Books like Grandfather's Dream
Award winning
Pearl's New Skates
Holly Keller, 2004
24 pages
Why to read
Celebrates perseverance and personal growth.
Encourages physical activity and trying new things.
Highlights the importance of friendship and support.
Ideal for developing early reading skills.
Pearl's New Skates
Holly Keller, 2004
Award winning
The Van (Green Light Readers Level 1)
Holly Keller, 2008
24 pages
Why to read
Simple text aids early reading skill development.
Story includes basic problem-solving elements.
Characters display teamwork and friendship.
Ideal for beginner readers, age-appropriate language.
The Van (Green Light Readers Level 1)
Holly Keller, 2008
Award winning
Geraldine and Mrs. Duffy
Holly Keller, 2000
24 pages
Why to read
Showcases enduring friendships in an engaging narrative.
Supports emotional development and empathy in young readers.
Introduces problem-solving through relatable situations.
Encourages conversations about relationships and understanding.
Geraldine and Mrs. Duffy
Holly Keller, 2000
Award winning
Here Comes Lolo
Niki Daly, 2020
78 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Lolo’s adventures encourage empathy and social understanding.
Simple vocabulary supports early reading skills development.
Enhances cultural awareness through diverse characters.
Here Comes Lolo
Niki Daly, 2020
A Sunday With Grandpa
Philippe Dupasquier, 1999
33 pages
Why to read
Celebrates a loving grandparent-child relationship.
Illustrates the joys of simple, everyday activities.
Enhances understanding of family bonds.
Encourages generational learning and shared experiences.
A Sunday With Grandpa
Philippe Dupasquier, 1999
Award winning
Salim Mamoo and Me (Tulika Books Fiction)
Zal Whitaker, Prabha Mallya, 2017
28 pages
Why to read
Captures vibrant cultural experiences and relationships.
Stimulates emotional and social understanding.
Enhances language skills through engaging storytelling.
Fosters familial bonds and shared learning moments.
Salim Mamoo and Me (Tulika Books Fiction)
Zal Whitaker, Prabha Mallya, 2017
Award winning
Tchaikovsky Discovers America
Esther Kalman, Unknown, Laura Fernández, Rick Jacobson, 1995
1 pages
Why to read
Blends historical facts with engaging storytelling.
Inspires interest in music and history.
Enhances cultural and geographical knowledge.
Encourages exploration and artistic appreciation.
Tchaikovsky Discovers America
Esther Kalman, Unknown, Laura Fernández, Rick Jacobson, 1995
Award winning
Stella Díaz Never Gives Up
Angela Dominguez, 2020
208 pages
Why to read
Empowers perseverance and self-confidence in young readers.
Highlights environmental awareness and activism.
Celebrates cultural identity and bilingualism.
Encourages empathy and understanding through relatable dilemmas.
