Books like Tallulah's Tutu
Award winning
Tallulah's Nutcracker
Marilyn Singer, Alexandra Boiger, 2013
48 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of perseverance and passion for ballet.
Encourages resilience when facing unexpected challenges.
Sparks interest in performing arts and teamwork.
Enhances vocabulary and reading comprehension skills.
Tallulah's Nutcracker
Marilyn Singer, Alexandra Boiger, 2013
Award winning
A Strange Place to Call Home
Marilyn Singer, Ed Young, 2012
44 pages
Why to read
Highlights unusual animal habitats, sparking curiosity and knowledge.
Enhances awareness of biodiversity and ecosystem interdependence.
Encourages empathy towards animals in harsh environments.
Vibrant illustrations complement engaging, poetic text.
A Strange Place to Call Home
Marilyn Singer, Ed Young, 2012
Award winning
I'm Getting a Checkup
Marilyn Singer, David Milgrim, 2009
32 pages
Why to read
Demystifies medical checkups through engaging storytelling.
Helps kids understand and manage healthcare visits.
Encourages curiosity about health and body awareness.
Warmly illustrated, comforting young readers.
I'm Getting a Checkup
Marilyn Singer, David Milgrim, 2009
Award winning
My Abuelita
Yuyi Morales, Johnston Tony, 2009
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage through vibrant storytelling.
Stimulates language skills with Spanish vocabulary integration.
Strengthens family bonds depicted through heartwarming narrative.
Enhances creative thinking with whimsical, colorful illustrations.
My Abuelita
Yuyi Morales, Johnston Tony, 2009
Award winning
Petunia Prima Ballerina
Debbie Kay Martin, Karen L. Tucker, Kat Powell, Alyssa Sursa, Little Elephant Publishing, 2022
34
Why to read
Inspires perseverance through engaging, ballet-themed narrative.
Encourages expression and creativity in young readers.
Supports social skills and friendship values.
Ideal for boosting early reading and comprehension skills.
Petunia Prima Ballerina
Debbie Kay Martin, Karen L. Tucker, Kat Powell, Alyssa Sursa, Little Elephant Publishing, 2022
Award winning
The Girl Who Wanted to Dance
Amy Ehrlich, Rebecca Walsh, Hope Green, 2009
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity and passion for the arts.
Encourages perseverance and following one’s dreams.
Strengthens understanding of emotions and empathy.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing family bonds.
The Girl Who Wanted to Dance
Amy Ehrlich, Rebecca Walsh, Hope Green, 2009
Award winning
Playing Through the Seasons: Warm Sun, Wet Toes
Essie Bell, Anastasia Pronina, 2022
31
Why to read
Encourages outdoor play and exploration through vivid storytelling.
Seasonal settings teach about weather and nature changes.
Supports emotional and social development in young readers.
Engages children with interactive, sensory-rich descriptions.
Playing Through the Seasons: Warm Sun, Wet Toes
Essie Bell, Anastasia Pronina, 2022
Swoop's Book of Seasons
Lois Keefer, Steven Brite, 2003
16 pages
Why to read
Explore seasonal changes through vibrant illustrations.
Enhances understanding of nature's cycles.
Encourages curiosity and observational skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
