Jackson Friends Series
This series is best read in order
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Award winning
Me and the Boss: A Story About Mending and Love
Michelle Edwards, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages understanding of relationships and emotional resilience.
Engaging narrative fosters empathy and compassion in readers.
Explores themes of healing and cooperation effectively.
Ideal for parent-child shared reading sessions.

Me and the Boss: A Story About Mending and Love
Michelle Edwards, 2022
Award winning
More than Words
Roz Maclean, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Explores complex emotions with engaging, colorful illustrations.
Encourages vocabulary growth and emotional intelligence.
Supports healthy communication and expression skills.
Ideal for parent-child reading and discussion sessions.

More than Words
Roz Maclean, 2023
Award winning
A Hat for Mrs. Goldman: A Story About Knitting and Love
Michelle Edwards, 2016
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates generosity and community spirit.
Encourages empathy and kindness in children.
Illustrates the joy of giving and creativity.
Engaging storytelling with heartwarming illustrations.

A Hat for Mrs. Goldman: A Story About Knitting and Love
Michelle Edwards, 2016
Award winning
The Love Tank
Andrea Mendoza-Vasconez, Bobbie Hinman, 2023
31 pages
Why to read
Boosts emotional intelligence through engaging storytelling.
Enhances empathy with diverse, well-crafted characters.
Encourages communication skills via relatable scenarios.
Offers valuable lessons in love and relationships.

The Love Tank
Andrea Mendoza-Vasconez, Bobbie Hinman, 2023
123 of Kindness
Patricia Hegarty, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Fosters empathy through engaging and heartfelt storytelling.
Illustrations captivate and resonate with young readers.
Encourages positive behaviors like sharing and kindness.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

123 of Kindness
Patricia Hegarty, 2023
A Little More Like Jesus
David Williams, Zach Williams, Lisa Molloy, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages empathy and kindness through engaging narrative.
Supports emotional development and moral understanding.
Inspires self-reflection and personal growth in young readers.
Ideal for family bonding and shared reading sessions.

A Little More Like Jesus
David Williams, Zach Williams, Lisa Molloy, 2024
Award winning
Everybody, Always for Kids
Bob Goff, Lindsey Goff Viducich, 2021
208 pages
Why to read
Teaches kindness through captivating, relatable stories.
Encourages empathy and understanding in children.
Supports emotional and social development.
Ideal for shared reading with family.

Everybody, Always for Kids
Bob Goff, Lindsey Goff Viducich, 2021
Award winning
Love Your Body
Jessica Sanders, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
Empowers young girls to appreciate and respect their bodies.
Promotes self-love and confidence through relatable illustrations.
Addresses body positivity with engaging, accessible content.
Ideal for developing healthy self-esteem in early readers.

