Books like Daddy and Me and the Rhyme to Be
Award winning
Me and You
Anthony Browne, 2009
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and perspective.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Vibrant illustrations capture children’s attention.
Supports emotional and social development.

Me and You
Anthony Browne, 2009
Award winning
Link + Hud: Heroes by a Hair
Jarrett Pumphrey, Jerome Pumphrey, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, captivating storyline. - Builds resilience, teamwork values in young readers. - Enhances vocabulary and reading comprehension. - Encourages empathy and emotional understanding.

Link + Hud: Heroes by a Hair
Jarrett Pumphrey, Jerome Pumphrey, 2023
Award winning
The Neighbors
Einat Tsarfati, Annette Appel, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
Explores curiosity and imagination through vibrant illustrations.
Encourages empathy by understanding diverse neighbor characters.
Enhances deductive reasoning and creativity in storytelling.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Neighbors
Einat Tsarfati, Annette Appel, 2019
Award winning
Nighttime Symphony
Christopher Myers, Timbaland, Kaa Illustration, 2010
32 pages
Why to read
Syncs with Timbaland’s rhythmic style, enhancing musical awareness.
Encourages a calming bedtime routine through soothing storylines.
Illustrations complement music themes, stimulating visual perception.
Supports language development with rhythmic text patterns.

Nighttime Symphony
Christopher Myers, Timbaland, Kaa Illustration, 2010
Award winning
Lottie Paris and the Best Place
Angela Johnson, Scott M. Fischer, 2013
32 pages
Why to read
Promotes exploration and curiosity in everyday environments.
Encourages self-discovery and personal growth.
Supports early literacy and language development.
Colorful illustrations enhance engagement and understanding.

Lottie Paris and the Best Place
Angela Johnson, Scott M. Fischer, 2013
Award winning
The Monster on the Bus
Josh Lieb, Hannah Marks, 2022
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative fosters imagination and empathy.
Characters model cooperation and friendship.
Encourages creative problem-solving skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Monster on the Bus
Josh Lieb, Hannah Marks, 2022
Award winning
Monster Busters
Cornelia Funke, Glenys Ambrus, 2015
81 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled narrative ignites children’s imaginations.
Introduces teamwork and bravery in engaging ways.
Stimulates problem-solving through captivating challenges.
Strengthens reading skills with rich language use.

Monster Busters
Cornelia Funke, Glenys Ambrus, 2015
Award winning
My Pen
Christopher Myers, 2015
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates creativity and self-expression through drawing.
Inspires confidence in personal artistic journeys.
Enhances visual thinking and imagination.
Supports emotional expression and storytelling skills.
