Books like Let's Make Friends: Little Voices
Little Voices: How We Share
Leah Osakwe, unknown author, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Highlights importance of sharing in friendships.
Engages young minds with vibrant, captivating illustrations.
Teaches empathy and cooperative play.
Story form makes complex ideas accessible and fun.

Little Voices: How We Share
Leah Osakwe, unknown author, 2023
Award winning
The Sparkly Bun
Keith Stoeckeler, Lana Lee, 2023
30
Why to read
Encourages creativity and self-expression through colorful illustrations.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills for early readers.
Supports emotional development by exploring friendship themes.
Interactive and engaging, perfect for family reading time.

The Sparkly Bun
Keith Stoeckeler, Lana Lee, 2023
Award winning
How the Birds Became Friends
Noa Baum, Zev Labinger, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Fosters values of friendship and cooperation.
Stimulates imagination through colorful bird characters.
Encourages understanding and acceptance of diversity.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

How the Birds Became Friends
Noa Baum, Zev Labinger, 2021
Award winning
Surprise Party
Sharon Gordon, Susan Hall, 1989
30 pages
Why to read
Fosters social skills through interactive, engaging narrative.
Encourages empathy by exploring diverse characters and perspectives.
Supports language development with rich, descriptive vocabulary.
Ideal for cooperative read-along sessions between parents and children.

Surprise Party
Sharon Gordon, Susan Hall, 1989
Award winning
Applesauce
Shirley Kurtz, 1992
32 pages
Why to read
Illustrates family collaboration and problem-solving.
Engaging, colorful illustrations captivate young readers.
Enhances vocabulary and reading comprehension skills.
Encourages creativity and teamwork among children.

Applesauce
Shirley Kurtz, 1992
Award winning
My Rainbow and Me!
Marissa Marston, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual development.
Encourages understanding of diversity and inclusion.
Supports emotional and social development.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

My Rainbow and Me!
Marissa Marston, 2023
Award winning
The Little Star
Mary Beth O'connell, Mihaela Corina Dodan, 2021
34 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story fosters imagination and curiosity.
Characters teach valuable life lessons and resilience.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Ideal for bedtime reading and bonding.

The Little Star
Mary Beth O'connell, Mihaela Corina Dodan, 2021
Mariyah's First Day of School
Regina N Rudolph, 2016
24 pages
Why to read
Captures the excitement and fears of first school day.
Encourages resilience and adaptability in new situations.
Supports social skill development through engaging interactions.
Crafted with warm, encouraging language for young readers.
