Books for Toddlers & Preschoolers (Ages 2–5)
The Color Monster – Anna Llena
One day, Colour Monster wakes up feeling very confused. His emotions are all over the place; he feels angry, happy, calm, sad and scared all at once! To help him, a little girl shows thim what each feeling means through colour.
In My Heart: A Book of Feelings – Jo Witek
A great way for children to learn about feelings and normalise them with beautiful lyrical language.
How Are You Feeling Today? – Molly Potter
Perfect for sharing, How Are You Feeling Today? is packed with fun, imaginative ways to help children understand and cope with a whole range of different emotions.
A Little Spot of Emotion Box Set – Diane Alber
Learning emotions and social skills with 8 emotion books anger, anxiety, happiness, sadness, love, confidence, peaceful, and scribble.
The Rabbit Listened – Cori Doerrfeld
When something terrible happens, Taylor doesn't know where to turn. All the animals are sure they have the answer. The chicken wants to talk it out, but Taylor doesn't feel like chatting. The bear thinks Taylor should get angry, but that's not quite right either. One by one, the animals try to tell Taylor how to process this loss, and one by one they fail. Then the rabbit arrives. All the rabbit does is listen, which is just what Taylor needs.
Books for Young Kids (Ages 5–8)
The Invisible String – Patrice Karst
This heartwarming picture book for all ages explores questions about the intangible yet unbreakable connections between us, and opens up deeper conversations about love.
Listening to My Body – Gabi Garcia
When Sophie Gets Angry—Really, Really Angry – Molly Bang
Everybody gets angry sometimes. For children, anger can be very upsetting. Parents, teachers, and children can talk about it. People do lots of different things when they get angry. In this Caldecott-honor book, kids will see what Sophie does when she gets angry.
Ruby Finds a Worry – Tom Percival
What do you do when a worry won't leave you alone? This beloved picture book from the Big Bright Feelings series is perfect for reassuring young readers in times of stress.
The Boy with Big, Big Feelings – Britney Winn Lee
The Boy with Big, Big Feelings is relatable for any child, but especially for children experiencing anxiety and extreme emotions, or who have been diagnosed with autism or as a Highly Sensitive Person.
The Red Tree – Shaun Tan
A book about feelings that can not always be simply expressed in words. Told as a kind of fable this book seeks to remind us that, though some bad feelings are inevitable, they are always tempered by hope.
Books for Older Kids (Ages 8–12)
What To Do When You Worry Too Much – Dawn Huebner
An interactive self-help book designed to guide you through the cognitive-behavioral techniques most often used in the treatment of generalised anxiety. Engaging, encouraging, and easy to follow, this book educates, motivates, and empowers children to work towards change.
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A thoughtful, charming and funny true story about growing up and gathering the courage to face–and conquer–your fears.
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Help kids get past the pain of making mistakes, whether it's the embarrassment of an accident or guilt of knowingly doing wrong. Making a mistake can leave anyone feeling sick in the stomach or thinking that the world is going to end. Learning how to cope with mistakes - and how to stop that “ache” - can be one of the hardest parts of growing up.
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