Books like What Should Darla Do? Featuring the Power to Choose
Katy
Jacqueline Wilson, Madeleine Leslay, 2015
480 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of resilience and personal growth.
Engaging storyline fosters empathy and understanding.
Strengthens reading skills and emotional intelligence.
Encourages perseverance through life's challenges.

Katy
Jacqueline Wilson, Madeleine Leslay, 2015
Award winning
Dealing with Feelings: Self-Regulation Skills for Kids
Natalia Maguire, Anastasia Zababashkina, 2022
154
Why to read
Enhances emotional intelligence and self-regulation in children.
Engaging storytelling that captivates young minds.
Offers practical tools for managing emotions.
Supports early developmental milestones.

Dealing with Feelings: Self-Regulation Skills for Kids
Natalia Maguire, Anastasia Zababashkina, 2022
Award winning
Where Will I Live?
Rosemary Mccarney, 2017
24 pages
Why to read
Highlights global child refugee crisis sensitively.
Encourages empathy and awareness in young readers.
Stunning photographs depict real children's stories.
Supports development of global perspective and compassion.

Where Will I Live?
Rosemary Mccarney, 2017
Award winning
How I Really Feel: Kids' Guide to Emotions
Chon Ghee, 2023
26 pages
Why to read
Explores emotional literacy tailored for kids' understanding.
Visuals aid in recognizing and expressing feelings.
Supports early developmental stages in social skills.
Encourages open family discussions about emotions.

How I Really Feel: Kids' Guide to Emotions
Chon Ghee, 2023
Award winning
Vera Vance: Comics Star (After-School Superstars)
Claudia Mills, Grace Zong, 2020
128 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity through engaging comic book creation.
Addresses challenges in friendships and self-confidence.
Highlights perseverance and personal growth.
Ideal for encouraging artistic expression in children.

Vera Vance: Comics Star (After-School Superstars)
Claudia Mills, Grace Zong, 2020
Award winning
Daddy, Tell Me a Story
Kathleen Long Bostrom, Ela Smietanka, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages bonding through storytelling and shared reading.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills for young readers.
Illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Addresses emotions and problem-solving in relatable scenarios.

Daddy, Tell Me a Story
Kathleen Long Bostrom, Ela Smietanka, 2024
Award winning
I Am Different, The Same As You: A Children's Book about Differences That Promotes Diversity and Inclusion, Empathy, Acceptance, and Compassion for ... Abilities, Special Needs, or Down Syndrome
Deborah K Okon, Dave Williams, Halsey Mollhagen, 2023
37 pages
Why to read
Promotes diversity and inclusion through engaging storytelling.
Empowers empathy, acceptance, and compassion in young readers.
Addresses understanding of special needs and abilities.
Fosters a supportive environment for discussing differences.

I Am Different, The Same As You: A Children's Book about Differences That Promotes Diversity and Inclusion, Empathy, Acceptance, and Compassion for ... Abilities, Special Needs, or Down Syndrome
Deborah K Okon, Dave Williams, Halsey Mollhagen, 2023
Award winning
Starring Grace
Mary Hoffman, Caroline Binch, Andrea Johnson, 2000
96 pages
Why to read
Enriching multicultural story; broadens children’s cultural understanding.
Empowers creativity and self-expression in young readers.
Highlights importance of community and friendship.
Encourages empathy and inclusivity through engaging narrative.
