Books like Words and Your Heart
Award winning
Powerful You
Kate Jane Neal, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Empowers children through relatable, realistic scenarios.
Enhances emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
Encourages resilience and personal growth.
Interactive storytelling promotes family bonding.

Powerful You
Kate Jane Neal, 2023
Let's be Friends: Friendship
Seoyun Choi, Violet Lemay, 2021
26 pages
Why to read
Encourages understanding and building of new friendships.
Illustrates conflict resolution and empathy among peers.
Supports social-emotional development in young readers.
Colorful illustrations, engaging young minds effectively.

Let's be Friends: Friendship
Seoyun Choi, Violet Lemay, 2021
We Are Gentle : We Don't Hurt Others
Donna Luck, 2004
25 pages
Why to read
Promotes empathy and understanding among young readers.
Addresses non-violence through engaging, relatable scenarios.
Strengthens social skills and respectful interactions.
Encourages shared reading moments for families.

We Are Gentle : We Don't Hurt Others
Donna Luck, 2004
Award winning
Dick and Jane: Go and See
William S. Gray, Larry Ruppert, 2004
14 pages
Why to read
Simple, repetitive text aids early reading development.
Engages young readers with familiar everyday adventures.
Stimulates language skills through clear, concise storytelling.
Encourages family bonding through shared reading sessions.

Dick and Jane: Go and See
William S. Gray, Larry Ruppert, 2004
Award winning
Out and About: A Tale of Giving
Liza M. Wiemer, Margeaux Lucas, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages generosity and community involvement through storytelling.
Engaging narrative fosters empathy and emotional growth.
Illustrations captivate and enhance understanding.
Ideal for family bonding and discussion.

Out and About: A Tale of Giving
Liza M. Wiemer, Margeaux Lucas, 2023
Award winning
Thomas Helps Out
Nicola Morgan, 2003
24 pages
Why to read
Encourages teamwork and cooperative play.
Develops empathy and understanding through character interactions.
Fosters curiosity and exploration in young readers.
Bright, colorful illustrations captivate and engage children.

Thomas Helps Out
Nicola Morgan, 2003
Award winning
Lizzy's Ups and Downs
Jessica Harper, Lindsay Harper duPont, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotional resilience and navigating life changes.
Encourages empathy and understanding through character interactions.
Supports emotional development with engaging narrative.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening parent-child bonds.

Lizzy's Ups and Downs
Jessica Harper, Lindsay Harper duPont, 2004
Award winning
TJ Zaps the New Kid: Stopping a Social Bully (TJ Trapper, Bully Zapper) (Tj Trapper Bully Zapper, 1)
Lisa Mullarkey, Gary LaCoste, 2012
80 pages
Why to read
Addresses real-life issue: Social bullying in schools.
Empowers children with proactive bullying solutions.
Engaging story that fosters empathy and understanding.
Ideal for family discussion on kindness and respect.
