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Books about Overcoming Difficulties
Something Bad Happened
Dawn Huebner, Kara McHale, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
- Helps children navigate complex feelings and experiences.
- Boosts emotional intelligence and resilience in young readers.
- Encourages open dialogue about difficult topics at home.
- Written by acclaimed child psychologist Dawn Huebner.
Something Bad Happened
Dawn Huebner, Kara McHale, 2022
Award winning
Benny Beats His Shyness: Kids and Parents Overcoming Social Anxiety
Dr. Jonathan Kushnir, Ram Kushnir, Vidya Lalgudi Jaishankar, 2021
50 pages
Why to read
- Addresses overcoming social anxiety with relatable situations.
- Encourages empathy and understanding among peers.
- Supports emotional development and self-confidence.
- Ideal for shared reading, strengthening parent-child bonds.
Benny Beats His Shyness: Kids and Parents Overcoming Social Anxiety
Dr. Jonathan Kushnir, Ram Kushnir, Vidya Lalgudi Jaishankar, 2021
Award winning
You Won Your Race
Matt Lacoe, 2017
24 pages
Why to read
- Inspiring tale of resilience and determination.
- Encourages healthy competition and personal growth.
- Vivid illustrations captivate and enhance storytelling.
- Ideal for family bonding and discussion.
You Won Your Race
Matt Lacoe, 2017
Award winning
The Canyon's Edge
Dusti Bowling, 2020
320 pages
Why to read
- Adventure-packed narrative enhances critical thinking skills.
- Empowers resilience and personal growth in young readers.
- Encourages connection with nature and self-discovery.
- Addresses coping with loss in an accessible manner.
The Canyon's Edge
Dusti Bowling, 2020
Award winning
Underdog
Marilyn Sachs, 1986
128 pages
Why to read
- Inspires resilience and determination in young readers.
- Encourages empathy through diverse, relatable characters.
- Stimulates creativity with engaging storytelling.
- Supports emotional and social development.
Underdog
Marilyn Sachs, 1986
Zippy the Runner: Positive Attitude
Ji Yu Kim, Jeong-Hyeon Seon, 2015
28 pages
Why to read
- Fosters resilience and positive thinking in young readers.
- Engaging storyline encourages persistence and effort.
- Illustrations captivate and stimulate visual imagination.
- Ideal for family bonding over shared reading time.
Zippy the Runner: Positive Attitude
Ji Yu Kim, Jeong-Hyeon Seon, 2015
Breaking Free
Louann Gaeddert, 1994
136 pages
Why to read
- Empowers resilience through engaging storytelling.
- Highlights importance of friendship and teamwork.
- Stimulates emotional growth and empathy development.
- Enjoyable read fostering family discussion and bonding.
Breaking Free
Louann Gaeddert, 1994
Award winning
Never Give Up
Dennis Vanasse, 2013
24 pages
Why to read
- Inspires perseverance and resilience in young readers.
- Encourages overcoming obstacles through engaging storytelling.
- Features characters demonstrating determination and grit.
- Ideal for boosting confidence and self-belief in children.
