Books like Escape from Communist Heaven
Award winning
The Iroquois
Richard Marshall Gaines, Richard Gaines, 2000
28 pages
Why to read
Explores rich heritage of the Iroquois people.
Illustrates important cultural and historical elements.
Encourages respect for diversity and traditions.
Supports development of historical knowledge and empathy.
The Iroquois
Richard Marshall Gaines, Richard Gaines, 2000
Award winning
It's Hard to Be Five: Learning How to Work My Control Panel
Jamie Lee Curtis, Laura Cornell, HarperAudio, 2004
40 pages
Why to read
Captures challenges of being five with humor.
Encourages self-control and emotional regulation.
Supports developmental milestones in young children.
Engaging illustrations enhance comprehension and interest.
It's Hard to Be Five: Learning How to Work My Control Panel
Jamie Lee Curtis, Laura Cornell, HarperAudio, 2004
Award winning
Let's Go Time Travelling
Subhadra Sen Gupta, 2012
132 pages
Why to read
Journey through history, exciting and engaging.
Characters that inspire curiosity and learning.
Enhances historical knowledge and cultural understanding.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens family bonds.
Let's Go Time Travelling
Subhadra Sen Gupta, 2012
Vitello Gets a Yucky Girlfriend
Kim Fupz Aakeson, 2009
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging storytelling nurtures children's imagination.
Characters exemplify resilience and emotional growth.
Stimulates discussions on relationships and empathy.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing family bonds.
Vitello Gets a Yucky Girlfriend
Kim Fupz Aakeson, 2009
Award winning
Lizzy's Ups and Downs
Jessica Harper, Lindsay Harper duPont, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotional resilience and navigating life changes.
Encourages empathy and understanding through character interactions.
Supports emotional development with engaging narrative.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening parent-child bonds.
Lizzy's Ups and Downs
Jessica Harper, Lindsay Harper duPont, 2004
Award winning
Peoples of the World
Roma Trundle, Jenny Tyler, Trundle, 1978
32 pages
Why to read
Explores diverse cultures enhancing global awareness.
Stimulates curiosity and knowledge about world ethnicities.
Encourages empathy and cultural understanding.
Beautifully illustrated, captivating young readers.
Peoples of the World
Roma Trundle, Jenny Tyler, Trundle, 1978
Award winning
Dick and Jane: Go and See
William S. Gray, Larry Ruppert, 2004
14 pages
Why to read
Simple, repetitive text aids early reading development.
Engages young readers with familiar everyday adventures.
Stimulates language skills through clear, concise storytelling.
Encourages family bonding through shared reading sessions.
Dick and Jane: Go and See
William S. Gray, Larry Ruppert, 2004
Dhara's Revolution
Varsha Seshan, 2023
112 pages
Why to read
Empowers children through strong, relatable protagonist Dhara.
Highlights the importance of resilience and determination.
Encourages young readers to stand up for justice.
Ideal for promoting discussions on ethics and fairness.
