Social Emotional
Social Emotional Picture Books
# 1: Today I Feel Silly: And Other Moods That Make My Day:
One of my favorite books to teach kids about emotions. It covers a range of feelings and will help your children start to identify situations or times they may feel angry, sad, disappointed and joyful!
This is a great series for kids on all types of emotions (worry, sadness, anger, etc.). The author addresses the emotion and provides gentle suggestions on how to deal with the targeted emotion.
Kids get excited and often want to share all about their day or favorite toy. They may go on and on with out realizing their listener has lost interest. This book is great for teaching self-control and for a child who has difficulty waiting for his or her turn to talk.
#4: Wemberly Worried:
A great book for kid’s who are worried about going to school. By the end of the book she realizes school is fun and she shouldn’t wast time worrying! Everyone feels worried at different points in their lives so it’s important to address this emotion with kids who are struggling with it.
#5: Happy To Be Me!:
It explains self-esteem to a child in simple terms and encourages children to love who they are.
#6: Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon:
At one point or another all kid’s will face criticism or teasing. This book gives a wonderful example of how to deal with negative comments from peers and teaches children to embrace their unique qualities.
#7: Jabari Jumps:
A story of bravery and overcoming your fears. This book is perfect for the child who is slow to warm up to new experiences or scared to try something new.
#8: The Way I Act:
A book detailing what it is like to behave in certain ways. You can also use it as a discussion tool for the consequences of different behaviors. A great addition to The Way I Feel!
#9: The Most Magnificent Thing:
A book that shares the message, it’s okay to make mistakes. A good read for a child who wants everything to be “perfect.”
#10: How Full Is Your Bucket? For Kids:
A great book to teach kids how their actions and how their words impact those around them. They can either fill or empty other people’s buckets each day.
#11: Chrysanthemum:
A classic children’s book telling a story about teasing and acceptance. This book can teach children to love who they are even if they are different. Embrace the different!
A great book to start a conversation about bravery and how to overcome our fears.
Overcome worries and fears with this adorable book.
#15: I Can Do Hard Things: Mindful Affirmations for Kids:
Teach your children to listen to their inner voice and trust their instincts.
A book filled with kid-friendly mindfulness activities. This book teaches kids to listen to the signals of their bodies and help them identify feelings.
#17: I Am Enough:
A beautiful book about learning to love yourself and being kind to others. I also love how the book features multicultural characters.
A fun series that demonstrates how our choices impact our days! It is a fun, interactive book.
#19: The Invisible Boy:
A wonderful book about making friends. Includes discussion questions at the end. This book is perfect for children who may experience shyness.