Books like Daddy and Me and the Rhyme to Be
Award winning
Say My Name
Joanna Ho, Khoa Le, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity and personal identity.
Encourages respect for oneself and others.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading.
Inspires confidence and pride in heritage.
Say My Name
Joanna Ho, Khoa Le, 2023
Award winning
Little Santa
Yoko Maruyama, 2017
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging, festive tale delights children during holiday season.
Illustrations capture the magic of Santa's enchanting world.
Encourages kindness, generosity, and the joy of giving.
Ideal for family storytime, building holiday traditions together.
Little Santa
Yoko Maruyama, 2017
Award winning
Keep Your Head Up
Aliya King Neil, Charly Palmer, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Boosts resilience through colorful, engaging storytelling.
Encourages positive thinking and perseverance in kids.
Interactive and captivating narrative sparks creativity.
Reassuring tone, ideal for building self-confidence.
Keep Your Head Up
Aliya King Neil, Charly Palmer, 2021
Award winning
Astro Girl
Ken Wilson-Max, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires interest in science and space exploration.
Empowers young girls with strong female protagonist.
Encourages curiosity and dreaming big.
Beautifully illustrated, captivating young readers visually.
Astro Girl
Ken Wilson-Max, 2019
Award winning
Call Me Max
Kyle Lukoff, Luciano Lozano, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of identity and acceptance.
Encourages discussions on diversity and inclusivity.
Supports understanding of personal and social identity.
Illustrations enhance engagement and comprehension.
Call Me Max
Kyle Lukoff, Luciano Lozano, 2019
Award winning
Bad Panda
Swapna Haddow, Sheena Dempsey, 2021
192 pages
Why to read
Captivating storyline with an adventurous mischievous panda.
Encourages understanding of right versus wrong.
Explores themes of friendship and consequences.
Ideal for stimulating young readers' imaginations.
Bad Panda
Swapna Haddow, Sheena Dempsey, 2021
Award winning
Santa in the City
Tiffany D. Jackson, Reggie Brown, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Captures the magic of Christmas in an urban setting.
Encourages belief in oneself and the spirit of giving.
Addresses diversity and inclusion through relatable storytelling.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading moments.
Santa in the City
Tiffany D. Jackson, Reggie Brown, 2021
Award winning
Another
Christian Robinson, 2019
56 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through vibrant, imaginative illustrations.
Encourages exploration of diverse perspectives and possibilities.
Supports cognitive development with engaging visual narrative.
Strengthens understanding of self and connectivity.
