Books like Boys Don't Cry
Good Days, Bad Days
Judith Viorst, Laurence Anholt, Ray Cruz, 1972
32 pages
Why to read
Explores emotional awareness through accessible storytelling.
Encourages resilience and coping with diverse daily experiences.
Supports emotional development and empathy in children.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Good Days, Bad Days
Judith Viorst, Laurence Anholt, Ray Cruz, 1972
Award winning
Aunt Nasty (Early Reader)
Margaret Mahy, 1973
80 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity through engaging, whimsical storytelling. - Enhances empathy with relatable, dynamic characters. - Promotes problem-solving with intriguing plot twists. - Ideal for improving early reading skills and focus.
Aunt Nasty (Early Reader)
Margaret Mahy, 1973
Award winning
All About Families
Felicity Brooks, Mar Ferrero, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores diverse family structures and relationships. - Encourages acceptance and understanding of differences. - Enhances social and emotional development. - Ideal for family bonding through shared reading.
All About Families
Felicity Brooks, Mar Ferrero, 2023
Award winning
Amazing Monty
Johanna Hurwitz, Anik McGrory, 2010
112 pages
Why to read
Captivating story enhances children’s creative thinking.
Features relatable scenarios fostering emotional development.
Encourages problem-solving through enjoyable narratives.
Ideal for improving young readers’ literacy skills.
Amazing Monty
Johanna Hurwitz, Anik McGrory, 2010
Award winning
Who Cares?
Krista Bell, 2003
176 pages
Why to read
Engages kids in understanding empathy and kindness.
Colorful illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Encourages conversations about feelings and caring for others.
Supports social and emotional development in young readers.
Who Cares?
Krista Bell, 2003
Award winning
My Town / Mi Pueblo
Nicholas Solis, Luisa Uribe, Listening Library, Ana Isabel Dow, Oscar Emmanuel Fabela, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Bilingual storytelling enhances language development.
Culturally diverse settings broaden children's worldviews.
Engaging illustrations capture attention, foster imagination.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
My Town / Mi Pueblo
Nicholas Solis, Luisa Uribe, Listening Library, Ana Isabel Dow, Oscar Emmanuel Fabela, 2022
Award winning
Grandma
Alison Dexter, Havoc Publishing, 1993
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates the bond between grandchildren and grandparents.
Encourages understanding and empathy through relatable scenarios.
Supports language development with simple, engaging text.
Beautiful illustrations enhance comprehension and enjoyment.
Grandma
Alison Dexter, Havoc Publishing, 1993
Our Father
Cindy Starr Stewart, 2013
32 pages
Why to read
Fosters understanding and appreciation of familial relationships.
Encourages empathy and emotional development in children.
Supports communication skills through engaging narrative.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonds.
