Books like Farmhouse
Award winning
Summer Surprise (Adventures of Callie Ann)
Shannon Mason Leppard, Tony Aubie, 1997
80 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters imagination and creativity.
Characters model resilience and adaptability.
Encourages social skills through interactive plot.
Ideal for nurturing curiosity and literacy.
Summer Surprise (Adventures of Callie Ann)
Shannon Mason Leppard, Tony Aubie, 1997
Award winning
I Love the Changing Seasons
Tiffany A Higgins, Clark L. Higgins, 2012
27 pages
Why to read
Explore beauty and science of seasons through vivid illustrations.
Encourages understanding of environmental changes and adaptation.
Supports learning about weather patterns and nature's cycles.
Engaging narrative that fosters a love for all seasons.
I Love the Changing Seasons
Tiffany A Higgins, Clark L. Higgins, 2012
Award winning
Faraway Home
Jane Kurtz, E.B. Lewis, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of adventure and belonging.
Stunning watercolor illustrations enhance storytelling.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Faraway Home
Jane Kurtz, E.B. Lewis, 2000
Award winning
Carmine: A Little More Red
Melissa Sweet, 2005
40 pages
Why to read
Whimsical retelling of classic Little Red Riding Hood.
Introduces basic vocabulary through playful text.
Inspires creativity and love for reading.
Engages young minds in solving puzzles.
Carmine: A Little More Red
Melissa Sweet, 2005
Mixed Me!
Taye Diggs, Shane W. Evans, 2015
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and mixed-race identity.
Engaging storytelling, vibrant illustrations.
Encourages self-acceptance and inclusivity.
Ideal for family bonding through reading.
Mixed Me!
Taye Diggs, Shane W. Evans, 2015
Award winning
Cloud Forest
Victoria Turnbull, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship, resilience, and adventure.
Stimulates imagination with beautifully illustrated mystical landscapes.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse character interactions.
Supports language development with rich, descriptive vocabulary.
Cloud Forest
Victoria Turnbull, 2019
Award winning
Monster Pet!
Angela Mcallister, Charlotte Middleton, 2005
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters imagination and curiosity in children.
Encourages empathy through character interactions and story resolution.
Supports language development with simple, captivating language.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.
Monster Pet!
Angela Mcallister, Charlotte Middleton, 2005
Award winning
Great Estimations
Bruce Goldstone, 2006
32 pages
Why to read
Enhances estimation and mathematical thinking.
Vibrant visuals stimulate children's curiosity.
Interactive content boosts engagement and learning.
Ideal for improving numerical confidence.
