Top-rated books by Hardie Grant
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Making Friends: 99 Social Skills For Kids
Blake Cantrell, 2023
122 pages
Why to read
Teaches essential social skills through engaging stories.
Boosts empathy and communication in young readers.
Encourages cooperation and friendship building.
Ideal for shared reading with parents or educators.

Making Friends: 99 Social Skills For Kids
Blake Cantrell, 2023
Karen's Brothers (Baby-sitters Little Sister #17)
Ann M. Martin, 2025
112 pages
Why to read
Relatable blended-family situations.
Humorous, gentle life lessons.
Encourages empathy and honesty.
Great confidence-building chapter length.

Karen's Brothers (Baby-sitters Little Sister #17)
Ann M. Martin, 2025
Award winning
I Am a Nice Kid: A Guide to Being a Kind, Disciplined, Respectful, and Friendly Child
Mirvaldy J., 2023
62 pages
Why to read
Cultivates kindness and respect in young readers.
Encourages self-discipline and friendly interactions.
Engages children with relatable scenarios and characters.
Supports social and emotional developmental milestones.

I Am a Nice Kid: A Guide to Being a Kind, Disciplined, Respectful, and Friendly Child
Mirvaldy J., 2023
Lottie Brooks's Totally Disastrous School-Trip
Katie Kirby, 2023
448 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with humorous, relatable school experiences.
Strengthens emotional intelligence and resilience.
Encourages creativity through lively storytelling.
Supports social skill development in young readers.

Lottie Brooks's Totally Disastrous School-Trip
Katie Kirby, 2023
Award winning
Wonder
Rebecca Case, Linda Mccoy, 2020
34 pages
Why to read
Encourages empathy through diverse, relatable characters.
Inspires creativity and imaginative thinking.
Supports emotional and social development.
Engaging narrative that captivates young readers.

Wonder
Rebecca Case, Linda Mccoy, 2020
Award winning
When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left
Marc Colagiovanni, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages resilience through creative problem-solving strategies.
Empowers children to handle challenges with positivity.
Engages young readers with humor and relatable scenarios.
Supports developmental growth in decision-making skills.

When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left
Marc Colagiovanni, 2023
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.

The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, 2024
Award winning
We Are One: A Heartwarming Story about the Power of Love, Equity, and Unity
Dr. Tonnette Alcide, Hailey Peterson, 2023
44 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity with engaging, heartfelt narrative.
Teaches values of love, equity, and unity.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Beautiful illustrations complement the powerful message.

