Books like Grandmas Are Lovely
Award winning
Plátanos Are Love
Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage through vibrant storytelling.
Enhances language skills and emotional understanding.
Supports early childhood cognitive and social development.
Engaging narrative that fosters family bonding.

Plátanos Are Love
Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, 2023
Award winning
Karen's Birthday
Ann M. Martin, 2023
160 pages
Why to read
Captivating storyline celebrating milestones and growth.
Characters exhibit realistic emotions and decisions.
Enhances understanding of friendship and sharing.
Supports social skills development through engaging narrative.

Karen's Birthday
Ann M. Martin, 2023
Award winning
The Spice Box
Meera Sriram, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations enhance cultural understanding.
Promotes diversity and inclusivity through captivating stories.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Encourages curiosity about world cultures and traditions.

The Spice Box
Meera Sriram, 2024
Award winning
Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle
Nina Lacour, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diverse family structures warmly and inclusively.
Enhances understanding of separation and reunion.
Encourages emotional expression and resilience.
Supports development of empathy and acceptance.

Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle
Nina Lacour, 2022
Award winning
Just in Case You Ever Feel Alone
Max Lucado, 2024
28 pages
Why to read
Reassures children they're never truly alone.
Encourages resilience and self-reliance.
Beautiful illustrations complement touching narrative.
Ideal for bedtime, helps instill calmness.

Just in Case You Ever Feel Alone
Max Lucado, 2024
Award winning
When I Became Your Grandma
Shane Susannah, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming story, celebrates intergenerational bonds.
Touches on themes of love, acceptance, and family history.
Fosters empathy and understanding of elderly family members.
Beautiful, captivating illustrations complement the narrative.

When I Became Your Grandma
Shane Susannah, 2023
Award winning
Together with You
Jarvis, Patricia Toht, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates family bonding and shared experiences.
Captivating illustrations stimulate visual imagination.
Encourages empathy and understanding among siblings.
Supports early language development and storytelling skills.

Together with You
Jarvis, Patricia Toht, 2023
Award winning
All About Families
Felicity Brooks, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores diverse family structures and relationships. - Encourages acceptance and understanding of differences. - Enhances social and emotional development. - Ideal for family bonding through shared reading.
