Books to Grow On
Not sure where to begin? This series overview can help you find the perfect books for the kids in your life!
Fiction
Friends in the Wild
Gentle, emotionally rich stories about friendship, big feelings, and everyday adventures—starring four lovable animal friends on the African savanna. Each book helps kids explore universal values like bravery, forgiveness, and empathy through playful, relatable moments.
Visit the Friends in the Wild series page for a chance to sign up for book updates—and receive a few printable coloring pages created just for the series!
Nonfiction
ABC Animal Kingdom
A nonfiction series that explores global wildlife one letter—and one continent—at a time. With vivid photography, fun facts, and engaging questions, each book helps kids build vocabulary, curiosity, and early science skills while discovering animals both familiar and unexpected.
Visit the Animal Kingdom ABCs series page for a chance to sign up for book updates—and receive a few printable coloring pages created just for the series!
Fiction
A Holiday Storybook
Seasonal stories that blend holiday magic with gentle emotional themes. Each standalone tale explores feelings like hope, loneliness, and belonging through moments kids recognize—making this series perfect for cozy read-alouds and meaningful holiday traditions.
Visit the A Holiday Storybook series page for a chance to sign up for book updates—and receive a few printable coloring pages created just for the series!
About the Author
Where Teaching Meets Storytelling
Michele Renee Acosta is a former teacher and lifelong storyteller who writes books that help children grow kind hearts and curious minds. Her nonfiction titles ignite discovery through vivid visuals and fascinating facts, while her illustrated stories nurture imagination, emotional growth, and meaningful connection. All her books are designed to build vocabulary, foster critical thinking, and inspire conversations between children and their grown-ups—at home, in classrooms, and beyond.
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Your Kids' Favorite Series
If you and the kids in your life are enjoying my books, I’d love to stay in touch. You can sign up for occasional updates and access printable coloring pages. Just head to the page for your favorite series to get started.
