In our picture book section you will find a list of books by theme to help you and your child when working through strong emotions. Themed books are not read aloud, but are there as a resource for you and your family. If you do want to hear some books read aloud please click on a Turtleback logo below.

Strong Emotions

When Sophie Gets Angry

by: Molly Bang

Soda Pop Head

By: Julia Cook

We Don't Eat Our Classmates

By: Ryan T. Higgins

Grumpy Monkey

By: Suzanne Lang

Even Superheros Have Bad Days

By: Shelly Becker

Tough Guys Have Feelings Too

By: Keith Negley

The Way I Feel

By: Janan Cain

But It's Not My Fault

By: Julia Cook

Worry/ Anxiety

Wilma Jean The Worry Machine

By: Julia Cook

Ruby's Worry

By: Tom Percival

Worry Says What?

By: Allison Edwards

Don't Feed The Worry Bug

By: Andi Green

The Day You Begin

By: Jacqueline Woodson


Wemberly Worried

By: Kevin Henkes


A Flicker of Hope

By: Julia Cook


Ruby Finds a Worry

By: Tom Percival


Mindfulness

Listening to My Body

By: Gabi Garcia

A Handful of Quiet

By: Thich Nhat Hanh

Breathe Like A Bear

By: Kira Willey

I Am Peace

By: Susan Verde

Workbooks For Kids

Worry Too Much: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety

By: Dawn Huebner


Coping Skills For Kids Workbook

By: Janine Halloran


Ultimate Mindfulness Activity Book

By: Christian Bergstrom


Anger Management Workbook for Kids

By: Samantha Snowden


Parenting BOoks

Positive Discipline

By: Jane Nelson


Parenting with Love and Logic

By: Foster Cline & Jim Fay


How to Talk so Kids will Listen & Listen so Kids Will Talk

By: Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish


The Gift of Failure

By: Jessica Lahey


Transforming the Difficult Child

By: Howard Glasser & Jennifer Easley


The Whole-Brain Child

By: Daniel J Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson


Positive Parenting

By: Rebecca Eanes


Permission to Parent

By: Robin Berman


Read Aloud Books