Books like Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes
Award winning
Maxs Dragon Shirt By Wells Rosemary Wells Rosemary ILT
Rosemary Wells, 1992
32 pages
Why to read
Vivid illustrations enhance storytelling.
Encourages creativity and imaginative play.
Addresses emotions and resilience.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.

Maxs Dragon Shirt By Wells Rosemary Wells Rosemary ILT
Rosemary Wells, 1992
Award winning
POSSUM MAGIC (Collector's Silver Anniversary Edition)
Mem Fox, 1983
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates Australian culture through enchanting, magical storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with unique Australian animal and food terms.
Encourages exploration of diversity and geographical awareness.
Stimulates emotional development through relatable characters and adventures.

POSSUM MAGIC (Collector's Silver Anniversary Edition)
Mem Fox, 1983
Award winning
My Powerful Hair
Carole Lindstrom, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and self-expression through hair.
Encourages confidence and self-love in young readers.
Supports understanding and acceptance of individual differences.
Interactive, engaging narrative for shared reading moments.

My Powerful Hair
Carole Lindstrom, 2023
Award winning
Brown Is Beautiful
Supriya Kelkar, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity, encouraging inclusivity and self-acceptance.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate young minds.
Empowers children with confidence in their identity.
Perfect for shared reading, strengthens parent-child bond.

Brown Is Beautiful
Supriya Kelkar, 2022
Award winning
Next Level: A Hymn in Gratitude for Our Differences
Samara Cole Doyon, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and inclusiveness through captivating narrative.
Encourages appreciation for individuality in a warm, poetic tone.
Inspires young readers to embrace and respect differences.
Supports emotional and social development in children.

Next Level: A Hymn in Gratitude for Our Differences
Samara Cole Doyon, 2024
Award winning
Something, Someday
Amanda Gorman, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires hope and big dreams among young readers.
Beautiful, poetic language enhances vocabulary.
Encourages resilience and persistence in facing challenges.
Ideal for family reading, sparking meaningful discussions.

Something, Someday
Amanda Gorman, 2023
Award winning
Your Name Is a Song
Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, 2020
45 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity through melodic storytelling.
Encourages respect and pride in personal names.
Supports emotional and social development.
Ideal for shared reading and family bonding.

Your Name Is a Song
Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, 2020
Award winning
The Little Kid with the Big Green Hand
Matthew Gray Gubler, 2023
224 pages
Why to read
Encourages empathy through creative, colorful storytelling.
Stimulates imagination with quirky, engaging plot.
Supports social skills development with relatable characters.
Ideal for interactive family reading sessions.
