Top-rated books by Kenny Kiernan
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Age: 3-7
Books like Kenny Kiernan’s
Lorna Starts School
Emilie Dufresne, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Captures the excitement and nerves of starting school.
Encourages adaptability and resilience in new environments.
Supports social skills development through character interaction.
Bright, engaging illustrations enhance reading enjoyment.

Lorna Starts School
Emilie Dufresne, 2020
Lola and the New School: (!Hola, Lola!)
Keka Novales, 2023
64 pages
Why to read
Encourages adaptability and resilience in new situations.
Highlights importance of friendship and collaboration.
Supports bilingual learning, introduces Spanish language.
Engaging storyline fosters love for reading.

Lola and the New School: (!Hola, Lola!)
Keka Novales, 2023
Award winning
What Are Your Words?: A Book About Pronouns
Katherine Locke, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Explores identity through creative use of pronouns.
Encourages respect and understanding of diverse identities.
Supports language development and personal expression.
Engaging illustrations enhance reading enjoyment.

What Are Your Words?: A Book About Pronouns
Katherine Locke, 2021
Asthma Attack: (My Emergency)
Charis Mather, 2022
24 pages
Why to read
Educational insight into managing asthma emergencies.
Encourages empathy and understanding of health challenges.
Supports development of problem-solving skills.
Reassuring for children with similar conditions.

Asthma Attack: (My Emergency)
Charis Mather, 2022
Award winning
My Way to Good Choices
Elizabeth Cole, 2023
30 pages
Why to read
Emphasizes importance of making wise, thoughtful choices.
Engages young readers with colorful, captivating illustrations.
Supports emotional and moral development.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

My Way to Good Choices
Elizabeth Cole, 2023
Award winning
The Big Bully
Brian 'smitty' Smith, 2023
64 pages
Why to read
Highlights themes of empathy and friendship.
Teaches conflict resolution and understanding.
Encourages compassion through relatable storytelling.
Crafted for children’s emotional and social development.

The Big Bully
Brian 'smitty' Smith, 2023
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess (Signed Edition)
Jeff Kinney, 2021
226 pages
Why to read
Humor fuels engagement, enhances reading enjoyment.
Encourages resilience through relatable mishaps, setbacks.
Strengthens comprehension with accessible language, structure.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess (Signed Edition)
Jeff Kinney, 2021
Award winning
Call Me Max
Kyle Lukoff, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of identity and acceptance.
Encourages discussions on diversity and inclusivity.
Supports understanding of personal and social identity.
Illustrations enhance engagement and comprehension.

