Books like A Kids Book About Cancer
A Kids Book About Trauma
Megan Bartlett, 2025
64 pages
Why to read
Explains trauma clearly and kindly.
Provides real coping tools.
Supports family dialogue.
Builds empathy and resilience.

A Kids Book About Trauma
Megan Bartlett, 2025
A Kiss for Little Bear (I Can Read Level 1)
Else Holmelund Minarik, 2025
32 pages
Why to read
Promotes kindness and gratitude.
Perfect length for beginners.
Funny animal antics entertain.
Beautiful, timeless illustrations.

A Kiss for Little Bear (I Can Read Level 1)
Else Holmelund Minarik, 2025
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
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.

The Hospital Book
Lisa Brown, 2021
Karen's Brothers (Baby-sitters Little Sister #17)
Ann M. Martin, 2025
112 pages
Why to read
Relatable blended-family situations.
Humorous, gentle life lessons.
Encourages empathy and honesty.
Great confidence-building chapter length.

Karen's Brothers (Baby-sitters Little Sister #17)
Ann M. Martin, 2025
Award winning
The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Addresses anxiety with engaging, relatable storytelling.
Encourages emotional development and self-soothing techniques.
Supports early literacy with simple, rhythmic text.
Ideal for shared reading, fostering parent-child bonds.

The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, 2024
Night of the Dream Dragon: A Branches Book (Dragon Masters #28)
Tracey West, 2025
96 pages
Why to read
Shows courage against fears.
Illustrations aid comprehension.
Encourages teamwork and empathy.
Perfect length for new readers.

Night of the Dream Dragon: A Branches Book (Dragon Masters #28)
Tracey West, 2025
Julián at the Wedding
Jessica Love, 2025
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diverse, loving families.
Inspires creativity and imagination.
Teaches resilience after mistakes.
Gorgeous art boosts visual literacy.

