Books like Indestructibles: Baby's First Passover
Award winning
Twirling, Whirling Swirl! (Boohbah)
Dawn Sawyer, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Energizing, dynamic visuals enhance engagement.
Encourages physical activity through playful storytelling.
Strengthens comprehension with repetitive, rhythmic text.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.

Twirling, Whirling Swirl! (Boohbah)
Dawn Sawyer, 2004
Award winning
Bellies to the Sky: A Bedtime Breathwork Book
Colleen Canning, Allie Daigle, 2023
56 pages
Why to read
Encourages calmness through bedtime breathwork techniques.
Soothing illustrations enhance tranquil bedtime routines.
Supports development of emotional and self-regulation skills.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading sessions.

Bellies to the Sky: A Bedtime Breathwork Book
Colleen Canning, Allie Daigle, 2023
Joey T. and the Winter Holiday Worries
Sivan Hong, 2023
27 pages
Why to read
Addresses common holiday anxieties in children.
Supports emotional development through engaging storytelling.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Fosters family discussions about feelings and concerns.

Joey T. and the Winter Holiday Worries
Sivan Hong, 2023
Award winning
Going on an Airplane: A Toddler Prep Book
Amy Kathleen Pittman, ReadySetPrep, 2021
26 pages
Why to read
Eases anxiety about flying with familiar, engaging storytelling.
Boosts understanding of airplane travel and safety procedures.
Stimulates children's curiosity about new experiences.
Encourages language development and interactive reading.

Going on an Airplane: A Toddler Prep Book
Amy Kathleen Pittman, ReadySetPrep, 2021
Award winning
Seasons: First Foil Poetry Haikus
Ida Ageledis, Michelle Berg, 2003
10 pages
Why to read
Explores nature’s beauty through simple, evocative haikus.
Enhances vocabulary with rich, descriptive language.
Fosters appreciation for changing seasons and natural cycles.
Encourages mindfulness and reflection in young readers.

Seasons: First Foil Poetry Haikus
Ida Ageledis, Michelle Berg, 2003
Award winning
The Day the Rabbi Disappeared: Jewish Holiday Tales of Magic
Howard Schwartz, Monique Passicot, Dr. Howard Schwartz, 2000
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging Jewish folklore enchants and educates young readers.
Cultivates cultural awareness and appreciation of traditions.
Stimulates imagination through magical storytelling.
Encourages family bonding over shared heritage stories.

The Day the Rabbi Disappeared: Jewish Holiday Tales of Magic
Howard Schwartz, Monique Passicot, Dr. Howard Schwartz, 2000
Award winning
Amor Is to Love You
Susie Jaramillo, Macmillan Audio, Massiel Peña, 2022
24 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and inclusivity through captivating storytelling.
Enhances emotional understanding and empathy in children.
Engaging narrative that fosters family bonds during reading.
Boosts language skills and instills love for reading.

Amor Is to Love You
Susie Jaramillo, Macmillan Audio, Massiel Peña, 2022
Award winning
What Did Your Babydoll Do Today?
Tiffany Tutu, Chrisara Designs, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires imaginative play through captivating storytelling.
Features relatable, diverse characters for broad appeal.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Interactive narrative boosts cognitive development.
