Lists and Suggestions for Kids
List: When Things Are Scary
The breaking news
Reul, Sarah Lynne, author, illustrator.
When devastating news rattles a young girl's community, her normally attentive parents and nei... More
When devastating news rattles a young girl's community, her normally attentive parents and neighbors are suddenly exhausted and distracted. At school, her teacher tells the class to look for the helpers-the good people working to make things better in big and small ways. She wants more than anything to help in a BIG way, but maybe she can start with one small act of kindness instead ... and then another, and another. Small things can compound, after all, to make a world of difference. Both timely and timeless, this charmingly illustrated debut picture book from Sarah Lynne Reul touches on themes of community, resilience, and optimism with an authenticity that will resonate with readers young and old. Less
The rabbit listened
Doerrfeld, Cori, author, illustrator.
"When Taylor's block castle is destroyed, all the animals think they know just what to do... More
"When Taylor's block castle is destroyed, all the animals think they know just what to do, but only the rabbit quietly listens to how Taylor is feeling"-- Less
Qué hacer cuando las noticias te asustan : guía para niños para entender las noticias actuales
Toner, Jacqueline B., author.
"Tackles children's feelings of anxiety around current events and what is portrayed in th... More
"Tackles children's feelings of anxiety around current events and what is portrayed in the news. Scary news is an inevitable part of life." -- Less
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
"I've got a puppy running around inside my head. His name is Ollie. Sometimes my puppy is quiet, curious, or scared. And sometimes he is excited . . . a little too excited! When that happens, I get overwhelmed. So, what's a puppy--and an anxious kid--to do? Author Elise Gravel helps children identify and cope with anxiety in a calming, mindful way." -- Less
I'm worried
Black, Michael Ian, 1971- author.
Potato is worried about what might happen in the future, causing Flamingo to worry, too, but their ... More
Potato is worried about what might happen in the future, causing Flamingo to worry, too, but their friend, a little girl, encourages them to focus on enjoying the present, instead. Less
Calming your anxious child : words to say and things to do
Trainor, Kathleen, 1955- author.
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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
A young girl's sense of adventure and exploration vanishes when she discovers a Worry that grows and grows until she learns how to get rid of it. Less
ABC of feelings
Lui, Bonnie, author, illustrator.
Simple text and illustrations present an A to Z guide to emotions, including happy, mad, scared, an... More
Simple text and illustrations present an A to Z guide to emotions, including happy, mad, scared, and more. Less
The in-between book
Willard, Christopher (Psychologist), author.
"An interactive book about the Japanese concept of "ma," or the space between things... More
"An interactive book about the Japanese concept of "ma," or the space between things, helps children learn about mindfulness"-- Less
Name that feeling : a turn-and-see book
Meister, Cari, author.
"Lightning flashes. Thunder rumbles. It's a big storm! How do you think Micah feels? Woof... More
"Lightning flashes. Thunder rumbles. It's a big storm! How do you think Micah feels? Woof! Woof! Gemma's grandma brought her a puppy. How do you think Gemma feels? Turn the page to find out which feeling matches the description. Would you feel the same way?"-- Less
Meditate with me : a step-by-step mindfulness journey
Gates, Mariam, author.
"A classroom full of animals demonstrates the principles of mindfulness in this guide to medit... More
"A classroom full of animals demonstrates the principles of mindfulness in this guide to meditation for children"-- Less
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
"We all want to bring more calm into our lives. We all want to feel more focused and positive. Mindfulness is the key to making it happen. Breathe like a bear guides us through fun exercises to help us relax and stretch our imaginations. Because just like we need to exercise our bodies, we need to flex our mindfulness muscles!"--Jacket. Less
Something happened in our park : standing together after gun violence
Hazzard, Ann, author.
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El conejo escuchó
Doerrfeld, Cori, author, illustrator.
"When Taylor's block castle is destroyed, all the animals think they know just what to do... More
"When Taylor's block castle is destroyed, all the animals think they know just what to do, but only the rabbit quietly listens to how Taylor is feeling"-- Less
A terrible thing happened
Holmes, Margaret M., 1944-
After Sherman sees something terrible happen, he becomes anxious and then angry, but when a counsel... More
After Sherman sees something terrible happen, he becomes anxious and then angry, but when a counselor helps him talk about these emotions he feels better. Less
Jenny is scared : when sad things happen in the world
Shuman, Carol.
When Jenny and her brother are frightened by events in the world, their parents help them talk abou... More
When Jenny and her brother are frightened by events in the world, their parents help them talk about their fears and feel better. Less
Mister Rogers' neighborhood. What do you do with the mad that you feel? life lessons : self-control, expression, and healthy outlets
Rogers, Fred.
"Everyone gets mad sometimes. That's just part of being human. We aren't born with s... More
"Everyone gets mad sometimes. That's just part of being human. We aren't born with self-control. We have to learn what to do with our anger. Watching this DVD can encourage children to talk about their mad feelings. Building a warm relationship through open communication is one of the keys to helping your child learn how to handle mad feelings"--Container. Less
Daniel's little songs for big feelings
Nakamura, May, author.
Daniel Tiger has a strategy and a song for every experience, whether he is playing with friends, go... More
Daniel Tiger has a strategy and a song for every experience, whether he is playing with friends, going to school, or trying something new! This includes fifty strategy song lyrics, and tips for parents, caregivers and educators, the perfect go-to as little tigers navigates big feelings, first experiences, and developmental milestones. Less
Big feelings
Penfold, Alexandra, author.
"A group of kids express a multitude of feelings and discover they are not alone"-- ... More
"A group of kids express a multitude of feelings and discover they are not alone"-- Less
Little box of happy 16 beloved tracks that teach children the joy of yoga and movement
Bari Koral Family Rock Band, performer.
Features sixteen tracks for kids yoga, including three relaxation tracks for mindfulness and rest. ... More
Features sixteen tracks for kids yoga, including three relaxation tracks for mindfulness and rest. Less