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Hugga Loula

Written by Nancy Dearborn and Illustrated by Huang Junyan

“If you’re grumpy or sad, frustrated or mad, just give a shout, and hug it out.”

With the healing...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Where Happiness Begins

Written by Eva Eland

This helpful picture book is a great introduction to mindfulness and emotional literacy. A spare...

Pre-K - 2nd
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I'm Worried

Potato is worried. About everything.

Because anything might happen.

When he tells his friends, he...

Pre-K - 3rd
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This Little Rainbow: A Love-Is-Love Primer

Written by Joan Holub and Illustrated by Daniel Roode
Learn all about important leaders who represent, empower, and support the LGBTQIA+ community in this...
Pre-K - K
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The Feel Good Book

Written by Todd Parr
Giving a great, big hug feels good Sharing your treats feels good Taking a bubble bath with some...
Pre-K - 1st
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When Your Cookie Crumbles

Written by Rachel Howard
“A cookie’s still a cookie, regardless of the mess.” When Your Cookie Crumbles is a charming...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Red: A Crayon's Story

Written by Michael Hall

Red has a bright red label, but he is, in fact, blue. His teacher tries to help him be red (let's...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Saturday

Written and Illustrated by Oge Mora

Today would be special. Today would be splendid. It was Saturday! But sometimes, the best plans don...

Pre-K - 3rd
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I Am Enough

Written by Grace Byers and Illustrated by Keturah A. Bobo

An ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another. We are all here for...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Berenstain Bears: Kindness Counts

Written by Jan & Mike Berenstain
These easy-to-read Berenstain beginner books introduce young readers to the beloved Berenstain Bears characters and the "do good, feel good" messages in their stories. In this book, kindness is taught and modeled for the younger Berenstain Bears!
Pre-K - 2nd
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What Does It Mean to Be Kind?

Written by Rana DiOrio and Illustrated by Stéphane Jorisch

What Does It Mean to Be Kind? is a rare kindness book for children because it uses a proactive, not...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Wemberly Worried

Written by Kevin Henkes
Wemberly worries about everything—especially about making friends. As the first day of school...
Pre-K - 1st
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I'm Like You, You're Like Me: A Book About Understanding and Appreciating Each Other

Written by Cindy Gainer and Illustrated by Miki Sakamoto

“It’s fun to find ways I’m like you and you’re like me. It’s fun to find ways we’re different.”

Kids...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Day it Rained Hearts

Written and Illustrated by Felicia Bond
One day it rains hearts, and Cornelia Augusta catches them. Each heart is special in its own way, and Cornelia Augusta knows exactly who to send them to.
Pre-K - 2nd
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Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come!

Written by Nancy Carlson
It's the first day of kindergarten, and Henry is raring to go. First he gets dressed and eats a good...
Pre-K - K

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