Books like Something on the Hill
Award winning
Estie the Mensch (The PJ Library: Jewish Bedtime Stories & Songs for Families)
Jane Kohuth, Rosanne Litzinger, 2011
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages positive behavior through relatable Jewish values.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and maintain children’s interest.
Addresses the importance of kindness and respect.
Ideal for bedtime storytelling, enhancing family bonds.

Estie the Mensch (The PJ Library: Jewish Bedtime Stories & Songs for Families)
Jane Kohuth, Rosanne Litzinger, 2011
One Summer Day
Debra A. Garland, 2020
53 pages
Why to read
Captivating summer adventure, sparks imagination.
Depicts strong friendships, fosters emotional development.
Encourages outdoor play, promotes physical activity.
Vibrant illustrations, engaging for young readers.

One Summer Day
Debra A. Garland, 2020
Award winning
Amazing Baby: Lost and Found
Emma Dodd, 2006
12 pages
Why to read
Engaging story, sparks curiosity and exploration.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate young minds.
Encourages learning through interactive hide-and-seek elements.
Fosters early language skills and object recognition.

Amazing Baby: Lost and Found
Emma Dodd, 2006
The Lilac Tree
Helen-Dunmore, 2004
123 pages
Why to read
Encourages emotional growth through empathetic storytelling.
Stimulates imagination with vivid, picturesque language.
Facilitates understanding of nature's life cycles.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills.

The Lilac Tree
Helen-Dunmore, 2004
Award winning
Shimmy
Anne Cateaux, 2021
258 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, captivating illustrations enhance storytelling.
Encourages resilience and creativity in young readers.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Shimmy
Anne Cateaux, 2021
Award winning
Tabitha the Toffeecorn: Unicorn Island Book 4: early readers age 5-7
Becci Murray, 2023
105 pages
Why to read
Stimulates creativity with whimsical characters and settings.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills for early readers.
Encourages emotional development through relatable experiences.
Supports parent-child bonding over shared reading time.

Tabitha the Toffeecorn: Unicorn Island Book 4: early readers age 5-7
Becci Murray, 2023
Award winning
A Message for Grandma
Carol Breckenridge, 2017
36 pages
Why to read
Strengthens bonds with grandparents through heartfelt storytelling.
Encourages understanding and empathy in young readers.
Beautifully illustrated, captivating children's attention.
Supports language development and emotional growth.

A Message for Grandma
Carol Breckenridge, 2017
Award winning
Seasons Change with Seasons
Phoebe Bobae Kim, 2023
28 pages
Why to read
Vivid illustrations capture the essence of changing seasons.
Engages young minds with the rhythms of nature.
Encourages understanding of time, weather, and environmental adaptations.
Supports early learning concepts in a playful narrative.
