Fergal is Fuming! by Robert Starling

Fergal the dragon can’t keep friends because of his short temper, particularly when he doesn’t get his own way. He notices others have effective strategies to calm down, and he finds his own way to cool down.

The moral of the story: Learning how to control temper.

Keywords: Coping skills, Emotions, Self-control

My Mouth is a Volcano! by Julia Cook

Louis struggles with erupting a lot, when other people talk words just pop out of his mouth. He has trouble interrupting, waiting for his turn to speak in class, and speaking at inappropriate times. His words slide down from his head, onto his tongue. His tummy rumbles, and grumbles, and his words start to wiggle and do a jiggle and then his volcano (mouth) erupts. Then in class during an important presentation for Louis, a classmate named Richard interrupts and tells a random story that takes all of the attention off of what Louis was saying. Louis learns how it feels to be interrupted. His mom teaches him how to control his eruptions by biting down hard and hold in the words, take a deep breath, push the words out through his nose. Then when it is your turn to talk, take a deep breath and push them back into your mouth. Louis uses this technique and finds that it works to help keep his words inside until it’s his turn to speak.

The moral of the story: You can control your impulses with different strategies.

Keywords : Self-control; Impulse control; Hyperactivity

It's hard to be five : learning how to work my control panel by Jamie Lee Curtis

Learning not to hit? Having to wait your turn? Sitting still? It's hard to be five! But Jamie Lee Curtis's encouraging text and Laura Cornell's playful illustrations make the struggles of self-control a little bit easier and a lot more fun. Kids will laugh in recognition of siblings, classmates, and friends--and maybe even themselves.

The moral of the story: Growing up means learning to control your behavior.

Keywords: Self-control; Impulse control; Making good choices

Happythoughts are Everywhere by Nicky Johnston

These days, Bayden is a happy and confident boy. There was a time, not long ago, when Bayden worried about everything, ALL of the time. That was, until he discovered the power of Happythoughts! Join Bayden's journey as he goes in search of his happythoughts -- you will never guess where he finds them! This clever story has been written and illustrated to help children learn that by changing their thoughts, they can change their feelings. A simple strategy to help children take control of their anxiety!

The moral of the story: Find the happy thoughts with practical strategies to overcome worry.

Keywords : Self-control; Feelings; Anxiety

Again! by Emily Gravett

A dragon wants his bedtime story again and again. When his mother falls asleep during the fourth reading, the dragon cannot control his emotions and burns a hole through the back of the book! 

The moral of the story: Think of things that could help you to control your behaviour when you are feeling angry.

Keywords : Manners; Self-management; Emotions

Breathe like a bear by Kira Willey

Breathe like a bear is a collection of mindfulness exercises using kid-friendly animal and nature themes. It starts off explaining we all feel hyper and need help calming down sometimes. The exercises it teaches are meant to help you feel calm and peaceful, so you can make better choices and stay focused. The book is divided into five sections Be Calm, Focus, Imagine, Make Some Energy, and Relax. It goes through different breathing and visualization exercises all in a kid-friendly way.

The moral of the story: You can control your impulses with different strategies.

Keywords : Self-control; Impulse control; Mindfulness; Coping skills

Clark the shark by Bruce Hale

Clark is a shark with zing, bang and boom. Clark zooms into school, crashes through the classroom, and is rowdy at recess. Clark loves life - but when his enthusiasm is too much for his friends, Clark's teacher, Mrs. Inkydink, helps him figure out a way to tone it down.

The moral of the story: There’s a time and place for everything.

Keywords : Self-control; Impulse control; Behavior

Hands off, Harry! by Rosemary Wells

Kindergators work and play happily in Miss Harmony's class. But Harry isn't being a good classmate! He's disrupting Friendly Circle, causing accidents, and upsetting the class. Can the Kindergators find a way to help Harry learn to respect personal space and keep his hands off?

The moral of the story: Teaching about the importance of keeping hands to yourself and respect personal space.

Keywords : Self-control; Impulse control; Behavior; Manners; Personal space; Respect