Books like The Earth and I (Rise and Shine)
Award winning
Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera
Candace Fleming, 2020
40 pages
Why to read
Vividly illustrates the life cycle of a honeybee.
Engages kids in learning about nature and science.
Beautiful, detailed illustrations enhance understanding.
Encourages respect and appreciation for nature.

Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera
Candace Fleming, 2020
Award winning
The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess
Tom Gauld, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity and innovation through enchanting storytelling.
Strengthens emotional understanding and empathy.
Encourages resilience and perseverance in young readers.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bond.

The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess
Tom Gauld, 2021
Award winning
Change Sings: A Children's Anthem
Loren Long, Amanda Gorman, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Empowers children through motivational and lyrical language.
Illustrations enhance engagement and understanding.
Encourages positivity and change-making in young minds.
Supports language development and artistic expression.

Change Sings: A Children's Anthem
Loren Long, Amanda Gorman, 2021
Award winning
Farmhouse
Sophie Blackall, 2022
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging rural setting fosters children's knowledge of farm life.
Vivid illustrations spark creativity and visual learning.
Simple language aids early reading skills.
Encourages empathy through animal and farmer interactions.

Farmhouse
Sophie Blackall, 2022
Award winning
My Shadow is Purple
Scott Stuart, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Explores identity and self-expression through colorful storytelling.
Encourages acceptance of oneself and others.
Supports emotional and social development.
Ideal for engaging family read-aloud sessions.

My Shadow is Purple
Scott Stuart, 2022
Award winning
Rumple Buttercup: A Story of Bananas, Belonging, and Being Yourself
Matthew Gray Gubler, 2019
136 pages
Why to read
Celebrates uniqueness and self-acceptance.
Encourages embracing individual differences.
Delightful illustrations enhance engagement.
Supports social and emotional development.

Rumple Buttercup: A Story of Bananas, Belonging, and Being Yourself
Matthew Gray Gubler, 2019
Award winning
Saturday
Oge Mora, Tracey Leigh, Little, Brown Young Readers, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
Showcases resilience and adaptability in everyday challenges.
Celebrates the joys of family and togetherness.
Illustrations captivate and enhance storytelling.
Encourages appreciation for making the best of situations.

Saturday
Oge Mora, Tracey Leigh, Little, Brown Young Readers, 2019
Award winning
Knight Owl
Christopher Denise, 2022
48 pages
Why to read
Heroic owl character inspires courage and confidence.
Engages young minds with captivating medieval adventure.
Strengthens reading skills through vivid, exciting narrative.
Encourages creative thinking and resilience.
