Books like I Am Not Alone
Award winning
Words Between Us
Angela Pham Krans, Dung Ho, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Engages children with a lively and imaginative narrative.
Features relatable characters fostering emotional connection.
Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Enhances literacy through an enjoyable reading journey.
Words Between Us
Angela Pham Krans, Dung Ho, 2023
Award winning
Finding Home
Jessica Fritz, 2021
116 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of belonging and identity.
Encourages empathy and understanding through storytelling.
Supports emotional and social development.
Ideal for family bonding over shared reading.
Finding Home
Jessica Fritz, 2021
Award winning
Friends Are Friends, Forever
Dane Liu, Lynn Scurfield, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates enduring friendships with engaging storytelling.
Teaches empathy and understanding through relatable scenarios.
Encourages emotional development and social skills.
Supports literacy growth with compelling, easy-to-follow text.
Friends Are Friends, Forever
Dane Liu, Lynn Scurfield, 2022
Award winning
Shimmy
Anne Cateaux, 2021
258 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, captivating illustrations enhance storytelling.
Encourages resilience and creativity in young readers.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Shimmy
Anne Cateaux, 2021
Award winning
Grandma
Alison Dexter, Havoc Publishing, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates the bond between grandchildren and grandparents.
Encourages understanding and empathy through relatable scenarios.
Supports language development with simple, engaging text.
Beautiful illustrations enhance comprehension and enjoyment.
Grandma
Alison Dexter, Havoc Publishing, 2000
Award winning
Julia Jones' Diary - Book 4 - My First Boyfriend: Girls Books Ages 9-12
Katrina Kahler, 2014
108 pages
Why to read
Explores emotional growth through first crush narratives.
Encourages resilience and self-discovery in challenging situations.
Emphasizes importance of friendship and trust.
Captures tween complexities with sensitivity and humor.
Julia Jones' Diary - Book 4 - My First Boyfriend: Girls Books Ages 9-12
Katrina Kahler, 2014
Award winning
I Choose to Be Respectful: A Colorful, Rhyming Picture Book About Respect
Elizabeth Estrada, 2021
34 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Teaches respect and kindness through rhyming narratives.
Encourages positive behavior and social interactions.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens parent-child bond.
I Choose to Be Respectful: A Colorful, Rhyming Picture Book About Respect
Elizabeth Estrada, 2021
Award winning
Miss Mary Lou asks Why Am I Sad?
M.J. Parker, 2021
28 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotional awareness in young children.
Empowers children to express and understand feelings.
Illustrations captivate and convey emotional context.
Ideal for parent-child bonding over sensitive topics.
