Books like Great Things Happen When You Try: Our Stories in Six Words
Award winning
You Will Do Great Things
Amerie, Raissa Figueroa, Macmillan Audio, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires confidence and ambition in young readers.
Highlights the importance of perseverance and creativity.
Colorful illustrations to captivate and engage children.
Encourages parent-child bonding through shared reading.

You Will Do Great Things
Amerie, Raissa Figueroa, Macmillan Audio, 2023
Upsydown Town
Sue Hendra, 2004
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging, upside-down world captures children's imagination.
Encourages creativity and unconventional thinking.
Characters navigate challenges, teaching resilience.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Upsydown Town
Sue Hendra, 2004
Award winning
A Smile
Isaiah L Allen, Mel Darmawan, 2023
26 pages
Why to read
Encourages positive emotional development through storytelling.
Enhances understanding of friendship and empathy.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports language skills and emotional intelligence growth.

A Smile
Isaiah L Allen, Mel Darmawan, 2023
Award winning
Chicken Soup for the Soul KIDS: The Sunshine Squad: Discovering What Makes You Special
Jamie Michalak, Lorian Tu, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages self-discovery and boosts self-esteem.
Promotes values of friendship and collaboration.
Inspires children to find their unique talents.
Supportive narrative, perfect for family reading time.

Chicken Soup for the Soul KIDS: The Sunshine Squad: Discovering What Makes You Special
Jamie Michalak, Lorian Tu, 2021
Award winning
The Dream
Ladybird Books, Ladybird, 2008
32 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity and sparks imagination in young minds.
Introduces problem-solving through engaging narrative.
Characters and scenarios relatable to children's daily experiences.
Encourages parent-child bonding through shared reading.

The Dream
Ladybird Books, Ladybird, 2008
Award winning
I Believe in Me: A Book of Affirmations
Connie Bowen, 2014
64 pages
Why to read
Empowers children with positive self-affirmations.
Boosts self-esteem and confidence in young readers.
Encourages emotional expression and self-acceptance.
Colorful illustrations engage and captivate children.

I Believe in Me: A Book of Affirmations
Connie Bowen, 2014
Writing
Brenda Apsley, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
Enhances creativity through engaging writing exercises.
Boosts children's confidence in expressing their ideas.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Interactive format encourages consistent writing practice.

Writing
Brenda Apsley, 2000
Stories For The Child In All of Us
A Mark Solis, 2010
32 pages
Why to read
Cultivates empathy through diverse and dynamic character narratives.
Enhances vocabulary with rich, age-appropriate language.
Encourages creativity and imagination in young readers.
Supports emotional and social development effectively.
