Top-rated books by Marcus White
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Age: 5-8
Books like Marcus White’s
Award winning
Big Nate: Hug It Out!
Lincoln Peirce, 2019
176 pages
Why to read
Promotes emotional intelligence and conflict resolution.
Humorous, engaging narrative keeps children interested.
Encourages empathy and understanding among peers.
Supports social skills development through storytelling.

Big Nate: Hug It Out!
Lincoln Peirce, 2019
Award winning
Black Boy, Black Boy
Ali Kamanda, Jorge Redmond, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and empowerment for young Black boys.
Nurtures self-identity and self-worth in children.
Inspires resilience and ambition through relatable storytelling.
Supports developmental growth in empathy and emotional intelligence.

Black Boy, Black Boy
Ali Kamanda, Jorge Redmond, 2022
Award winning
I Am a Nice Kid: A Guide to Being a Kind, Disciplined, Respectful, and Friendly Child
Mirvaldy J., 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., 2023
Award winning
Making Friends: 99 Social Skills For Kids
Blake Cantrell, 2023
122 pages
Why to read
Teaches essential social skills through engaging stories.
Boosts empathy and communication in young readers.
Encourages cooperation and friendship building.
Ideal for shared reading with parents or educators.

Making Friends: 99 Social Skills For Kids
Blake Cantrell, 2023
Award winning
The Road To Sorry: Being Responsible for Our Actions - Kid’s Social Emotional Guide to Saying Sorry
Mandy Sweetwater, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Teaches responsibility and the importance of apologizing.
Engaging storyline that captivates young readers.
Enhances emotional intelligence and social skills.
Ideal for shared reading with family.

The Road To Sorry: Being Responsible for Our Actions - Kid’s Social Emotional Guide to Saying Sorry
Mandy Sweetwater, 2023
Award winning
Wonder
Rebecca Case, Linda Mccoy, 2020
34 pages
Why to read
Encourages empathy through diverse, relatable characters.
Inspires creativity and imaginative thinking.
Supports emotional and social development.
Engaging narrative that captivates young readers.

Wonder
Rebecca Case, Linda Mccoy, 2020
Award winning
Muhammad Taught Me: Zaky's Lesson
Muntesir Abdelbari, 2023
25 pages
Why to read
Introduces Islamic values through engaging storytelling.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Supports cognitive and moral development.
Suitable for diverse cultural learning.

Muhammad Taught Me: Zaky's Lesson
Muntesir Abdelbari, 2023
Award winning
Finding Home
Jessica Fritz, 2021
116 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of belonging and identity.
Encourages empathy and understanding through storytelling.
Supports emotional and social development.
Ideal for family bonding over shared reading.
