Top-rated books by Marie Hathaway
Friends First Aid Class!
Age: 5-10
Books like Marie Hathaway’s
Award winning
Let’s Talk about Body Boundaries: Body Safety Book for Kids about Consent, Personal Space, Private Parts and Friendship, that helps toddlers and children recognize their own emotions and feelings
Julia Emote, 2023
30 pages
Why to read
Teaches vital concepts about consent and personal boundaries.
Encourages respectful interactions and understanding of privacy.
Supports emotional development and self-awareness in children.
Engages young readers with relatable situations and practical lessons.
Let’s Talk about Body Boundaries: Body Safety Book for Kids about Consent, Personal Space, Private Parts and Friendship, that helps toddlers and children recognize their own emotions and feelings
Julia Emote, 2023
Stick Dog Slurps Spaghetti
Tom Watson, 2022
240 pages
Why to read
Humorous story enhances children's linguistic and emotional development.
Encourages teamwork and collaboration through engaging narrative.
Develops empathy by exploring diverse perspectives of characters.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.
Stick Dog Slurps Spaghetti
Tom Watson, 2022
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
The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
272 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of bravery and compassion.
Highlights the importance of forgiveness and hope.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Stimulates young imagination with whimsical storytelling.
The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
Award winning
The Three Little Guinea Pigs
Amy Young, Erica S. Perl, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging, adventurous spin on classic storytelling.
Encourages creativity and resilience in young readers.
Strengthens reading skills through captivating narrative.
Fosters empathy and teamwork among children.
The Three Little Guinea Pigs
Amy Young, Erica S. Perl, 2023
Award winning
Gibberish
Young Vo, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through playful, imaginative language.
Supports language development with engaging, quirky dialogues.
Encourages interactive reading sessions between parents and children.
Builds vocabulary with unique and amusing wordplay.
Gibberish
Young Vo, 2022
Where to Hide a Star
Oliver Jeffers, 2024
48 pages
Why to read
Inspires curiosity and exploration in young readers.
Enhances understanding of persistence and goal-setting.
Encourages creativity through whimsical storytelling.
Supports early emotional and cognitive development.
Where to Hide a Star
Oliver Jeffers, 2024
An Elephant & Piggie Biggie! Volume 3 (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Mo Willems, 2025
320 pages
Why to read
Boosts early reading skills with simple, repetitive text.
Delivers laugh-out-loud humor and expressive illustrations.
Models empathy, sharing, and problem-solving.
Perfect length for bedtime or classroom read-alouds.
