Top-rated books by William Bell
Throwaway Daughter
Age: 14-17
Books like William Bell’s
Award winning
Half A World Away
Cynthia Kadohata, 2014
225 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of family, adoption, and cultural differences.
Enhances empathy and understanding through multicultural perspectives.
Supports emotional development and identity exploration.
Illustrates resilience and adaptability in challenging situations.
Half A World Away
Cynthia Kadohata, 2014
Award winning
Surrounded by Love: An Open Adoption Story
Allison Olson, Darlee Urbiztondo, 2022
38 pages
Why to read
Explores open adoption through engaging, heartfelt narrative.
Highlights themes of love, family diversity, and acceptance.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Supports conversations about different family structures.
Surrounded by Love: An Open Adoption Story
Allison Olson, Darlee Urbiztondo, 2022
Award winning
The Adoption Angel: A Heartwarming Story for Adopted Children
Sarah E. Lutz, 2023
33 pages
Why to read
Nurtures understanding of adoption in a gentle manner.
Encourages empathy and acceptance among young readers.
Strengthens emotional development with relatable characters.
Offers a comforting narrative for adopted children.
The Adoption Angel: A Heartwarming Story for Adopted Children
Sarah E. Lutz, 2023
Award winning
Lily Coyote's New Baby: An Adoption Story
Xander Martin, Robin Satterthwaite, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of family, love, and acceptance.
Addresses adoption with sensitivity and warmth.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Beautifully illustrated, engaging young children visually.
Lily Coyote's New Baby: An Adoption Story
Xander Martin, Robin Satterthwaite, 2023
Award winning
Home at Last
Chris Raschka, Vera B. Williams, 2016
40 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale of adoption and unconditional love.
Beautifully illustrated, engaging young readers visually.
Encourages discussions about family and acceptance.
Supports emotional development and resilience.
Home at Last
Chris Raschka, Vera B. Williams, 2016
Award winning
New Baby Coming, New Baby Here
Sheryl Smiley-Oliphant, Lovyaa Garg, 2020
36 pages
Why to read
Addresses sibling rivalry with warmth and understanding.
Encourages emotional development through family-centric storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with simple, impactful language.
Ideal for shared reading, fostering family bonds.
New Baby Coming, New Baby Here
Sheryl Smiley-Oliphant, Lovyaa Garg, 2020
Award winning
Love That Baby!: A Book About Babies for New Brothers, Sisters, Cousins, and Friends
Kathryn Lasky, Jennifer Plecas, 2003
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates new additions to families lovingly and warmly.
Helps children understand and accept a newborn sibling.
Strengthens empathy and family bonding.
Simple, enjoyable read for young kids.
Love That Baby!: A Book About Babies for New Brothers, Sisters, Cousins, and Friends
Kathryn Lasky, Jennifer Plecas, 2003
Award winning
The Year of the Baby (An Anna Wang novel) (An Anna Wang novel, 2)
Andrea Cheng, Patrice Barton, 2013
176 pages
Why to read
Showcases family bonding and sibling relationships.
Encourages understanding of multicultural family dynamics.
Highlights the importance of empathy and support.
Engages kids in a heartfelt, captivating narrative.
