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Award winning
Wish: Wishing Traditions Around the World
Roseanne Thong, Elisa Kleven, 2008
36 pages
Why to read
Explores diverse cultural traditions of making wishes.
Vibrant illustrations enhance understanding and engagement.
Encourages respect and appreciation for global diversity.
Ideal for expanding worldviews in young readers.
Wish: Wishing Traditions Around the World
Roseanne Thong, Elisa Kleven, 2008
Award winning
'Twas Nochebuena
Roseanne Thong, Sara Palacios, Roseanne Greenfield Thong, 2015
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates Hispanic culture through a vibrant Christmas narrative.
Enhances cultural awareness and diversity understanding.
Features rhythmic, rhyming text for phonetic development.
Encourages family bonding over shared holiday traditions.
'Twas Nochebuena
Roseanne Thong, Sara Palacios, Roseanne Greenfield Thong, 2015
Award winning
A Dupatta Is...
Marzieh Abbas, Anu Chouhan, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity and understanding.
Stimulates children's imagination and curiosity.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Encourages appreciation for different cultural heritages.
A Dupatta Is...
Marzieh Abbas, Anu Chouhan, 2023
Award winning
Grandma Comes to Stay
Ifeoma Onyefulu, 2015
32 pages
Why to read
Showcases cultural heritage through vivid storytelling.
Strengthens family values and relationships.
Enhances understanding of diversity and inclusion.
Supports developmental growth in young readers.
Grandma Comes to Stay
Ifeoma Onyefulu, 2015
Award winning
We Planted a Tree
Diane Muldrow, Bob Staake, 2010
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages environmental awareness and responsibility.
Illustrates growth and the benefits of perseverance.
Supports understanding of global interconnectedness.
Fosters appreciation for nature and teamwork.
We Planted a Tree
Diane Muldrow, Bob Staake, 2010
Award winning
Measuring a Year: A Rosh Hashanah Story
Linda Elovitz Marshall, Zara Gonzalez Hoang, Zara lez Hoang, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates Rosh Hashanah through engaging, family-centered narrative.
Teaches values of reflection and renewal, fostering emotional growth.
Encourages understanding of Jewish traditions and cultural appreciation.
Stimulates parent-child discussion about heritage and values.
Measuring a Year: A Rosh Hashanah Story
Linda Elovitz Marshall, Zara Gonzalez Hoang, Zara lez Hoang, 2022
Award winning
The Fiesta Dress: A Quinceanera Tale
Caren McNelly McCormack, Martha Avilés, 2009
42 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural traditions through a vibrant narrative.
Encourages family values and communal celebrations.
Enhances understanding of Latino heritage.
Supports social development and emotional maturity.
The Fiesta Dress: A Quinceanera Tale
Caren McNelly McCormack, Martha Avilés, 2009
Award winning
The English Roses
Madonna, Jeffrey Fulvimari, 2003
48 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship, jealousy, and acceptance.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Beautifully illustrated, capturing children's attention and imagination.
Ideal for discussions on diversity and inclusivity.
