Books like Her Right Foot
Award winning
Faraway Things
Dave Eggers, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of adventure and courageous explorations.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Enhances curiosity and broadens world views.
Supports social and emotional development.
Faraway Things
Dave Eggers, 2021
Award winning
We Became Jaguars
Dave Eggers, 2021
44 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity and adventure through imaginative storytelling.
Encourages emotional growth and empathy.
Strengthens parent-child bonding during shared reading.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
We Became Jaguars
Dave Eggers, 2021
Award winning
The Lifters
Dave Eggers, 2018
352 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, stimulates imagination and curiosity.
Highlights teamwork, courage, and resilience.
Addresses real-life issues through a fantastical lens.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
The Lifters
Dave Eggers, 2018
Award winning
Classics
Where the Wild Things Are
Dave Eggers, Barbara Bersche, 2009
48 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through vivid, imaginative storytelling.
Encourages emotional expression and coping mechanisms.
Stimulates adventurous spirit within a safe framework.
Provides meaningful parent-child bonding during reading.
Where the Wild Things Are
Dave Eggers, Barbara Bersche, 2009
Award winning
What Can a Citizen Do?
Dave Eggers, 2018
46 pages
Why to read
Empowers kids to understand civic responsibility.
Illustrates teamwork and community building.
Engaging story encourages active participation.
Supports development of empathy and ethics.
What Can a Citizen Do?
Dave Eggers, 2018
Award winning
The Little House Collection
Laura Ingalls Wilder, 2024
100 pages
Why to read
Captures pioneering spirit and historical American lifestyle.
Encourages resilience and adaptability through character development.
Supports understanding of familial and societal roles.
Engages young readers with vivid, descriptive storytelling.
The Little House Collection
Laura Ingalls Wilder, 2024
Award winning
My Powerful Hair
Carole Lindstrom, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and self-expression through hair.
Encourages confidence and self-love in young readers.
Supports understanding and acceptance of individual differences.
Interactive, engaging narrative for shared reading moments.
My Powerful Hair
Carole Lindstrom, 2023
Award winning
The 1619 Project: Born on the Water
Renée Watson, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Nikkolas Smith, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Enhances understanding of African American history.
Strengthens empathy through powerful storytelling.
Encourages critical thinking and discussion.
Beautiful, evocative illustrations complement the narrative.
