Books like Count to Sleep Asheville, NC
Award winning
Firecrackers
Zaro Weil, 2020
240 pages
Why to read
Vivid poetry fires imagination and stimulates language skills.
Illustrations elevate story, enhancing visual literacy.
Themes of nature build environmental awareness, curiosity.
Encourages emotional growth through relatable narratives.

Firecrackers
Zaro Weil, 2020
Award winning
A Little Scribble SPOT: A Story About Colorful Emotions
Diane Alber, 2023
44 pages
Why to read
Explores emotional intelligence through vibrant illustrations.
Encourages children to express and manage feelings.
Supports early development in recognizing emotions.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

A Little Scribble SPOT: A Story About Colorful Emotions
Diane Alber, 2023
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
Hello, My World: A High-Contrast Board Book that Helps Visual Development in Newborns and Babies
Duopress Labs, 2020
20 pages
Why to read
Enhances visual development through high-contrast design.
Stimulates early cognitive skills in newborns and babies.
Encourages parental bonding during reading time.
Supports early visual literacy and attention focus.

Hello, My World: A High-Contrast Board Book that Helps Visual Development in Newborns and Babies
Duopress Labs, 2020
Above and Below: Dusk till Dawn: Lift the flaps to see nature's wonders unfold
Harriet Evans, Nic Jones, 2022
14 pages
Why to read
Interactive flaps enhance engagement and exploration.
Visualizes nocturnal and diurnal animals' routines vividly.
Encourages curiosity about natural phenomena.
Supports understanding of day-night cycle and ecosystems.

Above and Below: Dusk till Dawn: Lift the flaps to see nature's wonders unfold
Harriet Evans, Nic Jones, 2022
Lizzy and the Cloud
Terry Fan, 2022
56 pages
Why to read
Captivates with whimsical storytelling and charming illustrations.
Encourages creativity and curiosity in young readers.
Explores themes of friendship and responsibility.
Ideal for engaging young minds in shared reading.

Lizzy and the Cloud
Terry Fan, 2022
Award winning
My Nana's Garden
Dawn Casey, 2020
22 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of loss, memory, and eternal love.
Beautifully illustrates nature's cycle and regeneration.
Stimulates emotional development and resilience.
Encourages discussions on family bonds and heritage.

My Nana's Garden
Dawn Casey, 2020
Award winning
Bellies to the Sky: A Bedtime Breathwork Book
Colleen Canning, 2023
56 pages
Why to read
Encourages calmness through bedtime breathwork techniques.
Soothing illustrations enhance tranquil bedtime routines.
Supports development of emotional and self-regulation skills.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading sessions.
