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Award winning
The Worry Balloon
Betty C. Tang, Mónica Mancillas, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotions through engaging and relatable storytelling.
Enhances understanding of managing worries and fears.
Encourages empathy and emotional resilience in children.
Offers practical coping strategies within a fun narrative.

The Worry Balloon
Betty C. Tang, Mónica Mancillas, 2023
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
Anxiety You Can't Bully Me!
Pedro Rodríguez, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Empowers children to confront and manage anxiety.
Features engaging, relatable characters and scenarios.
Encourages open discussions about feelings and fears.
Supports emotional development and resilience building.

Anxiety You Can't Bully Me!
Pedro Rodríguez, 2023
Award winning
Lulu Claps Her Worry Away: A Story about Anxiety and Calm - How a Little Mouse Turned Worries, Fears, Stress and Anxieties into Friends
Anders Grit, Vivi Grit, 2023
39 pages
Why to read
Addresses anxiety with relatable scenarios for young readers.
Encourages emotional resilience and self-calming techniques.
Promotes understanding and empathy among peers.

Lulu Claps Her Worry Away: A Story about Anxiety and Calm - How a Little Mouse Turned Worries, Fears, Stress and Anxieties into Friends
Anders Grit, Vivi Grit, 2023
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
Award winning
The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
288 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure sparks imagination and joy.
Teaches values of friendship, loyalty, and hope.
Encourages empathy and emotional understanding in children.
Ideal for family shared reading and discussion.

The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
Award winning
A Super Scary Narwhalloween
Ben Clanton, 2023
76 pages
Why to read
Fuses Halloween excitement with enchanting aquatic adventure.
Boosts vocabulary with playful, thematic words.
Encourages creativity with unique narwhal-led storyline.
Ideal for bonding over seasonal storytelling.

A Super Scary Narwhalloween
Ben Clanton, 2023
Award winning
Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
256 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, sparks imagination and curiosity.
Characters model resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through complex plots.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens bonds.

