Books like Julia Jones' Diary - Book 4 - My First Boyfriend: Girls Books Ages 9-12
Award winning
Miss Mary Lou asks Why Am I Sad?
M.J. Parker, 2021
28 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotional awareness in young children.
Empowers children to express and understand feelings.
Illustrations captivate and convey emotional context.
Ideal for parent-child bonding over sensitive topics.

Miss Mary Lou asks Why Am I Sad?
M.J. Parker, 2021
Award winning
Shimmy
Anne Cateaux, 2021
258 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, captivating illustrations enhance storytelling.
Encourages resilience and creativity in young readers.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Shimmy
Anne Cateaux, 2021
Award winning
Surprise Party
Sharon Gordon, Susan Hall, 1989
30 pages
Why to read
Fosters social skills through interactive, engaging narrative.
Encourages empathy by exploring diverse characters and perspectives.
Supports language development with rich, descriptive vocabulary.
Ideal for cooperative read-along sessions between parents and children.

Surprise Party
Sharon Gordon, Susan Hall, 1989
Bob's Best Day Ever!
Nickelodeon Publishing, 2004
12 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story sparks imagination and joy.
Bob enhances problem-solving skills in playful scenarios.
Relatable, engaging characters foster emotional development.
Ideal read for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Bob's Best Day Ever!
Nickelodeon Publishing, 2004
Award winning
Finding Home
Jessica Fritz, 2021
116 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of belonging and identity.
Encourages empathy and understanding through storytelling.
Supports emotional and social development.
Ideal for family bonding over shared reading.

Finding Home
Jessica Fritz, 2021
Award winning
Lena's Lollipop
Christine Scaglione, 2022
34 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure about friendship and inclusion.
Enhances empathy and emotional understanding in children.
Engaging narrative encourages curiosity and imagination.
Perfect for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Lena's Lollipop
Christine Scaglione, 2022
Award winning
I'm Sad Today
Elisa Yagüe, Celia Sacido, Celia Secido, 2022
34 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotions with comforting, engaging narrative.
Encourages emotional intelligence and understanding.
Supports healthy expression and communication of feelings.
Ideal for shared reading and discussion with caregivers.

I'm Sad Today
Elisa Yagüe, Celia Sacido, Celia Secido, 2022
Award winning
Someone Like Me
Sam Sell, 2022
17 pages
Why to read
Inspires empathy through diverse and dynamic characters.
Encourages understanding of unique abilities and friendships.
Enhances emotional intelligence with compelling storytelling.
Captivating illustrations complement the engaging narrative.
