Books, Books & More Books

Please find our recommended book list by theme.

Anxiety and Worry

  • Wilma Jean The Worry Queen (and companion workbook), by Julia Cook

  • Worry Says What, Allison Edwards

  • Wemberly Worried, by Kevin Henkes

  • What To Do When You Worry Too Much (workbook) , by Dawn Huebner

  • Ruby's Worry, by Tom Percival

  • Hey Warrior, by Karen Young

  • Don't Feed The Worry Bug, by Andi Green

  • When Worry Takes Hold, by Liz Haske

  • Help Your Dragon Deal With Anxiety, by Steve Herman

  • How Big Are Your Worries Little Bear, by Jayneen Sanders

  • A Bad Case of Stripes, by David Shannon

  • My Anxious Mind: A Teen's Guide to Managing Anxiety and Panic, by Katherine Martinez

  • The Worry Workbook for Kids: Helping Children Overcome Anxiety and the Fear of Uncertainty, by Deborah Roth Ledley

  • Always, by Ann Stott

  • Outsmarting Worry, by Dawn Huebner

  • Pilar's Worries, by Victoria M. Sanchez

  • The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes, by Mark Pett

Feelings

  • Today I Feel Silly, by Jamie Lee Curtis

  • Happy-Sad Today, by Lory Britain

  • The Feelings Book, by Todd Parr

  • The Way I Feel, by Janan Cain

  • When Sophie Gets Angry...Really Really Really Angry, by Molly Bang

  • Sometimes I'm A Bombaloo, by Rachel Vail

  • The Color Monster, by Anna llenas

  • Double -Dip Feelings, by Barbara Cain

  • Sticks, by Diane Alber

  • In My Heart, by Jo Witek

  • The Rabbit Listened, by Cori Doerrfeld

  • Grumpy Monkey, by Susanne Elaine

  • The Boy with Big Feelings, by Britney Lee

  • When Sadness is at Your Door, by Eva Eland

  • The Happy Book, by Andy Rash

  • Me and My Feelings: A Kid's Guide to Understanding and Expressing Themselves, by Vanessa Green Allen

  • I'm Happy-Sad Today, by Lory Britain

  • Mouse Was Mad, by Linda Urban

  • Ahn's Anger, by Gail Silver

  • How Are You Peeling, by Saxton Freymann

  • The Invisible String, by Patrice Karst

  • The Feel Good Book, by Todd Parr

Mindfulness, Breathing, & Yoga

  • My Magic Breath, by Nick Ortner

  • Yoga Frog, by Nora Carpenter

  • Yoga Bug, by Sarah Jane Hinder

  • A World of Pausabilities: An Exercise in Mindfulness, by Frank Sileo

  • Alphabreaths: The ABCs of Mindful Breathing, by Christopher Wlllard & Daniel Rechtschaffen

  • You Are A Lion, by Taeeun Yoo

  • Quiet, by Tomie dePaola

  • Here and Now, by Julia Denos

  • The Lemonade Hurricane, by Licia Morelli

  • The Tree of Kind Warriors, Jordan Karr

  • What Does It Mean To Be Present, by Rana Diorio

  • Moody Cow Meditates, by Kerry Lee MacLean

  • B is for Breathe: The ABCs of Coping With Fussy and Frustrating Feelings, by Melissa Boyd

  • Listening to My Body, by Gabi Garcia

  • I am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness, by Susan Verde

  • I am Yoga, by Susan Verde

  • Mindful Bea and The Worry Tree

  • Don't Pop Your Cork on Monday, by Adolph Moser

  • The Mindfulness for Kids Mandala Drawing Book

  • Waiting is Not Easy, by Mo Willems

  • The Most Maginificent Thing, by Ashley Spires

  • Argyle Fox, by Marie Letourneau

  • A Quiet Place, by Douglas Wood

  • Cassidy's Present, by Sue Mateer

  • Listening With My Heart: A Story of Kindness and Self-Compassion, by Gabi Garcia

  • Peaceful Piggy Meditation

  • A Handful of Quiet: Happiness in Four Pebbles, by Thich Nhat Hanh

  • Puppy Mind, by Andrew Jordan Nance

  • Breathe Like A Bear - Mindful Moments for Kids to Feel Calm and focused Anytime, Anywhere, by Kira Willey

  • Sitting Still Like A Frog - Mindful Exercises for Kids, by Eline Snel

  • Marmalade The Moose's Mindful Meander, by Elyse Jett-Clark

  • Mind Bubbles: Exploring Mindfulness With Kids

  • I Can Do Hard Things: Mindful Affirmations for Kids, by Gabi Garcia

  • Hurry Up: A Book About Slowing Down, by Kate Dopriak

  • Zen Ties, by Jon J. Muth

  • The Peace Book, by Todd Parr

Friendship

  • My Secret Bully, by Trudy Ludwig

  • The Invisble Boy, by Trudy Ludwig

  • Confessions of a Former Bully, by Trudy Ludwig

  • The Cool Bean, by Jory John

  • I Walk With Vanessa: A Story About a Simple Act of Kindness, by Kerascoet

  • Goodbye, Friend! Hello, Friend!, by Cori Doerrfeld

  • Sorry!, by Trudy Ludwig

  • Zinnia and Dot, by Lisa Campbell

  • My Friend is Sad, by Mo Wlllems

  • Trouble Talk, by Trudy Ludwig

  • Just Kidding, by Trudy Ludwig

  • Rumor Has It, by Julia Cook

  • Can I Play Too?, by Mo Willems

  • Two, by Kathryn Otoshi

  • We Don't Eat Our Classmates, by Ryan T. Higgins

  • Tease Monster, by Julia Cook

  • Enemy Pie, by Derek Munson

  • The Best Friend's Book, by Todd Parr

  • Stick and Stone, by Beth Ferry

  • My Friend Is Sad, by Mo Eillems

  • Stricly No Elephants, by Lisa Yoo

  • The Rainbow Fish, by Marcus Pfister

  • Each Kindess, by Jacqueline Woodward

  • The Recess Queen, by Alex O'Neil

  • The Juice Box Bully, by Bob Sornson

  • Moon Rabbit, by Natalie Russell

  • Friendship Tug-Of-War, by Erainna Winnett

  • Frenemy Jungle, by Erainna Winnett

  • Stand Up For Yourself & Your Friends, American Girl Series

  • Friendship Troubles, American Girl Series

  • Drama, Rumors and Secrets, American Girl Series

Empathy and Difference

  • Those Shoes, by Maribeth Boelts

  • Last Stop on Market Street , by Matt De La Pena

  • A Sick Day for Amos McGee, by Philip c. Stead

  • Adrien Simcox Does Not Have a Horse

  • The Invisible Boy, by Trudy Ludwig

  • You, Me and Empathy, by Jayneed Sanders

  • The Weird Series (Weird, Dare, Tough), by Erin Frankel

  • Nobody, by Erin Frankel

  • Lubna and Pebble, by Wendy Meddour

  • Have You Filled A Bucket Today, by Carol McCloud

  • Each Kindness, by Jacqueline Woodward

  • I am Human, by Susan Verde

  • Lovely, by Jess Hong

  • We Are All Wonders, by R.J. Palacio

  • Chocolate Milk, Por Favor, by Maria Dismondy

  • Save Me A Seat, by Gita Varadarajan

  • I Walk With Vanessa, Kerascoet

  • Chrysanthamum, by Kevin Henkes

  • El Deafo, Cece Bell

  • The Hundred Dresses, by Eleanor Estes

  • The Family Book, by Todd Parr

  • The Name Jar, by Yangsook Choi

  • The Colors of Us, by Karen Katz

  • Whoever You Are, by Mem Fox

  • Love My Hair by Natasha Tarpley

  • My Name Is Yoon, by Helen Recorvits

  • Is There Really A Human Race, by Jamie Lee Curtis

  • George

  • It's OK To Be Different, by Todd Parr

  • The OK Book, by Todd Parr

  • Stand In My Shoes, by Bob Sornson

Kindness & Gratitude

  • I walk With Vanessa, by Kerascoet

  • Be Kind, by Pat Zietlow Miller

  • The Awesome Book of Thanks, by Dallas Clayton

  • The Giving Tree, by Shel Silverstein

  • If You Plant A Seed, by Kadir Nelson

  • Try A Little Kindness, by Henry Cole

  • Be Kind, by Pat Zietlow Miller

  • All Are Welcome, by Alexandra Penfold

  • The Good Egg, by Jory John

  • I Am Love, by Susan Verde

  • Do Unto Otters: A Book About Manners, by Laurie Keller

  • Come With Me, by Holly M. McGhee

  • Ordinary Mary's Extraordinary Deed, by Emily Pearson

  • The Earth Book, by Todd Parr

  • The Thankful Book, by Todd Parr

  • Come With Me, by Holly M. McGhee

Self-Regulation and Impulse Control

  • What Should Danny Do, by Ganit and Adir Levy

  • What Should Danny Do - School Day, by Ganit and Adir Levy

  • What If Everybody Said That, by Ellen Javernick

  • What Were You Thinking? A Story About Learning to Control Impulses, by Bryan Smith

  • How to Be A Super-Hero Called Self-Control, by Lauren Brukner

  • Ahn's Anger, by Gail Silver

  • My Mouth Is A Volcano, by Julia Cook

  • Personal Space Camp, by Julia Cook

  • A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue, by Julia Cook

  • I Just Don't Like the Sound of No, Julia Cook

  • I Just Want To Do It My Way, by Julia Cook

  • But It's Not My Fault, by Julia Cook

  • Bubble Gum Brain, by Julia Cook

Self-Esteem and Confidence

  • I am Enough, by Grace Bywea

  • Say Something, by Peggy Moss

  • A Perfectly Messed Up Story, by Patrick McDonnell

  • Eraser, by Anna Kang

  • What To Do With A Chance, by Kobi Yamanda

  • Too Perfect, by Trudy Ludwig

  • Exclamation Mark, Amy Krouse Rosenthal

  • Thank You Mr. Falker, by Patricia Polacco

  • It's Ok to Make Mistakes, by Todd Parr

  • The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes, by Mark Pett

  • I Like Myself, by Karen Beaumont

  • Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon, by Patty Lovell

  • A Flicker of Hope, by Julia Cook

  • Jabari Jumps, by Gaia Cornwall

  • What To Do With A Problem, Kobi Yamada

  • Giraffes Can't Dance, by Giles Andreae

  • We Are All Wonders, by R.J. Palacio

  • The Dot, by Peter Reynolds

  • It's OK To Be Different, by Todd Parr

  • Amazing Grace, by Mary Hoffman

  • The Crown On Your Head, by Nancy Tillman

  • Courage, by Bernard Waber

  • Leo the Lightening Bug, by Eric Drachman

  • The Day You Begin, by Jacqueline Woodward

  • Tomorrow I'll Be Brave, by Jessica Hische

  • The Pink Hat, by Andrew Joyner

  • Bold & Brave, by Kirsten Gillibrand

  • Pride, The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag, by Rob Sanders

  • Little Tree, by Loren Long

  • Shy, by Deborah Freedman

Other SEL Books

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