Social Emotional Learning - Pre-K & Up

Updated June 25, 2026
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Social Emotional Learning - Pre-K & Up

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Friends are not for biting
Allen, Ryan
Paper Book
Teeth are powerful, amazing tools for chewing and eating . . . but teeth are not for biting our friends and family! "A gentle parenting guide for curbing chewy childhood behavior." - Kirkus Reviews Liam loves pretending to be a lion. He roars. He...
Big sister, long coat
Buchet, Nelly
Paper Book
"Love and tenderness are expressed in every scene" -School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW "...this sweet and optimistic picture book shows how the support of a loved one can help reframe attitudes, come rain or shine." -Booklist, STARRED REVIEW Big...
Adrian Simcox does not have a horse
Campbell, Marcy
Paper Book
A classic in the making, this heartwarming story about empathy and imagination is one that families will treasure for years to come. Adrian Simcox tells anyone who will listen that he has a horse--the best and most beautiful horse anywhere. But Chloe does NOT believe...
The name jar
Choi, Yangsook
Paper Book
The new kid in school needs a new name! Or does she? Being the new kid in school is hard enough, but what about when nobody can pronounce your name? Having just moved from Korea, Unhei is anxious that American kids will like her. So instead of introducing herself on the first day of...
My mouth is a volcano!
Cook, Julia
Paper Book
Teach children how to manage their thoughts and words without interrupting. Children who interrupt often aren't trying to be rude--their thoughts just feel too important to hold in. My Mouth Is a Volcano! uses an empathetic, child-friendly approach to help young learners understand their...
The rabbit listened
Doerrfeld, Cori
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A moving and universal picture book about the power of listening to show empathy and kindness, sure to soothe heartaches big and small. ONE OF THE BEST CHILDREN'S BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, Time, The Wall...
Not yet, Yeti
Freitas, Bethany V.
Paper Book
Yeti learns about the importance of patience and perseverance as he uses growth mindset on his first day of kindergarten. It's Yeti's first day of school and there are so many new things to try! Maybe he can't do everything he wants to do perfectly just yet, but his supportive teacher and...
I am a dragon! : a squabble & a quibble
Hahn, Sabina
Paper Book
A grumpy dragon gets fired up when he is mistaken for a Very Large Frog in this laugh-out-loud picture book perfect for fans of Mo Willems and Jon Klassen! A squad of frogs is excited when they spot a Very Big Frog in their pond. But when the creature says that he isn't a...
Hey little ant
Hoose, Phillip M.
Paper Book
The perfect tool to help inspire compassion in our world's youth." -Jane Goodall, world-renowned primatologist A hilarious picture book that poses the eternal question- To squish or not to squish? With a meaningful message about the importance of caring for creatures big and...
The bad seed
John, Jory
Paper Book
A New York Times bestseller! This is a book about a bad seed. A baaaaaaaaaad seed. How bad Do you really want to know He has a bad temper, bad manners, and a bad attitude. He's been bad since he can remember! This seed cuts in line every time, stares at everybody and...
The cool bean
John, Jory
Paper Book
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! The "too-cool-for-school" third picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of The Bad Seed and The Good Egg, Jory John and Pete Oswald Everyone knows the cool beans. They're sooooo cool. And then there's...
I forgive Alex : a simple story about understanding
Kerascoët
Paper Book
A simple, yet powerful, picture book--from New York Times bestselling creators, Kerascoet-about compassion and forgiveness. Alex's enthusiasm and energy can sometimes be a challenge for his classmates. He loves to play ball on the playground with his friends, but when his...
The rainbow fish
Pfister, Marcus.
Paper Book
The first book in the New York Times bestselling Rainbow Fish series.  The rainbow fish with its iridescent scales is the most beautiful fish in the whole ocean. But since he is also vain and proud, he becomes more and more lonely over time. Then he realizes that you...
Walter had a best friend
Underwood, Deborah
Paper Book
From the bestselling author of The Quiet Book comes an honest and touching new picture book about the ups and downs of friendship. Walter and Xavier are best friends. They do everything together! But then...quietly...slowly...Xavier becomes best friends with someone else....
My friend is sad
Willems, Mo.
Paper Book
Mo Willems, award-winning, New York Times best-selling creator of The Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny, and Unlimited Squirrels, presents best friends Elephant Gerald and Piggie. Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so...
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