Books like We Were Liars
Award winning
EllRay Jakes Is a Rock Star!
Sally Warner, Jamie Harper, 2012
116 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and self-confidence.
Encourages resilience and personal growth in young readers.
Supports social skills development through relatable scenarios.
Vibrant, engaging narrative keeps children captivated.
EllRay Jakes Is a Rock Star!
Sally Warner, Jamie Harper, 2012
Award winning
Clarice Bean, That's Me
Lauren Child, 1999
32 pages
Why to read
Colorful illustrations enhance engaging and humorous narrative.
Encourages self-expression and creativity in children.
Addresses family dynamics and sibling relationships.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Clarice Bean, That's Me
Lauren Child, 1999
Katy
Jacqueline Wilson, Madeleine Leslay, 2015
480 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of resilience and personal growth.
Engaging storyline fosters empathy and understanding.
Strengthens reading skills and emotional intelligence.
Encourages perseverance through life's challenges.
Katy
Jacqueline Wilson, Madeleine Leslay, 2015
Vitello Gets a Yucky Girlfriend
Kim Fupz Aakeson, 2009
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging storytelling nurtures children's imagination.
Characters exemplify resilience and emotional growth.
Stimulates discussions on relationships and empathy.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing family bonds.
Vitello Gets a Yucky Girlfriend
Kim Fupz Aakeson, 2009
Ghosts Dont Eat Potato Chips
Debbie Dadey, Marcia Thornton Jones, 1663
80 pages
Why to read
Sparks imagination with mysterious, ghostly adventures.
Fosters curiosity and critical thinking in young readers.
Characters display teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Engaging narrative encouraging family reading sessions.
Ghosts Dont Eat Potato Chips
Debbie Dadey, Marcia Thornton Jones, 1663
Liar
Janine Amos, Gwen Green, 2007
31 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of honesty and consequences of lying.
Engaging narrative builds empathy and understanding.
Encourages open discussions about truth and ethics.
Supports developmental growth in decision-making skills.
Liar
Janine Amos, Gwen Green, 2007
Award winning
Autism with Alex
Michelle Frame, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Explores autism awareness through character Alex’s journey.
Encourages empathy and understanding of diverse minds.
Supports emotional and social development in children.
Interactive narrative fosters family reading sessions.
Autism with Alex
Michelle Frame, 2023
Award winning
The Quigleys at Large
Simon Mason, 2009
160 pages
Why to read
Explores family dynamics amusingly and insightfully.
Enhances emotional intelligence and empathy.
Engages young readers with humor and adventure.
Strengthens language and comprehension skills.
