Books like Jammin' in Kalamazoo
Award winning
What Color Are You? (An Ebony Jr.! Book)
Darwin Walton, Hal Franklin, 1974
63 pages
Why to read
Explores colors through engaging and interactive questions.
Fosters early color recognition and vocabulary development.
Encourages curiosity and observational skills in young readers.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

What Color Are You? (An Ebony Jr.! Book)
Darwin Walton, Hal Franklin, 1974
Award winning
Big Changes, Little Hearts
Wonderlove Books, Tullip Studio, 2023
30 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotional resilience in young children effectively.
Encourages understanding and acceptance of change.
Engaging illustrations captivate and maintain interest.
Supports language development and empathetic skills.

Big Changes, Little Hearts
Wonderlove Books, Tullip Studio, 2023
I Am Me
Alexis Pascascio, Alethea Pascascio, 2017
28 pages
Why to read
Celebrates individuality and self-confidence in children.
Engaging, colorful illustrations enhance reading enjoyment.
Encourages understanding and acceptance of diversity.
Supports emotional and social development.

I Am Me
Alexis Pascascio, Alethea Pascascio, 2017
Wacky and Cheecky
Malgorzata Kruczek, 2011
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging, whimsical adventure that captivates young minds.
Characters embody resilience and teamwork.
Enhances creativity and problem-solving skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Wacky and Cheecky
Malgorzata Kruczek, 2011
What Is It?
Leslie Kimmelman, 2004
8 pages
Why to read
Encourages curiosity and exploration through engaging narrative.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Fosters interactive reading; questions provoke discussion.
Colorful illustrations complement the text, enhancing comprehension.

What Is It?
Leslie Kimmelman, 2004
Our new baby
Jan Grant, 1980
30 pages
Why to read
Warmly addresses the arrival of a new sibling.
Enhances understanding of family dynamics and roles.
Encourages empathy and emotional intelligence in children.
Bright illustrations captivate and engage young readers.

Our new baby
Jan Grant, 1980
JUST LIKE YOU 6PK
Janie Spaht Gill, Dominie Elementary, 2004
23 pages
Why to read
Promotes empathy through diverse and relatable characters.
Encourages understanding and acceptance of differences.
Stimulates conversation about inclusivity and friendship.
Colorful illustrations captivate and engage young readers.

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JUST LIKE YOU 6PK
Janie Spaht Gill, Dominie Elementary, 2004
Etta Extraordinaire
Roda Ahmed, Charnaie Gordon, Chloe Burgett, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Empowers creativity and self-expression in young readers.
Encourages resilience and perseverance through Etta's adventures.
Enhances empathy and understanding towards diverse cultures.
Vivid illustrations complement engaging, dynamic storytelling.
