Top-rated books by Derrick Barnes
Books like Derrick Barnes’s
Salvation
Tamika Champion-Hampton, 2017
20 pages
Why to read
Promotes resilience and overcoming obstacles.
Encourages empathy through diverse character experiences.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills.
Supports emotional and social development.
Salvation
Tamika Champion-Hampton, 2017
Award winning
Real Saved Folks
Sonnie Beverly, 1999
144 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of community and faith.
Characters show importance of resilience and forgiveness.
Encourages dialogue on ethics and values.
Supports emotional and moral development.
Real Saved Folks
Sonnie Beverly, 1999
Award winning
A Big Guy Took My Ball!
Mo Willems, 2013
60 pages
Why to read
Highlight conflict resolution and sharing.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage children.
Ideal for promoting discussions on fairness and friendship.
A Big Guy Took My Ball!
Mo Willems, 2013
Award winning
Miss Mary Lou asks Why Am I Sad?
M.J. Parker, 2021
28 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotional awareness in young children.
Empowers children to express and understand feelings.
Illustrations captivate and convey emotional context.
Ideal for parent-child bonding over sensitive topics.
Miss Mary Lou asks Why Am I Sad?
M.J. Parker, 2021
Award winning
You Matter to Me
Doyin Richards, Robert Paul Jr, Macmillan Audio, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and inclusivity through engaging storytelling.
Encourages empathy and the importance of relationships.
Supports social and emotional development in children.
Reassuring, affirming message that all kids matter.
You Matter to Me
Doyin Richards, Robert Paul Jr, Macmillan Audio, 2022
We Are All Different for a Reason
Lee Beaman, Taylor Leszcynski-Walters, Taylor Leszczynski-Walters, 2020
24 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and individual uniqueness.
Encourages acceptance and understanding among peers.
Supports emotional and social development.
Ideal for family shared reading moments.
We Are All Different for a Reason
Lee Beaman, Taylor Leszcynski-Walters, Taylor Leszczynski-Walters, 2020
Award winning
Just For You!: The Two Tyrones
Wade Hudson, Wayne Hudson, Mark Page, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Showcases friendship, cooperation between two characters.
Encourages understanding of diversity and inclusion.
Stimulates imagination through engaging storytelling.
Supports early literacy and language skills.
Just For You!: The Two Tyrones
Wade Hudson, Wayne Hudson, Mark Page, 2004
Award winning
The Path
Little Gestalten, Reif Larsen, Marine Schneider, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Enhances imagination with a creative, winding journey.
Fosters empathy through vivid, relatable characters.
Encourages problem-solving in everyday scenarios.
Interactive and engaging narrative boosts literacy.
