Books featured in the Storytime Sessions in the Kindness Kangaroo Library will be publically voted on and the highest scoring book from each month will be in the running for the Kindness Kangaroo Library Book Awards. The nominees will be reviewed again and the highest score will receive the award!
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See the latest nominees here
2023 nominees and winner!
Introducing January's nominee
Gianni's Got the Giggles
This story was created by a group of kids ages 5-8 and made into a book. It is a cute story to read aloud and has a good lesson to learn too! You can get your own copy of Gianni's Got the Giggles through Amazon.
Introducing March's nominee
Crosby the Not-So-Snappy Crocodile
This story was written by Joanne Moore and is part of The Bit Different Collection. In this book we learn the benefits of being different . You can find this and other books here
Introducing May's nominee
Everybody Loves Bakon
This story was written by Janine Masi Landreth and Leigh Ann Thompson. In this book we see a good example of what a friend is which is why everybody loves Bakon! You can find this and other Bakon books here
Introducing July's nominee
Solomon Scarecrow and the Great Rescue
This story was written by Naomi Wilkinson. In this book we see a good example of helping others, even when it is not expected! You can find this book here
Introducing September's nominee Manny's Flight
This story was created by the duo that also created Gnomes of the Round Mushroom. It is a story of following your dreams! You can find this book here
Introducing November's nominee How To Tame My Anxiety Monster
This story was written by Melanie Hawkins and offers practical solutions for kids to help them deal with anxiety. Get a copy of this book here
Introducing February's nominee
The Adventures of Bentley Hippo - Inspiring Children to Share
This story was written by Argyro Graphy and is part of a series starring these wonderful characters. In this book the characters learn about sharing. You can find this and other Bentley Hippo books here
Introducing April's nominee
Bertie the Very Blind Bat
This story was written by Joanne Moore and is part of The Bit Different Collection. In this book Bertie has a scary adventure where he learns more about himself . You can find this and other books here
Introducing June's nominee
Adventures with Darian:
Pirate at (Sea) See
This story was written by by J.L. Rames. In this book we join an adventure at sea with some struggles to see . You can find this and other books here
Introducing August's nominee
Confident Cactus Searches for Magic
This story was written by Danielle Santo and is a great story to help us recognize how we all make a difference in this world.You can find this book here
Introducing October's nominee Merrigold's Very Best Home
This story was written by Marcia Lee Laycock and is a fun story about appreciating what you have. You can find this book here
Introducing December's nominee Ishkabibble unAfraid
This story was written by Cindi Handley Goodeaux and is a fun rhyming story with a perspective twist! You can find this book here
and the winner is.......................
