Books like Winter Candle
Award winning
Yesterday I Had the Blues
Jeron Ashford Frame, 2003
32 pages
Why to read
Vividly explores emotions through colorful, engaging language.
Enhances emotional intelligence and vocabulary in young readers.
Encourages empathy and understanding of diverse perspectives.
Stimulates conversations about feelings within families.

Yesterday I Had the Blues
Jeron Ashford Frame, 2003
Award winning
A Dupatta Is...
Marzieh Abbas, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity and understanding.
Stimulates children's imagination and curiosity.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Encourages appreciation for different cultural heritages.

A Dupatta Is...
Marzieh Abbas, 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 Christmas Book
Emily Kilgore, 2022
34 pages
Why to read
Festive story ignites the magic of Christmas.
Encourages family bonding through shared reading times.
Boosts vocabulary with engaging holiday-themed words.
Supports understanding of cultural holiday traditions.

The Christmas Book
Emily Kilgore, 2022
Award winning
Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story
Danielle Greendeer, Anthony Perry, Alexis C. Bunten, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Rich in Native American history and culture.
Encourages gratitude and community values.
Beautiful illustrations complement storytelling.
Supports understanding of Thanksgiving from a new perspective.

Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story
Danielle Greendeer, Anthony Perry, Alexis C. Bunten, 2022
Award winning
My Name
Supriya Kelkar, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Explores cultural identity through captivating storytelling.
Encourages self-discovery and acceptance in young readers.
Enhances comprehension and vocabulary through engaging text.
Supports emotional and social development.

My Name
Supriya Kelkar, 2023
Award winning
I Am Golden
Eva Chen, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and self-identity.
Boosts self-esteem and confidence in young readers.
Encourages family bonding and discussions about heritage.
Illustrations captivate and enhance the storytelling.

I Am Golden
Eva Chen, 2022
Award winning
I Love You, Baby Burrito
Angela Dominguez, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates affection in a culturally rich context.
Introduces children to diverse family traditions.
Encourages parent-child bonding through reading.
Enhances language development with rhythmic text.
