Books like The Gardener
Award winning
The Little House Collection
Laura Ingalls Wilder, 2024
100 pages
Why to read
Captures pioneering spirit and historical American lifestyle.
Encourages resilience and adaptability through character development.
Supports understanding of familial and societal roles.
Engages young readers with vivid, descriptive storytelling.
The Little House Collection
Laura Ingalls Wilder, 2024
Award winning
Carla and the Christmas Cornbread
Carla Hall, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Captures festive spirit through engaging, heartwarming storyline.
Highlights importance of family, tradition, and generosity.
Encourages culinary curiosity and creativity among children.
Beautifully illustrated, supports visual literacy development.
Carla and the Christmas Cornbread
Carla Hall, 2021
Award winning
The Little Red Hen
Birchall Publishing, 2020
28 pages
Why to read
Teaches the value of hard work and perseverance.
Encourages teamwork and helping others.
Simple, repetitive text aids in literacy development.
Colorful illustrations captivate young readers.
The Little Red Hen
Birchall Publishing, 2020
Award winning
Garlic and the Vampire
Bree Paulsen, 2021
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure fosters bravery and self-confidence.
Illustrations enrich storytelling, enhance visual literacy.
Emphasizes teamwork, community importance.
Crafts relatable fears into empowering resolutions.
Garlic and the Vampire
Bree Paulsen, 2021
Award winning
Cinderella Liberator
Rebecca Solnit, Arthur Rackham, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Empowers independence with a modern twist on classic tale.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Inspires creativity and self-expression in young readers.
Supports development of critical thinking and decision-making.
Cinderella Liberator
Rebecca Solnit, Arthur Rackham, 2019
Award winning
10 Gulab Jamuns: Counting With an Indian Sweet Treat
Sandhya Acharya, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Delightful journey through Indian culture via sweets.
Teaches counting skills with delicious gulab jamuns.
Engages kids in multicultural learning and enjoyment.
Supports math skills development through story-telling.
10 Gulab Jamuns: Counting With an Indian Sweet Treat
Sandhya Acharya, 2022
Award winning
Twinkle and the Fairy Cake Mess: Ready-to-Read Level 2
Katharine Holabird, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Cultivates creativity and imaginative thinking.
Strengthens reading skills with level-appropriate language.
Encourages problem solving through engaging storyline.
Illustrations enhance understanding and engagement.
Twinkle and the Fairy Cake Mess: Ready-to-Read Level 2
Katharine Holabird, 2020
Award winning
The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found
Karina Yan Glaser, 2020
368 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale promotes empathy and community spirit.
Engages young readers with charming, relatable characters.
Encourages resilience and creativity in problem-solving.
Fosters family connections and shared reading moments.
