Books like Fairies of Blossom Bakery: Cupcake and the Princess Party
Award winning
The Princess in Black and the Prince in Pink
Dean Hale, Shannon Hale, 2023
96 pages
Why to read
Combines adventure with gender role exploration.
Supports confidence through courageous characters.
Encourages diversity and inclusivity.
Strengthens reading skills in a fun way.
The Princess in Black and the Prince in Pink
Dean Hale, Shannon Hale, 2023
Award winning
Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories
Jarvis, 2024
64 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with captivating starry tales.
Characters teach valuable emotional and social lessons.
Encourages curiosity and exploration through storytelling.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.
Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories
Jarvis, 2024
Award winning
Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories
Jeff Kinney, 2021
224 pages
Why to read
Sparks creativity with whimsically spooky narratives.
Strengthens reading skills, enriches vocabulary.
Encourages emotional intelligence through relatable fears.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading moments.
Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories
Jeff Kinney, 2021
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
Princess Minna: The Enchanted Forest
Kirsty Applebaum, 2025
96 pages
Why to read
Engaging fantasy adventure in a magical forest setting.
Strong female protagonist encourages empowerment and resilience.
Enhances creative thinking and imaginative play.
Ideal for family reading, fosters bonding and discussion.
Princess Minna: The Enchanted Forest
Kirsty Applebaum, 2025
Award winning
There Was a Party for Langston
Jason Reynolds, 2023
56 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage and diversity.
Enhances vocabulary through dynamic, lyrical prose.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Inspires creativity and self-expression.
There Was a Party for Langston
Jason Reynolds, 2023
Award winning
Figment
Grant Jason, Jason Grandt, 2024
24 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with vibrant, creative storytelling.
Characters exhibit resilience and growth, teaching valuable lessons.
Fosters curiosity and encourages explorative thinking.
Engaging narrative that supports language development.
Figment
Grant Jason, Jason Grandt, 2024
Award winning
The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess
Tom Gauld, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity and innovation through enchanting storytelling.
Strengthens emotional understanding and empathy.
Encourages resilience and perseverance in young readers.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bond.
