Books like The English Roses
Award winning
Chocolate Me!
Taye Diggs, Shane W. Evans, 2011
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and self-love.
Addresses issues of racism and acceptance.
Encourages confidence and pride in one's uniqueness.
Vibrant illustrations enhance storytelling.
Chocolate Me!
Taye Diggs, Shane W. Evans, 2011
Award winning
Big Feelings
Alexandra Penfold, Suzanne Kaufman, 2021
42 pages
Why to read
Navigates complex emotions with vivid, relatable storytelling.
Encourages understanding and managing big feelings effectively.
Supports emotional development with engaging scenarios.
Ideal for joint reading sessions, enhancing bond and comprehension.
Big Feelings
Alexandra Penfold, Suzanne Kaufman, 2021
Award winning
This Is Me: A Story of Who We Are and Where We Came From
Jamie Lee Curtis, Laura Cornell, 2016
32 pages
Why to read
Explores identity and personal history engagingly.
Stimulates discussions on ancestry and diversity.
Supports self-awareness and emotional development.
Encourages creativity through storytelling.
This Is Me: A Story of Who We Are and Where We Came From
Jamie Lee Curtis, Laura Cornell, 2016
Award winning
Stargazing
Alex Kuskowski, 2015
24 pages
Why to read
Fosters curiosity and interest in astronomy.
Enhances creativity through vivid narrative and illustrations.
Encourages perseverance and curiosity.
Strengthens reading skills and scientific knowledge.
Stargazing
Alex Kuskowski, 2015
Songbird by the Window
Elizabeth Woods, 2004
30 pages
Why to read
Enhances empathy through beautifully crafted narrative.
Stimulates imagination with vivid descriptions and settings.
Encourages emotional growth and understanding.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.
Songbird by the Window
Elizabeth Woods, 2004
Award winning
Her Body Can
Ady Meschke, Katie Crenshaw, 2020
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates body positivity and self-love for young girls.
Inspirational messages boost confidence and psychological well-being.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Encourages inclusivity and acceptance of diverse body types.
Her Body Can
Ady Meschke, Katie Crenshaw, 2020
Award winning
Just a Little Different
Golden Books, Mercer Mayer, 1999
24 pages
Why to read
Highlights diversity and acceptance through engaging narratives.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Supports social and emotional development.
Colorful illustrations enhance reader engagement.
Just a Little Different
Golden Books, Mercer Mayer, 1999
Award winning
Lazy Little Loafers
Susan Orlean, G. Brian Karas, 2008
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative that captures children's attention.
Encourages appreciation for work and responsibility.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Fun, light-hearted read with meaningful messages.
