To make storytime more fun and engaging, we’ve pulled together a wonderful list of books for parents and caregivers to explore with their children. Each title has a Parent Guide (available in English and Spanish) that provides ideas about how to use the book. All of the books are in print and should be available at local libraries or bookstores.

Rosie Frost & the Falcon Queen is a sweeping adventure by iconic songwriter and author Geri Halliwell-Horner. The Barbara Bush Foundation’s team of family literacy experts partnered with Penguin Random House to create an online family resource guide to accompany this book.

Rosie Frost & the Falcon Queen Family Resource Guide (English)
Rosie Frost & the Falcon Queen Family Resource Guide (Spanish)

Rosie Frost: Ice on Fire is the second sweeping adventure by iconic Spice Girl, songwriter, and New York Times bestselling author, Geri Halliwell-Horner. The Barbara Bush Foundation partnered with Penguin Young Readers and Geri Halliwell-Horner to help readers explore the world of Rosie Frost: Ice on Fire.

Rosie Frost: Ice on Fire Reader’s Guide (English)
Rosie Frost: Ice on Fire Reader’s Guide (Spanish)

A is for ambitious—and so much more in this fun and empowering ABC picture book that reclaims and reframes words often used to undermine girls and women. This is a perfect read aloud about the power of words and the importance of community.

A is for Ambitious Book Guide

Ferdinand is a bull who wants to sit under his favorite cork tree and smell flowers. This book guide explores being yourself and celebrating differences.

The Story of Ferdinand Book Guide