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Award winning
Eight Nights of Lights: A Celebration of Hanukkah
Leslie Kimmelman, Hilli Kushnir, 2023
72 pages
Why to read
Captures Hanukkah traditions through engaging storytelling.
Illustrates family bonding and cultural heritage.
Encourages understanding of religious diversity.
Vibrant illustrations complement the festive mood.
Eight Nights of Lights: A Celebration of Hanukkah
Leslie Kimmelman, Hilli Kushnir, 2023
Award winning
Pigs in Pajamas
Maggie Smith, 2012
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual development.
Simple, rhythmic text aids in language acquisition.
Introduces basic counting and pattern recognition skills.
Encourages a bedtime routine with fun, relatable scenarios.
Pigs in Pajamas
Maggie Smith, 2012
Award winning
Sunday Week
Dinah Johnson, Tyrone Geter, 1999
32 pages
Why to read
Engages young minds with playful, whimsical storytelling. - Enhances vocabulary through colorful, imaginative language. - Encourages understanding of days and routines. - Fosters family bonding over shared reading time.
Sunday Week
Dinah Johnson, Tyrone Geter, 1999
I Am A...
Mariah Southworth, 2023
76 pages
Why to read
Explores identity and self-awareness for young children.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Stimulates language development and early literacy skills.
Supportive tool for parents in guiding emotional growth.
I Am A...
Mariah Southworth, 2023
Award winning
Group Hug
Jean Reidy, Joey Chou, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Promotes empathy through engaging, collective animal characters.
Illustrations enhance understanding, cater to visual learners.
Encourages inclusivity and teamwork among young readers.
Perfect for shared reading, strengthens family bonds.
Group Hug
Jean Reidy, Joey Chou, 2021
Cefin Y Cyw / Kevin The Chicken
Nick Denchfield, Ant Parker, 2004
14 pages
Why to read
Bilingual text enhances language learning opportunities.
Supports cognitive development with engaging dual narrative.
Stimulates imagination through whimsical storytelling.
Fosters cultural awareness and diversity appreciation.
Cefin Y Cyw / Kevin The Chicken
Nick Denchfield, Ant Parker, 2004
Award winning
What Are You?
Mike Curato, Christian Trimmer, Macmillan Audio, Ramón de Ocampo, 2022
48 pages
Why to read
Explores identity and self-discovery through engaging storytelling.
Encourages acceptance and understanding of diversity.
Supports emotional and social development.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
What Are You?
Mike Curato, Christian Trimmer, Macmillan Audio, Ramón de Ocampo, 2022
Award winning
The Tuxedo Ball
Brittany Wilson, 2023
29 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and inclusivity through engaging narrative.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills for young readers.
Encourages empathy and understanding of different perspectives.
Vibrant illustrations complement the captivating story.
