Top-rated books by Melissa Ferguson
Books like Melissa Ferguson’s
For a Girl Becoming
Joy Harjo, 2025
40 pages
Why to read
Authentic Native American perspective.
Rich, poetic read-aloud text.
Affirms self-worth and heritage.
Vivid, conversation-starting art.
For a Girl Becoming
Joy Harjo, 2025
Mama's Sleeping Scarf
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of comfort, love, and maternal bonds.
Vibrant illustrations enhance the storytelling experience.
Encourages emotional development and empathetic understanding.
Ideal for bedtime reading and parent-child bonding.
Mama's Sleeping Scarf
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, 2023
All the Greatness in You
Tameka Fryer Brown, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Empowers children to recognize their unique potential.
Inspires confidence and self-esteem through engaging storytelling.
Encourages resilience and determination in young readers.
Ideal for fostering parent-child discussions on aspirations.
All the Greatness in You
Tameka Fryer Brown, 2024
Welcome Home
Amy June Bates, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Illustrates themes of acceptance and familial bonds.
Vivid illustrations enhance the storytelling experience.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Ideal for shared reading, fostering family discussions.
Welcome Home
Amy June Bates, 2023
Walking Grandma Home: A Story of Grief, Hope, and Healing
Nancy Bo Flood, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses grief with sensitivity and understanding.
Fosters emotional growth and healing.
Encourages hopeful perspectives on loss.
Strengthens parent-child bonding through shared reading.
Walking Grandma Home: A Story of Grief, Hope, and Healing
Nancy Bo Flood, 2023
The ABCs of Grief: Emotions & Feelings: a book for all types of grief and loss, navigating the range of complex feelings
Jessica Correnti, 2025
32 pages
Why to read
Names tough feelings clearly.
Normalizes grief experiences.
Offers simple coping tools.
Alphabet layout aids recall.
The ABCs of Grief: Emotions & Feelings: a book for all types of grief and loss, navigating the range of complex feelings
Jessica Correnti, 2025
Anna Pavlova: Volume 91
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires through Anna Pavlova's captivating ballet journey.
Encourages persistence and dedication in children.
Illustrates the importance of following one's passion.
Ideal for fostering an appreciation for the arts.
Anna Pavlova: Volume 91
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara, 2022
Award winning
The Hospital Book
Lisa Brown, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Insightful exploration of hospital roles and environments.
Encourages empathy and understanding of medical procedures.
Helps alleviate children's fears about hospital visits.
Supports early learning about health and wellness.
