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Award winning
Soul Food Sunday
Winsome Bingham Bingham, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Celebrates family traditions through cooking and sharing meals.
Strengthen bonds with intergenerational, culturally rich storytelling.
Enhances understanding of community and togetherness.
Vivid illustrations complement engaging, heartwarming narrative.
Soul Food Sunday
Winsome Bingham Bingham, 2021
Award winning
My Grandfather's Song Book
Huỳnh Kim Liên, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Beautifully illustrated, celebrating Vietnamese culture and heritage.
Strengthens bonds with grandparent through shared stories.
Encourages musical interest and historical curiosity.
Engaging tale fostering emotional and cognitive growth.
My Grandfather's Song Book
Huỳnh Kim Liên, 2023
Award winning
Ten-Word Tiny Tales
Joseph Coelho, Alex T. Smith, 2023
56 pages
Why to read
Promotes creativity through concise, imaginative storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with rich, carefully chosen language.
Encourages emotional intelligence and empathy development.
Ideal for quick, engaging read-aloud sessions.
Ten-Word Tiny Tales
Joseph Coelho, Alex T. Smith, 2023
Award winning
Flat Cat
Tara Lazar, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity and thinking outside the box.
Enhances empathy through character-driven storyline.
Supports language development with rich vocabulary.
Offers humor and enjoyment in storyline.
Flat Cat
Tara Lazar, 2023
Award winning
Juana & Lucas: Muchos Changes
Juana Medina, 2023
96 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative explores adapting to new life situations.
Showcases resilience and personal growth in young Juana.
Cultural insights enrich understanding and inclusivity.
Enhances language skills with Spanish vocabulary integration.
Juana & Lucas: Muchos Changes
Juana Medina, 2023
Award winning
Watercress
Andrea Wang, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage and family bonds.
Enhances understanding of diversity and inclusion.
Encourages emotional growth through relatable storytelling.
Beautifully illustrated, captivating young readers.
Watercress
Andrea Wang, 2021
Beth Grewn Ni / What We'll Build
Oliver Jeffers, 2020
48 pages
Why to read
Celebrates creativity and bonding through building together.
Inspires teamwork, planning, and resourcefulness.
Heartwarming illustrations enhance the engaging story.
Encourages resilience and hope in young readers.
Beth Grewn Ni / What We'll Build
Oliver Jeffers, 2020
Award winning
Strollercoaster
Matt Ringler, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations enhance engagement and visual learning.
Storyline encourages emotional resilience and adaptability.
Supports language development through rhythmic, playful text.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
