Books like The Outsiders
Award winning
The Mouse House
Rosemary Jones, 2010
52 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative that sparks imagination and creativity.
Characters model teamwork and resourcefulness.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Ideal for parent-child interactive reading sessions.
The Mouse House
Rosemary Jones, 2010
Award winning
I Believe in Me: A Book of Affirmations
Connie Bowen, 1995
64 pages
Why to read
Empowers children with positive self-affirmations.
Boosts self-esteem and confidence in young readers.
Encourages emotional expression and self-acceptance.
Colorful illustrations engage and captivate children.
I Believe in Me: A Book of Affirmations
Connie Bowen, 1995
Award winning
Unflappable
Matthew Ward, Scott Magoon, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Boosts emotional resilience through engaging storytelling.
Encourages creativity and unconventional thinking.
Illustrations that captivate and spark imagination.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Unflappable
Matthew Ward, Scott Magoon, 2023
Mixed Me!
Taye Diggs, Shane W. Evans, 2015
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and mixed-race identity.
Engaging storytelling, vibrant illustrations.
Encourages self-acceptance and inclusivity.
Ideal for family bonding through reading.
Mixed Me!
Taye Diggs, Shane W. Evans, 2015
Award winning
Pop!
Jason Carter Eaton, Matt Rockefeller, 2018
42 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity and humor through engaging storytelling.
Playful illustrations complement the energetic text.
Encourages curiosity and exploration in young readers.
Strengthens language skills with rhythmic, lively prose.
Pop!
Jason Carter Eaton, Matt Rockefeller, 2018
Award winning
Cornbread & Poppy
Matthew Cordell, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Charming adventure of friendship and resourcefulness.
Enhances children's understanding of cooperation and sharing.
Lively illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports early development of empathy and resilience.
Cornbread & Poppy
Matthew Cordell, 2022
Dreams
Jelena Jordanovic-Lewis, Tom Story, 2017
30 pages
Why to read
Enriches creativity through vibrant, dream-inspired illustrations.
Fosters emotional understanding and self-expression in children.
Encourages aspiration by exploring limitless possibilities in dreams.
Supports language development and narrative skills.
Dreams
Jelena Jordanovic-Lewis, Tom Story, 2017
Award winning
Safe at Home
Tania M. Crook, Hanna Bishop, Morgan Conquourgood, Morgan Conquergood, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Builds emotional intelligence through relatable family scenarios.
Enhances vocabulary via engaging, age-appropriate language.
Encourages empathy by exploring diverse characters.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading.
