Books like Show Way
Award winning
The Year of the Book: Anna Wang
Andrea Cheng, 2012
146 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and cultural identity.
Encourages empathy and understanding through character development.
Supports literacy and language skills enhancement.
Ideal for shared reading between parents and children.

The Year of the Book: Anna Wang
Andrea Cheng, 2012
Award winning
The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found (The Vanderbeekers, 4)
Karina Yan Glaser, 2020
351 pages
Why to read
Engages with themes of community and teamwork.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Explores complexities of friendship and family dynamics.
Offers heartwarming, adventurous narrative for young minds.

The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found (The Vanderbeekers, 4)
Karina Yan Glaser, 2020
Award winning
Old Jake's Skirts
Anne C. Scott, 1998
36 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through unique, engaging storytelling.
Highlights resourcefulness and resilience in characters.
Enhances empathy and understanding among young readers.
Encourages family bonding over shared reading.

Old Jake's Skirts
Anne C. Scott, 1998
Award winning
Too Small Tola and the Three Fine Girls
Atinuke, 2021
96 pages
Why to read
Showcases resilience and resourcefulness in a young protagonist.
Evokes empathy and understanding through diverse social settings.
Enhances multicultural awareness and global perspective.
Supports development of literacy and comprehension skills.

Too Small Tola and the Three Fine Girls
Atinuke, 2021
Award winning
The Met Faith Ringgold: Narrating the World in Pattern and Colour
Sharna Jackson, 2021
56 pages
Why to read
Vibrantly illustrates cultural history through art and storytelling.
Enhances visual literacy and appreciation for diverse narratives.
Encourages creativity and self-expression in young readers.
Supports learning about resilience and cultural identity.

The Met Faith Ringgold: Narrating the World in Pattern and Colour
Sharna Jackson, 2021
Award winning
The Berenstain Bears and Mama's New Job (First Time Books(R))
Stan Berenstain, Stan and Jan Berenstain Berenstain, 1984
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages understanding of family roles and responsibilities.
Highlights adaptability and teamwork within family dynamics.
Supports concepts of independence and hard work.
Warm illustrations enhance engaging, relatable narrative.

The Berenstain Bears and Mama's New Job (First Time Books(R))
Stan Berenstain, Stan and Jan Berenstain Berenstain, 1984
Award winning
The Bus Ride That Changed History
Pamela Duncan Edwards, 2005
32 pages
Why to read
Engages children with pivotal historical event.
Inspires discussion on equality and justice.
Beautiful illustrations enhance storytelling.
Empowers young readers through real-life courage.

The Bus Ride That Changed History
Pamela Duncan Edwards, 2005
Award winning
Winter Days in the Big Woods: Adapted from the Little House Books by Laura Ingalls Wilder (My First Little House Picture Books)
Laura Ingalls Wilder, 1994
32 pages
Why to read
Highlights simple, joyful life in historical American Big Woods.
Encourages family bonding and shared reading moments.
Stimulates curiosity about history and different lifestyles.
Beautiful illustrations complement engaging, easy-to-follow text.
