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Books Parents Can Use With Their Children

Being a friend:

A Rainbow of Friends by P.K. Hallinan (Ages 4-8)
Best Friends by Charlotte Labaronne (Ages 3-5)
Can You Be a Friend? by Nita Everly (Ages 3-6)
Can You Talk to Your Friends? by Nita Everly (Ages 3-6)
Care Bears Caring Contest by Nancy Parent (Ages 3-6)
Care Bears The Day Nobody Shared by Nancy Parent (Ages3-6)
Fox Makes Friends by Adam Relf (Ages 3-5)
Gigi and Lulu's Gigantic Fight by Pamela Edwards (Ages 3-7)
Heartprints by P.K. Hallinan (Ages 3-6)
How Do Dinosaurs Play with Their Friends by Jane Yolen and Mark
Teague (Ages 3-5)
How to be a Friend by Laurie Krasny Brown and Marc Brown (Ages 4-8)
Hunter's Best Friend at School by Laura Malone Elliot (Ages 4-7)
I'm a Good Friend! by David Parker (Ages 3-5)
I Can Share by Karen Katz (Ages infant-5)
I Can Cooperate! by David Parker (Ages 3-5)
I am Generous! by David Parker (Ages 2-5)
I'm Sorry by Sam McBratney (Ages 4-7)
It's Hard to Share My Teacher by Joan Singleton Prestine (Ages5-6)
Jamberry by Bruce Degan (Ages 2-5)
Join In and Play by Cheri Meiners (Ages 3-6)
The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry, and The Big Hungry Bear by Don &
Audry Wood (Ages 2-5)
Making Friends by Fred Rogers (Ages 3-5)
Making Friends by Janine Amos (Ages 4-8)
Matthew and Tilly by Rebecca C. Jones (Ages 4-8)
Mine! Mine! Mine! By Shelly Becker (Ages 3-5)
Mine! A Backpack Baby Story by Miriam Cohen (Ages infant-2)
My Friend Bear by Jez Alborough (Ages 3-8)
My Friend and I by Lisa John-Clough (Ages 4-8)
One Lonely Sea Horse by Saxton Freymann & Joost Elffers (Ages 4-8)
Perro Grande…Perro Pequeno/Big Dog…Little Dog by P.D. Eastman (Ages 4-8)
The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister (Ages 3-8)
Share and Take Turns by Cheri Meiners (Ages 5-8)
Sharing How Kindness Grows by Fran Shaw (Ages 3-5)
The Selfish Crocodile by Faustin Charles and Michael Terry (Ages 4-7)
Simon and Molly plus Hester by Lisa Jahn-Clough (Ages 5-8)
Sometimes I Share by Carol Nicklaus (Ages 4-6)
Strawberry Shortcake and the Friendship Party by Monique Z. Sephens (Ages 2-5)
Sunshine & Storm by Elisabeth Jones (Ages 3-5)
Talk and Work it Out by Cheri Meiners (Ages 3-6)
That's What a Friend Is by P.K. Hallinan (Ages3-8)
We Are Best Friends by Aliki (Ages 4-7)

Accepting different kinds of friends:

And Here's to You by David Elliott (Ages 4-8)
Big Al by Andrew Clements (Ages 4-8)
The Brand New Kid by Katie Couric (Ages 3-8)
Chester's Way by Kevin Henkes (Ages 5-7)
Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes (Ages 4-8)
Franklin's New Friend by Paulette Bourgeois (Ages 5-8)
Horace and Morris But Mostly Dolores by James Howe (Ages 4-8)
I Accept You as You Are! by David Parker (Ages 3-5)
It's Okay to Be Different by Todd Parr (Ages 3-8)
Margaret and Margarita by Lynn Reiser (Ages 5-8)

General feelings:

ABC Look at Me by Roberta Grobel Intrater (Ages infant-4)

"Baby Faces" books (most are by Roberta Grobel Intrater) (Ages infant-4)

Baby Faces by Margaret Miller (Ages infant-3)

Baby Senses Sight by Dr.S. Beaumont (ages infant -3)

Can You Tell How Someone Feels? (Early Social Behavior Book Series)by

Nita Everly (Ages 3-6)

Double Dip Feelings by Barbara Cain (Ages 5-8)

The Feelings Book by Todd Parr (Ages 3-8)

Feeling Happy by Ellen Weiss (Ages infants -3)

Glad Monster, Sad Monster by Ed Emberley & Anne Miranda (Ages infant-5)

The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle (Ages 1-6)

The Pout Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen (Ages 3-5)

The Three Grumpies by Tamra Wight (Ages 4-8)

Happy and Sad, Grouchy and Glad by Constance Allen (Ages 4-7)

How Are You Peeling: Foods with Moods/Vegetal como eres: Alimentos con

sentimientos by Saxton Freymann (Ages 5-8)

How Do I Feel? by Norma Simon (Ages 2-7)

How Do I Feel? Como me siento? by Houghton Mifflin (Ages infant-4)

How I Feel Proud by Marcia Leonard (Ages 2-6)

How I Feel Silly by Marcia Leonard (Ages 2-6)

How Kind by Mary Murphy (ages 2-5)

I Am Happy by Steve Light (Ages 3-6)

If You're Happy and You Know it! by Jane Cabrera (Ages 3-6)

Little Teddy Bear's Happy Face Sad Face by Lynn Offerman (a first book about

feelings)

Lizzy's Ups and Downs by Jessica Harper (Ages 3-9)

My Many Colored Days by Dr. Seuss (Ages 3-8)

On Monday When It Rained by Cherryl Kachenmeister (Ages 3-8)

Proud of Our Feelings by Lindsay Leghorn (Ages 4-8)

See How I Feel by Julie Aigner-Clark (Ages infant-4)

Sometimes I Feel Like a Storm Cloud by Lezlie Evans (Ages 4-8)

Smudge's Grumpy Day by Miriam Moss (Ages 3-8)

The Way I Feel by Janan Cain (Ages 4-8)

Today I Feel Silly & Other Moods That Make My Day by Jamie Lee (Ages 3-8)

The Way I Feel by Janan Cain (Ages 3-6)

Child Care

What Makes Me Happy? by Catherine & Laurence Anholt (Ages 3-6)

What I Look Like When I am Confused/Como me veo cuando estoy confundido

(Let's Look at Feeling Series) by Joanne Randolph (Ages 5-8)

When I Feel Frustrated by Marcia Leonard (Ages 2-6)

When I Feel Jealous by Marcia Leonard (Ages 2-6)feelings)

Lizzy's Ups and Downs by Jessica Harper (Ages 3-9)

My Many Colored Days by Dr. Seuss (Ages 3-8)

On Monday When It Rained by Cherryl Kachenmeister (Ages 3-8)

Proud of Our Feelings by Lindsay Leghorn (Ages 4-8)

See How I Feel by Julie Aigner-Clark (Ages infant-4)

Sometimes I Feel Like a Storm Cloud by Lezlie Evans (Ages 4-8)

Smudge's Grumpy Day by Miriam Moss (Ages 3-8)

The Way I Feel by Janan Cain (Ages 4-8)

Today I Feel Silly & Other Moods That Make My Day by Jamie Lee (Ages 3-8)

The Way I Feel by Janan Cain (Ages 3-6)

What Makes Me Happy? by Catherine & Laurence Anholt (Ages 3-6)

What I Look Like When I am Confused/Como me veo cuando estoy confundido

(Let's Look at Feeling Series) by Joanne Randolph (Ages 5-8)

When I Feel Frustrated by Marcia Leonard (Ages 2-6)

When I Feel Jealous by Marcia Leonard (Ages 2-6)

Happy Feelings:

Amadeus is Happy by Eli Cantillon (Ages 2-5)

Feeling Happy by Ellen Weiss (ages 2-5)

If You're Happy and You Know it! by David Carter (Ages 2-6)

If You're Happy and You Know It by Scholastic/Taggies book (Ages

infant-2)

The Feel Good Book by Todd Parr (Ages 3-6)

Peekaboo Morning by Rachel Isadora (Ages 2-5)

When I Feel Happy by Marcia Leonard (Ages 2-6)

"What Went Right Today?" by Joan Buzick and Lindy Judd (Ages 3 – 8)

Sad feelings:

Let's Talk About Feeling Sad by Joy Wilt Berry (Ages 3-5)

Franklin's Bad Day by Paulette Bourgeois & Brenda Clark (Ages 5-8)

How I Feel Sad by Marcia Leonard (Ages 2-6)

Hurty Feelings by Helen Lester (Ages 5-8)

Knuffle Bunny by Mo Willems (Ages 3-6)

Sometimes I Feel Awful by Joan Singleton Prestine (Ages 5-8)

The Very Lonely Firefly by Eric Carle (Ages 4-7)

When I'm Feeling Sad by Trace Moroney (Ages 2-5)

When I Feel Sad by Cornelia Maude Spelman (Ages 5-7)

Happy Feelings

Angry or mad feelings

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst

(Ages 4-8)

Andrew's Angry Words by Dorothea Lackner (Ages 4-8)

Bootsie Barker Bites by Barbara Bottner (Ages 4-8)

The Chocolate Covered Cookie Tantrum by Deborah Blementhal (Ages 5-8)

How I Feel Frustrated by Marcia Leonard (Ages 3-8)

How I Feel Angry by Marcia Leonard (Ages 2-6)

Llama Llama Mad at Mama by Anna Dewdney (Ages 2-5)

Sometimes I'm Bombaloo by Rachel Vail (Ages 3-8)

That Makes Me Mad! by Steven Kroll (Ages 4-8)

The Rain Came Down by David Shannon (Ages 4-8)

When I'm Angry by Jane Aaron (Ages 3-7)

When I'm Feeling Angry by Trace Moroney (Ages 2-5)

When I Feel Angry by Cornelia Maude Spelman (Ages 5-7)

When Sophie Gets Angry – Really, Really Angry by Molly Garrett (Ages 3-7)

Lily's Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes. (Ages 4-8)

Scared or worried feelings

Creepy Things are Scaring Me by Jerome and Jarrett Pumphrey (Ages 4-8)

Franklin in The Dark by Paulette Bourgeois & Brenda Clark (Ages 5-8)

How I Feel Scared by Marcia Leonard (Ages 2-6)

I Am Not Going to School Today by Robie H. Harris (Ages 4-8)

No Such Thing by Jackie French Koller (Ages 5-8)

Sam's First Day (In multiple languages) by David Mills & Lizzie Finlay (Ages 3-7)

Sheila Rae, the Brave, by Kevin Henkes (Ages 5-8)

Wemberly Worried by Kevin Henkes (Ages 5-8)

When I'm Feeling Scared by Trace Moroney (Ages 2-5)

When I Feel Scared by Cornelia Maude Spelman (Ages 5-7)

Caring About Others and Empathy

Bear Feels Sick by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman (Ages 3-5)

Can You Tell How Someone Feels by Nita Everly (ages 3-6)

Understand and Care by Cheri Meiners (Ages 3-6)

When I Care about Others by Cornelia Maude Spelman (Ages 5-7)

Angry or Mad Feelings

Scared or Worried Feelings

Problem Solving

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems (Ages 2-7)

Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! by Mo Willems (Ages 2-7)

I Did It, I'm Sorry by Caralyn Buehner (Ages 5-8)

It Wasn't My Fault by Helen Lester (Ages 4-7)

Talk and Work it Out by Cheri Meiners (Ages 4-8)

Self Confidence

ABC I like Me by Nancy Carlson (Ages 4-6)

Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman (Ages 4-8)

Arthur's Nose, by Marc Brown (Ages 3-8)

The Blue Ribbon Day by Katie Couric (Ages 4-8)

Can You Keep Trying by Nita Everly (Ages 3-6)

I Can Do It Myself (A Sesame Street Series) by Emily Perl Kingsley (Ages 2-4)

I'm in Charge of Me!, by David Parker (Ages 3-5)

I am Responsible!, by David Parker (Ages 3-5)

The Little Engine that Could by Watty Piper (Ages 3-7)

Susan Laughs by Jeanne Willis (Ages 4-7)

Too Loud Lilly by Sophia Laguna (Ages 4-7)

Try and Stick With It by Cheri Meiners (Ages 4-8)

26 Big Things Little Hands Can Do by Coleen Paratore (Ages 1-6)

The Very Clumsy Click Beetle by Eric Carle (Ages 3-7)

Whistle for Willie/Sebale a Willie by Erza Jack Keats (Ages 4-7))

You Can Do It, Sam by Amy Hest (Ages 2-6)

Good Behavior Expectations

Can You Listen with Your Eyes? by Nita Everly (Ages 3-6)

Can You Use a Good Voice? by Nita Everly (Ages 3-6)

David Goes to School by David Shannon (Ages 3-8)

David Gets in Trouble by David Shannon (Ages 3-8)

Excuse Me!: A Little Book of Manners by Karen Katz (Ages infant-5)

Feet Are Not for Kicking (available in board book) by Elizabeth Verdick (Ages 2-4)

Hands are Not for Hitting (available in board book) by Martine Agassi (Ages 2-8)

Hands Can by Cheryl Willis Hudson (ages 1-5)

I Tell the Truth! by David Parker (Ages 3-5)

I Show Respect! by David Parker (Ages 3-5)

Know and Follow Rules by Cheri Meiners (Ages 3-6)

Listen and Learn by Cheri Meiners (Ages 3-6)

No Biting by Karen Katz (Ages infant-5)

No David by David Shannon (Ages 3-8)

No Hitting by Karen Katz (Ages infant-5)

Please Play Safe! Penguin's Guide to Playground Safety by Margery Cuyler (Ages 2-5)

26 Big Things Small Hands Can Do by Coleen Paratore (Ages 3-5)

Quiet and Loud by Leslie Patricelli (Ages 1-3)

Words Are Not for Hurting by Elizabeth Verdick (Ages 3-6)

Self Confidence

Family Relationships

 

Are You My Mother? by P.D. Eastman and Carlos Rivera (Ages infant-5)

Baby Dance by Ann Taylor (Ages infant-4)

Because I Love You So Much by Guido van Genechten (Ages 2-5)

Counting Kisses by Karen Katz (Ages infant-5)

Full, Full, Full of Love by Trish Cooke (Ages 4-6)

Don't Forget I Love You by Mariam Moss (Ages 2-7)

Guess How Much I Love You By Sam McBratney (Ages infant-5)

Guji Guji by Chih-Yuan Chen (Ages 5-8)

How Do I Love You? by P.K. Hallinan (Ages infant-5)

I Love it When You Smile by Sam McBratney (Ages 3-5)

I Love You All Day Long by Francesca Rusackas (Ages 3-5)

I Love You: A Rebus Poem, by Jean Marzollo (Ages 1-6)

I Love You the Purplest, by Barbara M. Joose (Ages 4-8)

I Love You Through and Through by Bernadette Rossetti-Shustak (Ages 1-5)

The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn (Ages 3-8)

Koala Lou By Mem Fox (Ages 4-7)

Mama, Do You Love Me?/Me quieres, mama? By Barbara Joosse (Ages 3-6)

More, More, More, Said the Baby: Three Love Stories By Vera B. Williams Morrow

(Ages infant-3)

No Matter What by Debi Gliori (Ages 2-5)

Owl Babies by Martin Waddell (Ages 3-7)

Please, Baby, Please by Spike Lee (Ages infant-5)

Te Amo Bebe, Little One by Lisa Wheeler (Ages infant-3)

You're All My Favorites by Sam Mc Bratney (Ages 5-7)

 

Bullying and teasing

A Weekend with Wendell, by Kevin Henkes (Ages 4-8)

The Berenstain Bears and the Bully by San and Jan Berenstain (Ages 4-7)

Big Bad Bruce by Bill Peet (Ages 4-8)

Chester's Way by Kevin Henkes (Ages 5-7)

Coyote Raid in Cactus Canyon J. Arnosky (Ages 4-8)

Gobbles! By Ezra Jack Kets (Ages 4-8)

Hats by Kevin Luthardt (Ages 3-6)

Hooway for Wodney Wat! by Helen Lester (Ages 5-8)

Hugo and the Bully Frogs by Francesca Simon (Ages 3-7)

 

Grief and Death

The Fall of Freddie the Leaf by Leo Buscaglia (Ages 5-adult)

Goodbye Mousie by Robert Harris (Ages 3-8)

I Miss You by Pat Thomas (Ages 4-8)

The Next Place by Warren Hanson (Ages 5-adult)

Sad Isn't Bad: Grief Guidebook for Kids Dealing with Loss Series by Michaelene Mundy (Ages 5-8)