Books like Martin Makes a Dinosaur Cake
Award winning
The Bear With Long Hair: Bartholomew Bear in...
Lisette Starr, Gustyawan, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Engaging story, fosters emotional growth.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading.
Addresses resilience, courage, and self-acceptance.
The Bear With Long Hair: Bartholomew Bear in...
Lisette Starr, Gustyawan, 2023
Award winning
The Best Man
Richard Peck, 2016
240 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of responsibility and personal growth.
Encourages understanding of diverse family dynamics.
Highlights importance of friendship and trust.
Engaging narrative with humor and heart.
The Best Man
Richard Peck, 2016
Award winning
My Abuelita
Yuyi Morales, Johnston Tony, 2009
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage through vibrant storytelling.
Stimulates language skills with Spanish vocabulary integration.
Strengthens family bonds depicted through heartwarming narrative.
Enhances creative thinking with whimsical, colorful illustrations.
My Abuelita
Yuyi Morales, Johnston Tony, 2009
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
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
A Book, Too, Can Be a Star
Charlotte Jones Voiklis, Jennifer Adams, Adelina Lirius, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity and exploration in young minds.
Encourages emotional growth through relatable storytelling.
Supports literacy development in early learners.
Enhances parent-child bonding over shared reading.
A Book, Too, Can Be a Star
Charlotte Jones Voiklis, Jennifer Adams, Adelina Lirius, 2022
Award winning
Forever Amber Brown
Paula Danziger, Paula Danziger Tony Ross, Tony Ross, 1996
140 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative, encourages emotional intelligence development.
Addresses themes of friendship and family dynamics.
Supports independent and critical thinking skills.
Perfect for family shared reading moments.
Forever Amber Brown
Paula Danziger, Paula Danziger Tony Ross, Tony Ross, 1996
Award winning
Salim Mamoo and Me (Tulika Books Fiction)
Zal Whitaker, Prabha Mallya, 2017
28 pages
Why to read
Captures vibrant cultural experiences and relationships.
Stimulates emotional and social understanding.
Enhances language skills through engaging storytelling.
Fosters familial bonds and shared learning moments.
