Book Guides
Book Guides for Parents of Young Children
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.
Access NowRosie Frost & the Falcon Queen by Geri Halliwell-Horner
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 Family Resource Guide (English)
Rosie Frost Family Resource Guide (Spanish)
A is for Ambitious by Meena Harris
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.
The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf
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.