Children’s Books

 
The Sorry Plane by Deborah MacNamara

The Sorry Plane
by Deborah MacNamara

The Sorry Plane is a playful introduction for kids and their caregivers to the importance of understanding and respecting our feelings.

I Can Dance My Feelings by Hannah Beach

I Can Dance My Feelings
by Hannah Beach

 This book supports children to express their feelings through play and movement. Includes a facilitator’s guide, a CD with original music and voice over facilitation option.

The Invisible String by Patrice Karst

The Invisible String
by Patrice Karst

Making concrete the important attachments in a child’s life and keeping connected when apart. Great story with separation anxiety, school, move, grief, travel and time away from child.

ish by Peter Reynolds

ish
by Peter Reynolds

A creative spirit learns that thinking “ish-ly” is far more wonderful than getting it “right”.

In My Heart by Jo Witek

In My Heart
by Jo Witek

This beautiful exploration of a child’s feelings stands out as unique, not just listing emotions, but portraying how they feel inside, too.

When Sadness is at the Door by Eva Eland

When Sadness is at the Door
by Eva Eland

Sadness can be scary and confusing at any age! Eva Eland brilliantly approaches this feeling as if it is a visitor. 

The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn

The Kissing Hand
by Audrey Penn

Deepening attachment links between children and their parents. Helps to manage separation anxiety and other daily times of separation (daycare, school, travel, trips).

The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld

The Rabbit Listened
by Cori Doerrfeld

Sweet, elegant example of active listening, what to do when someone is upset, and how to go about recognizing and coping with emotions. 

Mean Soup by Betsy Everitt

Mean Soup
by Betsy Everitt

Child comes home from school frustrated. Parent finds creative way of providing space to express emotions and accompanies down the path of expression.

 
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
by Judith Viorst

Alexander knew it was going to be a terrible day when he woke up with gum in his hair. And it got worse …

Angry Dragon by Thierry Robberecht

Angry Dragon
by Thierry Robberecht

Child comes home from school frustrated. Parent finds creative way of providing space to express emotions and accompanies down the path of expression.

The Chocolate-Covered-Cookie Tantrum by Deborah Blumenthal

The Chocolate-Covered-Cookie Tantrum
by Deborah Blumenthal

How it feels on the inside of a tantrum. The parent stays to hold the child in futility.

Lots of Feelings by Shelley Rotner

Lots of Feelings
by Shelley Rotner

A face can tell you what someone is feeling. In this expressive photo-essay, simple text and photographs introduce basic emotions and how people show them.

How to be a Pirate by Isaac Fitzgerald

How to be a Pirate
by Isaac Fitzgerald

A child with his own spirit, ideas and will. Wise grandparents reassure parents of the beauty of knowing one’s own mind and finding his own path.

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