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Soul Food Sunday
Winsome Bingham Bingham, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Celebrates family traditions through cooking and sharing meals.
Strengthen bonds with intergenerational, culturally rich storytelling.
Enhances understanding of community and togetherness.
Vivid illustrations complement engaging, heartwarming narrative.

Soul Food Sunday
Winsome Bingham Bingham, 2021
Award winning
My Gift for You
V Moua, 2023
43 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming story teaches kindness and thoughtfulness.
Simple, engaging text suitable for young readers.
Illustrations enhance understanding and engagement.
Encourages empathy and generosity in children.

My Gift for You
V Moua, 2023
Award winning
Nana and Poppy Love You!: A Rhyming Story of Generational Love
Joy Joyfully, 2023
35 pages
Why to read
Celebrates the bond between grandparents and grandchildren.
Encourages appreciation of family love and heritage.
Rhymes enhance reading fluency and phonemic awareness.
Warm illustrations complement the affectionate tale.

Nana and Poppy Love You!: A Rhyming Story of Generational Love
Joy Joyfully, 2023
Award winning
Rectangle Time
Pamela Paul, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages family bonding through shared reading moments.
Highlights the importance of perspective in understanding.
Supports language development and comprehension skills.
Engaging narrative that fosters creativity and imagination.

Rectangle Time
Pamela Paul, 2021
Beth Grewn Ni / What We'll Build
Oliver Jeffers, 2020
48 pages
Why to read
Celebrates creativity and bonding through building together.
Inspires teamwork, planning, and resourcefulness.
Heartwarming illustrations enhance the engaging story.
Encourages resilience and hope in young readers.

Beth Grewn Ni / What We'll Build
Oliver Jeffers, 2020
Award winning
Paletero Man
Lucky Diaz, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, culturally rich illustrations enhance engagement.
Encourages understanding of diverse communities and heritage.
Stimulates language development through rhythmic, lyrical text.
Supports social and emotional learning.

Paletero Man
Lucky Diaz, 2021
Award winning
Annie's Cat Is Sad
Heather Smith, Karen Obuhanych, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotional awareness and empathy development.
Encourages understanding of pet emotions and care.
Supports vocabulary expansion and emotional language skills.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

Annie's Cat Is Sad
Heather Smith, Karen Obuhanych, 2022
Award winning
My Name is Saajin Singh
Kuljinder Kaur Brar, 2022
36 pages
Why to read
Explores cultural diversity and acceptance. - Encourages empathy and friendship. - Beautifully illustrated, captivating young readers. - Supports language development and comprehension.
