Handpicked Book and Toy Suggestions for Kids and Parenting
BOOKS, Handpick to promote good values
Number of books found:
12
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>3 yrs
The Paper Dolls
A young girl fondly remembers making paper dolls with her mother while singing a special song. Life brings unexpected losses, but the memories stay with her. Years later, she shares the same tradition with her own daughter, keeping their culture and family memories alive.
>3 yrs
The Magnificent Thing
Get excited about this book each time I read it as it feels like my story. The book is about a creative girl works hard to build “the most magnificent thing,” but her plans don’t go right at first. After many failures and feeling burned out, she pauses, finds refreshment, and returns with new energy—and in the end builds something she can be proud of, even if it isn’t perfect.
>3 yrs
Extra Yarn
I was captivated by its unique charm and the creative way it inspires kindness. Extra Yarn is about a girl named Annabelle who finds a magical box of yarn. She knits colorful clothes for everyone, turning her gray town bright and kind. A greedy man tries to steal the box, but the true magic stays with Annabelle’s kindness.
> 3 yrs
Scaredy Squirrel
I’ve been so worn out trying to help my kids overcome their fears of strange and unknown things, and this book was a tool in my toolbox. A funny story about a squirrel who is scared of everything—until he learns that facing the unexpected can be the best adventure of all.
>5 yrs
Penguin & Giraff's Problems
I’d love to read this book to them and help them understand that each of us is unique and it’s important to like ourselves. A story of Penguin and Giraffe, who think their differences are problems—until they discover those traits are their greatest blessings.











