Read aloud on our channel
Mighty Mila: Dream Job
Mighty Mila: Dream Job
Mighty Mila seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Before Career Day, Mila tries out every dream job from dessert chef to rockstar ballerina. A fun, empowering book about dreaming big.
Mighty Mila
by Katie Petruzziello · illustrated by Nadja Sarell
Book League Storytime Adventures earns a small commission when you buy through the links on this page, at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. As a Bookshop.org affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases, which also support independent bookstores.
Mila is deaf, wears cochlear implants, and is determined to prove she can do things on her own. An empowering book about believing in yourself and asking for help.
More books like this
Read aloud on our channel
Ricky, the Rock That Couldn't Roll
Ricky, the Rock That Couldn't Roll
You Rock Group seriesK to 2nd grade
Ricky can't roll like the other rocks, so his friends find a way to help. A rhyming story about inclusion that kids ask for again and again.
Grandfather's Journey
Grandfather's Journey
K to 5th grade
Allen Say tells how his grandfather traveled from Japan to America and felt torn between two homes. A Caldecott winner about belonging.
Bookshop purchases support local indie bookstores
Read aloud on our channel
Being Kind
Being Kind
PreK to 2nd grade
Dot helps a new student find her way, and the kindness spreads. A sweet story about how one kind act grows.
The Many Colors of Harpreet Singh
The Many Colors of Harpreet Singh
PreK to 2nd grade
Harpreet chooses the color of his patka to match his mood, but a move to a new city makes it hard to feel bright. A gorgeous look at feelings, belonging, and Sikh culture.
Bookshop purchases support local indie bookstores
Read aloud on our channel
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
Mouse Books seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Chrysanthemum loves her name until kids at school tease her. A classic about teasing, self worth, and the teacher who changes everything.
Aaron Slater, Illustrator
Aaron Slater, Illustrator
The Questioneers seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Aaron loves to draw but struggles to read, so a class storytelling assignment fills him with dread. A heartfelt Questioneers story about dyslexia, art, and finding your own way to tell a story.
Bookshop purchases support local indie bookstores
Read aloud on our channel
Woolbur
Woolbur
PreK to 3rd grade
Woolbur does everything his own way, even when the flock wants him to fit in. A funny celebration of being yourself.