Books like My Favorite Instruments
Award winning
Dory Fantasmagory: Can't Live Without You
Abby Hanlon, 2024
160 pages
Why to read
Promotes creativity through engaging, imaginative adventures.
Highlights value of friendship and cooperation.
Encourages resilience and problem-solving skills.
Fun, relatable content for young readers.

Dory Fantasmagory: Can't Live Without You
Abby Hanlon, 2024
Award winning
Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories
Jarvis, 2024
64 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with captivating starry tales.
Characters teach valuable emotional and social lessons.
Encourages curiosity and exploration through storytelling.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories
Jarvis, 2024
Award winning
Melodies for Little Fingers: Playful Piano Tunes for Kids
Yohanta Sottile, 2023
27 pages
Why to read
Cultivates musical interest and basic piano skills.
Enhances hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.
Supports cognitive development and pattern recognition.
Encourages persistence, discipline through enjoyable learning.

Melodies for Little Fingers: Playful Piano Tunes for Kids
Yohanta Sottile, 2023
Award winning
Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky
Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Explores cultural significance of blue in a captivating way.
Engages children with vibrant illustrations and rich storytelling.
Encourages curiosity about history and color symbolism.
Supports understanding of diversity through color exploration.

Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky
Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, 2022
Award winning
Dot the Ladybug: Dot Day
Kallie George, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates creativity, teamwork, and curiosity.
Enhances understanding of nature and insect life.
Encourages emotional development and empathy.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Dot the Ladybug: Dot Day
Kallie George, 2023
Take a Moment: 50 Mindfulness Activities for Kids
Paul Christelis, 2024
80 pages
Why to read
Enhances emotional regulation through mindfulness activities.
Boosts focus and attention in a playful manner.
Encourages self-awareness and stress management skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child learning sessions.

Take a Moment: 50 Mindfulness Activities for Kids
Paul Christelis, 2024
The BFG (Unabridged edition)
Roald Dahl, 2019
224 pages
Why to read
Sparks imagination with giant adventures.
Encourages empathy through unique character connections.
Enhances vocabulary with whimsical language.
Supports problem-solving skills, critical thinking.

The BFG (Unabridged edition)
Roald Dahl, 2019
Award winning
Benita and the Night Creatures
Mariana Llanos, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores creativity through magical realism.
Builds empathy through relatable character experiences.
Enhances problem-solving with engaging plot twists.
Stimulates language development and imagination.
