Emotions, moods, feelings and behaviours Books

Age range 4 to 7Bestselling author-illustrator Mies van Hout employs vivid creatures in a jewel-tone natural setting to explore the longing we all feel at times to be like somebody else.What child has not daydreamed about having wings like a butterfly?...

Age range 3 to 6I am here. I know who I am. I breathe in the smell of sun-warmed grass and it fills my lungs with energy. Parents, educators, and health practitioners everywhere are recognising the importance of mindfulness practice, particularly for...

Moar has always loved autumn-playing outside with his friends, feeling the weather get colder-but there is one thing about autumn that really worries Moar. The moon. The days become shorter and the moon, with its creepy face and eerie smile, seems to be...

Age range 3 to 6I Am a Peaceful Goldfish teaches kids and families about playful breathing techniques that we can use to overcome our anxiety and feel calm and grounded. When we are overcome with emotions, our breath - and a bit of imagination - can...

Winner of the 2021 Gold Moonbeam Award for Health Issues"A moving and beautiful tale about a family, a loss, and the natural world that binds us all together. With exquisite tenderness, Moore reveals the persistent, transcendent power of love." -Lily...

Every day Jimmy takes 'Skinny Kid's' lunch at school. No way will he be caught dead standing in that FREE LUNCH line. Even when he's called into the principal's office, Jimmy just shrugs. "Yeah. Whatever." Until a surprising act of kindness stops him in...

A heartwarming picture book that teaches empathy and inclusion.Everyone knows Wally is a bully. He steals lunch every day from Bella Jo the bear, calls Oliver the owl mean names, and never shares the crayons. So when the other animals decide to write a...

FromNew York TimesBestselling Author Mariame Kaba, apoignant, beautifully illustrated story of a little girl's worries when her Mama goes to jail, and the love that bridges the distance between them.Even though I'm away, My love is always here to stay...

The Way I Act explores thirteen ways of behaving. The friendly verses and bold illustrations convey many positive ideas of how to act in a variety of situations. In the companion book, The Way I Feel, children learned that feelings come and go and simply...

Age range 4 to 8An empowering picture book that invites us to explore and embrace our emotions from Karamo, talk show host and culture expert of Netflix's hit series Queer Eye, and Jason Brown, featuring illustrations by Diobelle Cerna, and expert-vetted...

Age range 4 to 7In a besieged city, Noor watches as his neighbors pack their bags and flee their homes - but a dog named Bobby is left behind. As Noor sets out across the ravaged city to save him, he discovers pockets of life and hope in this moving...

As a child, there are constantly people trying to pick you up, hug you, or tickle you. Sometimes, though, children fall victims to people who try to touch them inappropriately. But how do you tell someone, most likely an adult, that you don't want to be...

Once upon no time there was a Little Soul . . .And this Little Soul wanted to understand forgiveness. Except the Little Soul didn't just want to understand forgiveness--the Little Soul wanted to experience forgiveness and know what it felt like to...

Help children cultivate a practice of gratitude and a sense of wonder for the world around them with Goodness Gracious: A Gratitude Book for Children.Have you ever felt so happy that it seems like your whole body is smiling and you wanted to say thank...

Lila has just moved to a new town and can't wait to make friends at school. But on the first day, a boy points at her and shouts: "A crow! A crow! The new girl's hair is black like a crow!" The others whisper and laugh, and Lila's heart grows as heavy as...

Did you know that it takes at least three deep breaths to make an impact on our nervous system, which is affected by the many emotions we experience every day? Learning to breathe deep is a simple and effective tool to help us feel calm and present. This...

Imagine Dr. Seuss meets a neuroscientist, and what is born out of that union, is this book, Amy Amygdala. Amy moves in and helps us discover that it's a curious thing why we sometimes become impulsively reactive or explosive in stressful, fearful or...

Age range 5 to 10Fun and engaging activities for Minecrafters that will help kids make good choices in school, at home, in social settings, and moreTogether with Steve, Alex, and their favorite mobs, young Minecrafters will discover smart ways to...

A fun activity book to help fans of Minecraft with ADHD!Age range 5 to 8 This kid-friendly workbook features well-loved video game characters and concepts to help kids with ADD and ADHD build their executive-functioning skills and manage their behaviours...

Age range 3 to 8A heart-warming, inclusive, and whimsical picture book about a square trying to fit into a world of circles. This book celebrates what makes everyone unique and special.In a world of circles, Square feels different! In public, Square...

The perfect tool to teach children how to respond to insecurities surrounding being left-handed. I Am Left-Handedprovides parents, grandparents, teachers, and caregivers the opportunity to speak with children about this important topic.How do you...

When Rocky's game of hide-and-seek in the big trees of Upstate New York takes a turn, the little owl gets taken on a ride, far far away from home just in time for Christmas.On her journey, Rocky encounters a number of people-some human, some gigantic and...

Age range 5 to 9Discover fifty Minecrafter-themedactivities and puzzlesthat help kids stay focused, relieve stress,and relax, especially during difficult times.Calmly navigating the whirlwinds that fly into your path each day is easier with this...

A heartwarming, educational picture book that allows parents to tell their kids how much they love them while also teaching them interesting facts about the world."I love you." "I love you more."Almost every parent and child play this game of who loves...

An important story for young readers about standing up to bullies and developing courage and self-confidence.Kim is in kindergarten, and she loves going to school! She has a new backpack she can't wait to use and show to her friends.On the way to school,...

Age range 5 to 8What happens when a little boy expects an itty-bitty kitty...but a lion is delivered to his doorstep instead? Caring for a lion is hard work, but could the king of the jungle end up being the purrrrr-fect pet? '.....

Age range 0-3With bold, colourful graphics and poetic rhyme, this is a stunning tribute to every kind of hair, perfect for fans ofHair Love.Covered hair, Bun Hair, Party Hair... No matter your hair-YOU are welcome anywhere!Author and lifestyle blogger,...

Age range 4 to 8A gentle and moving story about an intergenerational friendship between a young child and their neighbour told through a series of letters, for fans ofIda, Always. When Jackson's soccer ball accidentally lands in his neighbour's rose...

Age range 3 to 5When Superheroes feel worried or scared, When they fret, when they sweat, when they feel unprepared . . .They could run off screeching, they could but they don't. Because real superheroes just wouldn't, they won't.Even superheroes get...

This easy-to-read, rhyming, board book starts the process of teaching infants and toddlers that they have their own unique bucket inside, filled with love and light. When they are happy, their buckets are full. Throughout life, our bucket level indicates...

Two is best friends with One. Whenever they'd get the chance, they'd dance! She'd sing and snap. He'd tappity-tap. What a pair they made! At the end of each day, they'd always say, "ONE, TWO, I'll count on you, 'til the end, we'll be best friends." Until...

**Winner of 2020 Northern Lights Book Awards Author/Illustrator Category**This is a universal story of chasing your dream even if those around you disapprove.In Ninja Boy's Secret, Tina Schneider's lively, amusing illustrations bring her character's...

Age range 3 to 6This accessible picture book teaches the value of mindfulness.Even monks get angry sometimes. That's when it's time to pause and reflect.The monk is almost never angry, but when a pesky Buddha Fly comes buzzing happily...

Matt's autism doesn't stop him from having fun! Even when Matt struggles to navigate social situations, his friend is there to help him out. The two boys enjoy playing sports, watching movies, reading books, and talking about animals. Working together, a...

Winner of: Children's Picture Book Bronze (tie), 2013 Living Now Book Awards John is different. When other children began learning how to speak, John didn't. As he grew older, whenever he had to ask for something or wanted to express his feelings, he...

A touching story that helps young and old alike cope with the loss of a loved one, this beautifully illustrated and gentle narrative explains the difficult concept of death to children. Lambkin is a different little lamb and instead of being covered in...

Winner of: Book of the Year Honor (Gold Medal), 2013 Gelett Burgess Award Whimsical illustrations bring a child's dreams to life in this beautiful and imaginative bedtime story. Every evening when he goes to bed, the night sits at the child's bedside and...

This moving account based on a true story chronicles the friendship between a snail and a small child in a wheelchair and explores issues concerning physical disabilities. A small snail in a shell winds up hanging on a chord around Yago's neck. Realizing...

Zaira is a little girl with an imagination so big that she can see dolphins in the town square fountain. One day, she is shocked to find the fountain empty. The children who play in the square and make fun of Zaira for telling make-believe stories are...

Issy uses the words 'what if...' a lot. What if there is a monster in my cupboard? she wonders before going to sleep. Or What if my floor turns into quicksand and swallows my bed? For her, 'what if...' are two little words that start worries and lead to...

First Feelings: 30 activity cards to explore our emotions

Worry has a way of growing, shifting from not-a-big-deal to a VERY BIG DEAL in the blink of an eye. This big-deal Worry is tricky, luring children into behaviours that keep the anxiety cycle going. Children often find it hard to fight back against Worry,...

Help your child identify, understand, and take control of their feelings with the kid-friendly cognitive behavioral therapy and self-regulation exercises in this easy-to-use workbook. When children have difficulty self-regulating, it can make it harder...

A playful card deck that teaches kids ages 5-9 to name and feel emotions in their bodies, with 30 activities to regulate emotions and teach body awareness. Lots of kids might say they feel "good" or "bad" but miss all the other emotions in between. For...

A playful rhyming meditation story to help kids ages 4-8 be captains of their own ships and navigate emotional highs and lows. Learn to breathe through storms of emotions in this nautical meditation adventure.  Whether you're grouchy or grumpy, gloomy...

Nina Laden's warm and lyrical picture book sees and appreciates through a child's eyes how fortunate we are to live in the world we do. Celebrate the wonder of the world in this reassuring picture book about the joy, love, and beauty that is part of...

Hot air balloon pilots have wonderful adventures, where they get to see things they have never seen before and learn all about the world outside. Flying a hot air balloon sounds like a lot of fun to some kids. But for other kids, the idea of flying off...

The perfect book for troubled times, this collection of over 25 real-life stories shows how heroic acts of kindness can change our world for the better. In this uplifting collection of stories by Alexandra Stewart, children are introduced to real-life...