Books like Days to Celebrate: A Full Year of Poetry, People, Holidays, History, Fascinating Facts, and More
Award winning
City I Love
Lee Bennett Hopkins, 2009
32 pages
Why to read
Showcases vibrancy and diversity of urban life.
Encourages understanding and appreciation of different cultures.
Stimulates exploration and curiosity about cities.
Supports language development and comprehension skills.

City I Love
Lee Bennett Hopkins, 2009
Award winning
Valentine Hearts: Holiday Poetry (I Can Read Book 2)
Lee Bennett Hopkins, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates Valentine's Day through engaging, heartfelt poems.
Enhances reading skills with simple, rhythmic language.
Stimulates emotional development and empathy.
Ideal for shared reading experiences between parents and children.

Valentine Hearts: Holiday Poetry (I Can Read Book 2)
Lee Bennett Hopkins, 2004
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
Maribel's Year
Michelle Sterling, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Engages young readers with vibrant, illustrative storytelling.
Develops empathy and understanding through diverse character experiences.
Encourages resilience and perseverance through narrative challenges.
Supports language development and comprehension skills.

Maribel's Year
Michelle Sterling, 2023
Award winning
Tokyo Night Parade
J.P. Takahashi, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Explores vibrant Tokyo culture through fantastical elements.
Encourages empathy and understanding diverse perspectives.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.

Tokyo Night Parade
J.P. Takahashi, 2023
Award winning
My Weird School Graphic Novel: Dorks in New York!
Dan Gutman, 2023
96 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure in New York City.
Encourages creativity and social skills development.
Enhances vocabulary through engaging dialogue.
Supports emotional growth and friendship values.

My Weird School Graphic Novel: Dorks in New York!
Dan Gutman, 2023
Award winning
A Whale of a Time: Funny Poems for Each Day of the Year
Lou Peacock, 2023
336 pages
Why to read
365 witty poems spark daily imagination and joy.
Enhances linguistic skills with playful, rhyming verse.
Addresses daily life themes, aiding emotional development.
Perfect for bedtime, instilling a love for poetry.

A Whale of a Time: Funny Poems for Each Day of the Year
Lou Peacock, 2023
Award winning
Surviving the Wild: Rainbow the Koala
Remy Lai, 2024
112 pages
Why to read
Adventure-packed story aids in confidence-building.
Encourages empathy through Rainbow's unique challenges.
Supports comprehension and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
