Books like Max
Award winning
Love That Baby!: A Book About Babies for New Brothers, Sisters, Cousins, and Friends
Kathryn Lasky, Jennifer Plecas, 2003
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates new additions to families lovingly and warmly.
Helps children understand and accept a newborn sibling.
Strengthens empathy and family bonding.
Simple, enjoyable read for young kids.

Love That Baby!: A Book About Babies for New Brothers, Sisters, Cousins, and Friends
Kathryn Lasky, Jennifer Plecas, 2003
Award winning
Hero Mom
Melinda Hardin, Bryan Langdo, 2013
24 pages
Why to read
Celebrates mothers with captivating, heroic tales.
Empowers children through strong, relatable maternal figures.
Enhances appreciation for familial roles and responsibilities.
Encourages bonding over shared reading time.

Hero Mom
Melinda Hardin, Bryan Langdo, 2013
What's Cooking, Alex? (Alexandra The Great)
Yvonne Coppard, 2004
128 pages
Why to read
Encourages culinary curiosity and creativity in children.
Features engaging storytelling with vibrant illustrations.
Supports vocabulary development and sequencing skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child cooking activities.

What's Cooking, Alex? (Alexandra The Great)
Yvonne Coppard, 2004
Award winning
Zamzam’s Faith in the Middle: A True Story for Children
Luella Faith Holwerda, 2011
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires faith and perseverance in young readers.
Based on a true, empowering story.
Encourages understanding and empathy.
Ideal for family reading and discussion.

Zamzam’s Faith in the Middle: A True Story for Children
Luella Faith Holwerda, 2011
Award winning
Magic Money
Ann Nolan Clark, 1950
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages understanding of basic financial concepts through fun narrative.
Boosts arithmetic skills subtly alongside the story’s progression.
Strengthens decision-making and responsibility in young readers.
Captivating illustrations enhance engagement and comprehension.

Magic Money
Ann Nolan Clark, 1950
Little Bird
E M Bradbury, E. M. Bradbury, 2018
24 pages
Why to read
Captivating journey encourages exploration and curiosity.
Characters embody resilience and creative problem-solving.
Supports emotional and social development through storytelling.
Ideal for bonding during parent-child reading time.

Little Bird
E M Bradbury, E. M. Bradbury, 2018
Award winning
Who Loves Mama?
Cathy J Schmidt, Landon Schmidt, 2020
44 pages
Why to read
Celebrates the bond between mothers and children.
Enhances emotional understanding and empathy.
Engaging illustrations captivate and delight young readers.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.

Who Loves Mama?
Cathy J Schmidt, Landon Schmidt, 2020
Award winning
The Fairy Dogmother
Caroline Crowe, Richard Merritt, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure of friendship and whimsical magic.
Encourages creativity and imaginative play in children.
Highlights importance of kindness and helping others.
Delightful read-aloud for family bonding time.
