Books like Bright Star
Award winning
My Abuelita
Yuyi Morales, Johnston Tony, 2009
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage through vibrant storytelling.
Stimulates language skills with Spanish vocabulary integration.
Strengthens family bonds depicted through heartwarming narrative.
Enhances creative thinking with whimsical, colorful illustrations.
My Abuelita
Yuyi Morales, Johnston Tony, 2009
Award winning
Los Gatos Black on Halloween
Yuyi Morales, Marisa Montes, 2006
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity and Spanish language.
Enhances vocabulary with engaging rhymes and illustrations.
Spooky fun introduces children to Halloween traditions.
Inspires creativity and enjoyment in reading.
Los Gatos Black on Halloween
Yuyi Morales, Marisa Montes, 2006
Award winning
Just in Case: A Trickster Tale and Spanish Alphabet Book
Yuyi Morales, 2008
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, cultural storytelling with trickster Señor Calavera.
Introduces Spanish vocabulary through engaging alphabetical structure.
Encourages language skill enhancement and multicultural appreciation.
Illustrations complement text, enriching visual learning.
Just in Case: A Trickster Tale and Spanish Alphabet Book
Yuyi Morales, 2008
Award winning
Rudas: Niño's Horrendous Hermanitas
Yuyi Morales, 2016
34 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Explores themes of family dynamics and sibling relationships.
Encourages language development through playful Spanish vocabulary.
Supports emotional intelligence and conflict resolution skills.
Rudas: Niño's Horrendous Hermanitas
Yuyi Morales, 2016
Award winning
Viva Frida
Yuyi Morales, 2014
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, imaginative exploration of artist Frida Kahlo's life.
Stunning visuals complement simple, poetic text.
Encourages creativity and self-expression in children.
Bilingual text enriches language development.
Viva Frida
Yuyi Morales, 2014
Award winning
Brown Is Warm, Black Is Bright
Sarah L. Thomson, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Explores colors through engaging, vibrant illustrations.
Enhances color recognition and sensory development.
Stimulates curiosity and creativity in young readers.
Supports early childhood education fundamentals.
Brown Is Warm, Black Is Bright
Sarah L. Thomson, 2022
Award winning
The Year We Learned to Fly
Jacqueline Woodson, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires resilience and creativity in challenging situations.
Stresses the importance of family and togetherness.
Enhances mindfulness and emotional intelligence.
Celebrates cultural diversity and heritage.
The Year We Learned to Fly
Jacqueline Woodson, 2022
Award winning
Gibberish
Young Vo, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through playful, imaginative language.
Supports language development with engaging, quirky dialogues.
Encourages interactive reading sessions between parents and children.
Builds vocabulary with unique and amusing wordplay.
