Books like Drugs
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
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
Award winning
Healthy Me: Keeping Safe
Katie Woolley, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Teaches essential safety tips through engaging narratives.
Boosts awareness about personal and community safety.
Supports early learning about wellbeing and proactive behaviors.
Fosters conversation between children and caregivers on safety.

Healthy Me: Keeping Safe
Katie Woolley, 2023
Award winning
OCD Leave Me Be
Leah Cirrincione, 2023
44 pages
Why to read
Addresses OCD with sensitivity and understanding.
Empowers children to understand and manage emotions.
Encourages empathy and support among young readers.
Beautiful illustrations enhance the engaging narrative.

OCD Leave Me Be
Leah Cirrincione, 2023
Award winning
All Because You Matter
Tami Charles, 2020
40 pages
Why to read
Empowers children through affirming, lyrical prose.
Celebrates diversity and individual importance.
Fosters emotional intelligence and self-worth.
Vibrant illustrations enhance engagement and understanding.

All Because You Matter
Tami Charles, 2020
Award winning
My Powerful Hair
Carole Lindstrom, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and self-expression through hair.
Encourages confidence and self-love in young readers.
Supports understanding and acceptance of individual differences.
Interactive, engaging narrative for shared reading moments.

My Powerful Hair
Carole Lindstrom, 2023
Award winning
Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre
Carole Boston Weatherford, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Educates on historical events through narrative storytelling.
Addresses complex themes with age-appropriate language.
Encourages awareness and understanding of racial history.
Supports discussions on equality and human rights.

Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre
Carole Boston Weatherford, 2021
Award winning
Change Sings: A Children's Anthem
Loren Long, Amanda Gorman, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Empowers children through motivational and lyrical language.
Illustrations enhance engagement and understanding.
Encourages positivity and change-making in young minds.
Supports language development and artistic expression.

