Books like The Boy Who Cried Fabulous
Award winning
Sparkle Boy
Lesléa Newman, 2017
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses gender identity with sensitivity and depth.
Encourages acceptance and understanding of individual differences.
Vibrant illustrations enhance the engaging narrative.
Empowers children to embrace their true selves.

Sparkle Boy
Lesléa Newman, 2017
Award winning
Remember That
Lesléa Newman, 1996
32 pages
Why to read
Vivid illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Teaches valuable life lessons through relatable scenarios.
Encourages emotional intelligence and memory skills.
Ideal for parent-child interactive reading sessions.

Remember That
Lesléa Newman, 1996
Award winning
Just Like Mama
Lesléa Newman, 2010
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates family bonds and mother-daughter relationships.
Enhances emotional development through relatable scenarios.
Illustrates everyday tasks, fostering responsibility in children.
Warm, comforting illustrations complement engaging narrative.

Just Like Mama
Lesléa Newman, 2010
The Neverending Story: 45th Anniversary Edition
Michael Ende, 2024
510 pages
Why to read
Celebrates creativity, expands imagination.
Strengthens reading skills, boosts cognitive development.
Encourages resilience, problem-solving abilities.
Timeless tale, resonates across generations.

The Neverending Story: 45th Anniversary Edition
Michael Ende, 2024
Award winning
The Alice in Wonderland Omnibus Including Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass (with the Original John Tenniel Illustrations)
Lewis Carroll, 2021
258 pages
Why to read
Sparks imagination with whimsical, fantastical adventures.
Enhances critical thinking through puzzling scenarios, riddles.
Iconic illustrations by John Tenniel enrich storytelling.
Encourages exploration of identity and self-perception.

The Alice in Wonderland Omnibus Including Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass (with the Original John Tenniel Illustrations)
Lewis Carroll, 2021
Award winning
The Wizard of Oz (100 Copy Collector's Edition)
L. Frank Baum, 2023
112 pages
Why to read
Classic tale sparks imagination and adventure.
Encourages bravery, friendship, and self-discovery.
Rich, vivid descriptions enhance visual thinking.
Ideal for family reading and discussion.

The Wizard of Oz (100 Copy Collector's Edition)
L. Frank Baum, 2023
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
Cat Kid Comic Club
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through storytelling and drawing.
Builds confidence with relatable, problem-solving characters.
Encourages teamwork and collaborative play.
Supports linguistic and artistic development.
