Lists and Suggestions for Kids
List: Social Emotional Skills
Puppy in my head : a book about mindfulness
Gravel, Elise, author, illustrator.
"I've got a puppy running around inside my head. His name is Ollie. Sometimes my puppy is... More
Crafting calm : art and activities for mindful kids
Borgert-Spaniol, Megan, 1989- author.
"In Crafting Calm : Art and Activities for Mindful Kids, kids engage in and practice mindfulne... More
Breathe and be a book of mindfulness poems
Hatcher-Kay, Elijah, narrator.
Experience mindfulness through beautiful illustrations and expertly written poems that help childre... More
Breathe and be : a book of mindfulness poems
Coombs, Kate, author.
A collection of poems paired with imagery of the natural world reminds readers about the importance... More
Alphabreaths : the ABCs of mindful breathing
Willard, Christopher (Psychologist), author.
In Alphabreaths, children will learn their ABCs and the basics of mindfulness through playful breat... More
Alphabreaths too : more ABCs of mindful breathing
Willard, Christopher (Psychologist), author.
"Offers creative and playful breathing techniques to teach children their ABCs and mindfulness... More
Slow down : 50 mindful moments in nature
Williams, Rachel, author.
All around us, nature is working wonders. Every day, hour by hour, magical transformations happen r... More
Breathe like a bear 30 mindful moments for kids to feel calm and focused anytime, anywhere
Betts, Anni, illustrator.
This beautifully illustrated collection of mindfulness exercises is designed to teach kids techniqu... More
Breathe like a bear : 30 mindful moments for kids to feel calm and focused anytime, anywhere
Willey, Kira, author.
"We all want to bring more calm into our lives. We all want to feel more focused and positive.... More
Peaceful like a panda : 30 mindful moments for playtime, mealtime, bedtime-or anytime!
Willey, Kira, author.
A collection of mindfulness exercises to help kids calmly and mindfully navigate their day. With se... More
Taking time
Loring-Fisher, Jo, author, artist.
A young girl takes time to celebrate the sights and sounds around her, including her dog's sof... More
My thoughts are clouds : poems for mindfulness
Heard, Georgia, author.
A poetry collection that both illustrates what mindfulness is and encourages young, growing minds t... More
The calm book : understanding your busy brain
Allan, Alex (Author, editor and publisher), author.
"The Calm Book is a playful, warm and inviting non-fiction picture book designed to encourage ... More
Healing breath : a guided meditation through nature for kids
Meyer, William, 1979- author.
"A guided meditation that uses imagery of nature to help young readers focus the mind, find in... More
Mindful me : mindfulness and meditation for kids
Stewart, Whitney, 1959- author.
"This guide introduces kids and preteens to mindfulness through exercises, meditations, and wr... More
Mindful me : mindfulness and meditation for kids
Stewart, Whitney, 1959- author.
"This guide introduces kids and preteens to mindfulness through exercises, meditations, and wr... More
Happy right now
Berry, Julie, 1974- author.
Describe how it feels to be happy and what can cause it. ... More
Where happiness begins
Eland, Eva, author, illustrator.
Happiness is a character which comes and goes, and is sometimes hard to find, but frequently it beg... More
When sadness is at your door
Eland, Eva, author, illustrator.
A young child experiences sadness as if it were a visitor, acknowledging the emotion and suggesting... More
Tristeza : manual de usuario
Eland, Eva, author, illustrator.
A young child experiences sadness as if it were a visitor, acknowledging the emotion and suggesting... More
Out to sea
Kellock, Helen, author, artist.
From the award-winning author of The Star in the Forest comes this heart- felt story about learning... More
Crying is like the rain : a story of mindfulness and feelings
Feinberg, Heather Hawk, 1975- author.
A gentle metaphor for understanding and processing anxiety and sadness. ... More
The monster parade : a book about feeling all your feelings and then watching them go
O'Leary, Wendy, author.
"An engaging story that helps children work with difficult emotions by imagining them as playf... More
Don't sweat it : how to navigate big emotions
Hughes, Sloane, author.
"Shrink big feelings down to size! Navigating big emotions can help us learn more about oursel... More
Why do I feel so worried? : a kid's guide to coping with big emotions ; follow the arrows from anxiety to calm
Kirkness, Tammi, author.
"An illustrated flowchart guides kids to the right calming activity for every kind of anxiety&... More
Build resilience
Harman, Alice, author.
"What is an effort thermometer? How exactly do you discover 'the power of yet'? How ... More
Think positive
Harman, Alice, author.
"How can you stop annoying things from ruining your day? What is a 'Yes, I Can' list... More
Work smarter
Harman, Alice, author.
"How can you supercharge your powers of concentration? What exactly is an Easyometer? Could ma... More
Face your fears
Harman, Alice, author.
"What does it mean to be brave? Could picturing yourself not being afraid actually make you fe... More
Don't panic
Harman, Alice, author.
"What can you do to stop your brain from hitting the panic button? How can you be a 'futu... More
Boost your brain
Harman, Alice, author.
"What is a 'brain hug'? Can making up silly songs help you with your homework? Could... More
Worries
Christelis, Paul, author.
Anxiety is a normal part of childhood. Every child goes through phases of it. Using practical examp... More
At this very moment
Hodson, Matthew, author, illustrator.
"At This Very Moment is a beautifully poetic bedtime book for children ages 2 and up. Using si... More
Our world is whole
Bush, Gail, author.
Illustrations and rhythmic text affirm a young girl's belief that everyone in the world is con... More
Here and now
Denos, Julia, author.
Illustrations and easy-to-read text celebrate mindfulness and the connectedness of everything on Ea... More
Also
Goodale, E. B., author, illustrator.
This moving story follows one family through generations of time spent together and shows readers t... More
All things change
Claybourne, Anna, author.
"Some change happens right before your eyes, while other transformations happen so slowly that... More
Nature and me : a guide to the joys and excitements of the outdoors.
School of Life (Business enterprise), issuing body.
Children are used to hearing about how important it is to protect nature, but they may not fully un... More
A good thing happened today
Figueroa, Michelle, author.
"A rhythmic collection of happiness and hope inspired by real-life good news, this book remind... More
Neighbors
Denisevich, Kasya, author, illustrator.
Lying in bed, a child reflects on her new apartment, and the neighbors living around and above her,... More
Hurry up! : a book about slowing down
Dopirak, Kate, author.
"A busy boy and his dog learn to slow down and enjoy life together"-- ... More
My lazy cat
Roussey, Christine, author, illustrator.
A very busy little girl learns an important lesson from her very lazy cat, Boomer. ... More
The in-between book
Willard, Christopher (Psychologist), author.
"An interactive book about the Japanese concept of "ma," or the space between things... More
Sleep : how nature gets its rest
Prendergast, Kate, author.
"Some animals sleep alone. Others sleep in packs. Some slumber at night, and others prefer the... More
Sloth wasn't sleepy
Messner, Kate, author.
"A tough day, a bad dream, a scary noise & these are just a few of the things that can kee... More
Wild peace
Latham, Irene, author.
"A mindfulness picture book about finding solace in the natural world"-- ... More
Violet Shrink
Baldacchino, Christine, 1977- author.
"Violet Shrink doesn't like parties. Or bashes, or gatherings. Lots of people and lots of... More
Living with Viola
Fung, Rosena, author.
"Heartbreakingly honest and quietly funny, this #ownvoices graphic novel from a debut creator ... More
Gloria's big problem
Bright, Sarah Stiles, 1958- author.
Gloria loves to sing and play with her friends, but her Big Problem follows her around and tells he... More
Ruby finds a Worry
Percival, Tom, 1977- author, illustrator.
A young girl's sense of adventure and exploration vanishes when she discovers a Worry that gro... More
The silence slips in
Hughes, Alison, 1966- author.
"In this illustrated picture book, a young child learns to find comfort in silence when the wo... More
Honestly Elliott
McDunn, Gillian, author.
Struggling with ADHD, loneliness, and connecting with his divorced father who would rather see him ... More
The proud button
Richards, Danette, author.
"Isabelle is a shy little girl who loves to play. While everyone plays or works together, Isab... More
I'm gonna push through!
Wright, Jasmyn, author.
"Inspired by a mantra written for her third-graders, Jasmyn Wright's uplifting call to &q... More
Growing friendships
Head, Honor, author.
"Everyone needs friends. They make our lives more enjoyable. But friendships require effort on... More
Coping with change
Head, Honor, author.
"Everyone faces change in their life. When something out of our routine happens, we can lose t... More
Dealing with challenges
Head, Honor, author.
"Sudden, unexpected changes can happen in everyone's life. A change in family situation, ... More
Building confidence
Head, Honor, author.
"Everyone feels scared or worried sometimes. Being resilient means being able to cope with tim... More