Books like Roses for Gita
Award winning
The Tower of Life: How Yaffa Eliach Rebuilt Her Town in Stories and Photographs
Chana Stiefel, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Teaches children about history and resilience through storytelling.
Inspires empathy and understanding through real-life tales.
Beautiful photographs enhance the engaging narrative.
Encourages family discussions about heritage and memory.

The Tower of Life: How Yaffa Eliach Rebuilt Her Town in Stories and Photographs
Chana Stiefel, 2022
Award winning
Someone Builds the Dream
Loren Long, Lisa Wheeler, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Celebrates creativity and teamwork in vivid storytelling.
Highlights the importance of various roles in construction.
Encourages appreciation for collective efforts in creating.
Inspiring and educational for future young builders.

Someone Builds the Dream
Loren Long, Lisa Wheeler, 2021
Award winning
The 1619 Project: Born on the Water
Renée Watson, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Nikkolas Smith, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Enhances understanding of African American history.
Strengthens empathy through powerful storytelling.
Encourages critical thinking and discussion.
Beautiful, evocative illustrations complement the narrative.

The 1619 Project: Born on the Water
Renée Watson, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Nikkolas Smith, 2021
Salat in Secret
Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Promotes cultural understanding and religious awareness.
Enhances empathy through diverse character representation.
Encourages respect for personal beliefs and practices.
Supports inclusive and global perspectives in young readers.

Salat in Secret
Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, 2023
Award winning
My Powerful Hair
Carole Lindstrom, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and self-expression through hair.
Encourages confidence and self-love in young readers.
Supports understanding and acceptance of individual differences.
Interactive, engaging narrative for shared reading moments.

My Powerful Hair
Carole Lindstrom, 2023
Mama's Sleeping Scarf
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of comfort, love, and maternal bonds.
Vibrant illustrations enhance the storytelling experience.
Encourages emotional development and empathetic understanding.
Ideal for bedtime reading and parent-child bonding.

Mama's Sleeping Scarf
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, 2023
I'm Good at Making Music
Eileen Day, 2022
24 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity and musical exploration in young minds.
Features diverse characters, fostering inclusivity and empathy.
Encourages perseverance and confidence through storytelling.
Perfect for bonding during family reading time.

I'm Good at Making Music
Eileen Day, 2022
Award winning
The Good Egg: An Easter And Springtime Book For Kids
Jory John, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates themes of kindness and cooperation.
Enhances vocabulary through engaging, thematic content.
Supports emotional development with relatable challenges.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.
