Missing Daddy

BY Mariame KabaIllustrated by Bria Royal Missing Daddy Themes Family Prison Separation From Loved Ones In this story, a little girl who misses her father because he’s away in prison shares how his absence affects different parts of her life. Her greatest excitement is the days when she gets to visit her beloved father. Ages […]

The Color Monster

BY Ana Llenas The Color monster: A story about emotions Themes Feelings Emotions One day, Color Monster wakes up feeling very confused. His emotions are all over the place; he feels angry, happy, calm, sad, and scared all at once! To help him, a little girl shows him what each feeling means through color. As […]

Hug Me

BY Simona Ciraolo HUG ME Themes Healthy Boundaries Friendship consent If you ever feel like you need a really big hug, you know exactly how Felipe the cactus feels. Of course, we also know that cactuses aren’t exactly touchy-feely. Felipe’s family is quite prickly! So, Felipe heads out to find a friend and, hopefully, a […]

Counting On Community

BY Innosanto Nagara COUNTING ON COMMUNITY Themes Friendship Community Diversity Counting up from one stuffed piñata to ten hefty hens—and always counting on each other—children are encouraged to recognize the value of their community, the joys found in healthy eco-friendly activities, and the agency they possess to make change. A broad and inspiring vision of […]

Giraffes Can’t Dance

BY GILES ANDREAE AND GUY PARKER-REES Giraffes Can’t Dance Themes Bullying Stereotypes Self-Esteem Gerald the giraffe just wants to dance, but like all giraffes, he has crooked knees and thin legs. It’s hard for giraffes to dance! Thankfully, Gerald figures out how to dance his own way after hearing some encouragement from an unlikely friend. […]