Books like Running on Empty: Overcome Your Childhood Emotional Neglect
Award winning
Malcolm Little: The Boy Who Grew Up to Become Malcolm X
Ilyasah Shabazz, 2014
48 pages
Why to read
Inspires children through Malcolm X's transformative childhood.
Highlights resilience, leadership, and self-discovery.
Addresses historical context with age-appropriate storytelling.
Encourages discussions on equality and civil rights.
Malcolm Little: The Boy Who Grew Up to Become Malcolm X
Ilyasah Shabazz, 2014
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
Wiggles, Stomps, and Squeezes: Calming My Jitters at School (2)
Lindsey Rowe Parker, 2024
52 pages
Why to read
Explores calming techniques for school-related anxieties.
Engaging story that encourages emotional development.
Illustrations enhance understanding of sensory experiences.
Fosters empathy and resilience in children.
Wiggles, Stomps, and Squeezes: Calming My Jitters at School (2)
Lindsey Rowe Parker, 2024
Award winning
My Gift for You
V Moua, 2023
43 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming story teaches kindness and thoughtfulness.
Simple, engaging text suitable for young readers.
Illustrations enhance understanding and engagement.
Encourages empathy and generosity in children.
My Gift for You
V Moua, 2023
Finding Hope
Melissa Strangway, Nicola Baker, 2024
303 pages
Why to read
Encourages resilience through captivating storytelling. - Enhances emotional understanding and empathy. - Inspires hope and positivity in young readers. - Supports developmental milestones in literacy and comprehension.
Finding Hope
Melissa Strangway, Nicola Baker, 2024
Award winning
Grief Journal for Kids: Guided Prompts for Processing Grief & Finding Emotional Healing
Hope Lovgren, 2022
100 pages
Why to read
Guided prompts help children process grief effectively.
Fosters emotional healing through reflective writing.
Encourages expression of feelings in a safe space.
Builds resilience and understanding of emotions.
Grief Journal for Kids: Guided Prompts for Processing Grief & Finding Emotional Healing
Hope Lovgren, 2022
Award winning
The Kids' Book of Worries: Understanding Anxiety and Managing Feelings
Catherine Stephenson, Jenny Stephenson, 2023
39 pages
Why to read
Guides children through understanding and managing anxiety.
Empowers with strategies to handle anxious feelings effectively.
Written by expert, Catherine Stephenson, ensures trusted advice.
Encourages open discussions about feelings in families.
The Kids' Book of Worries: Understanding Anxiety and Managing Feelings
Catherine Stephenson, Jenny Stephenson, 2023
Award winning
The Choo Choo of Emotions
Mj Flockhart, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Explores emotional awareness through engaging train adventures.
Illustrations captivate and maintain young readers' attention.
Encourages understanding and expression of varied emotions.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
