Books like Made By Raffi
Award winning
Me and the Boss: A Story About Mending and Love
Michelle Edwards, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages understanding of relationships and emotional resilience.
Engaging narrative fosters empathy and compassion in readers.
Explores themes of healing and cooperation effectively.
Ideal for parent-child shared reading sessions.

Me and the Boss: A Story About Mending and Love
Michelle Edwards, 2022
Award winning
The Longest Strongest Thread
Inbal Leitner, 2020
29 pages
Why to read
Illustrates deep family connections across distances.
Enhances understanding of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Encourages emotional resilience and adaptability.
Stimulates discussions on family and love.

The Longest Strongest Thread
Inbal Leitner, 2020
Award winning
What Is Given from the Heart
Patricia C. Mckissack, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Promotes empathy and community kindness.
Encourages gratitude and generosity in children.
Illustrates the joy of giving selflessly.
Rich, heartwarming narrative with beautiful illustrations.

What Is Given from the Heart
Patricia C. Mckissack, 2019
Award winning
Too Small Tola and the Three Fine Girls
Atinuke, 2021
96 pages
Why to read
Showcases resilience and resourcefulness in a young protagonist.
Evokes empathy and understanding through diverse social settings.
Enhances multicultural awareness and global perspective.
Supports development of literacy and comprehension skills.

Too Small Tola and the Three Fine Girls
Atinuke, 2021
Award winning
Extra Yarn
Mac Barnett, 2012
40 pages
Why to read
Engages children with a magical, captivating story.
Encourages creativity and generosity in young readers.
Illustrates resilience and the power of kindness.
Enhances vocabulary and reading skills.

Extra Yarn
Mac Barnett, 2012
Award winning
The Year of the Book: Anna Wang
Andrea Cheng, 2012
146 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and cultural identity.
Encourages empathy and understanding through character development.
Supports literacy and language skills enhancement.
Ideal for shared reading between parents and children.

The Year of the Book: Anna Wang
Andrea Cheng, 2012
Award winning
The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found
Karina Yan Glaser, 2020
368 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale promotes empathy and community spirit.
Engages young readers with charming, relatable characters.
Encourages resilience and creativity in problem-solving.
Fosters family connections and shared reading moments.

The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found
Karina Yan Glaser, 2020
Award winning
Old Jake's Skirts
Anne C. Scott, 1998
36 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through unique, engaging storytelling.
Highlights resourcefulness and resilience in characters.
Enhances empathy and understanding among young readers.
Encourages family bonding over shared reading.
