Books like This Is Me: A Story of Who We Are and Where We Came From
Award winning
Horrible Haircut (Bananas Series)
Alison Ritchie, Ian Newsham, 1997
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging storyline promotes laughter and joy.
Enhances vocabulary through playful language and rhymes.
Emphasizes resilience and creativity in problem-solving.
Ideal for parent-child interactive reading sessions.
Horrible Haircut (Bananas Series)
Alison Ritchie, Ian Newsham, 1997
Friends and Heroes: The Easter Story
Deborah Lock, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Illustrates valuable lessons on friendship and bravery.
Engaging retelling of a significant historical event.
Supports growth in empathy and moral understanding.
Ideal for shared reading during the Easter season.
Friends and Heroes: The Easter Story
Deborah Lock, 2023
Award winning
Magnificent Homespun Brown: A Celebration
Samara Cole Doyon, Kaylani Juanita, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and self-love through lyrical prose.
Enhances appreciation of varying shades of brown.
Stimulates emotional and cognitive development.
Encourages discussions on identity and belonging.
Magnificent Homespun Brown: A Celebration
Samara Cole Doyon, Kaylani Juanita, 2020
Award winning
When We Go Walking
Cari Best, Kyrsten Brooker, 2013
32 pages
Why to read
Vivid storytelling enhances children's imaginations.
Encourages observational skills through engaging nature walks.
Supports language development with rhythmic, repetitive phrasing.
Fosters a love for adventure and outdoor activities.
When We Go Walking
Cari Best, Kyrsten Brooker, 2013
Move, Mr Mountain!
Francesca Sanna, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages resilience and overcoming obstacles.
Stimulates imagination with vivid, dynamic illustrations.
Engages young readers in interactive storytelling.
Boosts empathy through character challenges.
Move, Mr Mountain!
Francesca Sanna, 2021
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
What Sisters Do Best/What Brothers Do Best
Laura Joffe Numeroff, Laura Numeroff, Lynn Munsinger, 2012
44 pages
Why to read
Celebrates unique strengths of both brothers and sisters.
Encourages bonding and understanding between siblings.
Illustrations add fun, engaging visual element.
Perfect for shared sibling reading time.
What Sisters Do Best/What Brothers Do Best
Laura Joffe Numeroff, Laura Numeroff, Lynn Munsinger, 2012
Award winning
In Daddy's Arms I Am Tall: African Americans Celebrating Fathers
Folami Abiade, Carole Boston Weatherford, Dinah Johnson, Various Poets, Javaka Steptoe, 1997
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates African American fathers through engaging poetry.
Enhances understanding of diverse familial experiences.
Strengthens father-child relationships with heartwarming stories.
Supports emotional and social development for children.
