Families who loved Letters to Live By: An Alphabet Book With Intention by Lisa Frenkel Riddiough often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.

Reach for this book when your child is transitioning into the school years and needs a roadmap for navigating the social and emotional complexities of being a big kid. While many alphabet books focus on nouns and objects, this guide centers on verbs and values, offering a gentle framework for setting daily intentions like kindness, patience, and self-reflection. It is an ideal choice for families looking to establish a mindful morning routine or a calming bedtime ritual. By pairing literacy skills with social-emotional learning, the book helps children ages 3 to 7 understand that they have the power to choose how they interact with the world. It is particularly effective for children who may struggle with impulsivity or social anxiety, providing them with clear, actionable language to describe their inner world and their goals for the day.