Top-rated books by Lauren Sparks
Books like Lauren Sparks’s
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
A Super Scary Narwhalloween
Ben Clanton, 2023
76 pages
Why to read
Fuses Halloween excitement with enchanting aquatic adventure.
Boosts vocabulary with playful, thematic words.
Encourages creativity with unique narwhal-led storyline.
Ideal for bonding over seasonal storytelling.

A Super Scary Narwhalloween
Ben Clanton, 2023
Bears Don't Cry!
Emma Chichester Clark, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotional awareness and expression in young children.
Encourages empathy and understanding through compelling storytelling.
Promotes healthy conversation about feelings and emotions.
Bright, engaging illustrations captivate and maintain interest.

Bears Don't Cry!
Emma Chichester Clark, 2023
Gretel the Wonder Mammoth: A Story About Overcoming Anxiety
Kim Hillyard, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses childhood anxiety through engaging storytelling.
Encourages resilience and emotional awareness in young readers.
Supports parent-child discussions on overcoming fears.
Empowers children with coping strategies through narrative.

Gretel the Wonder Mammoth: A Story About Overcoming Anxiety
Kim Hillyard, 2022
Nell Plants a Tree
Anne Wynter, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages environmental awareness and responsibility.
Supports understanding of nature and growth processes.
Inspires action towards sustainability and conservation.
Engaging narrative that fosters empathy and curiosity.

Nell Plants a Tree
Anne Wynter, 2023
Zoe's Rescue Zoo: The Worried Wombat
Amelia Cobb, 2024
128 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story enhances children’s imaginative thinking.
Introduces empathy through relatable animal characters.
Encourages problem-solving skills in engaging scenarios.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens family bonds.

Zoe's Rescue Zoo: The Worried Wombat
Amelia Cobb, 2024
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
Award winning
The Worry Balloon
Betty C. Tang, Mónica Mancillas, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotions through engaging and relatable storytelling.
Enhances understanding of managing worries and fears.
Encourages empathy and emotional resilience in children.
Offers practical coping strategies within a fun narrative.

