Kids' Books about Feelings and Fears

Check out this list of kid-friendly books to help explain feelings, fears, mental health, and more.

Updated July 22, 2024
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The body book
Choudhury, Bipasha
Paper Book
Your body is amazing. It keeps you alive and carries you around every day. But how much do you really know about what's going on beneath the surface?   Jump on board and take a journey under your skin, through your insides, and back in time to explore milestones in...
Braver, stronger, smarter : a girl's guide to overcoming worry and anxiety
Goff, Sissy
Paper Book
As a parent, you can use certain strategies to help your elementary-aged daughter when she struggles with worry and anxiety. But it is also important that she learn how to work through her emotions on her own. This illustrated guide--created for girls ages 6 to 11, the stage when anxiety...
Facing mighty fears about health
Huebner, Dawn
Paper Book
Thinking about our body's functions can be scary, especially when it morphs into Health Anxiety that gets in the way of everyday life. Facing Mighty Fears About Health teaches 4 steps to manage 'false alarm' fears. Fun Facts about the body engage children, while a Note to Parents and...
Growing feelings : a kids' guide to dealing with emotions about friends and other kids
Kennedy-Moore, Eileen
Paper Book
Children's biggest emotions often come up about friends and other kids. In this funny and useful book, authors Eileen Kennedy-Moore and Christine McLaughlin help kids understand and cope with feelings in ways that build strong friendships. 2023 NATIONAL PARENTING PRODUCT...
The hospital : the inside story
Nwora, Christle
Paper Book
It's another busy day at the hospital! Meet doctors and nurses, ride in an ambulance, and discover the magic of medicine in this nonfiction story for kids. This book is perfect for any child who is nervous about a trip to the hospital. Dr. Christle Nwora takes readers behind...
A Kids Book about Therapy: Kids Are Ready
Brenner, Sara
Paper Book
"Therapy is for anyone who wants to live a happy, healthy, more peaceful life. Which means...therapy is for everyone!" "In therapy, you can learn about yourself, your thoughts, your feelings, and how you connect with the world around you." ...
Russell's world : a story for kids about autism
Amenta, Charles A.
Paper Book
ForeWord Book of the Year Finalist Russell is a boy with autism. Russell is a boy with a great big smile and a family who loves him. Step into Russell's World for an inside look at real-life family as they share their photos and stories. Kids can...
Understanding emotions
Chang, Kirsten
Paper Book
Understanding emotions is an essential part of maintaining good mental health and having empathy for others. This book walks readers through the importance of understanding emotions and provides examples of how to work toward knowing our feelings. Leveled text, vibrant photos, and interesting...
You can be a good friend (no matter what!)
Henson, Taraji P.
Paper Book
#1 New York Times Bestseller! From award-winning actress and mental-health advocate Taraji P. Henson, You Can Be a Good Friend (No Matter What!) shows kids the great things that can happen when we approach others and ourselves with empathy, patience, and love. In this debut picture...

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