Books like My Dad Is a DJ
Award winning
Buddy's Lucky Day
Stacey Ortense, 2023
49 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate children's visual senses.
Encourages resilience through Buddy's adventurous escapades.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.
Buddy's Lucky Day
Stacey Ortense, 2023
Award winning
Little Diva
Lachanze, Brian Pinkney, 1746
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity and self-expression in young readers.
Highlights the importance of confidence and ambition.
Engaging story encouraging perseverance and resilience.
Ideal for enhancing vocabulary and reading skills.
Little Diva
Lachanze, Brian Pinkney, 1746
Award winning
Harlem: A Poem
Walter Dean Myers, Christopher Myers, 1997
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant exploration of Harlem’s rich cultural history.
Stunning illustrations enhance poetic narrative.
Promotes cultural awareness and diversity.
Supports language development through lyrical structure.
Harlem: A Poem
Walter Dean Myers, Christopher Myers, 1997
Award winning
My Cold Plum Lemon Pie Bluesy Mood
Tameka Fryer Brown, Shane Evans, 2013
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant exploration of emotions through color and metaphor.
Encourages emotional intelligence and self-expression in children.
Supports development of language skills and creativity.
Ideal read-aloud for engaging family reading time.
My Cold Plum Lemon Pie Bluesy Mood
Tameka Fryer Brown, Shane Evans, 2013
Award winning
When We Go Walking
Cari Best, Kyrsten Brooker, 2013
32 pages
Why to read
Vivid storytelling enhances children's imaginations.
Encourages observational skills through engaging nature walks.
Supports language development with rhythmic, repetitive phrasing.
Fosters a love for adventure and outdoor activities.
When We Go Walking
Cari Best, Kyrsten Brooker, 2013
Award winning
Straighten Your Crown: You're the Daughter of a King
Denise Turner, Monica Mayen, 2023
54 pages
Why to read
Empowers young girls with confidence and self-esteem.
Inspirational messages about identity and self-worth.
Encourages family bonding through shared reading.
Supports emotional and social development.
Straighten Your Crown: You're the Daughter of a King
Denise Turner, Monica Mayen, 2023
Award winning
Eva in the Band: A Branches Book
Rebecca Elliott, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Engages young readers with lively, captivating storytelling.
Enhances social skills through relatable group dynamics.
Fosters creativity and musical interest in children.
Strengthens reading confidence with manageable chapters.
Eva in the Band: A Branches Book
Rebecca Elliott, 2022
Award winning
Loneliness
Meg Gaertner, 2022
24 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotional development through engaging storytelling.
Encourages empathy and understanding of others' feelings.
Supports young readers in exploring complex emotions.
Ideal for shared reading between parents and children.
