Books like Freckleface Strawberry and the Dodgeball Bully
Freckleface Strawberry: Best Friends Forever
Julianne Moore, Leuyen Pham, 2011
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates friendship through engaging and heartfelt storytelling.
Encourages acceptance and understanding among diverse characters.
Illustrated with vibrant and captivating visuals.
Aids social and emotional development in children.

Freckleface Strawberry: Best Friends Forever
Julianne Moore, Leuyen Pham, 2011
Award winning
My Mom Is a Foreigner, But Not to Me
Julianne Moore, Meilo So, 2013
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity and inclusivity.
Strengthens understanding of different cultural backgrounds.
Encourages empathy and global awareness.
Vibrant illustrations enhance engagement and comprehension.

My Mom Is a Foreigner, But Not to Me
Julianne Moore, Meilo So, 2013
Award winning
TJ Zaps the New Kid: Stopping a Social Bully (TJ Trapper, Bully Zapper) (Tj Trapper Bully Zapper, 1)
Lisa Mullarkey, Gary LaCoste, 2012
80 pages
Why to read
Addresses real-life issue: Social bullying in schools.
Empowers children with proactive bullying solutions.
Engaging story that fosters empathy and understanding.
Ideal for family discussion on kindness and respect.

TJ Zaps the New Kid: Stopping a Social Bully (TJ Trapper, Bully Zapper) (Tj Trapper Bully Zapper, 1)
Lisa Mullarkey, Gary LaCoste, 2012
Award winning
Rudy and the Monster at School
Paul Westmoreland, George Ermos, 2022
128 pages
Why to read
Addresses fears with humor and understanding.
Encourages bravery and resilience in kids.
Supports emotional development through relatable storytelling.
Ideal for parent-child cooperative reading sessions.

Rudy and the Monster at School
Paul Westmoreland, George Ermos, 2022
Award winning
The Big Fight
Kiki, 1988
46 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and resolution.
Encourages emotional intelligence and empathy.
Supports conflict resolution skills development.
Ideal for shared reading moments with family.

The Big Fight
Kiki, 1988
Award winning
Monster Beneath my Bed
Tiffany A Higgins, Clark L. Higgins, 2012
25 pages
Why to read
Combats fears with humor and creativity.
Encourages emotional resilience and bravery.
Stimulates imagination through storytelling.
Supports language development and vocabulary building.

Monster Beneath my Bed
Tiffany A Higgins, Clark L. Higgins, 2012
Award winning
Bently the Bully
Holly Mazzochi, 2020
24 pages
Why to read
Addresses bullying with engaging, thoughtful narrative.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Supports emotional and social development.
Ideal for family reading and discussion.

Bently the Bully
Holly Mazzochi, 2020
Award winning
Scary Dog (Starters)
Scoular-Anderson, 2005
47 pages
Why to read
Cultivates courage through engaging, adventurous narrative.
Builds empathy with well-developed, relatable animal characters.
Enhances problem-solving with intriguing, suspenseful scenarios.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens parent-child bonds.
