Top-rated books by Stephen Crane
Red Badge of Courage - Study Guide
Age: 10-12
The Red Badge of Courage
Age: 9-11
Books like Stephen Crane’s
Award winning
Friends Are Friends, Forever
Dane Liu, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates enduring friendships with engaging storytelling.
Teaches empathy and understanding through relatable scenarios.
Encourages emotional development and social skills.
Supports literacy growth with compelling, easy-to-follow text.

Friends Are Friends, Forever
Dane Liu, 2022
Something Bad Happened
Dawn Huebner, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Helps children navigate complex feelings and experiences.
Boosts emotional intelligence and resilience in young readers.
Encourages open dialogue about difficult topics at home.
Written by acclaimed child psychologist Dawn Huebner.

Something Bad Happened
Dawn Huebner, 2022
The Abilities in Me: Limb Difference
Gemma Keir, 2022
28 pages
Why to read
Empowers children with limb differences through storytelling.
Boosts understanding and acceptance of physical diversity.
Inspires confidence in children facing similar challenges.
Educational resource for parents and educators.

The Abilities in Me: Limb Difference
Gemma Keir, 2022
Award winning
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
Dav Pilkey, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure, perfect for young readers.
Builds critical thinking through unique story arcs.
Enhances literacy with creative wordplay and language.
Supports moral development and teamwork values.

Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
Dav Pilkey, 2023
Award winning
The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
288 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure sparks imagination and joy.
Teaches values of friendship, loyalty, and hope.
Encourages empathy and emotional understanding in children.
Ideal for family shared reading and discussion.

The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
Award winning
Dr. Kate: Angel on Snowshoes (Badger Biographies Series)
W.H. Beck, Rebecca Wojahn, Rebecca Hogue Wojahn, 2009
104 pages
Why to read
Inspires with real-life heroic female figure.
Highlights perseverance and compassion in adversity.
Educational content about early 20th-century healthcare.
Encourages interest in history and biographies.

Dr. Kate: Angel on Snowshoes (Badger Biographies Series)
W.H. Beck, Rebecca Wojahn, Rebecca Hogue Wojahn, 2009
Award winning
A Little SPOT of Anger: A Story About Managing BIG Emotions (Inspire to Create A Better You!)
Diane Alber, Rose Rossner, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Teaches kids to manage anger through captivating storytelling.
Characters demonstrate effective emotional regulation strategies.
Supports child development in self-awareness and empathy.
Ideal for engaging parent-child discussions on emotions.

A Little SPOT of Anger: A Story About Managing BIG Emotions (Inspire to Create A Better You!)
Diane Alber, Rose Rossner, 2024
Award winning
A Super Scary Narwhalloween
Ben Clanton, 2023
76 pages
Why to read
Fuses Halloween excitement with enchanting aquatic adventure.
Boosts vocabulary with playful, thematic words.
Encourages creativity with unique narwhal-led storyline.
Ideal for bonding over seasonal storytelling.
