Books like Freedom, We Sing
Award winning
Lola's Trick or Treat
Diane Degroat, 2004
16 pages
Why to read
Captures festive spirit of Halloween through engaging storytelling.
Encourages empathy and social skills among young readers.
Supports language development with rich, descriptive vocabulary.
Ideal for family reading, fostering bonding and discussion.

Lola's Trick or Treat
Diane Degroat, 2004
Award winning
I Love You Like Yellow
Andrea Beaty, Vashti Harrison, 2022
36 pages
Why to read
Celebrates vibrant emotions through colorful, poetic language.
Stimulates visual and emotional learning in young minds.
Encourages bonding through shared reading experiences.
Supports early literacy and language skills.

I Love You Like Yellow
Andrea Beaty, Vashti Harrison, 2022
Award winning
I Have the Right to be a Child
Alain Serres, Aurélia Fronty, 2011
42 pages
Why to read
Empowers understanding of universal children’s rights.
Fosters empathy and global awareness.
Illustrations complement the engaging narrative.
Ideal for parent-child reading sessions.

I Have the Right to be a Child
Alain Serres, Aurélia Fronty, 2011
Award winning
The Insomniacs
Karina Wolf, The Brothers Hilts, 2012
32 pages
Why to read
Engages kids through quirky, whimsical storytelling.
Highlights adaptability and creativity in everyday challenges.
Encourages familial bonding through shared night-time reading.
Supports developmental growth in unique problem-solving.

The Insomniacs
Karina Wolf, The Brothers Hilts, 2012
Award winning
The One and Only Sparkella
Channing Tatum, Kim Barnes, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Encourages self-expression and uniqueness in children.
Addresses themes of confidence and resilience.
Strengthening bonds through shared reading experiences.
Vivid illustrations enhance engagement and comprehension.

The One and Only Sparkella
Channing Tatum, Kim Barnes, 2023
Award winning
A Home Can Be. . .: A Children's Rhyming Book About Different Homes & Habitats
Stephanie Seidler, Anastasia Sikilinda, 2023
39 pages
Why to read
Explores diverse homes and habitats globally.
Engages children with rhythmic, rhyming text.
Encourages appreciation for environmental diversity.
Vibrant illustrations capture young imaginations.

A Home Can Be. . .: A Children's Rhyming Book About Different Homes & Habitats
Stephanie Seidler, Anastasia Sikilinda, 2023
Award winning
Darby and the Dollberry Dare
Vickie L. Gardner, 2021
34 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity and decision-making through adventurous storyline.
Characters exemplify teamwork, resilience, and friendship.
Supports language development and cognitive growth.
Engages young readers with vibrant illustrations and text.

Darby and the Dollberry Dare
Vickie L. Gardner, 2021
Plum Puddings and Paper Moons (The Kingdom of Silk Book 5)
Glenda Millard, Stephen King, 2010
128 pages
Why to read
Deep exploration of family, friendship, and acceptance.
Stimulates emotional intelligence and empathy in children.
Vivid, lyrical language enhances cognitive and language skills.
Encourages creative thinking and imagination.
