Books like How to Build a Hug: Temple Grandin and Her Amazing Squeeze Machine
Award winning
The Crayons Go Back to School
Oliver Jeffers, Drew Daywalt, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity and imagination
Provides a humorous take on school life
Teaches the importance of teamwork and cooperation
Relatable for children starting or returning to school

The Crayons Go Back to School
Oliver Jeffers, Drew Daywalt, 2023
Award winning
Katie's Sunday Afternoon
James Mayhew, 2005
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity through engaging art-focused storyline.
Enhances visual perception and color recognition skills.
Supports emotional development and self-expression.
Encourages family bonding through shared reading.

Katie's Sunday Afternoon
James Mayhew, 2005
Award winning
I Choose Empathy: A Colorful, Rhyming Picture Book About Kindness, Compassion, and Empathy
Elizabeth Estrada, 2021
34 pages
Why to read
Teaches important social-emotional skills
Engaging and colorful illustrations
Promotes positive behavior and relationships
Accessible and enjoyable for young readers

I Choose Empathy: A Colorful, Rhyming Picture Book About Kindness, Compassion, and Empathy
Elizabeth Estrada, 2021
Award winning
The Adventures of Pinocchio: With Annotated
Carlo Collodi, 2021
192 pages
Why to read
Classic tale encourages honesty and integrity.
Enhances imagination with whimsical adventures.
Annotated version offers comprehensive understanding.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Adventures of Pinocchio: With Annotated
Carlo Collodi, 2021
Award winning
Cam Jansen: The Mystery at the Haunted House #13
David A. Adler, 1992
64 pages
Why to read
Engages young readers with mystery and adventure.
Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Features relatable protagonist, Cam Jansen.
Blends fun narrative with educational value.

Cam Jansen: The Mystery at the Haunted House #13
David A. Adler, 1992
Award winning
She Persisted: Temple Grandin
Chelsea Clinton, Lyn Miller-Lachmann, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Inspires resilience and determination in young readers.
Highlights the importance of inclusivity and understanding.
Encourages empathy and recognition of diverse abilities.
Educational content about overcoming personal challenges.

She Persisted: Temple Grandin
Chelsea Clinton, Lyn Miller-Lachmann, 2022
Award winning
The Principal Who Interrupted
Amy Maiden, Monika Marzec, 2023
35 pages
Why to read
Provides insights into the dynamics of school life and education.
Encourages critical thinking and creativity among readers.
Highlights the importance of effective communication and understanding.
Offers a humorous take on the challenges faced by educators and students.

The Principal Who Interrupted
Amy Maiden, Monika Marzec, 2023
Award winning
The Jungle Book Stories
Rudyard Kipling, 2019
168 pages
Why to read
Timeless tales of adventure and moral lessons.
Cultivates empathy through diverse animal character perspectives.
Strengthens understanding of responsibility and respect.
Ideal for shared reading and family discussion.
