Top-rated books by A.J. Colucci
Scary Sam the DON'T Monster
Age: 4-8
Books like A.J. Colucci’s
Award winning
Lulu Claps Her Worry Away: A Story about Anxiety and Calm - How a Little Mouse Turned Worries, Fears, Stress and Anxieties into Friends
Anders Grit, Vivi Grit, 2023
39 pages
Why to read
Addresses anxiety with relatable scenarios for young readers.
Encourages emotional resilience and self-calming techniques.
Promotes understanding and empathy among peers.
Lulu Claps Her Worry Away: A Story about Anxiety and Calm - How a Little Mouse Turned Worries, Fears, Stress and Anxieties into Friends
Anders Grit, Vivi Grit, 2023
Award winning
Lou's Zoo and Winston Too: A Story About Kindness, Compassion, Acceptance, Fitting In with Others, and Anxiety
Joann M Dickinson, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Teaches kindness, compassion, and acceptance.
Addresses anxiety and fitting in.
Engaging, relatable characters for young readers.
Promotes empathy through fun storytelling.
Lou's Zoo and Winston Too: A Story About Kindness, Compassion, Acceptance, Fitting In with Others, and Anxiety
Joann M Dickinson, 2023
Award winning
Garlic and the Vampire
Bree Paulsen, 2021
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure fosters bravery and self-confidence.
Illustrations enrich storytelling, enhance visual literacy.
Emphasizes teamwork, community importance.
Crafts relatable fears into empowering resolutions.
Garlic and the Vampire
Bree Paulsen, 2021
Joey T. and the Winter Holiday Worries
Sivan Hong, 2023
27 pages
Why to read
Addresses common holiday anxieties in children.
Supports emotional development through engaging storytelling.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Fosters family discussions about feelings and concerns.
Joey T. and the Winter Holiday Worries
Sivan Hong, 2023
Award winning
Anxiety You Can't Bully Me!
Pedro Rodríguez, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Empowers children to confront and manage anxiety.
Features engaging, relatable characters and scenarios.
Encourages open discussions about feelings and fears.
Supports emotional development and resilience building.
Anxiety You Can't Bully Me!
Pedro Rodríguez, 2023
I Am Stronger Than Anxiety (World of Kids Emotions)
Elizabeth Cole, 2021
30 pages
Why to read
Shows kids real techniques to calm worries.
Invites open talk about big feelings.
Bright art keeps attention and reassures.
Builds confidence through a hopeful ending.
I Am Stronger Than Anxiety (World of Kids Emotions)
Elizabeth Cole, 2021
Award winning
Nervous Nigel
Bethany Christou, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Addresses anxiety through engaging, relatable storytelling.
Encourages emotional intelligence and resilience in kids.
Supports understanding of feelings through character interaction.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bond.
Nervous Nigel
Bethany Christou, 2022
An Elephant & Piggie Biggie! Volume 3 (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Mo Willems, 2025
320 pages
Why to read
Boosts early reading skills with simple, repetitive text.
Delivers laugh-out-loud humor and expressive illustrations.
Models empathy, sharing, and problem-solving.
Perfect length for bedtime or classroom read-alouds.
