Books like My Body Sends a Signal: Helping Kids Recognize Emotions and Express Feelings (Resilient Kids)
Award winning
Dealing with Feelings: Self-Regulation Skills for Kids
Natalia Maguire, 2022
154
Why to read
Enhances emotional intelligence and self-regulation in children.
Engaging storytelling that captivates young minds.
Offers practical tools for managing emotions.
Supports early developmental milestones.

Dealing with Feelings: Self-Regulation Skills for Kids
Natalia Maguire, 2022
Award winning
Wiggles, Stomps, and Squeezes: Calming My Jitters at School (2)
Lindsey Rowe Parker, 2024
52 pages
Why to read
Explores calming techniques for school-related anxieties.
Engaging story that encourages emotional development.
Illustrations enhance understanding of sensory experiences.
Fosters empathy and resilience in children.

Wiggles, Stomps, and Squeezes: Calming My Jitters at School (2)
Lindsey Rowe Parker, 2024
Award winning
Let’s Talk about Body Boundaries: Body Safety Book for Kids about Consent, Personal Space, Private Parts and Friendship, that helps toddlers and children recognize their own emotions and feelings
Julia Emote, 2023
30 pages
Why to read
Teaches vital concepts about consent and personal boundaries.
Encourages respectful interactions and understanding of privacy.
Supports emotional development and self-awareness in children.
Engages young readers with relatable situations and practical lessons.

Let’s Talk about Body Boundaries: Body Safety Book for Kids about Consent, Personal Space, Private Parts and Friendship, that helps toddlers and children recognize their own emotions and feelings
Julia Emote, 2023
Award winning
The Choo Choo of Emotions
Mj Flockhart, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Explores emotional awareness through engaging train adventures.
Illustrations captivate and maintain young readers' attention.
Encourages understanding and expression of varied emotions.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Choo Choo of Emotions
Mj Flockhart, 2023
Award winning
The Sour Grape
Jory John, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative fostering emotional growth.
Teaches valuable lessons in resilience and friendship.
Boosts empathy with relatable, diverse characters.
Encourages dialogue on overcoming life's hurdles.

The Sour Grape
Jory John, 2022
Award winning
Bea Wolf
Zach Weinersmith, 2023
208 pages
Why to read
Modern twist on a classic tale inspires creativity.
Emphasizes resilience and bravery through Bea's adventures.
Supports language development with engaging dialogue.
Ideal for family reading, strengthens bonds.

Bea Wolf
Zach Weinersmith, 2023
Award winning
Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
256 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, sparks imagination and curiosity.
Characters model resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through complex plots.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens bonds.

Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
A Little Spot of Anger: A Story About Managing BIG Emotions
Diane Alber, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Teaches emotion management through engaging storytelling.
Addresses big emotions in a child-friendly manner.
Encourages emotional intelligence development.
Ideal for shared reading and discussion.

