Books like In My Heart
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
Watercress
Andrea Wang, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage and family bonds.
Enhances understanding of diversity and inclusion.
Encourages emotional growth through relatable storytelling.
Beautifully illustrated, captivating young readers.

Watercress
Andrea Wang, 2021
Award winning
Lift-the-Flap Questions and Answers About Feelings
Lara Bryan, 2023
14 pages
Why to read
Explores emotions with interactive lift-the-flap design.
Encourages open discussion about feelings.
Supports emotional intelligence development.
Engaging and educational for young readers.

Lift-the-Flap Questions and Answers About Feelings
Lara Bryan, 2023
Award winning
I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know
Leslie Odom Jr., Nicolette Robinson, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Expresses deep parental love through charming illustrations.
Strengthens emotional understanding and empathy in children.
Encourages bonding during shared reading sessions.
Reassuring for children, instills security.

I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know
Leslie Odom Jr., Nicolette Robinson, 2023
Award winning
The Yellow Áo Dài
Hanh Bui, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Vibrant exploration of Vietnamese culture.
Builds cultural awareness and appreciation.
Supports language development and comprehension skills.
Encourages family bonding through shared reading.

The Yellow Áo Dài
Hanh Bui, 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
I Color Myself Different
Colin Kaepernick, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Empowers self-expression and identity exploration.
Fosters conversations on diversity and acceptance.
Encourages understanding of unique personal backgrounds.
Illustrations that captivate and engage young readers.

I Color Myself Different
Colin Kaepernick, 2022
Award winning
I Love You Like Yellow
Andrea Beaty, Vashti Harrison, 2022
36 pages
Why to read
Celebrates vibrant emotions through colorful, poetic language.
Stimulates visual and emotional learning in young minds.
Encourages bonding through shared reading experiences.
Supports early literacy and language skills.
