Books like The Journey That Saved Curious George: The True Wartime Escape of Margret and H.A. Rey
Award winning
Viva Frida
Yuyi Morales, 2014
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, imaginative exploration of artist Frida Kahlo's life.
Stunning visuals complement simple, poetic text.
Encourages creativity and self-expression in children.
Bilingual text enriches language development.
Viva Frida
Yuyi Morales, 2014
Award winning
Write Up a Storm With the Polk Street School
Patricia Reilly Giff, Blanche Sims, 1993
128 pages
Why to read
Inspires creative writing and expression in young learners.
Engaging school setting that mirrors real-life children's experiences.
Encourages teamwork and collaboration among characters.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Write Up a Storm With the Polk Street School
Patricia Reilly Giff, Blanche Sims, 1993
Award winning
Meet Wassily Kandinsky
Read With You Center for Excellence in STEAM Education, 2022
36 pages
Why to read
Introduces Wassily Kandinsky's abstract art to young minds.
Encourages creativity and expression through colorful storytelling.
Supports early development in art appreciation and history.
Interactive and engaging narrative enhances learning experience.
Meet Wassily Kandinsky
Read With You Center for Excellence in STEAM Education, 2022
Award winning
Tomorrow
Arnold Lobel, 1987
16 pages
Why to read
Encourages patience and understanding of time concepts.
Stimulates curiosity about future events and planning.
Enhances language skills through engaging narrative.
Supports emotional development with relatable scenarios.
Tomorrow
Arnold Lobel, 1987
Award winning
The Artist Who Painted A Blue Horse
Eric Carle, 2011
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity through vibrant, imaginative illustrations.
Encourages artistic expression and color exploration.
Supports self-confidence in personal creativity and uniqueness.
Engaging read that fosters a love for art.
The Artist Who Painted A Blue Horse
Eric Carle, 2011
Award winning
Cloth Lullaby: the woven life of Louise Bourgeois
Amy Novesky, Isabelle Arsenault, 2016
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity through art and personal history.
Beautiful illustrations complementing a profound narrative.
Teaches resilience and the importance of family.
Engaging story that fosters emotional intelligence.
Cloth Lullaby: the woven life of Louise Bourgeois
Amy Novesky, Isabelle Arsenault, 2016
Award winning
Pablo Picasso: A Bilingual Book in English and Spanish
Marisa Boan, 2021
33 pages
Why to read
Bilingual learning: English and Spanish text for dual exposure.
Introduces children to renowned artist Pablo Picasso creatively.
Enhances language skills and cultural awareness simultaneously.
Captivating visuals complementing engaging dual-language storytelling.
Pablo Picasso: A Bilingual Book in English and Spanish
Marisa Boan, 2021
Award winning
Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré
Anika Aldamuy Denise, Paola Escobar, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage and storytelling.
Inspires with real-life librarian and storyteller Pura Belpré.
Encourages inclusion and diversity through narrative.
Supports language development and historical awareness.
