Books like Uno, Dos, Tres/One, Two, Three
Award winning
A Piñata in a Pine Tree: A Latino Twelve Days of Christmas
Pat Mora, 2009
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant celebration of Latino Christmas traditions.
Engaging, culturally rich storyline.
Enhances multicultural understanding and diversity.
Ideal for family shared reading moments.

A Piñata in a Pine Tree: A Latino Twelve Days of Christmas
Pat Mora, 2009
Award winning
Gracias/Thanks
Pat Mora, 2005
32 pages
Why to read
Bilingual English-Spanish text enhances language development.
Celebrates gratitude and family connections.
Vibrant illustrations capture children's attention.
Supports emotional and social growth.

Gracias/Thanks
Pat Mora, 2005
Award winning
Confetti: Poems for Children
Pat Mora, 1996
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity through vibrant, poetic language.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills in young readers.
Encourages creative thinking and appreciation for poetry.
Warm and engaging, perfect for family reading time.

Confetti: Poems for Children
Pat Mora, 1996
Award winning
How to Count to ONE
Caspar Salmon, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Illustrates basic counting with engaging rhymes.
Colorful illustrations captivate and maintain children's interest.
Encourages early math skills in a fun way.
Ideal for interactive parent-child learning sessions.

How to Count to ONE
Caspar Salmon, 2023
Award winning
Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky
Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Explores cultural significance of blue in a captivating way.
Engages children with vibrant illustrations and rich storytelling.
Encourages curiosity about history and color symbolism.
Supports understanding of diversity through color exploration.

Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky
Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, 2022
Award winning
Gibberish
Young Vo, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through playful, imaginative language.
Supports language development with engaging, quirky dialogues.
Encourages interactive reading sessions between parents and children.
Builds vocabulary with unique and amusing wordplay.

Gibberish
Young Vo, 2022
Award winning
The Year We Learned to Fly
Jacqueline Woodson, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires resilience and creativity in challenging situations.
Stresses the importance of family and togetherness.
Enhances mindfulness and emotional intelligence.
Celebrates cultural diversity and heritage.

The Year We Learned to Fly
Jacqueline Woodson, 2022
Award winning
Karen's Birthday: A Graphic Novel
Ann M. Martin, 2023
156 pages
Why to read
Relatable story for young readers about growing up and friendship.
Engaging graphic novel format that brings the story to life.
Positive messages about kindness and perseverance.
Part of a popular series that encourages children to read more.
