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This fun book has fruits and vegetables with facial expressions that teach a variety of feeling words.
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Jeremy's Decision
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Jeremy feels anxious when adults ask if he wants to be a conductor like his father, but an observant reporter helps Jeremy find the confidence to make a decision and express it.
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How Do Dinosaurs Stay Friends?
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Dinosaurs model helpful ways to resolve a conflict.
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A Bad Case of Stripes
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Camilla finds herself with a bizarre skin condition that spirals out of control. To be cured, she must be willing to risk ridicule and be herself.
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Stuck with the Blooz
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Child tells about the Blooz (sadness personified) coming to visit. Child cannot force the Blooz away and learns how to respond to feeling sad.
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Feeling Scared
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Explains what fear is and how people can respond to it. Ideal for preschool or younger elementary.
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I Will Never Get a Star on Mrs. Benson's Blackboard
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Rose finds math and reading challenging, but she continues to work hard at school. She discovers her talent and learns it is valuable too.
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Can I Play Too?
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Gerald and Piggie get creative to play with a new friend. Funny story that models caring about others, working together to solve a problem, and not giving up.
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My New Friend Is So Fun!
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Gerald and Snake are upset about their best friends having new friends but come to realize they are not being replaced.
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Let's Talk About Needing Attention
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While showing Casey’s attempts to get attention (and the reasons behind needing attention), this book directly teaches positive ways to seek attention (ask for help, show love/attention, patience) when children feel in need, hurt, or left out. It also points out the negative effects of disrupting, tattling, and disobeying for attention.
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David Gets in Trouble
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David makes several poor decisions and mistakes including lying to Mom. David tells the truth and apologizes.
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Edgar and the Tattle-Tale Heart
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Edgar breaks a statue, tells Mom the truth, and takes responsibility for his actions. Fun connection to classic literature.
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Today I Feel Silly
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Fun and entertaining depiction of the dynamic nature of feelings. Feelings change, and that's okay.
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The Quilt Story
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A favorite quilt brings comfort during a time of transition (moving homes). Discussion starter for finding stability within big changes.
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A Safe Place
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Emily and her mom leave an abusive situation (father’s physical aggression toward mother is referenced). They find safety and healing at a shelter/group home. Emily learns to resolve conflicts with talking, not hitting. She feels better in time by painting, planting flowers, and talking to trusted adults.
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What if?
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Two seals play with a beach ball. The book depicts different possible scenarios as a third seal arrives. Conversation starter for exclusion/inclusion and paying attention to others.
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Matthew and the Bullies
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Matthew learns how to deal with peers who are bullying him. Includes helpful hints from a child psychologist in the back of the book.
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When I Feel Angry
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Directly teaches several healthy coping skills for anger. The author notes how anger feels in one’s body, what can trigger it, and what helps to calm down. A rabbit demonstrates coping skills in the illustrations.
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When Sophie Gets Angry - Really, Really Angry
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Sophie gets angry at her family, goes outside to cool off, then returns home. Models healthy coping skills including mindfulness and exercise. Not recommended for children with a tendency to run away.
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Angry Octopus
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An octopus becomes angry when his seashell rock garden is destroyed. The angry octopus benefits from progressive muscle relaxation guided by a friendly sea child. This skill can be used to help a child calm down when angry, manage anxiety, and fall asleep.
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