Family changes that include loss of family members and/or placement with different family members can generate lots of anxiety and fear in children. In Stronger Together by Ginger Healy and illustrated by Maine Diaz, a young otter meets a sad young boy who is about to go through something similar to what he has gone […]
Kids often get the wiggles. But some kids have a harder time than others with dealing with them. It’s Hard to Be a Verb! By Julia Cook, illustrated by Carrie Hartman is a very positive story about a child struggling to manage everyday activities with his ADHD. I highlight the term positive because even the […]
Do you know a child who is afraid of Halloween? Check out 364 Days Until Halloween by Allison Edwards, illustrated by Jennifer Zivom! 🎃Thanks @nationalcenterforyouthissues for the gifted copy! Anxiety About Scary Things Whether or not you celebrate Halloween, you may have a child who gets anxious about that day. It’s hard to avoid when Halloween decorations […]
Will You Be the “I” in Kind? By Julia Cook, illustrated by Jomike Tejido If you are looking for a book to add to your social emotional learning library, check this out. This book is a great way to get kids to be mindful about their own behavior. Are you being kind or selfish? When […]
Worry Says What? By Allison Edward’s, illustrated by Ayesha Rubio, illustrates how loud the voice of worry can be in your head as you go about your day. It will help children who suffer from anxiety or have a case of the worries to put into words their feelings and frustrations. The books is a […]
Growing up can mean a lot of things, but it can especially mean gaining the ability to help others. In Your Happy Heart by Amie Dean and illustrated by Susan Keeter, Javon is in fifth grade and has signed up to be a Book Buddy, someone who helps kindergartners with their reading. This is a […]
In the latest book from the Your Magic Backpack series by Jessica Sinarski, Hello, Anxiety follows the story of Destiny Davis and the huge book of anxiety that has been weighing her down. There are more than a few of us dealing with some major anxiety about life lately. This is a great book to […]
If you have an elementary age student, then you definitely want to check out Be Your Own Hero by Lisa King and illustrated by Colleen Madden. As a parent, upon looking at the cover, my thoughts immediately went to all of the spirit weeks held at my children’s elementary school. Especially the one coming up […]
Review: Hello, Anger by Jessica Sinarski If you are looking for a book to help your child with dealing with their anger, then check out Hello, Anger by Jessica Sinarski and illustrated by Macky Pamintuan. I loved how the discussion about anger is led by the teacher who also shares examples with herself as a […]