Mrs. Z’s Book Buzz

Ages 3-7 

This gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another comes from Empire actor and activist Grace Byers and talented newcomer artist Keturah A. Bobo.

We are all here for a purpose. We are more than enough. We just need to believe it.

Ages 3-6

When Tanisha spills grape juice all over her new dress, her classmate wants to make her feel better, wondering: What does it mean to be kind?

From asking the new girl to play to standing up for someone being bullied, this moving story explores what kindness is, and how any act, big or small, can make a difference―or at least help a friend

Ages 1-4

High on energy and imagination, this ode to self-esteem encourages kids to appreciate everything about themselves—inside and out. Messy hair? Beaver breath? So what!

Ages 1-5

Everyone knows the crayons love to color, but did you know that crayons have feelings too? Sometimes they are happy and sometimes they feel downright blue.

Ages 2-4

Helping children identify and express their feelings in a positive manner is important for their social-emotional learning, developing empathy, and building resilience. Feelings are neither good nor bad, they simply are. Kids need words to name their feelings, just as they need words to name all things in their world.

Ages 2-4

One day, Color Monster wakes up feeling very confused. His emotions are all over the place; he feels angry, happy, calm, sad, and scared all at once! To help him, a little girl shows him what each feeling means through color. As this adorable monster learns to sort and define his mixed-up emotions, he gains self-awareness and peace as a result.

Ages 3-7 

When we all work together, the results are much more interesting and colorful.

Ages 2-4

The Feelings Book helps young readers understand and discuss their feelings—both the fun and not-so-fun—in a kid-friendly and accessible way.

Ages 3-5

This is an upbeat, rhythmic tale of a young giraffe who gets evaluated for his very first wheelchair. Upon receiving his chair, Gary discovers newfound independence, zest for life, and a gigantic dream of his own.

Ages 2-8

Join Louie, a crafty llama with dwarfism who loves to build construct and create. Together, he and his friends dream up a plan to build their town's first inclusive playground.

Ages 5-8

Written at just 12 years old, Salathiel Murphy created Taming the Flame: A Story of Mastering Emotions as a heartfelt reflection on his own journey through bullying and working through his emotions.

Through warm, honest storytelling, this inspiring book shows young readers that emotions can be understood and managed—with kindness, courage, and the power to build healthy friendships.