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Award winning
My Gap Is All That!
Kendra Bryant, 2019
30 pages
Why to read
Celebrates uniqueness and self-acceptance.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Encourages embracing individual differences.
Ideal for discussions on self-esteem and inclusivity.

My Gap Is All That!
Kendra Bryant, 2019
Award winning
The Blue
Erin Hourigan, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Stimulates creativity and color recognition.
Enhances emotional understanding through character interactions.
Encourages exploration of feelings and empathy.
Ideal for bonding over shared reading sessions.

The Blue
Erin Hourigan, 2022
Award winning
Gibberish
Young Vo, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through playful, imaginative language.
Supports language development with engaging, quirky dialogues.
Encourages interactive reading sessions between parents and children.
Builds vocabulary with unique and amusing wordplay.

Gibberish
Young Vo, 2022
Award winning
Only for a Little While
Gabriela Orozco Belt, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale about the value of time and change.
Encourages resilience and adaptability in young readers.
Enhances emotional intelligence and empathy.
Supports literacy skills through engaging narrative.

Only for a Little While
Gabriela Orozco Belt, 2023
Award winning
Iguana Boy Saves the World with a Triple Cheese Pizza
James Bishop, 2025
176 pages
Why to read
Inventive plot encourages creativity and unconventional thinking.
Characters display resilience and teamwork throughout the story.
Introduces children to friendship dynamics and collaboration.
Light-hearted humor supports engaged, joyful reading.

Iguana Boy Saves the World with a Triple Cheese Pizza
James Bishop, 2025
The Worries: Shara and the Really Big Sleepover
Jion Sheibani, 2022
176 pages
Why to read
Addresses childhood anxiety with compassion and understanding.
Enhances emotional intelligence and coping strategies.
Encourages empathy and inclusivity through diverse characters.
Perfect for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Worries: Shara and the Really Big Sleepover
Jion Sheibani, 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
In Time
Marina Ruiz, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters imagination through adventure and time travel.
Encourages empathy through relatable and diverse characters.
Enhances problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Supports vocabulary growth and understanding.
