Top-rated books by Margaret Anastas
A Hug for You
Age: 2-4
Books like Margaret Anastas’s
Award winning
More than Words
Roz Maclean, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Explores complex emotions with engaging, colorful illustrations.
Encourages vocabulary growth and emotional intelligence.
Supports healthy communication and expression skills.
Ideal for parent-child reading and discussion sessions.

More than Words
Roz Maclean, 2023
Award winning
The Love Tank
Andrea Mendoza-Vasconez, Bobbie Hinman, 2023
31 pages
Why to read
Boosts emotional intelligence through engaging storytelling.
Enhances empathy with diverse, well-crafted characters.
Encourages communication skills via relatable scenarios.
Offers valuable lessons in love and relationships.

The Love Tank
Andrea Mendoza-Vasconez, Bobbie Hinman, 2023
A Little More Like Jesus
David Williams, Zach Williams, Lisa Molloy, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages empathy and kindness through engaging narrative.
Supports emotional development and moral understanding.
Inspires self-reflection and personal growth in young readers.
Ideal for family bonding and shared reading sessions.

A Little More Like Jesus
David Williams, Zach Williams, Lisa Molloy, 2024
123 of Kindness
Patricia Hegarty, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Fosters empathy through engaging and heartfelt storytelling.
Illustrations captivate and resonate with young readers.
Encourages positive behaviors like sharing and kindness.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

123 of Kindness
Patricia Hegarty, 2023
Award winning
Everybody, Always for Kids
Bob Goff, Lindsey Goff Viducich, 2021
208 pages
Why to read
Teaches kindness through captivating, relatable stories.
Encourages empathy and understanding in children.
Supports emotional and social development.
Ideal for shared reading with family.

Everybody, Always for Kids
Bob Goff, Lindsey Goff Viducich, 2021
Award winning
Love Your Body
Jessica Sanders, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
Empowers young girls to appreciate and respect their bodies.
Promotes self-love and confidence through relatable illustrations.
Addresses body positivity with engaging, accessible content.
Ideal for developing healthy self-esteem in early readers.

Love Your Body
Jessica Sanders, 2019
Award winning
I Choose Kindness: A Colorful, Picture Book About Kindness, Compassion, and Empathy
Elizabeth Estrada, 2021
37
Why to read
Vibrantly illustrated, engaging young readers visually.
Teaches kindness, compassion, and empathy effectively.
Encourages positive social interactions in real-life.
Supports emotional development and understanding.

I Choose Kindness: A Colorful, Picture Book About Kindness, Compassion, and Empathy
Elizabeth Estrada, 2021
Award winning
Love Ninja: A Children's Book About Love (Ninja Life Hacks)
Mary Nhin, Grow Grit Press, 2020
34 pages
Why to read
Promotes understanding and expression of love.
Engages kids with a lively, adventurous storyline.
Teaches empathy and emotional intelligence.
Colorful illustrations enhance the reading experience.
