Top-rated books by Mary Jantz
A Nickel for Mr. Beickel
Age: 5-11
Books like Mary Jantz’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
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
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
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
Love You By Heart
Peter H. Reynolds, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and acceptance through heartfelt storytelling.
Enhances emotional intelligence and empathy in young readers.
Encourages parent-child bonding during shared reading times.
Bolsters language and comprehension skills effectively.
Love You By Heart
Peter H. Reynolds, 2022
I Can Help in the Neighborhood
David Hyde Costello, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Promotes community involvement and helping others.
Encourages empathy and responsibility in young readers.
Highlights the importance of teamwork.
Engaging and fun storytelling.
I Can Help in the Neighborhood
David Hyde Costello, 2024
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.
