Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Emotions, moods, feelings and behaviours

Book SynopsisIn this bright and heartwarming book, Ani Castillo reminds us that even when we can’t visit or see our favorite people, they will always be a part of our lives.  When a young girl isn’t able to leave her home, she reflects on what she misses. Is it going to the beach or visiting a city? Seeing a movie or going out to dinner? No! It’s not the places she misses, it’s the landscape inside the people she loves. In this heartfelt and joyful ode to caring, community and connection, a young girl learns what matters most. With Ani Castillo's uplifting text and vibrant illustrations, this charming picture book about what makes your favorite places really special will be cherished for years to come.

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Book SynopsisThere’s something that I’ve noticed.Perhaps you’ve seen it, too.Life is so much betterwhen it’s me and you. From the time we are young, we are drawn to special people—the ones who complete our sentences and who know our favorite color, food, and song. The people who understand us and make us happier than anyone else in the world. After all, no matter how much time passes or how many miles tug us apart, there is no one quite like a best friend. From New York Times bestselling creators Pat Zietlow Miller and Eliza Wheeler, this jubilant celebration of friendship and the adventures of childhood will make your heart sing.

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Book SynopsisA groovy jellyfish helps a scared-of-everything sardine learn to take its problems in stride in this humorous picture book about wiggling your worries away. When a sardine who's scared of everything loses its handbook for staying safe in the sea, it goes into total panic mode. But right as big, scary shadows are surrounding it, the sardine runs into a jellyfish preaching the wisdom of wiggling your worries away. Try it! Wiggle up...wiggle down ...wiggle all around! When you're done, your problems might not seem so enormous—and those scary shadows might turn out to be friends! From the creator of Smug Seagull comes a funny, feel-good story about facing your fears (with the help of a few awesome dance moves).

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Book SynopsisThis zany, charming story shows that sometimes we get mad and helps teach the importance of a real apology!'Look at that slimy body. That silly shell.Those tentacle eyes!I just can’t look at you anymore, snail.'   Ari is feeling angry. When she takes that anger out on an innocent snail, the snail demands an apology! Which Ari gives, half-heartedly. And that's that. Until Ms. Snail and her friends appear in every corner of Ari’s life, determined to elicit the most genuine apology from an increasingly regretful girl.

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Book SynopsisThis sweet story teaches us to embrace our messy imperfections in this book perfect for fans of The Most Magnificent Thing and The Book of Mistakes.Mira wants to be perfect at everything she tries. Everyone around her is good at something, but Mira's not sure if she'll ever find a thing of her own.One day, Mira decides to try . . . and because of that one simple act, everything changes. With a stumble, a wobble, and a humongous flop or two, will Mira learn to find the beauty in her imperfections?Faith Pray's inspiring words and whimsical illustrations will encourage all of us to never be afraid of the second, third, or fiftieth try. 

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Book SynopsisFrom New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Todd Parr, comes a timely story about the importance of our feelings -- now in an English-Spanish bilingual edition!

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Book Synopsis From furry bears to silky hares, Caldecott Honoree Nancy Tafuri celebrates the extra special bond between daddies and their babies in this perfect gift for Father's Day.Little ones love daddy hugs.Feathered hugs . . . whiskered hugs . . . cozy hugs.Just-daddy-and-me hugs.All across the woodlands, animal daddies and their little ones cuddle up together. From furry bear hugs to silky hare hugs, Nancy Tafuri celebrates all the hugs that are extra special because they are just-daddy-and-me hugs. A special author's note includes a list of critters to seek and find on each page, along with their scientific names.

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Book SynopsisPura Belpré Award-winning author-illustrator Juana Medina helps young readers to identify how they feel with bold, colorful illustrations and simple text in this paper-over-board picture book, the third book in the I WILL!Trade Review"Everyone struggles with managing the emotions that roil them, but for young children, emotions can be even harder without a way to articulate them. Medina’s new book–and the third in her “I Will” series—seeks to help children point to and name 14 different emotions. The illustrations depict a diverse group of children and a variety of skin tones; the pairings will elicit conversations. Perfect for parents, teachers, psychologists, and counselors to share with young children to help them validate, understand, and even regulate their emotions." — School Library Journal (starred review) Belpré Award–winning Medina ... sets up this picture book with the question, “Do you feel….” Each subsequent spread lists an emotion accompanied by two illustrations. One shows the feeling in action, for example, a light-skinned child splashing in a puddle to depict “happy.” The other is a simple line drawing of a face (for “happy,” a teal face with smiling eyes and a large grin). The book concludes, “All feelings are valid. It is what we do with them that matters.” Medina’s naming ... of human emotions are empowering for little readers and a starting place for conversations with caregivers. — Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisThe #1 New York Times bestseller written and illustrated by Matthew Gray Gubler. This charming and inspiring story is the perfect gift for kids (and grown-up kids) alike!Rumple Buttercup has five crooked teeth, three strands of hair, green skin, and his left foot is slightly bigger than his right.He is weird.Join him and Candy Corn Carl (his imaginary friend made of trash) as they learn the joy of individuality as well as the magic of belonging.Trade ReviewA Forbes Best Children's Book of the Year (so far)"Kids will love the weird, mythical and strangely cute character of Rumple Buttercup. It’s entertaining for all ages." —Forbes

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Book SynopsisA moving picture book debut about depression, sensory awareness, and the power of listening, from psychologist and author of Teaching Kids to be Kind.Coen is having a sniffling, sighing, sobbing kind of day. His family thinks they know how to cheer him up. His dad wants to go outside and play, Mom tells her funniest joke, and his little sister shares her favorite teddy. Nothing helps. But one by one, they get quiet and begin to listen. After some time, space, and reassurance, Coen is able to show them what he needs.With poignant text and stunning illustrations, A Blue Kind of Day explores how depression might feel in the body and shows us how to support the people we love with patience, care, and empathy.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR A BLUE KIND OF DAYA New York Public Library Best Book of 2022A Kirkus Best Book of 2022An Evanston Public Library Best Book of 2022 * "A loving tribute to the power of loved ones’ support during trying times." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review “Children may appreciate the understanding, validating approach to the topic, including the reassuring reminder that “blue feelings” can change." --Booklist

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Book Synopsis#1 New York Times bestselling author Dan Brown makes his picture book debut with this mindful, humorous, musical, and uniquely entertaining book! The author will be donating all US royalties due to him to support music education for children worldwide, through the New Hampshire Charitable foundation.Travel through the trees and across the seas with Maestro Mouse and his musical friends! Young readers will meet a big blue whale and speedy cheetahs, tiny beetles and graceful swans. Each has a special secret to share. Along the way, you might spot the surprises Maestro Mouse has left for you- a hiding buzzy bee, jumbled letters that spell out clues, and even a coded message to solve!Children and adults can enjoy this timeless picture book as a traditional read-along, or can choose to listen to original musical compositions as they read--one for each animal--with a free interactive smartphone app, which uses augmented reality to play the approp

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Book SynopsisA 2023 Children?s Book Council Children?s Favorites Award WinnerA 2023 CBC Teacher Favorites WinnerDragons can be great friends . . . most of the time. Dragons always know the best games to play, the perfect way to toast a marshmallow, and how to get that cookie out of a cookie jar undetected. While dragons can be good friends, they sometimes forget how. They can yell, stomp their feet, shoot flames out of their mouths, and not be a very good listener. It can be hard to be friends with a dragon, but with some deep breaths and calming words, you and your dragon can learn how to be best friends forever.

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Book SynopsisAre you trying to teach your family about gratitude? The Grumbles are here to help . . . they just don't know it yet!The Grumble family tried not to complain but bills and laundry and sibling squabbles kept everyone rumbling. When Grandma Grateful comes for a visit, things change. Bestselling authors Tricia Goyer and Amy Parker team up to spread an attitude of gratitude. The Grumbles teach children: how to approach life with a gracious mindset about core Christian values how to seek out the goodness in everything and identify blessings This picture book is perfect for: ages 4 to 8 a classroom story time focused on thankfulness, kindness, or gratitude reading aloud together as a bedtime story birthdays, holiday gift giving, or as an addition to your home library The Grumbles is a sweet, simple, and silly story about how to turn grumbles into gratefulness.

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Book SynopsisA granddaughter realizes how she can stay connected while living far from her grandma in this charming picture book with real postcards to send to a loved one! Gigi and Grandma always loved being together. But when Gigi moves far away, she misses Grandma. Every time Gigi feels sad, Grandma tells her, “Don’t worry, Gigi, it’s okay. I’m close to you from far away.” But what does that mean? Find out how to maintain a feeling of closeness to someone you love while being far away from them in this delightful book about family, letter writing, and love. Bonus material: create your own postcards to send to loved ones with four delightful cards in the back of the book.

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Book SynopsisThis inspiring and lyrical picture book from an acclaimed spoken-word poet and award-winning author is a reminder of the magic that lies within each of us and shows the power of loving yourself and your community. Love bubbles are meant to protect us from the trouble that can find us in daily life. They require faith, hope, and persistence to give them power. Encouraging readers to dig deep and believe in themselves, Harold Green III's Love Bubble reminds children of the power of love—for ourselves and everyone around us.

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Book SynopsisBe your own fabulous self in this affirming picture book complete with real paper unicorn horn pieces to punch out and assemble into a headband!You Do You-nicorn is a sweet, funny story about inclusivity and staying true to yourself. A gender-fluid child shows their friends that they can be and do whatever they want and feel like--whether it's playing the digeridoo-nicorn, painting a baboon-icorn, or changing their name to Ruth-icorn! Remember: Only YOU know how to do you! And you can feel like your own unicorn by assembling a sparkly unicorn headband with pieces included at the end of the book! . 

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Book SynopsisHelp your Pre-K to 2nd grade students learn to build relationships, identify their emotions, resolve conflicts, and make responsible decisions that will set them up for success in school and in life with this teacher-approved, curriculum-based workbook. Help the young student in your life prepare for school with this friendly, colorful, and re-useable activity book that introduces and reinforces basic social skills through hands-on activities like tracing, coloring, fill-in-the blank prompts, and much more. With a focus on the 5 essential areas of Social and Emotional Learning—self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, responsible decision-making, and relationship skills—the Get Ready for School: Social and Emotional Learning Wipe-Off Workbook offers a wide variety of exercises that will help your child: Learn to identify their thoughts, emotions, and feelings, and to express them in a healthy way Grow comfortable with managing their behavior in different situations so they can make smart choices and treat themselves and others with respect Recognize and understand the emotions of others, and appreciate the differences in perspective that sometimes arise in social situations Nurture a curious and open-minded approach to others while still making responsible decisions, focusing on their individual goals, and setting clear boundaries Build lasting relationships by focusing on clear communication, active listening, and treating people with kindness   The Get Ready for School: Social and Emotional Learning Wipe-Off Workbook comes in an easy to use and re-use format that includes a detachable dry-erase marker. This is the perfect, teacher-approved companion for young students as they learn to manage their emotions and to socialize with others in a healthy and productive way.

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Book SynopsisO. Henry's classic tale of the wisest gifts of Christmas, brought to life by P.J. Lynch's extraordinary art, is itself a gift to share and treasure.In a shabby New York flat, Della sobs as she counts the few coins she has saved to buy a Christmas present for her husband, Jim. A gift worthy of her devotion will require a great sacrifice: selling her long, beautiful hair. Jim, meanwhile, has made a sacrifice for Della that is no less difficult. As they exchange gifts on Christmas Eve, the discovery of what each has done fills them with despair, until they realize that the true gifts of Christmas can be found more readily in their humble apartment than in any fine store. O. Henry paints a masterly portrait of unfaltering love, a haven from the harsh world outside. The poignancy of his story is captured in P.J. Lynch's eloquent art, wherein every glance, every gesture, tells a subtle truth.

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Book SynopsisAuthor Michelle Medlock Adams answers the title question in simple, rhyming verse that relates God''s love to everyday objects familiar to children. Little ones will be comforted as they learn that God loves them with an unconditional, unfailing, and immeasurable love. Sweetly illustrated with a hint of humor, this book will delight children as they learn that God loves them ''more than the yummiest cookie and more than the sunniest day.''

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Book SynopsisThis book will help you to understand your feelings and develop good mental health. How are you feeling today? Positive emotions can make us feel that the world is a wonderful place, but feeling sad, angry and hopeless can make us think the opposite is true. As we get older we learn how different experiences affect us and become more skilled in managing negative emotions and expressing our feelings. This book will help you to understand your emotions so that you can make good decisions that will shape your behaviour and allow you to build strong relationships with the people around you. There are hints and tips on quick ways to improve your emotional health that you can try every day or whenever you need to.Table of Contents 1: What are emotions? 2: Emotional chaos 3: What else affects moods? 4: Emotions and thoughts 5: Emotions and behaviour 6: Sweaty hands and red faces 7: Being sad 8: Being happy 9: Anger! 10: Feeling fear 11: Relationships 12: Friends for life 13: The last word - me! 14: Notes for teachers, parents and carers 15: Glossary 16: Further information 17: Index

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Book SynopsisJellyfish Feels Jealous is a picture book that helps young children discuss their feelings and build positive relationships. It offers a gentle introduction to the emotion of jealousy and offers some ways in which to deal with it. In the story, Jellyfish is so jealous when Swordfish is better at swimmimg that he reacts angrily and hurts Swordfish''s feelings. Luckily, their teacher Mr Narwhal helps Jellyfish understand how he can deal with his feelings and together they work out how to repair Jellyfish''s friendship with Swordfish.The Emotion Ocean series of picture books for children aged 4 plus are a great way to promote discussion of feelings and emotions, help build positive relationships and boost self-esteem and good behaviour. The series supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage, and the RSE curriculum 2020 and is also suitable for use with children in KS1 and can be used to discuss vi

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Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of Shirley Hughes, I'm Actually Really Grown-Up now is a warm and funny story from the creator of Anna and Otis."Inclusive illustrations are bright, busy and drawn with charming naivety"Praise for Anna and Otis – The Sunday TimesThe grown-ups are having a party, and Meena would really love to join in but instead she's sent to bed. Only grown-ups get to stay up late. So the next day she makes a very important announcement to her parents: "I'm actually really grown-up now!"In this very funny story we join Meena as she plans her very own grown-up party and explores what it REALLY means to be a grown up. She has a lot of fun experimenting with fashion, going to work and party planning, but she soon finds out that being grown-up might not always be as easy as it seems. I'm Actually Really Grown-Up Now by Maisie Shearring is the follow-up to the wonderful Anna and Otis. Maisie has a special talent for capturing the bittersweet highs and lows of childhood and the humour to be found in everyday situations.Trade ReviewWe’ve all heard kids declare themselves grown-up, but sometimes they need to stop racing ahead. This funny picture book with busy and colourful illustrations is about “independence, self-esteem and knowing when to stop being grown-up!” It’s Shearring’s follow-up to her acclaimed Anna and Otis, about overcoming fears and making friends. The author has a special talent for capturing the highs and lows of childhood. When Meena realises being grown-up means unpacking the shopping and putting the food away, it isn’t quite as fun as she expected * I News *Parents of children who have desperately wanted to stay up and be part of a grown-up party will recognise Meena’s fear of missing out, and Shearring’s book is a great way to remind children that sometimes, adults need to have fun with their friends just like kids need to enjoy being kids (and, maybe, adult parties might even be a bit boring). Shearring’s illustration is always full of verve and fun (mum and dad’s expressions when being woken up after the party are brilliant) and her depiction of a modern family is lovely * BookTrust *beautifully illustrated and written * Express *

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Book SynopsisHow are you feeling? Happy or sad? Excited or anxious? Maybe a little bit of everything all at once? In How Are You Feeling?, author Lisa Fyfe guides children through a range of emotions and helps them explore and identify their feelings. Guided breathing exercises teach kids to manage big emotions, and an interactive feelings wheel is a fun and engaging tool for parents and kids to communicate what's going on inside. Colourful illustrations and simple text create a space where young readers can get comfortable expressing how they feel, no matter how big or small their emotions might seem.

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Book SynopsisFrom an acclaimed author comes a cheerful, uplifting story of family and belonging, the first in a series perfect for fans of the Vanderbeekers and the Penderwicks.If you want to get to know eleven-year-old Samantha Ali-O'Connor, you need to know three things:One, she isn't the only one of her siblings who is adopted, but she is the only one whose name isn't inspired by the ocean.Two, she and Harbor always compete with each other to be the best Oldest Sibling-and just about everything else.And three, she is determined to prove she's a real Ali-O'Connor by taking over the family business, repairing and chartering boats.Except there's a Capital-P Problem: Her mothers have been Serious Whispering about selling the business before summer's end! Sam needs to come up with a plan, quick, before Harbor finds out. And before Sam loses her chance to inherit the business and be an Ali-O'Connor forever.

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Book SynopsisReturn to Sunrise Lagoon in this warmhearted sequel, which finds anxious middle child Marina making waves on her journey to trusting herself.If you want to get to know Marina Ali-O'Connor, you need to know three things:One, despite her name, Marina is secretly afraid of the water.Two, she wanted to be one of the Oldest Siblings, but is stuck smack dab in the middle.Three, she's pretty certain she's the Extra Ali-O'Connor kid-the forgotten one.When Boom, a budding filmmaker exactly Marina's age, moves in across the lagoon, she decides that Marina's quest to become someone's favorite Ali-O'Connor would make a perfect documentary. But when each plan goes a little bit wrong, Marina begins to wonder if she'll ever feel like she belongs, or if she'll always be lost in the middle.

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Book SynopsisMindfulness and My Body helps young children slow down and listen to their bodies in the present moment. Topics include mindful movement, using the senses mindfully and how to respond to stress and worries.Mindful Spaces guides children aged 7+ through exercises and activities that help them slow down and pay attention to their minds, their bodies, their feelings and their emotions as they find ways to calm down and become more focused. The books encourage self-esteem and self-confidence. Titles in the series:Mindfulness and Me Mindfulness and My Body Mindfulness and My Emotions Mindfulness and NatureTable of Contents 1: What is Mindfulness? 1: The Mind and the Body 1: Mindful, Not Mind Full 1: Mindful Breaths 1: Mindful Movements 1: My Senses 1: Sight 1: Sound 1: Smell 1: Taste 1: Touch 1: Sense the Start of the Day 1: Should I Go? 1: Mindfulness Tips 1: Index

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Book SynopsisMindfulness and My Emotions is a introduction to mindfulness, helping young children to tune into their feelings and emotions, and find ways to manage them better.Mindful Spaces guides children aged 7+ through exercises and activities that help them slow down and pay attention to their minds, their bodies, their feelings and their emotions as they find ways to calm down and become more focused. The books encourage self-esteem and self-confidence. Titles in the series:Mindfulness and Me Mindfulness and My Body Mindfulness and My Emotions Mindfulness and NatureTable of Contents 1: Being mindful of emotions 1: Thoughts and feelings 1: Focus in and look out 1: Different emotions 1: What should I do? 1: Knowing myself 1: Moments of happiness 1: Clouds of anger 1: Angry actions 1: Waves of worry 1: Worrying thoughts 1: Signs of sadness 1: Find the quiet 1: Mindfulness tips 1: Index

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Book SynopsisMindfulness and Nature helps young children to slow down and pay attention to the world outside and the way our bodies and minds experience it. The book encourages the reader to appreciate the beauty of nature on our doorstep.Mindful Spaces guides children aged 7+ through exercises and activities that help them slow down and pay attention to their minds, their bodies, their feelings and their emotions as they find ways to calm down and become more focused. The books encourage self-esteem and self-confidence. Titles in the series:Mindfulness and Me Mindfulness and My Body Mindfulness and My Emotions Mindfulness and NatureTable of Contents 1: What is mindfulness? 1: Mindfulness today 1: Nature's changes 1: Seeing the world anew 1: A breath of fresh air 1: Your mind, your senses 1: Nature's colours 1: Nature's treasures 1: Nature's patterns 1: Nature's journey 1: Nature's seeds 1: Mother Earth 1: Nature's Adventures 1: Mindfulness Tips 1: Index

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Book SynopsisDiscover the biblical promise of God's unending love in this whimsically illustrated board book that assures little ones nothing can separate them from God. Can anything stop God's love and God's grace? This uplifting board book, based on Romans 8:38-39, looks at this question in the most fantastical ways. Curious children wonder if God's love can be stopped by rumbling volcanoes, deep ocean waters, rain storms, hail storms, or even the mistakes we make. The answer is always a resounding, "No! There is nothing so powerful, nothing so strong-God's love is too high and too deep and too long!" The engaging verse is paired with wildly imaginative illustrations, and the affirming message of God's unstoppable love is one that parents will want to share with their little ones over and over.

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Book SynopsisDiscover how a young girl gains healing and hope as she processes the loss of a loved one in this beautifully sensitive story.Piper is feeling sad and empty after the loss of her mother. So when her father, who is struggling in his own way, gives her a telescope to console her, she's excited to explore the night sky. But she doesn't find stars or planets when she looks through her lens. Instead, she finds a constellation of memories, a treasured collection of big and small moments with her mother, which she hurries to draw before they fade from view. Night after night she sketches, until eventually, she finds herself in a room covered in memories, surrounded by reminders of her mother's love.This poignant book offers children a pathway to acknowledge and process their grief over the loss of a loved one. The author's spare and lyrical language provides the emotional depth the topic requires, while allowing parents and caregivers to use the book to begin deeper conversations with their young loved ones. Whether children choose to use art as their outlet or find another way, the message is clear: they can carry the memories of their loved ones with them. An ending Note to Parents features guidance from a licensed children's counselor about how to use the book and where to find additional resources. Written from a place of personal experience, this story strives to bring comfort to children hurting after loss.

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Book SynopsisThis playful love letter to a child follows a little bunny who is told "somebunny loves you" as it goes about its day. Rhyming text and sweet illustrations will charm little ones as they realize that the "somebunny" who loves them is the person reading to them. Timeless and heartfelt, this reassuring message of unconditional love would make a great addition to any child's first library.

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Book SynopsisIntroduce little ones to the boundless, unconditional love of God with this sweet board book written just for them.In this comforting title by P. K. Hallinan, the author supposes what God might say in a personal letter written to a child. Rhyming verse reveals the beautiful and unlimited nature of God's love as he celebrates children's God-given identities, promises to be with them no matter what, and encourages them to look for signs of his love in the world around them. Vibrantly illustrated and delightfully personal, this story is a great way to share God's love with the little one in your life.

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Book SynopsisShare the warm thoughts you have for your cool little one with this wintry ode to a child.In this punny, snowy love letter to a snow-child, a snow-person lists all of the ways a little snow-child is special, with humour and warm sentiments to freeze smiles in place and melt hearts. Playful verse and cosy illustrations will keep kids cuddled up all the way through the sweet, reassuring conclusion.

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