Our NAPPA Awards team loves celebrating great reads. Check out our latest NAPPA Award winning books for all ages.
Babies & Toddlers

Before they were serving up grand slam victories, Venus and Serena Williams were just two sisters growing up in Compton. Enjoy this inspiring story that tells how the sister went from learning tennis with their dad to winning Wimbledon. $7.99, ages birth to 2, silverdolphinbooks.com

Bond with baby and build emotional security with a cozy reading ritual. This board book with whimsical illustrations introduces kids to the fun world of barnyard friends. Includes interactive features. $17.95, ages 6 months to 3, lilbigworld.com

This book shows joyful, messy play in different environments: in the kitchen, in the garden and in the bathtub. It is messy play (think mud, sand and water) that provides children with rich sensory experiences and unstructured play. At the back of the book, a section for parents and caregivers has tips for making the most of messy play, including clean-up time. $8.99, ages 1 to 5, freespirit.com

Rediscover your favorite nursery rhymes, adapted to celebrate kindness, friendship and compassion. This beautifully illustrated collection comes with the touching message that a little kindness makes the world a better place. $9.99, for ages birth and up, silverdolphinbooks.com

Helps young children develop a growth mindset, learn how to persevere and practice self-regulation skills. The back of the book provides active suggestions for adults to manage try-again time together. $8.99, ages 2 and up, freespirit.com
Preschool & Early Elementary

A retelling of a classic Buddhist tale of compassion and resilience that teaches that even when we feel overwhelmed by the suffering we see in the world, we can still find creative ways to help those around us. $18.95, ages 4 to 8, shambhala.com

A lyrical bedtime story that explores the power of imagination and friendship while teaching children about the phases of the moon. $9.99, ages 2 to 5, amazon.com

Gives children a vocabulary to understand and communicate their feelings, develop personal boundaries and build their social and emotional skills. $15.99, ages 3 to 5, freespirit.com
Teens & Tweens

Features a humorous yet supportive tone and hilarious illustrations that draw readers in and keep them engaged. Provides important information on cyber bullying and the hazards of too much screen time. $10.99, for tweens, freespirit.com

With a frank and humorous approach to a timely topic, this book pulls back the curtain on the hidden aspects of the digital world. It shares how screen time can affect the lives of young adults and gives tips for protecting their privacy, safety and reputation on social media. $24.99, ages 10 to 18, freespirit.com

Ever wondered what it would be like to visit modern-day Equestria? This 18-chapter extended reality (XR) adventure will take you deep inside — with the exclusive prequel content of Izzy’s backstory. $39.99, ages 7 to 11, quantumstorey.com
Parents

Ditch guilt and manage overwhelm with these science-backed strategies. The friendly and supportive tips and anecdotes are designed to give working parents the tools they need to better manage daily challenges and to focus more on the joy. $19.95, shambhala.com

Brings cognitive and developmental research to life for parents to help their child with reading and comprehension. Transform interactions at home so that learning becomes a byproduct of fun by thinking as a child thinks and learning as a child learns. $19.99, parents, amazon.com
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