Books like The Night Before Lunar New Year
Award winning
Tokyo Night Parade
J.P. Takahashi, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Explores vibrant Tokyo culture through fantastical elements.
Encourages empathy and understanding diverse perspectives.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.
Tokyo Night Parade
J.P. Takahashi, 2023
Award winning
Maribel's Year
Michelle Sterling, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Engages young readers with vibrant, illustrative storytelling.
Develops empathy and understanding through diverse character experiences.
Encourages resilience and perseverance through narrative challenges.
Supports language development and comprehension skills.
Maribel's Year
Michelle Sterling, 2023
Award winning
Plátanos Are Love
Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage through vibrant storytelling.
Enhances language skills and emotional understanding.
Supports early childhood cognitive and social development.
Engaging narrative that fosters family bonding.
Plátanos Are Love
Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, 2023
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
Alex's Good Fortune
Benson Shum, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity through engaging storytelling.
Encourages understanding of different traditions and values.
Supports language development and comprehension skills.
Ideal for family reading and bonding time.
Alex's Good Fortune
Benson Shum, 2020
Award winning
Tomorrow Is New Year's Day
Aram Kim, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity and New Year's traditions.
Engaging story fosters understanding of multiculturalism.
Visuals and text ideal for pre-schoolers' cognitive development.
Encourages family bonding over shared holiday experiences.
Tomorrow Is New Year's Day
Aram Kim, 2022
Award winning
Measuring a Year: A Rosh Hashanah Story
Linda Elovitz Marshall, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates Rosh Hashanah through engaging, family-centered narrative.
Teaches values of reflection and renewal, fostering emotional growth.
Encourages understanding of Jewish traditions and cultural appreciation.
Stimulates parent-child discussion about heritage and values.
Measuring a Year: A Rosh Hashanah Story
Linda Elovitz Marshall, 2022
Award winning
Magnolia Flower
Zora Neale Hurston, Ibram X. Kendi, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Vibrant storytelling enchants and captivates young minds.
Illustrates resilience and courage through engaging narratives.
Fosters emotional growth and understanding in children.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading sessions.
