Top-rated books by Gary D. Schmidt
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Award winning
What A Friend-- Friendship Tips From 2 Grrrls
Kristen Kemp, Scholastic Inc., 2000
64 pages
Why to read
Enhances understanding of friendship dynamics.
Empowers children with social skills development.
Engaging, relatable storytelling by Kristen Kemp.
Ideal for parent-child cooperative reading.
What A Friend-- Friendship Tips From 2 Grrrls
Kristen Kemp, Scholastic Inc., 2000
Award winning
I Am a Nice Kid: A Guide to Being a Kind, Disciplined, Respectful, and Friendly Child
Mirvaldy J., Mandy G., 2023
62 pages
Why to read
Cultivates kindness and respect in young readers.
Encourages self-discipline and friendly interactions.
Engages children with relatable scenarios and characters.
Supports social and emotional developmental milestones.
I Am a Nice Kid: A Guide to Being a Kind, Disciplined, Respectful, and Friendly Child
Mirvaldy J., Mandy G., 2023
Award winning
The Feelings Dinosaurs: Children's Book About Emotions and Feelings
Emily Hartmann, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Explores emotions through engaging dinosaur characters.
Enhances emotional intelligence and empathy in kids.
Supports age-appropriate understanding of complex feelings.
Encourages open conversation about emotions at home.
The Feelings Dinosaurs: Children's Book About Emotions and Feelings
Emily Hartmann, 2023
Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 12: TreeTops: Cool Clive
Michaela Morgan, Dee Shulman, 2000
48 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with exciting, adventurous narrative.
Characters display resilience and problem-solving skills.
Enhances vocabulary and reading comprehension.
Encourages independent and reflective thinking.
Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 12: TreeTops: Cool Clive
Michaela Morgan, Dee Shulman, 2000
Award winning
Autism with Alex
Michelle Frame, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Explores autism awareness through character Alex’s journey.
Encourages empathy and understanding of diverse minds.
Supports emotional and social development in children.
Interactive narrative fosters family reading sessions.
Autism with Alex
Michelle Frame, 2023
Award winning
School Life Inspiring Stories for Kids: Elementary School: 12 Motivational Short Stories Book for Children Back to School Gifts for Kids
Lily Watts, 2023
84 pages
Why to read
Boosts motivation with uplifting and inspirational tales.
Enhances empathy through relatable, diverse characters.
Encourages resilience and overcoming challenges.
Ideal back-to-school gift to inspire academic enthusiasm.
School Life Inspiring Stories for Kids: Elementary School: 12 Motivational Short Stories Book for Children Back to School Gifts for Kids
Lily Watts, 2023
Award winning
Two Bulldozer Buddies
Tatyana Kuprienko, Kseniia Kudriavtseva, 2023
34 pages
Why to read
Enhances teamwork and friendship values.
Engages young readers with vibrant illustrations.
Supports emotional and social development.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Two Bulldozer Buddies
Tatyana Kuprienko, Kseniia Kudriavtseva, 2023
Chevy Faces the Bullies
Abbey Campbell Cook, Gail L Cook, 2023
75 pages
Why to read
Addresses bullying with sensitivity and understanding.
Empowers children to stand up against adversity.
Encourages empathy and kindness in young readers.
Supports social and emotional development.
