Books like A Street Cat Named Bob
Award winning
Leon and Bob
Simon James, 1997
32 pages
Why to read
Fosters imagination through Leon's unique friendship journey.
Highlights the importance of companionship and empathy.
Encourages children to confront and overcome loneliness.
Suitable for developing early social and emotional skills.
Leon and Bob
Simon James, 1997
Award winning
Dog Heaven: A Book of Hope for Children Who Have Lost Their Pet / A Visit to an Animal Paradise
Agnesb Press, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Comforts children grieving over a lost pet.
Illustrates a hopeful, heartwarming animal paradise.
Encourages emotional healing and coping discussion.
Supports developmental understanding of loss and grief.
Dog Heaven: A Book of Hope for Children Who Have Lost Their Pet / A Visit to an Animal Paradise
Agnesb Press, 2021
Award winning
Noah's Garden: When Someone You Love Is in the Hospital
Mo Johnson, Annabelle Josse, 2010
32 pages
Why to read
Offers emotional support through relatable storytelling.
Helps children understand hospitalization with ease.
Encourages empathy and compassion in young readers.
Facilitates conversations about illness and healing.
Noah's Garden: When Someone You Love Is in the Hospital
Mo Johnson, Annabelle Josse, 2010
Award winning
MISSING! A Cat Called Buster (Rainbow Street Shelter)
Wendy Orr, Susan Boase, 2015
144 pages
Why to read
Engaging storyline promotes empathy and emotional understanding.
Rich illustrations boost creativity and visual learning.
Reinforces the values of responsibility and compassion.
MISSING! A Cat Called Buster (Rainbow Street Shelter)
Wendy Orr, Susan Boase, 2015
Award winning
Anzu the Great Listener
Benson Shum, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Cultivates active listening and empathy in young readers.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Supports language development and comprehension skills.
Encourages meaningful conversations between parents and children.
Anzu the Great Listener
Benson Shum, 2023
Award winning
Get Well, Eva
Rebecca Elliott, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotional resilience and empathy development.
Encourages understanding of illness and recovery.
Bright, engaging illustrations captivate young readers.
Supports language and emotional literacy skills.
Get Well, Eva
Rebecca Elliott, 2022
Award winning
Lulu Claps Her Worry Away: A Story about Anxiety and Calm - How a Little Mouse Turned Worries, Fears, Stress and Anxieties into Friends
Anders Grit, Vivi Grit, 2023
39 pages
Why to read
Addresses anxiety with relatable scenarios for young readers.
Encourages emotional resilience and self-calming techniques.
Promotes understanding and empathy among peers.
Lulu Claps Her Worry Away: A Story about Anxiety and Calm - How a Little Mouse Turned Worries, Fears, Stress and Anxieties into Friends
Anders Grit, Vivi Grit, 2023
Award winning
Benji: Meet Benji (Festival Readers)
Scout Driggs, Kathleen Camp, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Introduces Benji, a captivating and curious character.
Engaging storyline fosters creativity and imagination.
Enhances vocabulary and reading skills.
Encourages family bonding through shared reading.
