.
Characters model healthy behaviors, promoting emulation.
Strengthens reading skills and health awareness.
Ruth's Got A Hole In Her Tooth
Joan Phillips, 2022
Award winning
The Rainforest Grew All Around (Arbordale Collection)
Susan K. Mitchell, Connie McLennan, 2007
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, educational journey through the rainforest ecosystem.
Encourages environmental awareness and appreciation.
Supports understanding of biodiversity and conservation.
Engaging rhyme scheme enhances reading fluency.
The Rainforest Grew All Around (Arbordale Collection)
Susan K. Mitchell, Connie McLennan, 2007
Award winning
THIS IS ME: A Journey of Alopecia Acceptance
Chiquita Kearney, Trinity Kearney, 2023
25 pages
Why to read
Empowers children through alopecia awareness and acceptance.
Illustrates resilience and self-love with engaging storytelling.
Encourages empathy and understanding among peers.
Supports emotional growth and positive self-image.
THIS IS ME: A Journey of Alopecia Acceptance
Chiquita Kearney, Trinity Kearney, 2023
Award winning
Orphant Annie Storybook
Johnny Gruelle, 2000
28 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventures spark children's imagination.
Relatable, resilient characters foster emotional development.
Encourages creativity and problem-solving skills.
Ideal for family bonding through storytelling.
Orphant Annie Storybook
Johnny Gruelle, 2000
Award winning
Pop's Perfect Present
Corey Finkle, Lenny Wen, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale of creativity and determination.
Highlights the importance of thoughtfulness over material gifts.
Encourages problem-solving and perseverance in young readers.
Fosters parent-child bonding through shared reading.
Pop's Perfect Present
Corey Finkle, Lenny Wen, 2023
The Apple Orchard (Pebble Plus)
Patricia J. Murphy, 2004
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging exploration of seasons and nature's changes.
Teaches about apple growth, fostering environmental awareness.
Bright, captivating illustrations enhance learning.
Encourages curiosity and discovery in young readers.
The Apple Orchard (Pebble Plus)
Patricia J. Murphy, 2004
Award winning
World of Food: A delicious discovery of the foods we eat
Sandra Lawrence, Violeta Noy, 2022
64 pages
Why to read
Explore global cuisines through engaging and colorful illustrations.
Boosts knowledge on nutrition and diverse cultural foods.
Encourages curiosity and appreciation for global diversity.
Ideal for interactive parent-child educational activities.
