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Books like Malibu Sun
There's Something About Roxy
Mary-Kate Olsen, Madison Oaks, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
- Engaging story about friendship and self-discovery.
- Encourages empathy and emotional intelligence.
- Supports language and cognitive development.
- Ideal for family bonding over reading.
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There's Something About Roxy
Mary-Kate Olsen, Madison Oaks, 2004
Award winning
Julia Jones' Diary - Book 4 - My First Boyfriend: Girls Books Ages 9-12
Katrina Kahler, 2015
108 pages
Why to read
- Explores emotional growth through first crush narratives.
- Encourages resilience and self-discovery in challenging situations.
- Emphasizes importance of friendship and trust.
- Captures tween complexities with sensitivity and humor.
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Julia Jones' Diary - Book 4 - My First Boyfriend: Girls Books Ages 9-12
Katrina Kahler, 2015
Friends 4 Ever
Rews, Kate, Kate-Andrews, 2004
448 pages
Why to read
- Explores themes of friendship and cooperation.
- Encourages empathy and social skills development.
- Lively illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
- Ideal for family reading time and discussion.
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Friends 4 Ever
Rews, Kate, Kate-Andrews, 2004
Award winning
The Legacy: Making Wishes Come True (One Last Wish Book 7)
Lurlene N. Mcdaniel, 1993
224 pages
Why to read
- Explores themes of hope, compassion, and resilience.
- Encourages empathy and understanding through character development.
- Supports emotional growth and interpersonal relationships.
- Inspires children to believe in the power of wishes.
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The Legacy: Making Wishes Come True (One Last Wish Book 7)
Lurlene N. Mcdaniel, 1993
Award winning
Strawberry Rose
D.D. Glover, & 1 more, Caitlyn M. Schmidt, Signe Berglind Hill, S. C. Moore, 2020
100 pages
Why to read
- Engaging story fosters creativity and emotional growth.
- Illustrations captivate and enhance visual understanding.
- Encourages empathy and friendship through relatable scenarios.
- Supports language development and early literacy skills.
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Strawberry Rose
D.D. Glover, & 1 more, Caitlyn M. Schmidt, Signe Berglind Hill, S. C. Moore, 2020
Harriet the Horrible in Best Friends
E-R-Reilly, Rebecca O'Reilly, 2000
140 pages
Why to read
- Captures friendship challenges with humor and empathy.
- Encourages resilience and value of true friendship.
- Engaging storyline fosters children's interest in reading.
- Addresses resolve conflicts and understanding others.
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Harriet the Horrible in Best Friends
E-R-Reilly, Rebecca O'Reilly, 2000
Award winning
Rachel's Valentine Crush (5)
Angela Darling, 2013
160 pages
Why to read
- Explores themes of friendship and empathy.
- Encourages understanding of emotions and relationships.
- Bright illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
- Ideal for enhancing early reading skills.
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Rachel's Valentine Crush (5)
Angela Darling, 2013
Award winning
Shimmy
Anne Cateaux, 2021
258 pages
Why to read
- Vibrant, captivating illustrations enhance storytelling.
- Encourages resilience and creativity in young readers.
- Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
- Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
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