Books like The Rusty, Trusty Tractor
Award winning
My First Day
Huỳnh Kim Liên, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Captures excitement and anxiety of new experiences.
Encourages adaptation and resilience in young readers.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Strengthens parent-child bonding through shared reading.

My First Day
Huỳnh Kim Liên, 2021
Award winning
The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found (The Vanderbeekers, 4)
Karina Yan Glaser, 2020
351 pages
Why to read
Engages with themes of community and teamwork.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Explores complexities of friendship and family dynamics.
Offers heartwarming, adventurous narrative for young minds.

The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found (The Vanderbeekers, 4)
Karina Yan Glaser, 2020
Award winning
Soul Food Sunday
Winsome Bingham Bingham, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Celebrates family traditions through cooking and sharing meals.
Strengthen bonds with intergenerational, culturally rich storytelling.
Enhances understanding of community and togetherness.
Vivid illustrations complement engaging, heartwarming narrative.

Soul Food Sunday
Winsome Bingham Bingham, 2021
Award winning
Hair Twins
Raakhee Mirchandani, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural identity and family bonds.
Encourages self-expression and confidence through relatable storytelling.
Illustrations enhance comprehension and engagement.
Supports emotional development and inclusivity.

Hair Twins
Raakhee Mirchandani, 2021
Award winning
Bird Builds a Nest: A Science Storybook about Forces (Science Storybooks)
Martin Jenkins, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Explores basic physics through engaging storytelling.
Teaches force and motion in an accessible way.
Encourages scientific curiosity and exploration.
Bright illustrations captivate and educate young readers.

Bird Builds a Nest: A Science Storybook about Forces (Science Storybooks)
Martin Jenkins, 2021
Award winning
Star Wars Storybooks for Kids: Original Trilogy Collection
Lucas Film Press, Star Wars Books, Star Wars Boxed Set, 2023
200 pages
Why to read
Engaging, action-packed narratives from original Star Wars trilogy.
Characters exhibit resilience and teamwork.
Encourages creativity and moral development in children.
Suitable for shared reading and family discussions.

Star Wars Storybooks for Kids: Original Trilogy Collection
Lucas Film Press, Star Wars Books, Star Wars Boxed Set, 2023
Award winning
I Am Muhammad Ali: Ordinary People Change the World
Brad Meltzer, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires resilience and determination through Ali's life story.
Teaches importance of self-belief and perseverance to kids.
Highlights historical and cultural significance of Muhammad Ali.
Encourages children to stand up for their beliefs.

I Am Muhammad Ali: Ordinary People Change the World
Brad Meltzer, 2022
Award winning
Dixie O'Day: In the Fast Lane
Shirley Hughes, 2013
128 pages
Why to read
Thrilling adventure story fuels imagination and excitement.
Characters model teamwork, resilience, and resourcefulness.
Engages young readers in solving puzzles and challenges.
Perfect for shared reading, enhancing bonding and literacy.
