Books like When Someone Is Afraid
Award winning
The Giant Hug
Sandra Horning, 2005
40 pages
Why to read
Captivating journey of kindness perfect for family reading time.
Enhances understanding of emotional expression and empathy.
Supports early literacy skills with engaging narrative.
Encourages connection through thoughtful, heartwarming story.
The Giant Hug
Sandra Horning, 2005
Award winning
The Best Cat
Valeri Gorbachev, 2010
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging story celebrates curiosity and playful adventure.
Illustrations captivate and stimulate visual understanding.
Encourages empathy through character interactions.
Perfect for family bonding over reading time.
The Best Cat
Valeri Gorbachev, 2010
Award winning
Turtle's Penguin Day
Valeri Gorbachev, 2008
40 pages
Why to read
Highlights creative problem-solving and adaptability in characters.
Engages young readers with humorous, whimsical storytelling.
Encourages understanding of different perspectives and empathy.
Supports early developmental skills through engaging narrative.
Turtle's Penguin Day
Valeri Gorbachev, 2008
Award winning
Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #12)
Dav Pilkey, 2024
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging superhero-themed storyline sparks imagination.
Characters embody teamwork and perseverance.
Enhances reading skills through graphic novel format.
Encourages moral lessons and empathy development.
Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #12)
Dav Pilkey, 2024
Award winning
Mercy Watson Is Missing!: Tales from Deckawoo Drive, Volume Seven
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
176 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative encourages creative thinking and imagination.
Features lovable, relatable characters fostering empathy and connection.
Stimulates problem-solving skills through plot-driven challenges.
Enhances language development and storytelling abilities.
Mercy Watson Is Missing!: Tales from Deckawoo Drive, Volume Seven
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
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
Cat on the Run in Cat of Death!
Aaron Hartzler, Aaron Blabey, 2023
192 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure stimulates imagination and creativity.
Characters display resilience and teamwork values.
Enhances problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Cat on the Run in Cat of Death!
Aaron Hartzler, Aaron Blabey, 2023
The Crane and the Keeper: How an Endangered Crane Chose a Human as Her Mate
Meeg Pincus, 2025
40 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale of interspecies friendship and loyalty.
Educational insights into wildlife conservation issues.
Encourages empathy and understanding of nature.
Ideal for shared reading, fosters family discussions.
