Books like I Love You Slow Much
Award winning
The Unwelcome Surprise
Olga Herrera, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging storyline encourages curiosity and exploration.
Characters face challenges, teaching resilience and empathy.
Supports development of problem-solving skills.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension through enjoyable narrative.

The Unwelcome Surprise
Olga Herrera, 2023
Award winning
You Taught Me Love: A Beautifully Illustrated Bedtime Story Celebrating the Love of Mother and Child (With Love Collection)
Misty Black, 2020
38 pages
Why to read
Fosters Bonding Time: Reading 'You Taught Me Love' provides an opportunity for mothers and children to spend quality time together, strengthening their bond through a shared reading experience that celebrates their love.
Promotes Emotional Development: The book's theme of love between a mother and child can help young readers understand and express their own emotions, contributing to their emotional intelligence and development.
Encourages a Love for Reading: The beautifully illustrated pages and engaging story can capture a child's imagination, fostering an early love for reading and literature that can benefit their educational journey.
Creates Lasting Memories: The heartwarming narrative and the ritual of bedtime reading can create cherished memories for both mother and child, making 'You Taught Me Love' a meaningful addition to any family's book collection.

You Taught Me Love: A Beautifully Illustrated Bedtime Story Celebrating the Love of Mother and Child (With Love Collection)
Misty Black, 2020
Award winning
Our Baby is Loved
Abigail Gellene-Beaudoin, 2023
31 pages
Why to read
Highlights unconditional love in family dynamics.
Encourages emotional intelligence and empathy development.
Simple, engaging language perfect for early readers.
Illustrates diverse family structures and inclusivity.

Our Baby is Loved
Abigail Gellene-Beaudoin, 2023
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
The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found
Karina Yan Glaser, 2020
368 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale promotes empathy and community spirit.
Engages young readers with charming, relatable characters.
Encourages resilience and creativity in problem-solving.
Fosters family connections and shared reading moments.

The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found
Karina Yan Glaser, 2020
Award winning
No Matter What: A Children's Book about Unconditional Love
Kristen Crowhurst, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of unconditional love and support.
Encourages emotional development and empathy in children.
Illustrates resilience and trust through engaging storytelling.
Ideal for bedtime reading and parent-child bonding.

No Matter What: A Children's Book about Unconditional Love
Kristen Crowhurst, 2023
Award winning
Always Together at Christmas
Sara Sargent, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Captures essence of Christmas warmth and togetherness.
Encourages understanding of holiday traditions and values.
Stimulates emotional development and empathy.
Ideal for family shared reading sessions.

Always Together at Christmas
Sara Sargent, 2020
Award winning
I Am a Rainbow Baby
Lindsey Leask, 2021
38 pages
Why to read
Celebrates hope and resilience in children.
Supports emotional development and understanding.
Encourages conversations about complex feelings.
Warm illustrations enhance empathy and connection.
