Books like Apparitions of Holy Mother Mary: Five Heavenly Calls to Children
Award winning
Standing in the Need of Prayer: A Modern Retelling of the Classic Spiritual
Carole Boston Weatherford, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Modern retelling enhances connection to historical spiritual song.
Stunning illustrations complement the powerful narrative.
Fosters cultural awareness and historical understanding.
Encourages family discussions on faith and resilience.

Standing in the Need of Prayer: A Modern Retelling of the Classic Spiritual
Carole Boston Weatherford, 2022
Award winning
Time for You and Me!: A One-Year Mother Daughter Journal to Share, Create, and Bond
Amanda Justice, 2023
128 pages
Why to read
Strengthens mother-daughter bonding through shared journaling.
Encourages creative expression and emotional development.
Fosters communication and understanding between generations.
Interactive format enriches the reading and writing experience.

Time for You and Me!: A One-Year Mother Daughter Journal to Share, Create, and Bond
Amanda Justice, 2023
Award winning
Powwow Day
Traci Sorell, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrantly celebrates Native American culture and community.
Showcases the importance of tradition and belonging.
Encourages resilience and determination in young readers.
Supports emotional and social development through storytelling.

Powwow Day
Traci Sorell, 2022
New Mother (Cover-To-Cover Chapter Books: Settling the Colonies)
Tom Owens, 1999
56 pages
Why to read
Immersive historical adventure enhances historical knowledge.
Encourages empathy through realistic character challenges.
Strengthens reading skills with complex narrative structure.
Fosters family discussion on history and colonization.

New Mother (Cover-To-Cover Chapter Books: Settling the Colonies)
Tom Owens, 1999
Award winning
Lullaby (for a Black Mother) Board Book
Langston Hughes, 2013
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates loving bond between mother and child.
Beautifully illustrated, evokes emotion and connection.
Language and rhythm that captivate young minds.
Culturally enriching, enhances diversity awareness.

Lullaby (for a Black Mother) Board Book
Langston Hughes, 2013
Award winning
The Tale of Peter Rabbit Holiday Edition
Beatrix Potter, 2024
88 pages
Why to read
Classic tale with festive holiday twist.
Enhances imagination and moral understanding.
Encourages empathy, curiosity in young readers.
Ideal for cozy family holiday reading.

The Tale of Peter Rabbit Holiday Edition
Beatrix Potter, 2024
Award winning
The World Belonged to Us
Jacqueline Woodson, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Captures joyful essence of childhood adventures.
Encourages teamwork and community building.
Enhances empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Stimulates imagination through vibrant storytelling.

The World Belonged to Us
Jacqueline Woodson, 2022
Award winning
Mother Goose Treasury: A Beautiful Collection of Favorite Nursery Rhymes for Children
Cottage Door Press, Parragon Books, 2018
192 pages
Why to read
Classic nursery rhymes nurture language and rhythm skills.
Fosters creativity through whimsical characters and stories.
Encourages parent-child bonding during read-aloud moments.
Supports early literacy and memory development.
