Books like Help Me Be Me: A Children's Picture Book About Self-Love and Inclusion
Award winning
Don't Call Me Special: A First Look at Disability
Pat Thomas, Lesley Harker, 2001
32 pages
Why to read
Promotes understanding and acceptance of disabilities.
Encourages empathy and inclusivity among young readers.
Educational content aligned with developmental psychology.
Warm, reassuring tone for parental concerns.
Don't Call Me Special: A First Look at Disability
Pat Thomas, Lesley Harker, 2001
Award winning
What Pet Should I Get?
Dr. Seuss, 2015
40 pages
Why to read
Explores decision-making and responsibility in choosing a pet.
Enhances vocabulary and rhyme scheme recognition.
Encourages discussions about pet care and empathy.
Bright illustrations captivate and maintain child's interest.
What Pet Should I Get?
Dr. Seuss, 2015
Award winning
The Kids' Book of Friends: How to Make Friends and Be a Friend
Catherine Stephenson, Hiruni Kariyawasam, Jenny Stephenson, 2022
43 pages
Why to read
Enhances social skills through engaging friendship stories.
Offers practical advice on building lasting relationships.
Empowers kids to be confident, caring friends.
Stimulates empathy and emotional intelligence development.
The Kids' Book of Friends: How to Make Friends and Be a Friend
Catherine Stephenson, Hiruni Kariyawasam, Jenny Stephenson, 2022
Award winning
The Magician's Elephant
Kate Dicamillo, Yoko Tanaka, 2009
201 pages
Why to read
Encourages belief in the impossible through magical storytelling.
Strengthens empathy and understanding via diverse character encounters.
Enhances problem-solving through complex, engaging plot twists.
Supports emotional development and resilience in young readers.
The Magician's Elephant
Kate Dicamillo, Yoko Tanaka, 2009
Award winning
Wonderfully Wired Brains: An Introduction to the World of Neurodiversity
Louise Gooding, Ruth Burrows, 2023
96 pages
Why to read
Promotes understanding of neurodiversity in a relatable way.
Encourages empathy and acceptance of individual differences.
Inspires conversations on inclusion and diversity.
Engaging illustrations complementing the educational content.
Wonderfully Wired Brains: An Introduction to the World of Neurodiversity
Louise Gooding, Ruth Burrows, 2023
Award winning
The Invisible String
Patrice Karst, Joanne Lew-Vriethoff, Geoff Stevenson, 2000
36 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of love and connection.
Addresses separation anxiety reassuringly.
Encourages emotional resilience and independence.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading moments.
The Invisible String
Patrice Karst, Joanne Lew-Vriethoff, Geoff Stevenson, 2000
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club: Collaborations: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #4)
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity through collaborative storytelling.
Enhances social skills and teamwork among young readers.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage children.
Supports emotional development with relatable scenarios.
Cat Kid Comic Club: Collaborations: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #4)
Dav Pilkey, 2022
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.
