Books like Jammie Day!
Award winning
Playing Through the Seasons: Warm Sun, Wet Toes
Essie Bell, Anastasia Pronina, 2022
31
Why to read
Encourages outdoor play and exploration through vivid storytelling.
Seasonal settings teach about weather and nature changes.
Supports emotional and social development in young readers.
Engages children with interactive, sensory-rich descriptions.
Playing Through the Seasons: Warm Sun, Wet Toes
Essie Bell, Anastasia Pronina, 2022
Plum Puddings and Paper Moons (The Kingdom of Silk Book 5)
Glenda Millard, Stephen King, 2010
128 pages
Why to read
Deep exploration of family, friendship, and acceptance.
Stimulates emotional intelligence and empathy in children.
Vivid, lyrical language enhances cognitive and language skills.
Encourages creative thinking and imagination.
Plum Puddings and Paper Moons (The Kingdom of Silk Book 5)
Glenda Millard, Stephen King, 2010
Award winning
Hey Black Child
Useni Eugene Perkins, Bryan Collier, 2017
32 pages
Why to read
Empowers black children through affirming, poetic language.
Celebrates cultural identity and encourages self-esteem.
Inspires confidence and dreams through rhythmic verses.
Ideal for parent-child bonding during reading time.
Hey Black Child
Useni Eugene Perkins, Bryan Collier, 2017
Award winning
Wag a Tail
Lois Ehlert, 2007
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters children's love for animals.
Encourages empathy through character interactions.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Perfect for joint reading sessions, enhancing bonding.
Wag a Tail
Lois Ehlert, 2007
Award winning
Tilly the Trickster
Molly Shannon, Ard Hoyt, 2011
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity through playful trickster theme.
Highlights valuable lessons in consequences and responsibility.
Engages young readers with humor and mischief.
Supports language development with rich narrative style.
Tilly the Trickster
Molly Shannon, Ard Hoyt, 2011
Award winning
Pete the Cat's Groovy Imagination
Kimberly Dean, Dean James, 2021
24 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity through Pete's imaginative adventures.
Enhances problem-solving skills with engaging storylines.
Characters are relatable, fostering emotional connection.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.
Pete the Cat's Groovy Imagination
Kimberly Dean, Dean James, 2021
When I Was a Baby
Deborah Niland, 2007
28 pages
Why to read
Captures the essence of childhood wonder and curiosity.
Illustrates family bonding and growth.
Supports language development and self-awareness.
Engaging illustrations complement the heartfelt narrative.
When I Was a Baby
Deborah Niland, 2007
Award winning
Soul Food Sunday
Winsome Bingham Bingham, C.G. Esperanza, Charles G. Esperanza, Sullivan Jones, 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.
