Early Childhood Education > (SEL) Social & Emotional Learning
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Randall De Sève, Kate Gardiner Sometimes We Fall
An uplifting story that offers a reassuring message about finding the courage to take a small risk and the sweet reward that may follow. Sometimes you want to eat a juicy red plum at the top of a tree, but it seems so hard. What if you start the climb and a strong wind blows and the tree shakes? What if it rains and you slip and FALL? But those sweet-smelling, juicy, ripe purple plums up there look so tasty, and best of all, Mama is waiting for you with words of encouragement. . .
$26.99
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Sometimes I Just Won't
A bold, funny story about child autonomy and the ever-changing moods of small children. Being a toddler is an emotional rollercoaster. Some days you want to put your coat on, you don't mind sharing, or having your bath. There are days when you can't wait to slide down the biggest slide, or join in with everyone else. But some days you just won't! And sometimes that's OK. But, with a little kindness and encouragement, you might find that something you don't want to do can become something you love to do! With rhythmic text and lively, graphic illustrations Sometimes I Just Won't, is a brilliant follow up to Sometimes I Am Furious. An essential read for both young children and carers about how to navigate strong emotions, because - big or small - sometimes we ALL need to feel in charge.
$17.99
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Sometimes I Grumblesquinch
Katie Honors is a really nice kid. But there’s one little secret that sometimes makes her feel not-so-nice deep inside: her little brother, Chuck. Katie loves her brother and works hard to be the perfect big sister but it can be hard. Chuck can sometimes be just so icky and messy. Sometimes it makes Katie secretly wish she had a trampoline or a treehouse or a giraffe instead of a brother. When all these emotions bubble up to the surface, Katie can no longer grumblesquinch them down. She explodes, but she also learns an important lesson: that there’s room for ALL of her feelings, even the scary ones. Vail masterfully explores the pressure children often feel to be perfect all the time and helps them realize that it's okay to share frustrating, and at times, not-so-nice thoughts and seek comfort from adults to help them manage those feelings.
$27.95
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Sometimes I Feel Sad
Feeling sad is, unfortunately, a part of everyone's life, and there's not always an easy fix. This touching book helps explain to children aged 5+ that they're not alone in feeling this way, and is especially useful for children who struggle to express their feelings.
$25.95
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Cheri J. Meiners Share and Take Turns
Sharing is a social skill all children need to learn—the sooner the better. Concrete examples and reinforcing illustrations help children practice sharing, understand how and why to share, and realize the benefits of sharing. Includes a note to teachers and parents, additional information for adults, and activities.
$18.50
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See My Feelings Mirror (Set of 4)
Help children observe and learn to identify emotions in themselves and others using the mirror and six slide-in photos of real children expressing real emotions: happiness, surprise, fear, sadness, silliness and anger. Mirror helps children see and name their emotions by seeing their own expressions and the model's expression. Come in four bright colours and feature a chunky, easy-grip handle. Made from high quality, durable, child-friendly glass. Includes a Getting Started guide with four activities and easy-to-identify emojis.
$90.00
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Adam Rex, Christian Robinson School's First Day of School
It's the first day of school at Frederick Douglass Elementary and everyone's just a little bit nervous, especially the school itself. What will the children do once they come? Will they like the school? Will they be nice to him? The school has a rough start, but as the day goes on, he soon recovers when he sees that he's not the only one going through first-day jitters.
$24.99
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Tom Percival Ruby Finds a Worry
Meet Ruby-a happy, curious, imaginative girl. But one day, she finds something unexpected: a Worry. It's not such a big Worry, at first. But every day, it grows a little bigger and a little bigger until eventually, the Worry is ENORMOUS and all she can think about. Can she ever feel happy again?But then Ruby discovers that everyone has worries, and not only that, there's a great way to get rid of them too she just has to share her feelings. This perceptive and poignant story is the perfect springboard for talking to children about emotions and anxieties.
$11.99
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Katey Howes Rissy No Kissies
Rissy's friends and family wonder if she's sick, confused, or rude. But kisses make Rissy uncomfortable. Can one little lovebird show everyone that there's no one right way to show you care? Rissy No Kissies carries the message that "your body and your heart are yours, and you choose how to share." A note at the end provides further information for kids, parents, and educators about body autonomy, consent, and different ways to show affection.
$25.95
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Jayneen Sanders, Sofia Cardoso Resilience: A Book to Encourage Resilience, Persistence and to Help Children Bounce Back From Challenges and Adversity
Meet Emmi! She is resilient, independent and courageous. She always tries her best, and even when the going gets tough, Emmi never gives in. This charming story uses verse and beautiful illustrations to model resilience, persistence, and the ability to face challenges with tenacity. Children who are resilient are brave, curious, confident and problem solvers. Nurturing these traits in our children will go a long way in helping them face the many challenges they will encounter throughout their lives. Also included are Discussion Questions for parents, caregivers and educators, and suggested activities to promote children's resilience.
$19.95
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Deborah Diesen Pout-Pout Fish Set
This set of four books by Deborah Diesen and illustrated by Dan Hanna are a wonderful way of helping children understand social themes like friendship, emotions, and feelings. Ages 4 and under.
$40.00
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Pout Pout Fish and the Mad, Mad Day
The Pout-Pout Fish's morning has been maddening and rough. Disappointments and frustrations—Mr. Fish has had enough! It's been one thing, then another, then another stacked on top. He's mad and getting madder. Is there any way to stop? Swim along with Mr. Fish as he faces his anger and gains new understandings. With a little help from his friends, he might just discover the healing power of words and self-compassion.
$26.99
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Deborah Diesen Pout-Pout Fish and the Bully-Bully Shark
In this board book conversion of the jacketed hardcover, the New York Times bestselling Pout-Pout Fish teaches a bully shark about kindness and being a friend. Swim along as he discovers the strength of his community, and the power of his own voice. Also available by Deborah Diesen is The Pout-Pout Fish, The Pout-Pout Fish Goes to School, and The Pout-Pout Fish in the Big-Big Dark. Also available is the Pout-Pout Fish Set Series.
$12.50
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Please & Thank-You
It's never too early to encourage children to respect one another: This newest title in the Pull and Play Booksâ„¢ series teaches social skills in a fun, age-appropriate way. Young children will enjoy pulling the tabs to change the pictures and reveal the good feelings that come from having good manners. A timely and important addition to preschool books about social and emotional growth.
$19.99
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Pavlo Gets the Grumps
Pavlo does not feel like going to the park. Not today. He does not want to go swimming. He even says no to the movies. What’s going on, Pavlo? Pavlo has the grumps. Though Mama suggests one fun activity after another, Pavlo doesn’t want to do any of them. Can anything cheer him up on this down day? Capturing a range of emotions through nuanced expressions and a simple text, Natalia Shaloshvili’s comforting picture book looks at familiar childhood feelings, suggesting that grumpy days, sadness, and even anger happen to everyone. But that’s OK — good friends and family will love you anyway. And who knows what might happen if you decide to give that big slide a try after all?
$23.99
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Elizabeth Verdick, Marieka Heinlen Outdoor Time
Outdoor time is fresh-air fun time, with a wealth of opportunities for movement, creative play, and discovery. Join a group of toddlers as they dress for outdoors; find balls, pails, binoculars, and treasures; and head outside to shout, run, play, and explore. Through a fall day that brings a sprinkling of raindrops and ends with a few early snowflakes, the children examine and collect outdoor treasures until it's time to head inside again. Outdoor Time depicts and celebrates the steps for preparing to go outside, enjoying nature and the open air, and then making the transition back indoors.
$15.50
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Out of a Jar
Llewellyn does not like to feel afraid or sad, angry, lonely, or embarrassed. So he tucks each of his feelings into jars and hides them away where they won't bother him anymore. But when he gets in trouble in class, Llewellyn finds he needs to put away excitement too. And when joy is quickly followed by disappointment, he decides to get rid of joy as well. After a while, Llewellyn walks around not feeling much of anything at all. And what happens when his emotions refuse to be bottled up any longer? In this richly illustrated and universally relatable picture book, Llewellyn discovers that life is more colorful when he sets his emotions free. And only then, by facing and embracing each of his feelings, is he finally able to let them go.
$27.95
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Maya Tatsukawa Otter Carries On
In this gentle and encouraging picture book, an independent Otter learns to ask for help after getting lost at sea. Otter loves floating and collecting pretty, heavy rocks all by themselves. When a storm comes, Otter has so many rocks that they can't swim home - and soon, they're lost at sea. But when a few rocks accidentally slip away, Otter feels...lighter. And with the help of a new friend, Otter realizes that maybe they don't need to carry everything alone. With gorgeous undersea illustrations, cozy storytelling, and a group of lovable characters, this sweet and beautiful picture book shows readers that it's okay to ask for help from a friend.
$24.99
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Daniel Siegel NowMaps Jr.: Adventure Stories to Help Young Kids Navigate Everyday Challenges & Grow in Caring & Kind Ways
Written by world-renowned neuropsychiatrist and co-author of The Whole-Brain Child, Dr. Dan Siegel, NowMaps Jr. is a delightful rhyming story that introduces kids to the neuroscience of early childhood social-emotional learning in a captivating, interactive way! Kids ages 3-6 will love this beautifully illustrated choose-your-own-adventure book that whisks them off to distant lands - including a jungle, a desert, and a pirate ship - as they learn about their thoughts, feelings, and sensory experiences. Using three easy-to-remember tools - a pause button, a focus flashlight, and an OK monitor - children will learn how to create their very own NowMap, an internal snapshot of their present-moment experience, so they can navigate tricky feelings like disappointment, impatience, boredom, sadness, and anger with kindness.
$28.95
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Jayneen Sanders, Paula Becker The Not-So-Perfect Princess and The Not-So-Dreadful Dragon
Princess Petal is NOT what you would expect the 'perfect' princess to be. In fact, she is quite the opposite. Her princess dresses are torn and scruffy, she wears an old woolly hat instead of a golden crown and she is very (very) loud. So when Princess Petal meets a fire-breathing dragon while out hiking in the forest, both are in for a bit of a shock! An enchanting tale about friendship, diversity, acceptance and being exactly who we are meant to be. The moral behind this story is imperative yet simple: we are all different and that's okay, making judgements and assumptions about people is NOT okay, all genders should be treated equally.
$19.95
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New Baby At Your House
It's natural for children to be concerned about the arrival of a new baby at their house. Most big brothers and sisters feel loving and tender one minute, angry or jealous the next. With over forty vivid full-color photographs and a clear, supportive text by award-winning author Joanna Cole, this revised edition of a much-loved classic will prepare children for the ups and downs of having a new baby in the house.
$9.99
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David Griswold, Elizabeth Reisfeld My Zoo: A Book of Feelings
Featuring colorful, expressive animals, bouncy rhymes, and awesome alliteration, readers will find My Zoo: A Book of Feelings to be a fun read-aloud book covering such emotions as happy, sad, scared, angry, brave, embarrassed, calm, jealous, excited, annoyed, and proud, and guaranteed to be a helpful tool for learning how to identify, accept, and become a zoo-keeper of their own feelings and emotions. This clever and colorful picture book invites kids to look inside themselves and get know their own lion, tiger, bear, sloth, zebra, turtle, and dog and just how wonderfully captivating and instructive those emotions and feelings can be.
$25.95
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DK My Mixed Emotions: Help Your Kids Handle Their Feelings
Feelings can be complicated, and learning to express them is a skill that must be developed. My Mixed Emotions is here to coach children through a variety of emotions and situations including dealing with bullying, understanding grief, and coping with large family changes, such as divorce. Divided into happiness, fear, anger, and sadness, My Mixed Emotions explores the four main emotions, the reasons why we feel them, and the science behind each one. Children will discover great things about themselves, such as what happens in their brain when they are happy, why they cry when they are sad, and why they sometimes feel nervous.
$22.99
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My Many Colored Days
Using a spectrum of vibrant colors and a menagerie of animals, this unique book does for the range of human moods and emotions what Oh, the Places You'll Go! does for the human life cycle. Here is a wonderful way for parents to talk with children about their feelings.
$25.99
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