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Books like The Dos and Donuts of Love
Award winning
Growing Up Great!: The Ultimate Puberty Book for Boys
Scott Todnem, Tim Paige, Audible Studios, 2019
158 pages
Why to read
Comprehensive guide on puberty tailored for boys.
Boosts understanding of emotional and physical changes.
Encourages open discussions about growth and health.
Written in a clear, friendly, and accessible tone.
Growing Up Great!: The Ultimate Puberty Book for Boys
Scott Todnem, Tim Paige, Audible Studios, 2019
Award winning
Wishing Day
Lauren Myracle, Julie McLaughlin, 2017
336 pages
Why to read
Captures the magic of hope and dreams beautifully.
Strengthens emotional development through character challenges.
Encourages resilience and perseverance in young readers.
Engaging narrative that fosters imagination and empathy.
Wishing Day
Lauren Myracle, Julie McLaughlin, 2017
Award winning
My One Hundred Adventures
Polly Horvath, 2008
260 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure stimulates children's imagination and curiosity.
Strong, relatable protagonist promotes resilience and independence.
Highlights moral and ethical decision making.
Encourages family discussions about personal growth and challenges.
My One Hundred Adventures
Polly Horvath, 2008
Award winning
Love Like Sky
Leslie C. Youngblood, 2019
304 pages
Why to read
Explores complex family dynamics through engaging storytelling.
Encourages emotional intelligence and empathy in readers.
Strengthens reading skills, vocabulary expansion.
Supports understanding of resilience and reconciliation.
Love Like Sky
Leslie C. Youngblood, 2019
Award winning
The Steps
Rachel Cohn, 2004
144 pages
Why to read
Engages children with relatable step-family dynamics.
Encourages empathy and understanding through character development.
Supports emotional growth and resilience.
Fosters family bonding through shared reading.
The Steps
Rachel Cohn, 2004
Award winning
Never Evers
Tom Ellen, Ivison Lucy, 2016
304 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale blending friendship, adventure, and self-discovery.
Engages young readers with relatable, dynamic characters.
Encourages resilience and understanding through humorous situations.
Ideal for fostering empathy and social skills in youth.
Never Evers
Tom Ellen, Ivison Lucy, 2016
Child Author Project - Happiness
Jessica Prime, Jen Parker, Kate Worrall, 2019
230 pages
Why to read
Fosters emotional growth through relatable storytelling.
Encourages expression of feelings and happiness.
Supports social skill development in children.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading time.
Child Author Project - Happiness
Jessica Prime, Jen Parker, Kate Worrall, 2019
Award winning
Confessions of a So-Called Middle Child
Maria T. Lennon, 2013
288 pages
Why to read
Addresses middle child syndrome with humor and insight.
Encourages empathy and understanding among siblings.
Boosts self-confidence through character development.
Engages young readers with real-life challenges and resolutions.
