Books like Bless Me: A Child's Good Night Prayer
Award winning
You Are My Sunshine
Sandra Magsamen, 2018
10 pages
Why to read
Celebrates love and connection in rhyming phrases.
Encourages emotional expression and bonding.
Delightful illustrations enhance engagement.
Suitable for bedtime storytelling.
You Are My Sunshine
Sandra Magsamen, 2018
Award winning
Shh. The Baby is Asleep: Your favourite baby animals bedtime story.
Niki Palmer, Tulleners Ros, Neogi Joyeeta, 2019
28 pages
Why to read
Engaging bedtime stories featuring adorable baby animals.
Enhances bedtime routines with soothing narrative themes.
Supports early language development and empathy.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening parent-child bonds.
Shh. The Baby is Asleep: Your favourite baby animals bedtime story.
Niki Palmer, Tulleners Ros, Neogi Joyeeta, 2019
Award winning
Psalms and Prayers for Little Ones
Allia Zobel Nolan, Tammie Lyon, 2014
32 pages
Why to read
Nourishes spiritual growth through simple psalms and prayers.
Enhances language skills with rhythmic, engaging text.
Encourages bonding during shared reading moments.
Supports emotional development with comforting themes.
Psalms and Prayers for Little Ones
Allia Zobel Nolan, Tammie Lyon, 2014
Award winning
A Bad Mad Sad Day for Mama Bear
Mayra Calvani, K C Snider, K.C. Snider, 2013
24 pages
Why to read
Illustrates handling emotions through engaging storytelling.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Supports emotional development with relatable family scenarios.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.
A Bad Mad Sad Day for Mama Bear
Mayra Calvani, K C Snider, K.C. Snider, 2013
Award winning
Babies
Gyo Fujikawa, aa, 1963
18 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity with charming, multicultural baby illustrations.
Encourages early language development and word recognition.
Fun, engaging read for parents and toddlers alike.
Stimulates visual and emotional recognition in young children.
Babies
Gyo Fujikawa, aa, 1963
Award winning
Emily Learns to Pray
Daniel B Lancaster, Jeffrey Lancaster, Cindy Monroy, Sarah Hernández, 2021
31 pages
Why to read
Introduces prayer concepts in a child-friendly manner.
Encourages spiritual growth and emotional understanding.
Supports parent-child bonding through shared reading.
Enhances vocabulary and narrative comprehension.
Emily Learns to Pray
Daniel B Lancaster, Jeffrey Lancaster, Cindy Monroy, Sarah Hernández, 2021
A Shirley Hughes Christmas
Shirley Hughes, 2024
96 pages
Why to read
Captures the warmth and joy of Christmas.
Illustrations enhance the festive storytelling experience.
Encourages family bonding during holiday reading.
Supports child's emotional and cognitive development.
A Shirley Hughes Christmas
Shirley Hughes, 2024
Award winning
Always So Grumpy: A Heartwarming and Funny Interactive Story about Feelings (Social Emotional, Hedgehog Books for Toddlers and Kids)
Erin Guendelsberger, AndoTwin, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Interactive and engaging exploration of emotions.
Funny, heartwarming narrative that captivates young readers.
Supports emotional development and empathy in children.
Ideal for parent-child shared reading moments.
