Books like Coming on Home Soon (Caldecott Honor Book)
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
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
The Day You Begin
Jacqueline Woodson, 2018
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and encourages embracing uniqueness.
Enhances empathy and understanding among peers.
Inspires confidence and courage in new situations.
Beautifully illustrated, capturing children's imagination.
The Day You Begin
Jacqueline Woodson, 2018
Award winning
This Is the Rope: A Story From the Great Migration
Jacqueline Woodson, 2013
32 pages
Why to read
Captures historical significance of the Great Migration.
Enhances understanding of African American heritage.
Encourages discussions on family and resilience.
Beautifully illustrated, supporting visual learning.
This Is the Rope: A Story From the Great Migration
Jacqueline Woodson, 2013
Award winning
Show Way
Jacqueline Woodson, 2005
48 pages
Why to read
Inspires resilience through historical and personal journey.
Enhances understanding of heritage and familial ties.
Encourages empowerment through crafting and storytelling.
Fosters emotional connection to past generations.
Show Way
Jacqueline Woodson, 2005
Award winning
Watercress
Andrea Wang, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage and family bonds.
Enhances understanding of diversity and inclusion.
Encourages emotional growth through relatable storytelling.
Beautifully illustrated, captivating young readers.
Watercress
Andrea Wang, 2021
Award winning
My Powerful Hair
Carole Lindstrom, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and self-expression through hair.
Encourages confidence and self-love in young readers.
Supports understanding and acceptance of individual differences.
Interactive, engaging narrative for shared reading moments.
My Powerful Hair
Carole Lindstrom, 2023
Award winning
Soul Food Sunday
Winsome Bingham Bingham, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Celebrates family traditions through cooking and sharing meals.
Strengthen bonds with intergenerational, culturally rich storytelling.
Enhances understanding of community and togetherness.
Vivid illustrations complement engaging, heartwarming narrative.
