Books like Mr. Jelly
Stink and the Hairy Scary Spider
Megan McDonald, 2021
160 pages
Why to read
Overcomes fear in a humorous, light-hearted manner.
Strengthens reading comprehension and emotional resilience.
Encourages empathy and bravery in everyday situations.
Engages young readers with appealing illustrations.
Stink and the Hairy Scary Spider
Megan McDonald, 2021
Gretel the Wonder Mammoth: A Story About Overcoming Anxiety
Kim Hillyard, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses childhood anxiety through engaging storytelling.
Encourages resilience and emotional awareness in young readers.
Supports parent-child discussions on overcoming fears.
Empowers children with coping strategies through narrative.
Gretel the Wonder Mammoth: A Story About Overcoming Anxiety
Kim Hillyard, 2022
There's a Wolf in Your Book
Tom Fletcher, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Interactive story fosters engagement and joy.
Encourages creativity and decision-making skills.
Vibrant illustrations enhance visual perception.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens bonds.
There's a Wolf in Your Book
Tom Fletcher, 2024
The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
149 pages
Why to read
Engages children with vivid, captivating puppet characters.
Stimulates creativity and imagination through interactive storytelling.
Encourages empathy and understanding between diverse characters.
Ideal for enhancing communication and social skills.
The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
Award winning
Creepy Crayon! (Creepy Tales!)
Peter Brown, Reynolds Aaron, Aaron Hartzler, 2022
42 pages
Why to read
Engaging, suspenseful narrative captivates young readers' attention.
Encourages creativity and curiosity through whimsical storytelling.
Illustrates problem-solving skills in a fun, approachable way.
Strengthens reading comprehension and retention in young minds.
Creepy Crayon! (Creepy Tales!)
Peter Brown, Reynolds Aaron, Aaron Hartzler, 2022
The Giraffe Who Said Goodnight
Adisan Books, 2022
28 pages
Why to read
Engages children with a soothing bedtime story theme.
Illustrates the importance of bedtime routines.
Strengthens language and cognitive skills.
Encourages bonding during shared reading times.
The Giraffe Who Said Goodnight
Adisan Books, 2022
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
Award winning
Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity with engaging supernatural elements.
Encourages teamwork and bravery among characters.
Illustrations complement and enrich the storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with age-appropriate language.
