Social Emotional Books for Children

Updated April 19, 2023
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Be kind
Miller, Pat Zietlow
Paper Book
Each act, big or small, can make a difference - or at least help a friend. What does it mean to be kind? When Tanisha spills grape juice all over her new dress, her classmate contemplates how to make her feel better and what it means to be kind. From asking the new girl to play to standing up for...
Everyone...
Neal, Christopher Silas
Paper Book
Happy one moment and sad the next - everyone has feelings. Celebrated illustrator Christopher Silas Neal makes his authorial debut in this exploration of the universality of feelings.A first book of mindfulness and feelings, award-winning illustrator Christopher Silas Neal invites young readers to...
The koala who could
Bright, Rachel
Paper Book
Fans of The Gruffalo and Giraffes Can't Dancewill love this feelgood rhyming story portraying a positive message about facing up to change, something that young children can sometimes struggle with.Sometimes change comes along whether we like it or not . . . but if you let it, change...
Perfectly Norman
Percival, Tom
Paper Book
An uplifting story about celebrating diversity and embracing what makes you you - from Tom Percival's bestselling Big Bright Feelings seriesBe open, be honest, be you! Big Bright Feelings for little people.'A sweet and truly uplifting story that celebrates diversity in a...
The rabbit listened
Doerrfeld, Cori
Paper Book
Age range 3 to 6 A person dealing with grief or depression often needs someone who will just sit quiet and listen. In The Rabbit Listened we know that Taylor has been through a very difficult time. And now he is surrounded by concerned friends who each tell him how he...
The worry box
Chiew, Suzanne
Paper Book
Murray Bear has lots of worries. What if the waterfall he's visiting is too loud? What if he's not very good at climbing? And what if all his friends laugh at him? With the help of his sister, Milly, Murray makes a special box in which to keep all his worries. But can the worry box really help?<...
All are welcome
Penfold, Alexandra
Paper Book
A bright and uplifting celebration of cultural diversity and belonging, where all children are welcome in the classroom'If your little one is a little nervous about fitting in and whether they'll belong at school, pick up All Are Welcome' Barnes & NobleNo...

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