Picture Books About Mental Health

Check out these books if you're looking for a way to help talk to your child about mental health issues, like anxiety or depression

Updated June 19, 2024
LINCC (Libraries in Clackamas County) Molalla Library
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Pocket full of sads
Davidson, Bradley Justin
Paper Book
A uniquely humorous approach to sadness, this picture book helps kids understand this big, heavy feeling while encouraging mindfulness and exploring what it means to be a good friend. Rabbit is SO excited to go fishing with Bear. But Bear's not feeling up to it. . . ....
When sadness is at your door
Eland, Eva
Paper Book
When Sadness arrives, try not to be afraid: give it a name, listen to it and spend some time together. Maybe all it wants is to know that it's welcome. This beautiful debut by new author-illustrator talent Eva Eland takes a poignant but uplifting look at dealing with uncomfortable emotions."Gentle...
The big worry day
Reynolds, K. A.
Paper Book
A girl and her dog find ways to deal with her anxiety in this beautiful debut picture book A little girl is convinced that her dog worries, just like her. With a whole day ahead of them, she'll need to figure out how to soothe them both. She prepares snacks, first aid, and even a...
When things aren't going right, go left
Colagiovanni, Marc
Paper Book
Instant New York Times bestseller! From #1 New York Times bestselling creator Peter H. Reynolds and talented debut author Marc Colagiovanni comes an inspirational story about optimism, overcoming adversity, and forging your own path. "One day for no...

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