Top-rated books by Alesha Michelle Kleist
Rainbow Baby
Age: 0-10
Books like Alesha Michelle Kleist’s
Award winning
When Dad Was Away
Liz Weir, Karin Littlewood, 2013
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses family separation with sensitivity and hope.
Encourages understanding of diverse family dynamics.
Supports emotional resilience and coping strategies.
Stimulates empathetic conversations between parents and children.
When Dad Was Away
Liz Weir, Karin Littlewood, 2013
Award winning
There Was Another: A Book for Siblings After the Loss of a Twin/Multiple Baby
Laura Camerona, Meagan Froehlich, 2023
30 pages
Why to read
Sensitive handling of complex sibling grief issues.
Encourages emotional expression and healing in children.
Supports understanding of loss within a family context.
Reassuring tone, comforting for both child and parent.
There Was Another: A Book for Siblings After the Loss of a Twin/Multiple Baby
Laura Camerona, Meagan Froehlich, 2023
Award winning
The Tricky Sticky Addiction Monster
Charlaine Sevigny, Ricky Audi, Darren Sevigny, 2022
34 pages
Why to read
Addresses addiction awareness through engaging storytelling.
Encourages healthy choices, resilience in young readers.
Supports emotional development and understanding.
Ideal for family discussion on difficult topics.
The Tricky Sticky Addiction Monster
Charlaine Sevigny, Ricky Audi, Darren Sevigny, 2022
Award winning
Until Someone Listens
Estela Juarez, Lissette Norman, Teresa Martínez, Macmillan Audio, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Highlights resilience in the face of adversity.
Encourages empathy and understanding of diverse perspectives.
Inspires hope and advocacy in young readers.
Supportive narrative for emotional and social growth.
Until Someone Listens
Estela Juarez, Lissette Norman, Teresa Martínez, Macmillan Audio, 2022
Award winning
Just For You! Low-down Bad-day Blues
Derrick Barnes, Aaron Boyd, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant storytelling captivates and delights young readers.
Addresses handling emotions, enhances emotional intelligence.
Encourages resilience through engaging narrative.
Supports early literacy skills and language development.
Just For You! Low-down Bad-day Blues
Derrick Barnes, Aaron Boyd, 2004
Kween
Vichet Chum, Buck and JoJo Buchanan, JoJo Buchanan, Buck Buchanan, 2024
43 pages
Why to read
Empowers young readers through a strong female lead.
Cultivates resilience and self-confidence in children.
Encourages creativity and self-expression through story.
Supports literacy skills with engaging narrative.
Kween
Vichet Chum, Buck and JoJo Buchanan, JoJo Buchanan, Buck Buchanan, 2024
Award winning
Sometimes I Cry
Jess Townes, Daniel Miyares, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Explores emotional expression through captivating storytelling.
Encourages emotional awareness and empathy in children.
Assures children that feeling sad is okay.
Supports developmental growth in understanding emotions.
Sometimes I Cry
Jess Townes, Daniel Miyares, 2023
Award winning
Shrek 2 (The Orgress Diaries)
Janet Halfmann, Linda Karl, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Expands creativity with engaging, whimsical storytelling.
Enhances emotional intelligence through character experiences.
Encourages empathy and understanding of diverse perspectives.
Supports language development with rich vocabulary.
