Top-rated books by Holly Surplice
I Love You Little One
Age: 0-5
Books like Holly Surplice’s
Award winning
Annie's Cat Is Sad
Heather Smith, Karen Obuhanych, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotional awareness and empathy development.
Encourages understanding of pet emotions and care.
Supports vocabulary expansion and emotional language skills.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.
Annie's Cat Is Sad
Heather Smith, Karen Obuhanych, 2022
Award winning
Who Are Your People?
Bakari Sellers, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of community and belonging.
Encourages understanding of diverse backgrounds.
Supports emotional and social development.
Illustrated, engaging narrative for young readers.
Who Are Your People?
Bakari Sellers, 2022
Award winning
I Color Myself Different
Colin Kaepernick, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Empowers self-expression and identity exploration.
Fosters conversations on diversity and acceptance.
Encourages understanding of unique personal backgrounds.
Illustrations that captivate and engage young readers.
I Color Myself Different
Colin Kaepernick, 2022
Award winning
Me, My Dad and the End of the Rainbow
Benjamin Dean, 2021
352 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of diversity and acceptance.
Encourages understanding of LGBTQ+ community.
Develops empathy through engaging storytelling.
Inspires adventure and family bonding.
Me, My Dad and the End of the Rainbow
Benjamin Dean, 2021
Award winning
Champ and Major: First Dogs
Joy Mccullough, 2021
24 pages
Why to read
Celebrates loyalty and friendship in a relatable setting.
Inspires interest in public figures through personal stories.
Enhances understanding of civic responsibility and leadership.
Offers engaging dialogue and vivid illustrations.
Champ and Major: First Dogs
Joy Mccullough, 2021
Bear Feels Sad
Karma Wilson, 2025
40 pages
Why to read
Builds emotional vocabulary and empathy.
Engaging animal friends captivate toddlers.
Rhyming text supports early literacy.
Shows healthy coping strategies.
Bear Feels Sad
Karma Wilson, 2025
Award winning
I'm Sticking with You--and the Chicken Too!
Smriti Prasadam-Halls, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates friendship and loyalty in engaging ways.
Introduces teamwork through fun, memorable scenarios.
Boosts comprehension with rhythmic, playful language.
Encourages emotional growth and empathy.
I'm Sticking with You--and the Chicken Too!
Smriti Prasadam-Halls, 2023
Award winning
Black Boy, Black Boy
Ali Kamanda, Jorge Redmond, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and empowerment for young Black boys.
Nurtures self-identity and self-worth in children.
Inspires resilience and ambition through relatable storytelling.
Supports developmental growth in empathy and emotional intelligence.
