Books like Bartholomew's Passage: A Family Story for Advent (Storybooks for Advent)
Jonah and the Great Big Fish
Rhonda Gowler Greene, Agathe P Spiropoulos, Gary David Sanchez, 2007
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging biblical story with a modern twist.
Illustrations captivate and stimulate visual interpretation skills.
Teaches resilience and faith through adversity.
Encourages curiosity about ancient stories and their lessons.
Jonah and the Great Big Fish
Rhonda Gowler Greene, Agathe P Spiropoulos, Gary David Sanchez, 2007
Award winning
Where Will I Live?
Rosemary Mccarney, 2017
24 pages
Why to read
Highlights global child refugee crisis sensitively.
Encourages empathy and awareness in young readers.
Stunning photographs depict real children's stories.
Supports development of global perspective and compassion.
Where Will I Live?
Rosemary Mccarney, 2017
Award winning
Simba's First Diwali: A Holiday Book for Kids
H R, 2023
34 pages
Why to read
Celebrates multiculturalism with a delightful Diwali story.
Enhances cultural understanding and appreciation in young readers.
Supports language development with simple, engaging narratives.
Encourages family bonding through shared holiday reading.
Simba's First Diwali: A Holiday Book for Kids
H R, 2023
Award winning
Vera Rides a Bike
Vera Rosenberry, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages independence and resilience in young children.
Highlights the joy and challenges of learning new skills.
Inspires perseverance through relatable childhood experiences.
Beautiful illustrations enhance engagement and comprehension.
Vera Rides a Bike
Vera Rosenberry, 2004
Award winning
I Matter Most! My Journey to America from El Salvador
Dr. Tammy J. Williams, 2023
35 pages
Why to read
Inspiring tale of resilience and hope.
Cultural insights into El Salvador and America.
Encourages empathy and understanding diversity.
Suitable for family reading, sparks meaningful discussions.
I Matter Most! My Journey to America from El Salvador
Dr. Tammy J. Williams, 2023
Award winning
BRAVE: A children’s book about overcoming nighttime fears, worries, or anxieties
Kathleen Davis, Rekha Salin, 2020
24 pages
Why to read
Addresses common childhood fears with sensitivity.
Encourages resilience and bravery in young readers.
Supports emotional growth through relatable storytelling.
Engaging narrative fosters shared reading experiences.
BRAVE: A children’s book about overcoming nighttime fears, worries, or anxieties
Kathleen Davis, Rekha Salin, 2020
Watch Out, William
Kady MacDonald Denton, 1996
48 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale enhances children’s emotional and social development.
Illustrations stimulate imagination and visual interpretation skills.
Encourages resilience and resourcefulness through narrative challenges.
Supports language skills and vocabulary expansion.
Watch Out, William
Kady MacDonald Denton, 1996
Award winning
My Grandma and Me
Mina Javaherbin, Lindsey Yankey, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates multicultural relationships and diverse family experiences.
Illustrates respect, love, and intergenerational bonds.
Enhances understanding of cultural differences.
Encourages empathy and emotional growth.
