Top-rated books by Portia Henderson
Books like Portia Henderson’s
A Friend in Need! (2) (Friends)
Kate Pankhurst, Julia Jarman, 2015
96 pages
Why to read
Enhances empathy through engaging character relationships.
Encourages teamwork and cooperation among friends.
Supports social skill development in young readers.
Colorful illustrations captivate and maintain interest.

A Friend in Need! (2) (Friends)
Kate Pankhurst, Julia Jarman, 2015
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.

Finding Home
Jessica Fritz, 2021
Award winning
The Choo Choo of Emotions
Mj Flockhart, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Explores emotional awareness through engaging train adventures.
Illustrations captivate and maintain young readers' attention.
Encourages understanding and expression of varied emotions.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Choo Choo of Emotions
Mj Flockhart, 2023
Award winning
Luke Finds a Home
Angela Sreter Spencer Md, 2023
63 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale of friendship and belonging.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Enhances emotional and social development.
Ideal for parent-child shared reading moments.

Luke Finds a Home
Angela Sreter Spencer Md, 2023
Award winning
What Is Up When You Are Down? (Rookie Readers)
David F. Marx, Susan Martins Miller, 2000
23 pages
Why to read
Explores emotional literacy through engaging storytelling.
Encourages resilience and understanding of feelings.
Supports early reading skills with simple, repetitive text.
Colorful illustrations enhance comprehension and engagement.

What Is Up When You Are Down? (Rookie Readers)
David F. Marx, Susan Martins Miller, 2000
Award winning
The Different Ways We Communicate
Tara Phillips, Jennifer Singer, 2023
31 pages
Why to read
Explores diverse communication styles and methods.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Supports language development and social skills.
Engaging illustrations complement the educational content.

The Different Ways We Communicate
Tara Phillips, Jennifer Singer, 2023
Award winning
TJ Zaps the One-Upper: Stopping One-Upping and Cell Phone Bullying (TJ Trapper, Bully Zapper) (Tj Trapper Bully Zapper, 2)
Lisa Mullarkey, Gary LaCoste, 2012
80 pages
Why to read
Addresses modern challenges of cell phone bullying.
Empowers children to handle conflicts constructively.
Engages young readers with relatable scenarios.
Enhances awareness of social interactions.

TJ Zaps the One-Upper: Stopping One-Upping and Cell Phone Bullying (TJ Trapper, Bully Zapper) (Tj Trapper Bully Zapper, 2)
Lisa Mullarkey, Gary LaCoste, 2012
Award winning
Pete Can't Eat Neat
Angee Costa, Kenya Hinson, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Enhances fine motor skills through interactive mealtime scenarios.
Supports understanding of mealtime etiquette and manners.
Encourages empathy by addressing eating challenges.
Bright illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
