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Award winning
Big Words for Little People
Jamie Lee Curtis, Laura Cornell, HarperAudio, 2008
32 pages
Why to read
Expands vocabulary through playful, engaging storytelling.
Encourages effective communication and language development.
Charming illustrations complement rich, empowering text.
Boosts confidence in young readers’ verbal skills.
Big Words for Little People
Jamie Lee Curtis, Laura Cornell, HarperAudio, 2008
Award winning
Just One More Sleep: All Good Things Come to Those Who Wait . . . and Wait . . . and Wait
Jamie Lee Curtis, Laura Cornell, Listening Library, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Explores the value of patience through engaging storytelling.
Teaches children the importance of waiting with heartwarming scenarios.
Features endearing characters that embody resilience and hope.
Promotes emotional development and understanding of time.
Just One More Sleep: All Good Things Come to Those Who Wait . . . and Wait . . . and Wait
Jamie Lee Curtis, Laura Cornell, Listening Library, 2024
Award winning
This Is Me: A Story of Who We Are and Where We Came From
Jamie Lee Curtis, Laura Cornell, 2016
32 pages
Why to read
Explores identity and personal history engagingly.
Stimulates discussions on ancestry and diversity.
Supports self-awareness and emotional development.
Encourages creativity through storytelling.
This Is Me: A Story of Who We Are and Where We Came From
Jamie Lee Curtis, Laura Cornell, 2016
Award winning
Today I Feel Silly: And Other Moods That Make My Day
Jamie Lee Curtis, Laura Cornell, 1998
40 pages
Why to read
Explores rich emotional experiences for children.
Encourages emotional expression and recognition.
Engaging illustrations captivate and educate.
Supports emotional development milestones.
Today I Feel Silly: And Other Moods That Make My Day
Jamie Lee Curtis, Laura Cornell, 1998
Award winning
Lizzy's Ups and Downs
Jessica Harper, Lindsay Harper duPont, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotional resilience and navigating life changes.
Encourages empathy and understanding through character interactions.
Supports emotional development with engaging narrative.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening parent-child bonds.
Lizzy's Ups and Downs
Jessica Harper, Lindsay Harper duPont, 2004
Award winning
Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle
Nina Lacour, Kaylani Juanita, 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, Kaylani Juanita, 2022
Award winning
What Happens When Someone I Love Doesn't Feel Good: A Book About Chronic or Terminal Illness That Won't Go Away
Sara Olsher, Jenni Rogers, 2023
39 pages
Why to read
Addresses understanding chronic and terminal illness for kids.
Fosters empathy towards those with long-term health challenges.
Helps children process complex emotions in nurturing ways.
Encourages family discussions about illness and support.
What Happens When Someone I Love Doesn't Feel Good: A Book About Chronic or Terminal Illness That Won't Go Away
Sara Olsher, Jenni Rogers, 2023
Award winning
Big Brother, Little Brother
Penny Dale, 1997
25 pages
Why to read
Celebrates sibling relationships through engaging storytelling.
Illustrations captivate and stimulate young readers' imaginations.
Encourages empathy and understanding between siblings.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing family bonds.
