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Books like The Dos and Donuts of Love
Award winning
Wishing Day
Lauren Myracle, Julie McLaughlin, 2016
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, 2016
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
The Steps
Rachel Cohn, 2003
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, 2003
Award winning
Love Like Sky
Leslie C. Youngblood, 2018
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, 2018
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.
Confessions of a So-Called Middle Child
Maria T. Lennon, 2013
Award winning
The Baby-Sitters Club Series
Ann M. Martin, Raina Telgemeier, Gxegauy, 2022
2000 pages
Why to read
- Fosters independence through engaging, character-driven narratives.
- Encourages empathy and understanding of diverse perspectives.
- Enhances decision-making and leadership skills.
- Supports social and emotional developmental milestones.
