Mental Health books for kids
Award winning
How Sarah Fought Her Scary Thoughts
Phd, Lana Mahgoub, Lana Mahgoub PhD, 2023
25 pages
Why to read
Empowers kids to manage fear constructively.
Encourages resilience through storytelling.
Supports emotional development and self-awareness.
Ideal for shared reading sessions.
How Sarah Fought Her Scary Thoughts
Phd, Lana Mahgoub, Lana Mahgoub PhD, 2023
Award winning
Miss Mary Lou asks Why Am I Sad?
M.J. Parker, 2021
28 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotional awareness in young children.
Empowers children to express and understand feelings.
Illustrations captivate and convey emotional context.
Ideal for parent-child bonding over sensitive topics.
Miss Mary Lou asks Why Am I Sad?
M.J. Parker, 2021
Award winning
I Choose to Calm My Anxiety: A Colorful, Picture Book About Soothing Strategies for Anxious Children
Elizabeth Estrada, 2021
39
Why to read
Teaches calming techniques through colorful, engaging illustrations.
Empowers children to manage anxiety effectively.
Supports emotional development and resilience building.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.
I Choose to Calm My Anxiety: A Colorful, Picture Book About Soothing Strategies for Anxious Children
Elizabeth Estrada, 2021
Award winning
What Do You Do When You're Sad?
Kyle Schoenberger, 2023
58 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotional literacy for children's psychological development.
Encourages constructive discussion about feelings in young readers.
Supports empathy building and emotional understanding.
Uses vibrant illustrations to engage and captivate.
What Do You Do When You're Sad?
Kyle Schoenberger, 2023
Award winning
OCD Leave Me Be
Leah Cirrincione, 2023
44 pages
Why to read
Addresses OCD with sensitivity and understanding.
Empowers children to understand and manage emotions.
Encourages empathy and support among young readers.
Beautiful illustrations enhance the engaging narrative.
OCD Leave Me Be
Leah Cirrincione, 2023
Louie and the Dictator
Lisa Bournelis, 2022
104
Why to read
Helps children understand and name their inner critical voice
Supports kids experiencing anxiety or obsessive thoughts in a relatable way
Encourages resilience and builds emotional awareness through story
Demonstrates the power of creativity in overcoming challenges
Louie and the Dictator
Lisa Bournelis, 2022
Award winning
Hands-On Bible NLT (LeatherLike, Pink)
Tyndale, 2021
1344 pages
Why to read
Interactive features enhance engagement and understanding.
Tailored for young readers’ developmental stages.
Encourages family connection through shared reading.
Strengthens literacy and biblical knowledge.
Hands-On Bible NLT (LeatherLike, Pink)
Tyndale, 2021
Award winning
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Charlie Mackesy, 2019
128 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming narrative teaches kindness and friendship values.
Artistic illustrations enhance visual and emotional engagement.
Simple yet profound dialogues support language development.
Encourages empathy and reflection in young readers.
