Books like Maya and the Town that Loved a Tree
Award winning
Down in the Forest
Yvonne Morrison, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative set in a vibrant forest environment.
Teaches valuable life lessons through animal characters.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Down in the Forest
Yvonne Morrison, 2020
Award winning
Lenny Lemmon and the Trail of Crumbs
Ben Davis, 2023
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure sparks curiosity and critical thinking.
Characters demonstrate resilience and teamwork.
Enhances reading skills through engaging narrative structure.
Supports emotional and social development through story.

Lenny Lemmon and the Trail of Crumbs
Ben Davis, 2023
Award winning
We Are Water Protectors
Carole Lindstrom, 2020
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates environmental stewardship and cultural heritage.
Inspires activism and community involvement.
Vibrant illustrations enhance storytelling.
Empowers young readers to protect natural resources.

We Are Water Protectors
Carole Lindstrom, 2020
Award winning
WE ARE ALL CONNECTED: CARING FOR EACH OTHER & THE EARTH
Gabi Garcia, 2022
36 pages
Why to read
Fosters empathy and environmental responsibility in young readers.
Illustrates interconnectedness through engaging, colorful illustrations.
Encourages discussions on caring and community importance.
Supports development of social and emotional skills.

WE ARE ALL CONNECTED: CARING FOR EACH OTHER & THE EARTH
Gabi Garcia, 2022
Award winning
Trixie Pickle Art Avenger: Toxic Takedown
Olaf Falafel, 2023
278 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity through engaging art-themed adventures.
Encourages environmental awareness with a fun storyline.
Strengthens reading skills and vocabulary.

Trixie Pickle Art Avenger: Toxic Takedown
Olaf Falafel, 2023
Big and Small
Jane Ormes, Catherine Saunders, 2022
10 pages
Why to read
Explores concepts of size through engaging, playful illustrations.
Encourages understanding of opposites, critical for cognitive development.
Supports early math skills like comparing and categorizing.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Big and Small
Jane Ormes, Catherine Saunders, 2022
Award winning
Once Upon a Hillside
Angela Mcallister, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Captivating storytelling enhances imagination and cognitive development.
Characters display resilience, teaching valuable life lessons.
Encourages exploration of nature and environmental awareness.
Supports language skills and vocabulary expansion through reading.

Once Upon a Hillside
Angela Mcallister, 2022
Award winning
Have You Seen Mouse?
Beverly Love Warren, 2022
36 pages
Why to read
Engaging search adventure enhances focus and observation skills.
Vibrant illustrations stimulate visual interpretation and artistic appreciation.
Simple yet captivating storyline perfect for young readers.
Encourages curiosity and interactive reading sessions.
