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Here the Whole Time
Vitor Martins
For the teenager navigating body image insecurities and the butterflies of a first crush while learning to be comfortabl
Ages 14–18
Chestnut Hill #9
Far and Away
Lauren Brooke
For the young rider balancing the pressure of elite competition with the evolving loyalties of boarding school friendshi
Ages 8–12
Yo! Yes #2
Ring! Yo!
Chris Raschka
For the child learning to navigate friendship ups and downs. This clever story helps kids understand conflict, apologies
Ages 3–7
Drake the Very Lonely Dragon
Lee Porter
For the child who feels misunderstood or left out because of how they look, this rhyming tale shows that true friends se
Ages 3–8
Bolt the Robot and Truth Troubles
Neo Timmy
For the child learning that even small 'white lies' can lead to big complications. Help your little one understand the i
Ages 5–9
Sweet 16 #12
Dream Holiday
Mary-Kate Olsen, Ashley Olsen
For the pre-teen navigating the ups and downs of sisterhood, school breaks, and the social pressures of growing up.
Ages 8–12
Horrid Henry #3
Horrid Henry Gets Rich Quick
Francesca Simon
For the child who enjoys a bit of harmless rebellion and finds themselves constantly at odds with a 'perfect' sibling.
Ages 5–9
Sweet 16 #5
Starring You and Me
Mary-Kate Olsen, Ashley Olsen
For the pre-teen navigating the high-energy world of middle school, friendships, and the spotlight of growing up in a mo
Ages 8–12
Heide Learns About Bullying
Vicky Stewart
For the child navigating tricky social dynamics or experiencing unkindness from peers. This story helps kids identify bu
Ages 4–8
Horrid Henry #12
Horrid Henry's Christmas Cracker
Francesca Simon
For the child who finds holiday expectations a bit much, Henry's hilariously relatable antics provide a playful outlet f
Ages 6–9
Horrid Henry #15
Horrid Henry's Nightmare
Francesca Simon
For the child who struggles with rules and feels like every situation is a bit of a disaster, Henry's hilarious mishaps
Ages 5–9
Arthur Chapter Books #6
Who's in Love with Arthur?
Marc Brown
For the child navigating the awkwardness of a first crush and the playful (but sometimes pesky) teasing that comes from
Ages 6–9
Laugh & Learn
Stand Up to Bullying!
Elizabeth Verdick, Phyllis Kaufman Goodstein
For children navigating social friction or targeted behavior. This guide offers practical, safe ways to identify bullyin
Ages 8–13
Surf Soup #3
Wanda the Whale and the Lonely Littlest Sister
Donna Kay Lau
For the child who feels like they are the only one without a playmate and needs a reminder that love and friendship are
Ages 3–7
Elephant & Piggie #18
A Big Guy Took My Ball!
Mo Willems
For the child who feels small in a world of big people, or struggles when a game doesn't go their way. Learn that size i
Ages 4–8
Social-Emotional Learning Stories
Friendship Stories for Shy Children
Masanori Yuguchi
For the quiet child who feels nervous about making new friends. These gentle stories show that being shy is okay and pro
Ages 4–8
Two Weirdos and a Ghost
Patricia Windsor
For the child who feels like an outsider and wants to prove they are braver than they look. This story celebrates findin
Ages 8–12
Sweet 16 #11
Little White Lies
Ilse Wagner
For the teenager navigating the messy reality of family secrets and learning that the adults in her life aren't always w
Ages 12–17
Emily Brown #4
Cheer Up Your Teddy Bear, Emily Brown!
Cressida Cowell
For the child who is trying to understand a friend's bad mood. Emily Brown and Stanley use wild imagination to help thei
Ages 3–6
Fear Street #7
All-Night Party
R.L. Stine
For the teenager who loves a high stakes mystery where anyone could be the culprit and no one can be trusted.
Ages 12–18
The Berenstain Bears
The Berenstain Bears and Queenie's Crazy Crush
Jan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain
For the child navigating the awkwardness of unrequited attention or a first 'crush' in the classroom. Help them handle s
Ages 7–10
The Baby-Sitters Club #17
Mary Anne's Bad-Luck Mystery
Ann M. Martin
For the child who is feeling unlucky or anxious about superstitions. Mary Anne must use logic and courage to face spooky
Ages 8–12
The Baby-Sitters Club #61
Jessi and the Awful Secret
Ann M. Martin
For the child who senses a peer is in trouble and needs guidance on when to speak up. A gentle but serious look at intui
Ages 8–12
The Baby-Sitters Club #71
Claudia and the Perfect Boy
Ann M. Martin
For the middle-schooler navigating the excitement and letdowns of first crushes and the gap between digital personas and
Ages 8–12
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