Kids Book Index
Valerie Bolling
A Black mother teaches her son to swim during his first lesson, guiding him through the process step by step. The boy faces a fear of water with his mother’s support as they work together in the pool. Spare text follows their shared experience, while mixed-media and digital illustrations depict the lesson. The story focuses on family support and moving through fear.
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My Dad Loves Me and I Love My DadSara MillerChildren tell of the many ways their fathers show care and affection. The fathers sing, play, brush and comb hair, laugh, and cook with their children, presenting everyday moments of family life. The book emphasizes that fathers can be different from one another while each child’s relationship with a dad is loving. Colorful illustrations portray a range of families, matching the children’s first-person accounts of being loved by their fathers.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Papa’s HomeDavid Soman, illustrated by David SomanA bear cub is uneasy about being looked after by Aunt Jessie while Papa is at work. The cub’s worry is met with affection and reassurance from both adults, focusing the story on care within a family when a parent is away. Papa and Aunt Jessie help the young bear feel secure during this change in the day’s routine. The illustrations are rendered in gentle watercolor.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Together with YouPatricia TohtA grandmother and grandchild share activities through all four seasons. In spring, they run together through showers; summer brings a hose and frozen treats in the shade. In autumn, they fly a kite while leaning into the wind. Rhymed verse and colorful illustrations portray their time together and their loving relationship. Patricia Toht’s 32-page book was published by Candlewick in February 2023.Under FiveWord Count 299On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details