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Award winning
Chanukah
David F. Marx, 2000
31 pages
Why to read
Celebrate Chanukah traditions through engaging storytelling.
Enhances understanding of cultural and religious practices.
Supports development of children's sense of identity.
Illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.

Chanukah
David F. Marx, 2000
Award winning
Pig
Emily Bolam, Roberta Mathieson, 2000
14 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate young minds.
Simple text suitable for beginner readers.
Encourages learning animal sounds and names.
Fosters empathy through animal characters.

Pig
Emily Bolam, Roberta Mathieson, 2000
Award winning
It’s Okay to Feel This Way
Sara Biviano, 2021
36 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotional intelligence and healthy expression.
Encourages self-acceptance and resilience in children.
Engages young readers with vibrant, colorful illustrations.
Supports early developmental and empathy skills.

It’s Okay to Feel This Way
Sara Biviano, 2021
Once Upon a Christmas Time
Various, 1999
128 pages
Why to read
Captures the magic of Christmas through a child's eyes.
Features festive, engaging, and relatable holiday adventures.
Encourages empathy and sharing—the spirit of the season.
Supports language skills with rhythmic and rhyming text.

Once Upon a Christmas Time
Various, 1999
Award winning
Just a Little Different
Golden Books, Mercer Mayer, 1999
24 pages
Why to read
Highlights diversity and acceptance through engaging narratives.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Supports social and emotional development.
Colorful illustrations enhance reader engagement.

Just a Little Different
Golden Books, Mercer Mayer, 1999
Everyday Life
Time-Life Books, 1990
88 pages
Why to read
Explores relatable themes of routine and spontaneity.
Beautiful, vivid illustrations enhance engagement.
Encourages understanding of daily life activities.
Supports early development of social skills.

Everyday Life
Time-Life Books, 1990
Bob's Best Day Ever!
Nickelodeon Publishing, 2004
12 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story sparks imagination and joy.
Bob enhances problem-solving skills in playful scenarios.
Relatable, engaging characters foster emotional development.
Ideal read for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Bob's Best Day Ever!
Nickelodeon Publishing, 2004
Award winning
Primrose
Erika Harmer, Jordan Harmer, 2020
195 pages
Why to read
Embarks on adventures, fostering imagination and creativity.
Features strong friendships, highlighting social development importance.
Encourages resilience through overcoming challenges.
Rich illustrations enhance visual literacy and enjoyment.
