Books like Santa in the City
Award winning
Little Santa
Yoko Maruyama, 2017
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging, festive tale delights children during holiday season.
Illustrations capture the magic of Santa's enchanting world.
Encourages kindness, generosity, and the joy of giving.
Ideal for family storytime, building holiday traditions together.
Little Santa
Yoko Maruyama, 2017
Award winning
The Neighbors
Einat Tsarfati, Annette Appel, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
Explores curiosity and imagination through vibrant illustrations.
Encourages empathy by understanding diverse neighbor characters.
Enhances deductive reasoning and creativity in storytelling.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
The Neighbors
Einat Tsarfati, Annette Appel, 2019
Award winning
Say My Name
Joanna Ho, Khoa Le, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity and personal identity.
Encourages respect for oneself and others.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading.
Inspires confidence and pride in heritage.
Say My Name
Joanna Ho, Khoa Le, 2023
Award winning
Me and You
Anthony Browne, 2009
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and perspective.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Vibrant illustrations capture children’s attention.
Supports emotional and social development.
Me and You
Anthony Browne, 2009
Mixed Me!
Taye Diggs, Shane W. Evans, 2015
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and mixed-race identity.
Engaging storytelling, vibrant illustrations.
Encourages self-acceptance and inclusivity.
Ideal for family bonding through reading.
Mixed Me!
Taye Diggs, Shane W. Evans, 2015
Award winning
Girl on a Plane
Miriam Moss, 2015
272 pages
Why to read
Based on real-life 1970 hijacking events.
Showcases resilience through adversity.
Encourages historical awareness and empathy.
Captivating narrative encourages focused, engaged reading.
Girl on a Plane
Miriam Moss, 2015
Award winning
Brick-a-Breck
Julia Donaldson, 2004
48 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through engaging, imaginative storyline.
Enhances problem-solving skills with relatable character challenges.
Encourages family bonding during shared reading times.
Supports literacy development with rhythmic, playful language.
Brick-a-Breck
Julia Donaldson, 2004
Award winning
Daddy and Me and the Rhyme to Be
Chris Bridges, Halcyon Person, Parker-Nia Gordon, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters strong father-child bonds through rhythmic storytelling.
Encourages verbal skills with engaging rhymes and repetitions.
Illustrates problem-solving through playful scenarios.
Enhances emotional understanding and empathy.
