Books like My Parents Won't Stop Talking!
Award winning
Pete Can't Eat Neat
Angee Costa, Kenya Hinson, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Enhances fine motor skills through interactive mealtime scenarios.
Supports understanding of mealtime etiquette and manners.
Encourages empathy by addressing eating challenges.
Bright illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Pete Can't Eat Neat
Angee Costa, Kenya Hinson, 2023
The Taming of Lola: A Shrew Story
Ellen Weiss, Jerry Smath, Bryan Rennie, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses themes of friendship and personal growth.
Encourages empathy and understanding in relationships.
Lively and engaging narrative style.
Suitable for developing emotional intelligence in children.
The Taming of Lola: A Shrew Story
Ellen Weiss, Jerry Smath, Bryan Rennie, 2021
Award winning
Willimena Rules! Rule Book #2: How to Fish for Trouble (Willimena Rules!, 2)
Valerie Wilson Wesley, Maryn Roos, 2004
96 pages
Why to read
Entertaining adventure promoting resilience and creativity.
Highlights value of perseverance and resourcefulness.
Stimulates healthy family discussions on problem-solving.
Supports literacy development with engaging narrative.
Willimena Rules! Rule Book #2: How to Fish for Trouble (Willimena Rules!, 2)
Valerie Wilson Wesley, Maryn Roos, 2004
Award winning
Shh... Mommy's Working: Operation: Quiet Play
Melissa Lag, Stacey Gittens, Uliana Barabash, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Promotes independent and quiet play for children.
Encourages creativity and imaginative thinking.
Strengthens problem-solving skills through engaging narrative.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bond.
Shh... Mommy's Working: Operation: Quiet Play
Melissa Lag, Stacey Gittens, Uliana Barabash, 2023
Award winning
Oh, Olive!
Lian Cho, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Captivating story about adventure and curiosity.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Supports language development and creative thinking.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Oh, Olive!
Lian Cho, 2023
Award winning
Lizzy's Ups and Downs
Jessica Harper, Lindsay Harper duPont, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotional resilience and navigating life changes.
Encourages empathy and understanding through character interactions.
Supports emotional development with engaging narrative.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening parent-child bonds.
Lizzy's Ups and Downs
Jessica Harper, Lindsay Harper duPont, 2004
Award winning
Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle
Nina Lacour, Kaylani Juanita, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diverse family structures warmly and inclusively.
Enhances understanding of separation and reunion.
Encourages emotional expression and resilience.
Supports development of empathy and acceptance.
Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle
Nina Lacour, Kaylani Juanita, 2022
Award winning
Finding Home
Jessica Fritz, 2021
116 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of belonging and identity.
Encourages empathy and understanding through storytelling.
Supports emotional and social development.
Ideal for family bonding over shared reading.
