Books like Zak and His Little Lies
Award winning
The Road To Sorry: Being Responsible for Our Actions - Kid’s Social Emotional Guide to Saying Sorry
Mandy Sweetwater, Vanina Ahumada, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Teaches responsibility and the importance of apologizing.
Engaging storyline that captivates young readers.
Enhances emotional intelligence and social skills.
Ideal for shared reading with family.

The Road To Sorry: Being Responsible for Our Actions - Kid’s Social Emotional Guide to Saying Sorry
Mandy Sweetwater, Vanina Ahumada, 2023
Indestructibles: Let's Be Kind
Amy Pixton, Ekaterina Trukhan, 2020
12 pages
Why to read
Instills kindness through engaging, colorful visuals.
Tear-resistant pages perfect for small hands.
Encourages empathy and cooperative play.
Simple, repetitive text aids language development.

Indestructibles: Let's Be Kind
Amy Pixton, Ekaterina Trukhan, 2020
Award winning
Lily Coyote's New Baby: An Adoption Story
Xander Martin, Robin Satterthwaite, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of family, love, and acceptance.
Addresses adoption with sensitivity and warmth.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Beautifully illustrated, engaging young children visually.

Lily Coyote's New Baby: An Adoption Story
Xander Martin, Robin Satterthwaite, 2023
Award winning
When I Became Your Grandma
Shane Susannah, Britta Teckentrup, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming story, celebrates intergenerational bonds.
Touches on themes of love, acceptance, and family history.
Fosters empathy and understanding of elderly family members.
Beautiful, captivating illustrations complement the narrative.

When I Became Your Grandma
Shane Susannah, Britta Teckentrup, 2023
Cloud Gazing With Grandma
Cindy Meulemans, 2021
28 pages
Why to read
Nurtures bonding through shared reading with family members.
Enhances visual imagination and creativity in young minds.
Supports emotional growth through relatable family dynamics.
Encourages exploration of nature and the environment.

Cloud Gazing With Grandma
Cindy Meulemans, 2021
Award winning
Time for You and Me!: A One-Year Mother Daughter Journal to Share, Create, and Bond
Amanda Justice, 2023
128 pages
Why to read
Strengthens mother-daughter bonding through shared journaling.
Encourages creative expression and emotional development.
Fosters communication and understanding between generations.
Interactive format enriches the reading and writing experience.

Time for You and Me!: A One-Year Mother Daughter Journal to Share, Create, and Bond
Amanda Justice, 2023
Home Is Where The Heart Goes: A Moving Away Book For Kids
Chloe E. Gore, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotional challenges of moving with sensitivity.
Encourages adaptability and resilience in young readers.
Supports discussions about change and new beginnings.
Beautifully illustrated, capturing children's attention and imagination.

Home Is Where The Heart Goes: A Moving Away Book For Kids
Chloe E. Gore, 2023
Award winning
As I Am Journal: Mindfulness for Kids
Alanna Zabel, 2023
75 pages
Why to read
Enhances mindfulness and emotional awareness in children.
Interactive journal format encourages creative expression.
Designed to boost self-esteem and personal growth.
Supports development of healthy coping mechanisms.
