Social Emotional Learning for Children

Updated November 19, 2024
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Finding kindness
Underwood, Deborah
Paper Book
From New York Times-bestselling author Deborah Underwood comes Finding Kindness, a heartfelt picture book illustrated by Irene Chan. Celebrate kindness in all its many forms. This is a powerful story of community, compassion, and generosity of spirit--perfect for...
This makes me angry.
Carbone, Courtney
Paper Book
This Dealing with Feelings book about a bad day helps kids understand what they're feeling when they get angry. Now part of the premier early reading line, Step into Reading! To this little boy, it seems like one thing after another is going wrong, and it isn't his fault! He...
I walk with Vanessa : a story about a simple act of kindness
Kerascoët
Paper Book
This simple yet powerful picture book--from a New York Times bestselling husband-and-wife team--tells the story of one girl who inspires a community to stand up to bullying. The perfect back-to-school read for every kid, family and classroom! Don't miss the companion book,...
Prickly Jenny
Delacroix, Sibylle
Paper Book
Jenny is a gentle bundle of contradictions. She wants to be left alone, but she cries when her mom goes away. She wants to wear her old T-shirt instead of her new dress, and that's that. If you catch her smiling, she'll go back to grumbling. Jenny wants things her way, but she's not always sure...
Sweep
Greig, Louise
Paper Book
From award-winning author Louise Greig and acclaimed illustrator Júlia Sardà comes an uplifting story about how to confront big emotions. Ed's bad mood begins as something really small, hardly a thing at all. But before long it grows, gathers pace, and spreads through the whole...
When sadness is at your door
Eland, Eva
Paper Book
A comforting primer in emotional literacy and mindfulness that suggests we approach the feeling of sadness as if it is our guest. Sadness can be scary and confusing at any age! When we feel sad, especially for long periods of time, it can seem as if the sadness is a part of who...
Sometimes You Get What You Want /
Gary, Meredith.
Paper Book
Sometimes you get what you want. Sometimes you don't. This is a book about those times.
Say something!
Reynolds, Peter H.
Paper Book
From the creator of the New York Times bestseller The Word Collector comes an empowering story about finding your voice and using it to make the world a better place. The world needs your voice. If you have a brilliant idea... say something! If you see an injustice....
The feelings book : the care & keeping of your emotions /
Madison, Lynda.
Paper Book
This invaluable companion to The Care & Keeping of You received its own fresh update! The Feelings Book will help you understand your emotions, and deal with them in positive ways. You'll get tips on how to express your feelings and stay in control, plus get sensitive advice on handling fear,...
The feelings book.
Parr, Todd
Paper Book
You matter
Robinson, Christian
Paper Book
A New York Times bestseller! Five starred reviews! Named Best Book of the Year by Barnes & Noble, The New York Times/New York Public Library, Publishers Weekly, and School Library Journal They All Saw a Cat...
Crown : an ode to the fresh cut
Barnes, Derrick D.
Paper Book
Winner of the 2018 Kirkus Prize for Young Readers A Newbery Honor Book A Caldecott Honor Book A Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book A Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book An Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award Book An Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Honor...
Bernice gets carried away
Harrison, Hannah E.
Paper Book
Birthday parties are supposed to be fun. And this party is really, really fun . . . for everyone but Bernice, that is. She doesn't even get a frosting rose on her piece of cake. Just how far will Bernice go to turn this day around? 'Sumptuously illustrated, Extraordinary Jane . . . burst...
Respect and take care of things /
Meiners, Cheri J., 1957-
Paper Book
I am human : a book of empathy
Verde, Susan
Paper Book
From the picture book dream team behind I Am Yoga and I Am Peace comes the third book in their wellness series: I Am Human. A hopeful meditation on all the great (and challenging) parts of being human, I Am Human shows that it's okay to make mistakes while also emphasizing the power of good choices...
Hair love
Cherry, Matthew A.
Paper Book
A New York Times Bestseller and tie-in to Academy-Award Winning Short Film "Hair Love"   "I love that Hair Love is highlighting the relationship between a Black father and daughter. Matthew leads the ranks of new creatives who are telling unique stories of the Black...
What I am
Srinivasan, Divya
Paper Book
The creator of Little Owl's Night explores and celebrates the complexities of what makes us who we are in this comforting and thoughtful picture book. A young narrator describes herself- a girl, a granddaughter, Indian, and American. Soon, we see the young girl as a...
Out of a jar
Marcero, Deborah
Paper Book
This highly anticipated follow-up to the critically acclaimed and bestselling picture book In a Jar stars one little bunny dealing with some very big feelings. Llewellyn does not like to feel afraid or sad, angry, lonely, or embarrassed. And so he comes up with a brilliant...
Letters to live by : an alphabet book with intention
Riddiough, Lisa Frenkel
Paper Book
A social-emotional concept picture book that teaches readers the power of setting intentions and embracing mindfulness in our everyday. Appreciate art, become brave, and choose compassion. Pairing big ideas like generosity, respect, and joy with the letters of...
I like this, you like that
Ashman, Linda
Paper Book
We're opposites! / You're right-we are. Like big and small. / Like near and far. But even when we disagree / I like you, and you like me. A rhyming friendship story told in two voices, this picture book follows two children as they try to discover what they have in...
Field trip to volcano island
Hare, John (Children's book illustrator)
Paper Book
A wordless picture book adventure takes a group of students to visit a thrilling volcanic island. Perfect for fans of Field Trip to the Moon, Field Trip to the Ocean Deep, and field trips in general! John Hare's rich, atmospheric art invites all...

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