Books and Articles

I Can Cooperate by David Parker

Teamwork

Working collaboratively to reach common goals

Stone Soup by Heather Forest

Teamwork

Working collaboratively to reach common goals

Simon's Hook by Karen Gedig

Dealing with teases and putdowns

Trouble Talk by Trudy Ludwig

Spreading rumors

Moon Patrol by Devin C. Hughes

Inclusion

Ways to include others

My Brother Charlie by Holly Robinson Peete and Ryan Elizabeth Peete

Inclusion

Ways to include others

Rulers of the Playground by Joseph Kuefler

Relationship skills

Communication

Conflict navigation and resolution

Collaboration and cooperative compromise

Enemy Pie by Derek Munson and Tara Calahan King

Relationship skills

Communication

Conflict navigation and resolution

Collaboration and cooperative compromise

The Purim Superhero by Elisabeth Kushner

Being yourself

Pink Tiara: Cookies for Three by Maria Dismondy, Kathy Hiatt, Cary Pillo

Three's a crowd

Just Kidding by Trudy Ludwig

When joking and sarcasm isn't funny

Sorry by Trudy Ludwig

Apologizing and meaning it

Don't Squeal Unless It's a Big Deal by Jeanie Ransom

Tattling vs telling

A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue by Cook and DuFalla

Tattling vs Telling

My Secret Bully by Trudy Ludwig

Relational aggression

Making Friends is an Art by Julia Cook

One of Us by Peggy Moss

Inclusion/exclusion, fitting in

Too Perfect by Trudy Ludwig

Perfectionism

Confessions of a Former Bully by Trudy Ludwig

Told from the perspective of the aggressor offering tips and tools to deal with bullying

Mean Chicks, Cliques, and Dirty Tricks: A Real Girl's Guide the Getting Through the Day with Smarts and Style by Shearin Karres

Better Than You by Trudy Ludwig

Bragging

Our Friendship Rules by Peggy Moss

A how to of friendship

Say Something by Peggy Moss

Standing up for others

Sophie Simon Solves Them All by Lisa Graff

How to Be a Friend: A Guide to Making Friends and Keeping Them by Laurie and Marc Brown

Hot Issues, Cool Choices: Facing Bullies, Peer Pressure, Popularity and Putdowns by Sandra McLeod Humphrey

Stick Up For Yourself! Every Kid's Guide to Personal Power and Positive Self-Esteem by Gershen Kaufman

Tough by Erin Frankel

Teasing from perspective of bully

Weird by Erin Frankel

Teasing from the perspective of victim

Dare by Erin Frankel

Teasing from the perspective of the bystander

Mr. Peabody's Apples by Madonna

A story about how gossip can hurt

My New Best Friend by Sara Marlowe

Just Because: Where Another Point of View Makes a Better You! by Amber Housey

You, Me and Empathy by Jayneen Sanders

Teaching children about empathy, feelings, kindness, compassion, tolerance, and recognizing bullying behaviors

Stand in My Shoes: Kids Learning About Empathy by Bob Sornson Ph.D.

The No More Bullying Book for Kids: Become Strong, Happy, and Bully-Proof by Vanessa Green Allen

I Can't Believe You Said That!: My Story about Using My Social Filter...or Not! by Julia Cook

Tease Monster: A Book About Teasing Vs. Bullying by Julia Cook

Decibella and Her 6-Inch Voice by Julia Cook

Teamwork Isn't My Thing, and I Don't Like to Share! by Julia Cook

Hunter's Best Friend at School by Laura Malone Elliot

Copying a friend might not always be the best choice

Sorry, I Forgot to Ask!: My Story About Asking Permission and Making an Apology by Julia Cook

Lying Up a Storm by Julia Cook

Well I Can Top that! byJulia Cook

Boasting

An Exceptional Children's Guide to Touch by Hunter Manasco

Social and physical boundaries

I Show Respect by David Parker

Respect for self and others

Hey, Little Ant by Phillip and Hannah Hoose

Respect for self and others

Being Responsible by Cassie Mayer

Accountability

Personal and group accountability

But it's not My Fault by Julia Cook

Accountability

Personal and group accountability

Zach Makes Mistakes by William Mulcahy

Accountability

Personal and group accountability

What if Everybody did That? by Ellen Javernick and Colleen Madden

Consequences and taking responsibility

Personal Space Camp by Julia Cook

Respecting Personal Space

Ricky Sticky Fingers by Julia Cook

Stealing

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

The Worst Day of My Life Ever by Julia Cook

Not following the rules

Waiting by Kevin Henkes

Patience

Taking Turns

Llama, LLama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney

Patience

Taking Turns

Owl Moon by Jane Yolen

Patience

Taking turns

Crankenstein by Samantha Berger

Self-Regulation

Practice demonstrating emotions

When Miles Got Mad by Sam Kurtzman-Counter

Self-Regulation

Practice demonstrating emotions

The Way I Act by Steve Metzger

Self-Regulation

Practice demonstrating emotions

Hey Warrior by Karen Young

Anxiety

My Mouth is a Volcano by Julia Cook

Anger

Wilma Jean the Worry Machine by Julia Cook

Anxiety

Shelley, The Hyperactive Turtle by Deborah Moss

ADD/ADHD

Hunter and the Amazing Remote Control by Lori Ann

ADD/ADHD

Huge Bag of Worries by Virginia Ironside

Worrying/Anxiety

No Matter What by Debi Gloiri

Worrying/Anxiety

Little Mouse's Big Book of Fears by Emily Gravett

Worrying/anxiety

Worried Arthur by Joan Stimson

Worry/Anxiety

Silly Billy by Anthony Browne

Worry/Anxiety

Back to School Tortoise by Lucy George

Worry

Why Do I Feel Scared by Pat Thomas

Worry

Don't Panic, Annika byJulia Clare Bell

Worry

Angry Octopus by Lori Lite

Anger management

My incredible Talking Body: Learning to be calm by Rebecca Bowen

I Feel by Cheri Meiners

Recognizing and Understanding Emotions

Duck and Goose: How are you feeling? by Tad Hills

Feelings and Dealings: Color My Emotions by Camille Childs

A coloring book to build social/emotional skills

All About Feelings by Felicity Brooks

What Are Feelings? by Katie Daynes

Feelings by Libby Walden

Inside Out: Box of Mixed Emotions by Disney Book Group

Shark Trouble by Sam Lloyd

Practice solving problems

Learning new strategies when problems arise

The Playground Problem by Margaret McNamara

Practice solving problems

Learning new strategies when problems arise

Apple Trouble by Ragnhild Scarnell

Practice solving problems

Learning new strategies when problems arise

I Just Want to do it My Way by Julia Cook

Asking for help, even if it is scary

Sheila Rae, The Brave by Kevin Henkes

Asking for help, even if it is scary

Flight School by Lita Judge

Perseverance

Strategies for using effort

Importance of encouragement

Stuck by Oliver Jeffers

Perseverance

Strategies for using effort

Importance of encouragement

A Chair for my Mother by Vera Williams

Self efficacy

Skill building

One Word from Sophia by Jim Averbeck and Yasmeen Ismail

Self efficacy

Skill building

The Little Engine that Could by Watty Piper

How to act like a leader

Benefits of leadership

Duck for President by Doreen Cronin

How to act like a leader

Benefits of leadership

Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister

How to act like a leader

Benefits of leadership

I Can't do That Yet by Esther Pia Cordova

Growth Mindset

Thanks for the Feedback by Julia Cook

Accepting compliments and criticism

Baditude! What do you do when life stinks? by Julia Cook

Too Perfect by Judy Ludwig

Perfectionism

It's Okay to Make Mistakes byTodd Parr

Perfectionism

Was it the Chocolate Pudding? by Sandra Levins

Divorce

Mom and Dad Don't Live Together Anymore by Kathy Stinson

Fred Stays with Me by Nancy Cofflet

Consistency within divorce

Rainy Day by Emma Houghton

Child's relationship with a father after divorce

Dinosaurs Divorce by Marc Brown

Talking about divorce with little kids

The Stepkin Stories by Peggy Lumpkin

Adjusting to step families

On the Day his Daddy Left by Eric Adams

Divorce: Is it my fault?

My Parents are Divorced, My Elbows have Nicknames and Other Facts About Me by Bill Cochran

Divorce

My Parents are Divorced Too: A Book for Kids by Kids by Melanie Ford

With My Mom, With My Dad: A Book About Divorce by Maribeth Boelts

Bee Still by Frank J. Sileo PhD

Invitation to meditation

King Calm: Mindful Gorilla in the City by Susan D. Sweet PhD

Take the Time: Mindfulness for Kids by Maud Roegiers

What does it Mean to be Present? by Rana DiOrio

My Magic .Breath by Nick Otner

Calm through mindful breathing

Mind Bubbles by Heather Krantz

Mindfulness with kids

Moody Cow by Kerry Lee MacLean

Charlotte and the Quiet Place by Deborah Sosin

The Lemonade Hurricane by Licia Morelli

A story of mindfulness and meditation

Breathe like a Bear by Kira Willey

30 Mindful moments

Mindfulness for Vikings by Amanda Boulter

Quotes and pictures encouraging a happy, stress free life

The Mindfulness Skills Activity Book for Children by Mitch Abblett

The Mindful Dragon by Steve Herman

I am Peace by Susan Verde

A Handful of Quiet by Tich Nhat Hanh

Breathe and Be by Kate Coombs

A book of poems

I Will be Okay by Laura Wright

Mindfulness mantras

My Day is Ruined by Bryan Smith

A story about flexible thinking

The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes by Mark Pett

After Fall by Dan Santat

Samantha Jane's Missing Smile by Julie Kaplow

Coping with the loss of a parent

Why Would Someone Want to Die? by Rebecca Schmidt

Loss by suicide

When a Friend Dies by Marilyn Goodman

Book for teens about grieving and healing

Gentle Willow by Joyce C Mills

A story for children about dying

Big Tree is Sick by Nathalie Slosse and Rocio Del Moral

Coping with a sick caregiver, specifically cancer

Missing Mommy by Rebecca Cobb

Bereavement

Something Very Sad Happened by Bonnie Zucker

Toddlers guide to understanding death

Grief Is Like a Snowflake by Julia Cook

The Goodbye Book by Todd Parr

Healing Days: A guide for kids who have experienced trauma by Susan Farber Straus

The Redo Roo by Cindy R. Lee

A Terrible Thing Happened by Margaret Holmes

Once I Was Very Very Sad by Chandra Ghosh Ippen

Do You Have a Secret? by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos

I Said No! by By Zack and Kimberly King

My Body Belongs to Me by Dagmar Geisler

Trauma: Teaching Kids All About Trauma by Robert E. Edelman

The Color Monster by Anna Llenas

How Is Daniel Feeling? by Maggie Testa

What Am I Feeling? by Dr. Josh Straub

Glad Monster, Sad Monster by Ed Emberley and Anne Miranda

The Angry Dragon by Michael Gordon

I Was So Mad by Mercer Mayer

Today I am a Monster by Trevor Judson and Agnes Green

Today I Feel Silly by Jamie Lee Curtis