Books like Portia's Healing Journey: A Journey to Healing and Hope
Award winning
Karen's Haircut
Ann M. Martin, 2023
144 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of change and personal growth.
Encourages children to embrace new experiences.
Supports development of self-confidence.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading moments.
Karen's Haircut
Ann M. Martin, 2023
Award winning
The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Addresses anxiety with engaging, relatable storytelling.
Encourages emotional development and self-soothing techniques.
Supports early literacy with simple, rhythmic text.
Ideal for shared reading, fostering parent-child bonds.
The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, 2024
Finding Hope
Melissa Strangway, Nicola Baker, 2024
303 pages
Why to read
Encourages resilience through captivating storytelling. - Enhances emotional understanding and empathy. - Inspires hope and positivity in young readers. - Supports developmental milestones in literacy and comprehension.
Finding Hope
Melissa Strangway, Nicola Baker, 2024
Award winning
Powwow Day
Traci Sorell, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrantly celebrates Native American culture and community.
Showcases the importance of tradition and belonging.
Encourages resilience and determination in young readers.
Supports emotional and social development through storytelling.
Powwow Day
Traci Sorell, 2022
Award winning
Grief Journal for Kids: Guided Prompts for Processing Grief & Finding Emotional Healing
Hope Lovgren, 2022
100 pages
Why to read
Guided prompts help children process grief effectively.
Fosters emotional healing through reflective writing.
Encourages expression of feelings in a safe space.
Builds resilience and understanding of emotions.
Grief Journal for Kids: Guided Prompts for Processing Grief & Finding Emotional Healing
Hope Lovgren, 2022
Award winning
Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
256 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, sparks imagination and curiosity.
Characters model resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through complex plots.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens bonds.
Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
Award winning
A Little SPOT of Anger: A Story About Managing BIG Emotions (Inspire to Create A Better You!)
Diane Alber, Rose Rossner, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Teaches kids to manage anger through captivating storytelling.
Characters demonstrate effective emotional regulation strategies.
Supports child development in self-awareness and empathy.
Ideal for engaging parent-child discussions on emotions.
A Little SPOT of Anger: A Story About Managing BIG Emotions (Inspire to Create A Better You!)
Diane Alber, Rose Rossner, 2024
Award winning
Only for a Little While
Gabriela Orozco Belt, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale about the value of time and change.
Encourages resilience and adaptability in young readers.
Enhances emotional intelligence and empathy.
Supports literacy skills through engaging narrative.
