Top-rated books by Afzal Khan
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Award winning
Breathe with Me: Using Breath to Feel Strong, Calm, and Happy
Mariam Gates, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Teaches calming techniques through engaging storytelling.
Encourages emotional regulation and self-awareness in children.
Supports development of mindfulness and focus.
Interactive and visually stimulating illustrations.
Breathe with Me: Using Breath to Feel Strong, Calm, and Happy
Mariam Gates, 2019
Award winning
Being Me: Poems About Thoughts, Worries and Feelings
Matt Goodfellow, Liz Brownlee, Laura Mucha, 2021
96 pages
Why to read
Encourages expression of emotions through poetry.
Supports emotional development and empathy building.
Builds language skills and vocabulary in young readers.
Offers comforting, relatable content for navigating feelings.
Being Me: Poems About Thoughts, Worries and Feelings
Matt Goodfellow, Liz Brownlee, Laura Mucha, 2021
Award winning
I Can Do Hard Things: Mindful Affirmations for Kids
Gabi Garcia, 2018
36 pages
Why to read
Empowers resilience with positive, mindful affirmations.
Boosts self-confidence and emotional awareness in children.
Supports mental health through accessible and nurturing language.
Encourages daily mindfulness practices for young readers.
I Can Do Hard Things: Mindful Affirmations for Kids
Gabi Garcia, 2018
Award winning
Wiggles, Stomps, and Squeezes: Calming My Jitters at School (2)
Lindsey Rowe Parker, 2024
52 pages
Why to read
Explores calming techniques for school-related anxieties.
Engaging story that encourages emotional development.
Illustrations enhance understanding of sensory experiences.
Fosters empathy and resilience in children.
Wiggles, Stomps, and Squeezes: Calming My Jitters at School (2)
Lindsey Rowe Parker, 2024
Award winning
Going to School During the Great Depression (Blue Earth Books: Going to School in History)
Kerry A. Graves, 2001
32 pages
Why to read
Explores historical context in an engaging way.
Enhances knowledge of the Great Depression era.
Encourages empathy through relatable historical scenarios.
Supports curriculum learning objectives.
Going to School During the Great Depression (Blue Earth Books: Going to School in History)
Kerry A. Graves, 2001
Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus: The Graphic Novel (Junie B. Jones Graphic Novels)
Barbara Park, 2025
160 pages
Why to read
Laugh-out-loud kindergarten misadventures.
Visual storytelling aids young readers.
Addresses common school anxieties.
Promotes talking about feelings.
Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus: The Graphic Novel (Junie B. Jones Graphic Novels)
Barbara Park, 2025
Award winning
Eva in the Band: A Branches Book
Rebecca Elliott, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Engages young readers with lively, captivating storytelling.
Enhances social skills through relatable group dynamics.
Fosters creativity and musical interest in children.
Strengthens reading confidence with manageable chapters.
Eva in the Band: A Branches Book
Rebecca Elliott, 2022
Award winning
The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Addresses anxiety with engaging, relatable storytelling.
Encourages emotional development and self-soothing techniques.
Supports early literacy with simple, rhythmic text.
Ideal for shared reading, fostering parent-child bonds.
