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The Way I Feel

Written and Illustrated by Janan Cain

Helping children identify and express their feelings in a positive manner is important for their...

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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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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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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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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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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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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Lubaya's Quiet Roar

Written by Marilyn Nelson and Illustrated by Philemona Williamson

This is a story of how every child, even the quietest, can make a difference in their community and...

K - 3rd
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Jenny Mei Is Sad

Written and Illustrated by Tracy Subisak

My friend Jenny Mei is sad. But you might not be able to tell.

Jenny Mei still smiles a lot. She...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Jerome By Heart

Written by Thomas Scotto (Contributor), Claudia Bedrick & Karin Snelson (Translators) and Illustrated by Olivier Tallec

“Raphael loves Jerome. I say it. It’s easy.”


This story follows a little boy named Raphael...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Stanley Paste

Written and Illustrated by Aaron Blabey

Stanley Paste is a boy who hates the fact that he is very small, but when he makes friends with a...

1st - 3rd
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I Believe I Can

Written by Grace Byers and Illustrated by Keturah A. Bobo

My presence matters in this world. I know I can do anything, if only I believe I can.

I Believe I...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Ten Beautiful Things

Written by Molly Griffin and Illustrated by Maribel Lechuga

Lily and her grandmother search for ten beautiful things as they take a long car ride to Iowa and...

K - 3rd
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Lena's Shoes Are Nervous: A First-Day-of-School Dilemma

Written by Keith Calabrese and Illustrated by Juana Medina

Today is a big day! Today, Lena starts kindergarten. She is very excited. But there’s just one...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Ruby Finds A Worry

Written by Tom Percival

Meet Ruby -- a happy, curious, imaginative young girl. But one day, she finds something unexpected...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Every Night at Midnight

Written and Illustrated by Peter Cheong

A little lone werewolf prowls the nights on his own until he finds friendship in the most unexpected...

Pre-K - 3rd
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I Am a Tornado

Written and Illustrated by Drew Beckmeyer

Tornado is on a rampage. It tosses cars and knocks over barns. Tornado is also angry, only it doesn...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Mindful Me, Happy Me: Stay Cool at School

Written by Lori Lite and Illustrated by Richard Watson

Imaginary animals Jumpy and Sunny help identify big emotions that children experience at school and...

Pre-K - 1st
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What Is A Family?

Written by Sylvia Vardell & Janet Wong

DNA can tell us who our family members are, but we all know that family means more than just...

3rd - 7th
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Jeffrey Loves Blue

Written by Loretta Garbutt and Illustrated by Lily Snowden-Fine

In art class, a boy finds the courage to leave his comfort zone, try something new, and do something...

1st - 2nd
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I am Mr. Rogers (Ordinary People Change the World)

Written by Brad Meltzer and Illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos

As a shy, young boy, Fred Rogers found comfort in telling stories through puppets. When television...

K - 4th
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Just Because

Written by Matthew McConaughey and Illustrated by Renee Kurilla

Just because I’m in the race,
doesn’t mean I’m fully ready.
Just because I’m shaking,
doesn’t
...

Pre-K - 3rd

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