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B 126455B 126455 13 Stories About Harris
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Schwartz, Amy
Length: 40 Copyright: 2020

A look at the ups and downs of preschoolers in the big city. In 13 illustrated vignettes, young Harris gets into big and little adventures at home, at best friend Ayana's house, and throughout his diverse city neighborhood. Diversity. Multicultural. Realistic fiction. Best friends. IL Pres-3.
13 Stories About Harris KP  
B 125935B 125935 50 Ways to Feel Happy
Grade Lvl: PI Author: King, Vanessa
Length: 64 Copyright: 2018

What can you do to help yourself (and others) feel happier? Presents fifty activities and ideas to try with family, friends, and on your own. Stories about me. Social emotional learning. Happiness. IL Pres-3.
50 Ways to Feel Happy PI  
B 124228B 124228 Accident!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Tsurumi, Andrea
Length: 48 Copyright: 2017

When a clumsy armadillo named Lola knocks over a glass pitcher, she sets off a silly chain of events, encountering chaos wherever she goes. But accidents happen--just ask the stoat snarled in spaghetti, the airborne sheep, and the bull who has broken a whole shop's worth of china. Cumulative text. Forgiveness. Juvenile fiction. IL Pres-2. AR 1.5. Lexile 270.
Accident! KP  
B 127252B 127252 Across the Desert
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Bowling, Dusti
Length: 310 Copyright: 2021

While using a public library computer to find help for her mother who is addicted to pain medicine, twelve-year-old Jolene witnesses a friend's livestreamed crash-landing in the Arizona desert and embarks on a journey to rescue her. Adventure. Drugs, alcohol, and substances abuse. Grief and loss, Survival stories. 24-25 Iowa Teen Award. IL 5-9. AR 4.2
Across the Desert IJ  
KM 13783KM 13783 Across the Desert (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Bowling, Dusti
Length: 0 Copyright: 2022

While using a public library computer to find help for her mother who is addicted to pain medicine, twelve-year-old Jolene witnesses a friend's livestreamed crash-landing in the Arizona desert and embarks on a journey to rescue her. Contents include playaway, book, and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: 6 hours and 25 minutes. Adventure. Drugs, alcohol, and substances abuse. Grief and loss, Survival stories. 24-25 Iowa Teen Award. IL 5-9. AR 4.2
Across the Desert (Playaway) IJ  
B 124561B 124561 Adjustment (Book 5)
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Young, Suzanne
Length: 408 Copyright: 2017

When Tatum's boyfriend, Weston, loses his memories of her in The Program, they decide to undergo The Adjustment, where Tatum's memories of their time together are implanted into Weston's mind, but trouble lies ahead when Weston's emotions do not match the experiences. Series fiction: A Program novel, book 5. Companion book to: The Program, The Treatment, The Remedy, and The Epidemic. Science fiction. IL 8-12. AR 4.6. Lexile 630.
Adjustment (Book 5) JS  
B 127416B 127416 Advocating for Yourself
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Colich, Abby
Length: 24 Copyright: 2022

Readers will learn what it means to advocate for oneself, how to identify individual strengths and weaknesses, and how to take ownership of one's own tasks and responsibilities within a group setting or project. Self-confidence. Self-consciousness. Series nonfiction: Working Together. IL 2-6. Lexile 570.
Advocating for Yourself PI  
B 123098B 123098 After the Fall: How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Santat, Dan
Length: 40 Copyright: 2017

Follows Humpty Dumpty, an avid bird watcher whose favorite place to be is high up on the city wall―that is, until after his famous fall. Now terrified of heights, Humpty can longer do many of the things he loves most. IL 1-3.
After the Fall: How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again KP  
B 126524B 126524 All About Anxiety
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Lewis, Carrie
Length: 89 Copyright: 2020

Anxiety. It's an emotion that rears its head almost every day, from the normal worries and concerns that most of us experience, to outright fear when something scary happens, to the anxiety disorders that many kids live with daily. But what causes anxiety? And what can we do about it? All About Anxiety tackles these questions from every possible angle. Readers will learn what's going on in their brain and central nervous system when they feel anxious. They'll learn about the evolutionary reasons for fear and anxiety and that anxiety isn't always a bad thing, except for when it is! Most importantly, kids will discover new strategies to manage their anxiety so they can live and thrive with anxiety. Brain research. Social emotional learning. Psychology. IL 4-8.
All About Anxiety IJ  
B 128051B 128051 All About Feelings
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Brooks, Felicity
Length: 32 Copyright: 2023

A reassuring introduction to feelings is designed to help young children recognize, understand and name how they're feeling and learn to talk about and manage their emotions in helpful ways. Feelings and emotions. Self-awareness. Relationship skills. IL Pres-2.
All About Feelings KP  
B 124092B 124092 All My Treasures: A Book of Joy
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Witek, Jo
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

A gentle message about the immateriality of happiness, this story reminds us to take pleasure in everyday moments. Board book / die cut format. Moveable paper flaps throughout storybook. Social emotional development. Series fiction: Growing Heart. IL Pres-3. AR 2.4.
All My Treasures: A Book of Joy KP  
B 124732B 124732 All That I Can Fix
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Chan, Crystal
Length: 314 Copyright: 2018

In Makersville, Indiana, people know all about fifteen-year-old Ronney--he's from that mixed-race family with the dad who tried to kill himself, the pill-popping mom, and the genius kid sister. Can Ronney figure out a way to hold it together as all his worlds fall apart? Family problems. Realistic fiction. Starred reviews. IL 8-12.
All That I Can Fix JS  
B 126597B 126597 All the Ways to Be Smart
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bell, Davina
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Smart is not just ticks and crosses, smart is building boats from boxes, painting patterns, wheeling wagons, being mermaids and riding dragons. A book celebrating all the unique and wonderful qualities that make children who they are. Intellect. Self-esteem. Story in rhyme. IL Pres-3. Lexile 560.
All the Ways to Be Smart KP  
B 128225B 128225 All We Need is Love and a Really Soft Pillow
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Reynolds, Peter H
Length: 48 Copyright: 2023

Poppy believes that all they need in life is love, but the Little One keeps coming up with other things that will make their life comfortable until it is all swept away in a storm. Story about me. Relationship skills. Personal belongings. Family life. Love. IL Pres-2. AR 2.5. Lexile 470.
All We Need is Love and a Really Soft Pillow KP  
B 126580B 126580 All Welcome Here
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Preller, James
Length: 40 Copyright: 2020

A picture book collection of haiku poems that celebrates the first day of school and all of its excitement, challenges, and anxieties. First day of school. Children's poetry. Haiku. IL Pres-3.
All Welcome Here KP  
B 125073B 125073 All You Need is Love
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lennon, John
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

Celebrate the love that surrounds us every day with John Lennon and Paul McCartney's world-renowned classic song "All You Need Is Love." IL Pres-2. Lexile 150.
All You Need is Love KP  
B 127254B 127254 Amina's Song
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Khan, Hena
Length: 280 Copyright: 2021

Feeling pulled between two cultures after a month with family in Pakistan, Amina shares her experiences with Wisconsin classmates through a class assignment and a songwriting project with new student Nico. Sequel to: Amina's voice. Realistic fiction. Music Composition. Pakistani-Americans. School story. IL 4-8. AR 4.9. Lexile 800. GR U.
Amina's Song IJ  
B 125347B 125347 Anger is a Gift
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Oshiro, Mark
Length: 463 Copyright: 2018

Six years ago, Moss Jefferies' father was murdered by an Oakland police officer. Along with losing a parent, the media's vilification of his father and lack of accountability has left Moss with near crippling panic attacks. Now, in his sophomore year of high school, Moss and his fellow classmates find themselves increasingly treated like criminals in their own school. New rules. Random locker searches. Constant intimidation and Oakland Police Department stationed in their halls. Despite their youth, the students decide to organize and push back against the administration. When tensions hit a fever pitch and tragedy strikes, Moss must face a difficult choice: give in to fear and hate or realize that anger can actually be a gift. Conflict with Society. Mature themes. Young adult fiction. Realistic fiction. African American. IL 8-12. AR 5.0. Lexile 710.
Anger is a Gift JS  
B 126256B 126256 Angryman
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Dahle, Gro
Length: 48 Copyright: 2019

Boj's father can be very angry and violent. Boj calls this side of his father's personality "Angryman." When Angryman comes no one is safe. Until something powerful happens... Stories about self. Emotional abuse. Family problems. IL 1-5. Lexile 470.
Angryman KPI  
B 126133B 126133 Apple Cake
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Casey, Dawn
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

A child says thank you for the gifts nature provides, from hazelnuts in the hedge to apples from the tree, eggs from the hens to milk from the cow. Eventually, the family has enough ingredients to make something special...a delicious apple cake! Gratitude fiction. Story in rhyme. IL Pres-3.
Apple Cake KP  
B 127754B 127754 Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Blume, Judy
Length: 171 Copyright: 2014

Faced with the difficulties of growing up and choosing a religion, a twelve-year-old girl talks over her problems with her own private God. Classics. Mature themes. Conduct of life. Coming of age. Humorous story. Realistic fiction. IL 5-8. AR 3.6. Lexile 570. GR T.
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret IJ  
B 125957B 125957 Ariba: An Old Tale About New Shoes
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Manapov, Masha
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

Marcus's joy over a new pair of shoes prompts his grandfather to tell him a story about Ariba, who has an unusual relationship with a persistent pair of shoes. Multicultural. Storytelling fiction. IL Pres-3.
Ariba: An Old Tale About New Shoes KP  
B 127936B 127936 As Cool As It Gets
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Jory, John
Length: 32 Copyright: 2022

When the Cool Bean picks the name of the coolest of the cool beans, Beanadette, out of a hat for the annual gift exchange, he's not feeling very merry or festive. He's feeling pressure! Beanadette is definitely expecting the coolest present of all. Will the Cool Bean find the perfect gift in time for the party. Relationship skills. Holidays. Humorous story. Gifts. Series fiction: Food Group. IL Pres-3. AR 3.3.
As Cool As It Gets KP  
B 125740B 125740 Attack of the 50-Foot Fluffy
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Boldt, Mike
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

Claire and her stuffed rabbit, Fluffy, wake up happy but one thing goes wrong after another until, finally, Claire and Fluffy are both very, very angry. Behavior fiction. Social emotional learning. Stories about me. IL Pres-2. AR 2.0. Lexile 470.
Attack of the 50-Foot Fluffy KP  
B 124225B 124225 Bad Mood and the Stick
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Snicket, Lemony
Length: 48 Copyright: 2017

Curly's bad mood travels from person to person, unexpectedly leaving opportunities for forgiveness, laughter, and love in its wake. Once there was a bad mood and a stick. The stick appeared when a tree dropped it. Where did the bad mood come from? Who picked up the stick? And where is the bad mood off to now? You never know what is going to happen. IL Pres-3. AR 3.4. RC 2.2. Lexile 560.
Bad Mood and the Stick KP  
B 123438B 123438 Beasts Made of Night
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Onyebuchi, Tochi
Length: 298 Copyright: 2017

After he eats the sin of a royal, Taj, a talented aki, or sin-eater who consumes the guilt of others whose transgressions are exorcised from them by powerful but corrupt Mages, is drawn into a plot to destroy the city, and he must fight to save the princess he loves and his own life. Fantasy. IL 7-12. Lexile 750.
Beasts Made of Night JS  
KM 13354KM 13354 Behind the Little Red Door-SEL
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2018

Coy Bowles, author and member of the Grammy Award-winning Zac Brown Band, promotes social-emotional competence, creativity and storytelling with an all-in-one kit based on his new book, Behind the Little Red Door! Featuring beautiful illustrations and lighthearted rhymes, the book shows what might be behind an intriguing red door—from a field of red flying foxes to a room that’s upside down. Kids discover it could be anything…if they just use their imaginations! The kit is packed with engaging materials, including a CD featuring 10 original songs written and performed by Coy himself—just click “Listen” for a preview of each tune! Plus, you get a storytelling board with 10 facial features and 25 storytelling pieces, skill-building activity cards, puzzles, books and more! IL Pres-3.
Behind the Little Red Door-SEL KP  
B 122968B 122968 Best Club
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Manushkin, Fran
Length: 24 Copyright: 2017

Katie Woo would love to be part of Sophie's club, but it seems like Sophie doesn't think Katie is special enough. In fact, no one is! How will Katie and her friends manage to join the best club around? Katie Woo series. IL 1-4. AR 1.8. Lexile 450. GR J.
Best Club KP  
B 124315B 124315 Best You: Calm Down
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Rice, Dona
Length: 24 Copyright: 2018

Describes how children can take time to calm down after getting upset or angry. Series nonfiction: TIME FOR KIDS. Emerging reader. IL Pres-2. AR 2.2. GR J.
Best You: Calm Down KP  
B 124585B 124585 Between the Lines
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Grimes, Nikki
Length: 216 Copyright: 2018

A group of high school students grow in understanding of each other's challenges and forge unexpected connections as they prepare for a boys versus girls poetry slam. Includes author's note about foster home care. Companion novel to "Bronx Masquerade"(B 101673). Urban fiction. Told in 9 voices with intermittent poetry. IL 8-12. Lexile 630.
Between the Lines JS  
B 125727B 125727 Big Angry Roar
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lambert, Jonathan
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

When a lion cub gets in trouble for fighting with his younger sister, he storms off and the other jungle animals try to help him figure out how to handle his anger. Stories about me. Anger fiction. Siblings. IL Pres-2.
Big Angry Roar KP  
B 123067B 123067 Big Book of Happy
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Marshall, Natalie
Length: 14 Copyright: 2015

A celebration of the simple things that create happiness. Board Book.
Big Book of Happy KP  
B 123068B 123068 Big Book of Silly
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Marshall, Natalie
Length: 14 Copyright: 2015

Encompasses all the silly things that make us giggle and smile. Board book. Companion to Big Book of Happy.
Big Book of Silly KP  
B 126127B 126127 Big Breath: A Guided Meditation for Kids
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Meyer, William
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

A guided meditation for children, illustrated with colorful drawings, designed to promote calm and well-being.
Big Breath: A Guided Meditation for Kids KP  
B 128045B 128045 Big Cheese
Grade Lvl: KP Author: John, Jory
Length: 40 Copyright: 2023

The Big Cheese is the best at everything, and brags about it, too. When the annual Cheese-cathlon comes around, the Big Cheese is prepared to win, as always. But what happens when the quiet new kid, Wedge Wedgeman, comes out on top Is a slice of humility all the Big Cheese needs to discover that some things are better than being the best. Series fiction: Food Group, Book 7. Personification. Self-management. Imagination story. Humor. IL Pres-3. Lexile 420.
Big Cheese KP  
B 126897B 126897 Blue House
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Wahl, Phoebe
Length: 40 Copyright: 2020

Both Leo and his father are angry and sad when their landlord says their old house will be torn down, but soon they find a way to make their new house feel like home. New experiences. Fathers and sons. Home. Moving households. IL Pres-3. Lexile 520. GR M.
Blue House KP  
KM 13573KM 13573 Board Books (30 Books)
Grade Lvl: K Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2022

Board books are ideal for beginning readers because their thick covers and pages which make them more durable than the average picture books. Early childhood students can engage and begin to foster their love of reading through this collection collection of 30 board books. Readers will explore feelings, nature, animals, concepts and more. IL Pres-K.
Board Books (30 Books) K  
KM 13724KM 13724 Board Books: Concepts (20 Books)
Grade Lvl: K Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2023

Variety of board books featuring different concepts: ABCs, numbers, shapes, opposites, colors, feelings and more. Reading. Elementary concepts. Early learners. IL Pres-K.
Board Books: Concepts (20 Books) K  
B 122971B 122971 Boo, Katie Woo!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Manushkin, Fran
Length: 25 Copyright: 2011

Katie Woo is dressing up like a monster for Halloween. She plans on scaring everyone in the neighborhood. But she is disappointed when everyone knows it is her. Katie can't seem to trick anyone, and that is the only treat she is interested in. This book is from the Katie Woo series. IL K-4. AR 1.9. RC 1.7. Lexile 480. GR H. F+P J.
Boo, Katie Woo! KP  
B 128056B 128056 Book About You and All the World Too
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Reidy, Jean
Length: 40 Copyright: 2023

A story about the joy of sharing the world with others and all the wonderful things that can happen when you are part of something bigger. Friendship fiction. Story in rhyme. IL Pres-2.
Book About You and All the World Too KP  
B 126130B 126130 Boring Book
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Yoshitake, Shinsuke
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

A child, bored by his toys, contemplates the emotion and concept of boredom, and whether or not it is boring to be an adult or a child. Emotions fiction. Perspective. IL Pres-3. Lexile 520.
Boring Book KP  
B 124375B 124375 Boy, the Bird & the Coffin Maker
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Woods, Matilda
Length: 190 Copyright: 2018

Alberto, the town's coffin maker, and Tito, a runaway boy, both lonely after suffering tragic losses, learn the power of friendship as they try to escape the shadows of their pasts. Alberto lives alone in the town of Allora, where fish fly out of the sea and the houses shine like jewels. He is a coffin maker and widower, spending his quiet days creating the final resting places of Allora's people. Then one afternoon a magical bird flutters into his garden, and Alberto, lonely inside, welcomes it into his home. And when a kindhearted boy named Tito follows the bird into Alberto's kitchen, a door in the old man's heart cracks open. Tito is lonely too--but he's also scared and searching for a place to hide. Fleeing from danger, he just wants to feel safe for once in his life. Can the boy and the old man learn the power of friendship and escape the shadows of their pasts?
Boy, the Bird & the Coffin Maker PIJ  
B 125794B 125794 Boys
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Newman, Jeff
Length: 40 Copyright: 2010

A shy boy, seeking the courage to play baseball with the other children in a park, is coaxed out of his shell by some "old timers" sitting nearby who, in turn, discover they are still in the game. Wordless picture book. Sports fiction. IL Pres-3.
Boys KP  
B 124091B 124091 Brave As Can Be: A Book of Courage
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Witek, Jo
Length: 32 Copyright: 2015

An older sister explains to her younger sister all the things she used to be afraid of, along with some tricks to help, whether it's a special blanket for bedtime or singing during a storm. Board book / die cut format. Social emotional development. Series fiction: Growing Hearts. IL Pres-3.
Brave As Can Be: A Book of Courage KP  
B 125728B 125728 Brave Molly
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Boynton-Hughes, Brooke
Length: 48 Copyright: 2019

In this story without words, Molly must overcome her fear of the shadowy monsters that only she can see in order to return a lost book, and so make a new friend. Wordless picture book. Courage. Social emotional learning. Stories about me. IL Pres-3.
Brave Molly KP  
B 127117B 127117 Bright Star
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Morales, Yuyi
Length: 40 Copyright: 2021

A nurturing voice reassures the lonely and afraid, who are represented by animals, in difficult times. Text mainly in English with some Spanish. Animal story. Courage fiction. IL Pres-3. Lexile 330.
Bright Star KP  
B 128013B 128013 Broken Crayons Still Color
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Collier, Toni J
Length: 40 Copyright: 2023

Help your kids process big feelings, build a social-emotional tool kit, and find beauty in life's challenges with this creative story that expresses the hope of the gospel. Emotions Religious aspects. Christianity. Christian theology. Parochial schools. Beliefs. Juvenile picture book. Religious education. IL Pres-3.
Broken Crayons Still Color KP  
B 128283B 128283 Busy Betty (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Witherspoon, Reese
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

As she tries to give her big, smelly dog Frank a bath, which becomes more impossible by the minute, Betty learns that she can accomplish anything with perseverance, teamwork, and one great idea. Self-awareness. Perseverance. Girls. Series fiction: Busy Betty. AR 2.6. IL Pres-3.
Busy Betty (Book 1) KP  
KM 12972KM 12972 Calm Classroom: Elementary & Middle School
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2017

The Calm Classroom Elementary & Middle School manual includes 42 scripted mindfulness-based techniques that are easy to learn and teach. Audio recordings* of the techniques are provided to support teachers in learning how to lead the techniques and for use in the classroom. The curriculum includes breathing, stretching, focusing and relaxation techniques designed to meet the developmental needs of students in both elementary and middle school classrooms. The manual also includes guidance around creating an effective implementation schedule, introducing the program, and engaging students with leadership opportunities. *Audio recording download link is printed on the copyright page of the manual. 12 Breathing Techniques 15 Focusing Techniques 
 4 Relaxation Techniques 11 Stretching Techniques
Calm Classroom: Elementary & Middle School PIJ  
KM 12973KM 12973 Calm Classroom: High School
Grade Lvl: JST Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2017

The Calm Classroom High School manual includes 25 scripted mindfulness-based techniques that are easy to learn and teach. Audio recordings* of the techniques are provided to support teachers in learning how to lead the techniques and for use in the classroom. The curriculum includes breathing, stretching, focusing and relaxation techniques designed to meet the developmental needs of students in high school classrooms. The manual also includes guidance around creating an effective implementation schedule, introducing the program, and engaging students with leadership opportunities. *Audio recording download link is printed on the copyright page of the manual. 7 Breathing Techniques 11 Focusing Techniques 
3 Relaxation Techniques 4 Stretching Techniques
Calm Classroom: High School JST  
KM 12971KM 12971 Calm Classroom: PreK & Kindergarten
Grade Lvl: K Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2017

Our Pre-K & Kindergarten manual includes 49 scripted mindfulness-based techniques that are easy to learn and teach. Audio recordings* of the techniques are provided to support teachers in learning how to lead the techniques and for use in the classroom. The curriculum includes breathing, stretching, focusing and relaxation techniques designed to meet the developmental needs of students in both Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten classrooms. The manual also includes guidance around creating an effective implementation schedule, introducing the program, and engaging students with leadership opportunities. *Audio recording download link is printed on the copyright page of the manual. Pre-Kindergarten: 6 Breathing Techniques
; 5 Focusing Techniques; 3 Relaxation Techniques; 10 Stretching Techniques Kindergarten: 6 Breathing Techniques; 8 Focusing Techniques; 4 Relaxation Techniques; 7 Stretching Techniques
Calm Classroom: PreK & Kindergarten K  
B 123058B 123058 Cat Knit
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Grant, Jacob
Length: 40 Copyright: 2016

Cat and Yarn are the best of friends. They have so much fun playing together...until the day Girl takes Yarn away. IL Pres-1. AR 1.8.
Cat Knit KP  
KM 13308KM 13308 CBT Toolkit for Children and Adolescents
Grade Lvl: IJST Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2020

The CBT Toolbox for Children and Adolescents gives teachers some resources to help students in their life handle their daily obstacles with support. This kit offers sensory stimulation through sound, touch and metacognition. Included in this kit are sensory stretch strings, portable sound machine that includes 15 natural sounds, 7 fan sounds and 7 white noise sounds, 4 different sand timers at 1, 3, 5 and 10 minute increments, A CBT Toolbox for Children and Adolescents workbook, a CBT workbook for Kids with 40+ activities and exercises to help them overcome anxiety, and a building blocks puzzle/toy for a welcome distraction to their feelings. IL 2-12.
CBT Toolkit for Children and Adolescents IJST  
B 97321B 97321 CBT Workbook for Perfectionism: Evidence-Based Skills to Help You Let Go of Self-Criticism, Build Self-Esteem, and Find Balance
Grade Lvl: T Author: Martin, Sharon
Length: 224 Copyright: 2019

This evidence-based workbook offers real strategies based in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help readers overcome perfectionism and create a more balanced perspective. Readers will identify the causes of their perfectionism, discover how perfectionism is negatively impacting their lives, and gain invaluable skills for cultivating self-compassion toward themselves and others.
CBT Workbook for Perfectionism: Evidence-Based Skills to Help You Let Go of T  
B 127443B 127443 Chairs on Strike
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Jones, Jennifer
Length: 34 Copyright: 2021

Teaches kindness to all people and things. A humorous rhyming, read loud book that's perfect for the first or any day of school. Point of view. Empathy. Kindness. IL Pres-2.
Chairs on Strike KP  
B 123492B 123492 Chaos of Standing Still
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Brody, Jessica
Length: 406 Copyright: 2017

Ryn, eighteen, trapped by a massive blizzard in the Denver airport, meets some unique characters who help her cope with survivor's guilt on the first anniversary of her best friend's death. Realistic fiction. Contemporary Young Adult. Overcoming grief. IL 9-12.
Chaos of Standing Still JS  
B 125664B 125664 Checking In
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Arrow, Emily
Length: 24 Copyright: 2020

Have you ever had a really big feeling? Whether they’re happy or sad, feelings can sometimes be too much! But we can choose what we do with our feelings by Checking In. It’s all part of understanding oneself. Stories about me. Calmness. Emotions. Song text. Access music by scanning QR code inside book. Series nonfiction: My Feelings, My Choices. IL Pres-2. Lexile 230.
Checking In KP  
B 126904B 126904 Circles All Around Us
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Montague, Brad
Length: 32 Copyright: 2021

A boy's circle starts out small but steadily grows as he builds relationships throughout his community. In the circles all around us, everywhere that we all go, there's a difference we can make and a love we can all show. Realistic fiction. Relationship skills. Community life. IL Pres-3.
Circles All Around Us KP  
B 124121B 124121 Class
Grade Lvl: K Author: Ashburn, Boni
Length: 40 Copyright: 2016

Count along with twenty young students from nineteen different homes as they get ready for their first day of kindergarten. Alarm clocks go off and students all over town wake up and get ready for their big day. Some feel eager, others are nervous, and a few are even grumpy! But they all get dressed, eat breakfast, pack backpacks, and make their way to school, where they will meet their new teacher and become a wonderful new class. First day of school fiction. Story in verse/rhyme. IL Pres-K. AR 1.5 Lexile 330.
Class K  
KM 13747KM 13747 Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Anxious Adolescents (Manual & Coping CAT Books-Ages 14-17)
Grade Lvl: T Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2006

Kit contains three books: The C.A.T. Project Manual for the Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Anxious Adolescents; Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Anxious Children: Therapist Manual for Group Treatment; and the C.A.T. Project Workbook for the Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Anxious Adolescents (ages 14-17).
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Anxious Adolescents (Manual & Coping CAT B T  
KM 12370KM 12370 Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Anxious Children: Therapist Manual & Coping Cat Books
Grade Lvl: T Author: Kendall, Philip C. / Hedtke, Kristina A.
Length: 0 Copyright: 2006

Kit contains three books. The therapist manual provides an overview of the general strategies used in the treatment of anxiety in children. The treatment manual is coordinated with the "Coping Cat Workbook." There is a chapter devoted to each of the sixteen therapy sessions that appear in the "Coping Cat Workbook", with explanations of and a rationale for the activities. Appropriate for a variety of anxiety disorders in youth ages 7-13. The third book in the kit is The Coping Cat Parent Companion by Philip C. Kendall, Jennifer L. Podell, and Elizabeth A. Gosch.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Anxious Children: Therapist Manual & Copin T  
B 125558B 125558 Color Monster: A Story About Emotions
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Llenas, Anna
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

Emotions, including happiness, sadness, anger, fear, and calm, are described through the actions of a monster sorting them out. Stories about me. Emotions. Feelings. Social emotional learning. IL Pres-3. AR 2.1.
Color Monster: A Story About Emotions KP  
B 127434B 127434 Color Monster: A Story About Emotions (French Edition)
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Llenas, Anna / Antilogus, Marie
Length: 20 Copyright: 2022

French Edition. Emotions, including happiness, sadness, anger, fear, and calm, are described through the actions of a monster sorting them out. Book is engaging with illustrated pop ups to keep young readers engaged and to illustrate storyline. Le monstre des couleurs se sent tout barbouillé aujourd'hui. Ses émotions sont sens dessus dessous ! Il ne comprends pas ce qui lui arrive. Réussira-t-il à mettre de l'ordre dans son c ur et à retrouver son équilibre ?
Color Monster: A Story About Emotions (French Edition) KPI  
B 124719B 124719 Complication (Book 6)
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Young, Suzanne
Length: 456 Copyright: 2018

Seventeen-year-old Tatum Masterson has no memory of being in The Program, but when she starts experiencing crashbacks she knows something terrible happened last summer, and with help of the boyfriend she lost, Tatum digs into the past and future of The Program and its handlers, and discovers the true cost of a cure. Science fiction. Series: Program, Book 6. Companion book to: The Program, The Treatment, The Remedy, The Epidemic and The Adjustment. IL 8-12.
Complication (Book 6) JS  
B 126768B 126768 Concrete Rose
Grade Lvl: S Author: Thomas, Angie
Length: 360 Copyright: 2021

A gang leader's son finds his effort to go straight for the sake of his child challenged by a loved one's brutal murder. Young adult. Realistic fiction. Coming of age/Bildungsromans. Teenage fathers. Gangs. Starred reviews. Iowa High School Book Award 2022-2023. IL 10-12. AR 3.4.
Concrete Rose S  
KM 13496KM 13496 Concrete Rose (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: S Author: Thomas, Angie
Length: 0 Copyright: 2021

A gang leader's son finds his effort to go straight for the sake of his child challenged by a loved one's brutal murder. Young adult. Realistic fiction. Coming of age/Bildungsromans. Teenage fathers. Gangs. Responsible decision-making. Starred reviews. Iowa High School Book Award 2022-2023. Contents include playway, hardcover book and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: approximately 8 hours and 30 minutes. IL 10-12. AR 3.4.
Concrete Rose (Playaway) S  
B 97320B 97320 Coping Skills for Kids Workbook: Over 75 Coping Strategies to Help Kids Deal with Stress, Anxiety and Anger
Grade Lvl: T Author: Halloran, Janine
Length: 120 Copyright: 2018

Dealing with stress, anxiety and anger are important skills to learn, but not all kids learn those strategies naturally. The Coping Skills for Kids Workbook can help teach children to calm down, balance their energy and emotions, and process challenging feelings. The author shares over 75 innovative, fun and engaging activities developed from experience in schools, outpatient mental health clinics and as a mother.
Coping Skills for Kids Workbook: Over 75 Coping Strategies to Help Kids Dea T  
KM 13367KM 13367 Coping Skills Game: Nine Essential Skills to Teach Kids How to Deal with Real-Life Problems
Grade Lvl: KPI Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2018

Children will learn to deal with feelings, adjust attitudes, discover choices, accept imperfections, and more. Real-life situations are challenging and fun. For 2-4 players. Ages: 7-12. Social emotional learning. Self-management. Social skills.
Coping Skills Game: Nine Essential Skills to Teach Kids How to Deal with Re KPI  
B 127571B 127571 Creature of Habit
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Smith, Jennifer E
Length: 40 Copyright: 2021

On the island of Habit lives a very big creature who does the exact same things in the exact same order every day, but when a small creature comes along who wants to do something different every day, the creature of habit must learn to adapt. New experience. Adaptability. Friendship. Self-management. IL Pres-3. Lexile 540.
Creature of Habit KP  
B 127318B 127318 Creepy Crayon
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Reynolds, Aaron
Length: 48 Copyright: 2022

When Jasper Rabbit finds a purple crayon willing to do his schoolwork for him, he is elated, at first, until, the creepy crayon will not leave. Humorous story. Imagination. Series fiction: Creepy Tales, Book 3. IL Pres-3.
Creepy Crayon KP  
B 123164B 123164 Creepy Pair of Underwear
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Reynolds, Aaron
Length: 48 Copyright: 2017

A hilarious (and just a little creepy) story of a brave rabbit and a very weird pair of underwear. IL K-3. AR 2.8. Lexile 470. Iowa Goldfinch Award, 2019-2020.
Creepy Pair of Underwear KP  
B 125215B 125215 Crocodile and the Dentist
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Gomi, Taro
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

Crocodile goes to the dentist, and both of them have to overcome their fears, not only of tooth extractions, but of each other. Multiple points of view. Juvenile fiction. IL Pres-2. RC 1.7.
Crocodile and the Dentist KP  
B 123075B 123075 Dad and the Dinosaur
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Choldenko, Gennifer
Length: 40 Copyright: 2017

A boy keeps a toy dinosaur in his pocket to help him be brave like his dad--but when the dinosaur goes missing, Dad knows just what to do. IL Pres-2. AR 2.9. Lexile 560.
Dad and the Dinosaur KP  
B 125079B 125079 Day You Begin
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Woodson, Jacqueline
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

Other students laugh when Rigoberto, an immigrant from Venezuela, introduces himself but later, he meets Angelina and discovers that he is not the only one who feels like an outsider. There will be times when you walk into a room and no one there is quite like you. There are many reasons to feel different. Maybe it's how you look, talk, or where you're from; maybe it's what you eat, or something just as random. It's not easy to take those first steps into a place where nobody really knows you yet, but somehow you do it. Hispanic American. Individuality. Immigration fiction. IL K-4. AR 4.0. Lexile 980. Iowa Goldfinch Award, 2021-2022.
Day You Begin PI  
KM 13610KM 13610 DBT Card Decks
Grade Lvl: T Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2019

The DBT Deck for Clients and Therapists: 101 Mindful Practices. Filled with tips, ideas, calls to action, and brief exercises, these cards will be a daily go-to as you learn skills needed to enjoy the ups - and navigate the downs - of real-world life. And best yet, because skills take repeated practice, you cannot outgrow this deck, you can only grow with it!
DBT Card Decks T  
B 97533B 97533 DBT Therapeutic Activity Ideas for Kids and Caregivers
Grade Lvl: T Author: Lozier, Carol
Length: 176 Copyright: 2020

This book has 70 DBT-C reproducible handouts and worksheets for kids (6 -12yo) and families that will engage the child, improve your knowledge and use of DBT-C skills, allowing you to feel capable and confident in the therapy room. DBT Therapeutic Activity Ideas for Kids and Caregivers helps therapists solve the struggles they face when working with children with emotional and behavioral challenges such as, anxiety, depression, aggressiveness, isolation, tantrums, and refusal to comply with adults.
DBT Therapeutic Activity Ideas for Kids and Caregivers T  
B 97522B 97522 DBT Therapeutic Activity Ideas for Working with Teens
Grade Lvl: T Author: Lozier, Carol
Length: 200 Copyright: 2018

A collection of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) activities presented in a fun and creative format for emotionally sensitive young people. Each activity includes concepts from each of the DBT modules: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Includes activity sheets and diary cards to track progress. Behavior therapy methods. Emotions in adolescence.
DBT Therapeutic Activity Ideas for Working with Teens T  
B 127722B 127722 Dear Friends
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Greenwald, Lisa
Length: 297 Copyright: 2022

Eleni is the kind of person who's always had a BFF. An automatic, guaranteed by-her-side person, at home, at school, and at camp. And since before she was even born, her very best friend has been Sylvie Bank. But when Sylvie's end-of-summer birthday party becomes the end of their friendship, Eleni can't picture starting middle school without her BFF by her side. Realistic fiction. Friendship story. Coming of age. Bildungsroman. Change. IL 4-8. AR 4.9.
Dear Friends PIJ  
B 127828B 127828 Dear Student
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Swartz, Elly
Length: 295 Copyright: 2022

When Autumn becomes the secret voice of the advice column in her middle school newspaper she is faced with a dilemma, can she give fair advice to everyone, including her friends, while keeping her identity a secret? 2023-2024 Iowa Children's Choice Award. Realistic fiction. Middle school story. Anxiety fiction. IL 4-8. Lexile 610. GR T.
Dear Student IJ  
B 125775B 125775 Don't Worry Book
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Parr, Todd
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

A book about things that might make kids worry from loud news, to loud neighbors, or a big day at school. Parr speaks to kids who are feeling the weight of their world, offering solutions and comfort, as well as giggles. Stories about me. Social emotional learning. IL Pres-2.
Don't Worry Book KP  
B 127466B 127466 Donut Worry
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Jones, Christianne C
Length: 32 Copyright: 2021

Poor Donut is feeling anxious. School is about to start again, and Donut can't stop all sorts of worries from filling her round donut head. Can her new friend, Cookie, help her find ways to manage her worries? First day of school. Feelings fiction. Friendship. IL K-3. AR 2.4. Lexile 500.
Donut Worry KP  
B 125222B 125222 Dragons in Love
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lacroix, Alexandre
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Drake is playing happily in the park when a little girl kisses him on the snout and a fire begins to roar inside him. What should he do with his new-found emotions? Perhaps his dad will be able to give him some advice... Father and sons. Emotions and feelings. Juvenile fiction. IL Pres-2.
Dragons in Love KP  
KM 13569KM 13569 Early Childhood Grief Resources
Grade Lvl: T Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2022

Resources curated by Keystone AEA Crisis Response Team to support early childhood classrooms. Contents include a variety of guides, articles, and children's books to support pre-school and early childhood teachers to support children through times of grief. Three week loan period. Restricted checkout to Keystone AEA Crisis Response Team.
Early Childhood Grief Resources T  
B 124718B 124718 Epidemic (Book 4)
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Young, Suzanne
Length: 378 Copyright: 2016

Quinlan is a closer--someone who takes on the short-term role of a deceased loved one. Her last case brought down her entire world; now she's involved in an effort to fight an epidemic. Science fiction. Series: The Program, Book 4. Companion book to: The Program, The Treatment and The Remedy. IL 8-12. AR 4.9. RC 6.3. Lexile 690.
Epidemic (Book 4) JS  
B 124108B 124108 Even Superheroes Have Bad Days
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Becker, Shelly
Length: 40 Copyright: 2016

A group of superheroes demonstrate why they control their emotions. All kids have trouble getting a grip on their emotions, sometimes--even young superheroes! But what do they do when they're having a bad day? This reveals the many ways superheroes (and ordinary children, too) can resist the super-temptation to cause a scene when they're sad, mad, frustrated, lonely, or afraid. From burning off steam on a bike or a hike, to helping others, this picture book has plenty of fun ideas to help kids cope when they're feeling overwhelmed. Story in verse/rhyme. Social emotional development. Superheroes. IL K-3. Lexile 640.
Even Superheroes Have Bad Days KP  
B 128064B 128064 Evergreen
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Cordell, Matthew
Length: 48 Copyright: 2023

To deliver her mother's delicious soup to her sick Granny Oak, Evergreen the squirrel must face her fears and make the journey, during which she meets other forest dwellers, including some who want to get their hands on her soup! Animal story. Overcoming fears. IL Pres-2. AR 3.2. Lexile 580.
Evergreen KP  
B 127811B 127811 Every Little Kindness
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bartolj, Marta
Length: 72 Copyright: 2021

One kind action sparks a chain of selfless acts that lead a girl to reunite with her lost dog in this wordless story. Wordless picture book. Community. Conduct of life. Lost and found possessions. Emotions and feelings. IL Pres-3.
Every Little Kindness KP  
B 127683B 127683 Everybody! You, Me & Us
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Gravel, Elise
Length: 48 Copyright: 2021

Everybody is unique and different. But we are all more similar than we think. Just like you: Everybody has fears. Everybody has moments of joy and moments of sadness. Everybody makes mistakes and can fix them. Empathy. Social awareness. Similarity. IL Pres-3. Lexile 330.
Everybody! You, Me & Us KP  
KM 13453KM 13453 Face Changing Rubik's Game
Grade Lvl: KPI Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2021

A great interactive game for 1-4 players.Students take one card and build the face blocks according to the reference. The player who takes the shortest time to create the face expressing with their blocks wins the round. The kit contains a bell, which gives a competitive experience. Each block puzzle toy has four blocks in four different colors. Each side of the blocks has a different cartoon expressions and there are cue cards with emoticons to reference with building. This game fosters student problem solving, expression recognition, hand-eye coordination, logical thinking, hands-on ability and fine motor skills. IL Pres-6.
Face Changing Rubik's Game KPI  
B 123064B 123064 Far Apart, Close in Heart: Being a Family when a Loved One is Incarcerated
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Birtha, Becky
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

Children from all walks of life experience various emotions when their parent is in jail or prison, but they learn there are ways to communicate their feelings that will help improve their situation and remind them they are not alone. IL Pres-3. AR 3.3. Lexile 560.
Far Apart, Close in Heart: Being a Family when a Loved One is Incarcerated KP  
B 123290B 123290 Far from Fair
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Arnold, Elana K
Length: 229 Copyright: 2016

As far as twelve-year-old Odette Zyskowski is concerned, her parents have ruined her life by selling the house she and her younger brother have grown up in, getting an RV, and giving her some little mutt instead of the Labrador Retriever she wanted--but as they travel north to see her grandmother, Odette becomes aware of an even more frightening problem: her parents may be on the verge of a divorce. Realistic fiction. ILA 2017 pick. IL 4-8. AR 5.2. RC 5.6. Lexile 860.
Far from Fair IJ  
B 126110B 126110 Feelings
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Walden, Libby
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

Explore the world of emotions with this peek-through book. Ryming text and illustrations bring each emotion to life to help children understand the universal and unique nature of feelings. Social emotional learning. Stories about me. IL Pres-3.
Feelings KP  
B 128305B 128305 Fifty-Four Things Wrong with Gwendolyn Rogers
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Carter, Caela
Length: 317 Copyright: 2021

A chronically frustrated eleven-year-old girl named Gwendolyn Rogers comes to realize she has an undiagnosed mental health issue and tries every way possible to get control of her emotions. Realistic fiction. ADHD. Girls. Coming of age, bildungsroman. 24-25 Iowa Teen Award. IL 6-9. AR 4.0.
Fifty-Four Things Wrong with Gwendolyn Rogers IJ  
KM 13792KM 13792 Fifty-Four Things Wrong with Gwendolyn Rogers (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Carter, Caela
Length: 0 Copyright: 2021

A chronically frustrated eleven-year-old girl named Gwendolyn Rogers comes to realize she has an undiagnosed mental health issue and tries every way possible to get control of her emotions. Contents include book, playaway and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: 8 hours. Realistic fiction. ADHD. Girls. Coming of age, bildungsroman.24-25 Iowa Teen Award. IL 6-9. AR 4.0.
Fifty-Four Things Wrong with Gwendolyn Rogers (Playaway) IJ  
KM 13480KM 13480 Find Your Feelings Sliders
Grade Lvl: KPI Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2022

Increase emotional intelligence, build student relationships, and foster social emotional learning with a classroom set of these student feelings sliders. Classroom teachers can help students with identifying and regulating their emotions to support healthy learning environments Each slider features eight labeled faces: shy, silly, surprised, proud, happy, sad, scared and angry. Students can use the easy-to-move pointer to identify and communicate their feelings at any given time. Using sliders in the classroom can support students with better understanding themselves and their classmates' feelings. Kit contains a classroom set of 25 sliders. Social emotional learning. Elementary concepts. IL Pres-5.
Find Your Feelings Sliders KPI  
B 97229B 97229 FLIP IT! Transforming Challenging Behavior
Grade Lvl: T Author: Sperry, Rachel Wagner
Length: 82 Copyright: 2011

Teachers and parents can help children learn about their feelings and gain self-control by using the mnemonic: Feelings, Limits, Inquiries, Prompts The FLIP IT« book is easy to read and includes opportunities to reflect, practice and get inspired by real life FLIP IT stories shared by the author.
FLIP IT! Transforming Challenging Behavior T  
B 125166B 125166 Friend for Dragon (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Pilkey, Dav
Length: 58 Copyright: 2019

Lonely Dragon has made a friend, and he loves spending time with his new buddy! He enjoys telling scary stories, cracking funny jokes, and fixing a midnight snack for them to share. But when his friend appears to be ill, Dragon demonstrates what it means to be a true friend. This is a friendship story of love and loss. An Acorn Book. Beginning chapter book. Series fiction: Dragon, Book 1. Fantasy. IL 1-4.
Friend for Dragon (Book 1) KPI  
B 127534B 127534 Frustrating Book
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Willems, Mo
Length: 81 Copyright: 2022

Zoom Squirrel wants to feel brand new emotions. The Squirrel pals know just what to do! But what happens if Zoomy doesn't like these new feelings? Do you know more about feelings than the Squirrels do? You will by the end of this book! Feelings. Humorous fiction. Series: Unlimited Squirrels. IL K-3. AR 2.5.
Frustrating Book KP  
B 125158B 125158 Funeral
Grade Lvl: P Author: James, Matt
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

Norma and her parents are going to her great-uncle Frank's funeral, and Norma is more excited than sad. She is looking forward to playing with her favorite cousin, Ray, but when she arrives at the church, she is confronted with rituals and ideas that have never occurred to her before. While not all questions can be answered, when the day is over Norma is certain of one thing, Uncle Frank would have enjoyed his funeral. Family stories. Grief and loss. New experience. Funeral rites and ceremonies. IL 1-3.
Funeral P  
B 123057B 123057 Georgie's Best Bad Day
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Chan, Ruth
Length: 40 Copyright: 2017

Georgie and his friends are all having a bad day, so the cat and his crew of animal buddies decide to do their favorite things to turn their day around. IL Pres-1. AR 1.9.
Georgie's Best Bad Day KP  
B 126869B 126869 Ghost of Crutchfield Hall
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Hahn, Mary Downing
Length: 155 Copyright: 2011

In the nineteenth century, ten-year-old Florence Crutchfield leaves a London orphanage to live with her great-uncle, great-aunt, and sickly cousin James, but she soon realizes the home has another resident, who means to do her and James harm. Iowa Children's Choice 2012-2013. IL 4-7. AR 4.4. RC 4.2. Lexile 680. GR U.
Ghost of Crutchfield Hall PI  
B 124021B 124021 Giving Thanks: More Than 100 Ways to Say Thank You
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Surrey, Ellen
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

Discover one hundred ways to say thank you with this book, which explores the meaning of thankfulness. Join one boy as he thinks about the people in his life he'd like to thank, the many reasons to be grateful, and the different ways of showing affection and gratitude to the people we love. From giving a hug, to sharing toys, to helping someone out, this book suggests a number of practical and playful ways to celebrate the people we share our lives with, and show them that we care. Nonfiction. IL Pres-3.
Giving Thanks: More Than 100 Ways to Say Thank You KP  
B 124826B 124826 Good Rosie!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: DiCamillo, Kate
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

Rosie is a good dog and a faithful companion to her owner, George. She likes taking walks with George and looking at the clouds together, but the closest she comes to another dog is when she encounters her reflection in her empty dog bowl, and sometimes that makes Rosie feel lonely. One day George takes Rosie to the dog park, but the park is full of dogs that Rosie doesn't know, which makes her feel lonelier than ever. When big, loud Maurice and small, yippy Fifi bound over and want to play, Rosie's not sure how to respond. Is there a trick to making friends? And if so, can they all figure it out together? IL Pres-3. AR 1.9. Lexile 490.
Good Rosie! KP  
B 128046B 128046 Goodbye A First Conversation About Grief
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Madison, Megan
Length: 40 Copyright: 2023

A about grief, offering adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way. Series fiction: First Conversations. Overcoming adversity. Self-awareness. Internal struggle. Grief and loss. IL K-3.
Goodbye A First Conversation About Grief KP  
B 126439B 126439 Goodbye Book
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Parr, Todd
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

Shows the emotions a person might feel after a loss, and that someone will always be there to support them. Social emotional learning. Grief and loss. Animal stories. IL Pres-3. Lexile 410. GR K.
Goodbye Book KP  
B 123051B 123051 Grow Happy
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lasser, Jon
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

A gentle narrative about how Kiko cultivates happiness. The story provides a metaphor that compares the cultivation of a garden to understanding the importance of the work it requires to nurture one's own happiness. Mindfulness. IL Pres-2.
Grow Happy KP  
B 125058B 125058 Grow up, David!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Shannon, David
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

David follows his older brother around, annoying him and doing everything he can to make sure his brother notices him, but when David gets hurt playing, his brother is there to make sure he is okay. Emotions and feelings. Juvenile fiction. Beginning reader. IL Pres-2. Lexile 140.
Grow up, David! KP  
B 125516B 125516 Grumpy Monkey
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lang, Suzanne
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

Jim Panzee wakes up in a bad mood one beautiful day, but he keeps denying he is grumpy even as his friends give advice for feeling better. Animal stories. Humor fiction. Emotions and feelings. IL Pres-3. AR 2. Lexile 460. GR L.
Grumpy Monkey KP  
B 125946B 125946 Happy Book
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Rash, Andy
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

Camper is happy as a clam and Clam is a happy camper. When you live in The Happy Book, the world is full of daisies and sunshine and friendship cakes, until your best friend eats the whole cake and doesn't save you one bite. Moving from happiness to sadness and everything in between, Camper and Clam have a hard time finding their way back to happy. But maybe happy isn't the goal, being a good friend is about supporting each other and feeling all the feels together. Social emotional learning. AR 2.0. Lexile 510.
Happy Book KP  
B 122981B 122981 Happy Day
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Manushkin, Fran
Length: 24 Copyright: 2010

Katie Woo loves her life and lists the many reasons she is so happy. IL K-3. AR 2.8. RC 4.3. Lexile 690. GR H. F+P J.
Happy Day KP  
B 123028B 123028 Happy Dreamer
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Reynolds, Peter H.
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

A "dreamer maximus" describes the many ways one can dream, and the importance of being a happy dreamer. IL Pres-3. AR 1.9. Lexile 490.
Happy Dreamer KP  
KM 13731KM 13731 Healing Hearts: A Game for Children about the Journey through Grief
Grade Lvl: PIJS Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2022

Healing Hearts is designed to help children express themselves about their grief. On the game board, players travel through the land of loss, feelings, memories, and end at the land of beginnings. Kit includes game board, cards, pawns, and rules included. Ages 8-15. Grades 3 through 12. 2-6 players.
Healing Hearts: A Game for Children about the Journey through Grief PIJS  
B 125790B 125790 Here and There
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Smith, Tamara Ellis
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

After Ivan's parents separate, he has trouble finding joy at either of their homes until he discovers that the birds and music that he loves may be found in both places. Divorce. Stories about me. Family. IL Pres-3.
Here and There KP  
B 128055B 128055 Hiking Viking
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Gehl, Laura
Length: 32 Copyright: 2022

While the other members of his clan enjoy wrestling, throwing spears, and fighting, Leif prefers to hike up the mountain and enjoy the peace of his beautiful fjord; but when clan loyalty demands that he participate in the Viking Games, he does the best he can, but when it comes to comparing clan treasures, Leif has a surprise for everybody. Individuality. Contests. Nature. Vikings. IL K-3. AR 3.2. Lexile 550.
Hiking Viking KP  
B 127177B 127177 Holi Hai!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Soundar, Chitra
Length: 32 Copyright: 2022

Will Gauri's anger prevent her from enjoying the Holi festivities with her family? Hindu festival. Social emotional learning. Holiday story. Self-management. Multicultural. India. IL Pres-3. AR 3.4. GR H.
Holi Hai! KP  
B 125525B 125525 How Are You? = Como estas?
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Dominguez, Angela
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

When two giraffe friends find a baby ostrich, they have some questions. Is baby ostrich hungry? Shy? Tired? Ostrich says no! So how does she feel? Friendship awaits in this book about feelings, expressed both in English and in Spanish. Animal stories. Bilingual fiction. IL Pres-2. Lexile 120.
How Are You? = Como estas? KP  
B 123849B 123849 How Do Dinosaurs Say I'm Mad?
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Yolen, Jane
Length: 32 Copyright: 2013

R-O-A-R! What happens when little dinosaurs get mad? And how do they calm down? Using humour, this book by Yolen handles a timeless children's topic with wit and wisdom. Romp and stomp! Roar and slam! Almost everyone gets angry. But how can young dinosaurs also learn to calm down, take a timeout, and behave? Rhyming. Series fiction: How Do Dinosaurs....? IL Pres-2. Lexile 450.
How Do Dinosaurs Say I'm Mad? KP  
B 126837B 126837 How the Crayons Saved Christmas
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Sweeney, Monica
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

Oh no! Santa has lost his Christmas spirit. Feeling as though the magic and meaning of Christmas has slowly gone away, Santa makes a tough decision: This year, Christmas will be canceled. But when Santa crosses paths with a box of seven determined crayons with unique personalities, he gets a gift he never saw coming. With determination and Christmas spirit in their hearts, the crayons use their talents and unique personalities to inspire children everywhere to remind Santa what Christmas is all about. Holiday story. Humor fiction. IL Pres-3.
How the Crayons Saved Christmas KP  
B 128011B 128011 How to Find a Fox
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Magruder, Nilah
Length: 40 Copyright: 2016

Equipped with a camera and determination, a little girl sets out to track down an elusive red fox. But foxes are sneaky, and it proves more difficult than she thought. Feelings and emotions. Self-awareness. Self-management. Self-reliance. IL Pres-3. AR 1.5. Lexile 400.
How to Find a Fox KP  
B 125252B 125252 Hugs and Kisses for the Grouchy Ladybug
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Carle, Eric
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

The Grouchy Ladybug feels less grouchy once her friends show her how nice love can be. Mood and feelings. IL Pres-1.
Hugs and Kisses for the Grouchy Ladybug KP  
B 127934B 127934 I Am Courage: A Book of Resilience
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Verde, Susan
Length: 32 Copyright: 2021

Celebrates everyday courage, including believing in ourselves, speaking out, trying new things, asking for help, and getting back up no matter how many times we may fall. Includes information on how to let go of fear by practicing yoga poses and mindful breathing exercises. Series fiction: I Am. Courage. Self-awareness. Perservance. IL Pres-3. GR M.
I Am Courage: A Book of Resilience KP  
B 124135B 124135 I Am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Verde, Susan
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

When the world feels chaotic, find peace within through an accessible mindfulness practice from author Susan Verde. Express emotions through direct speech. Find empathy through imagination. Connect with the earth. Wonder at the beauty of the natural world. Breathe, taste, smell, touch, and be present. Series fiction: I Am (Wellness Series). Companion to I am Yoga (B 121581). Mindfulness and meditation. Whole child. IL Pres-3. Lexile 490.
I Am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness KP  
B 121581B 121581 I am Yoga
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Verde, Susan
Length: 32 Copyright: 2015

As a young girl practices various standard yoga poses, she imagines herself as a tree touching the sky, a playful dog, a warrior, and more while relaxing and seeing how she fits into the world. AR 1.5 I Am (Wellness series). IL Pres-2.
I am Yoga KP  
B 127804B 127804 I Forgive Alex: A Simple Story About Understanding
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Kerascoet
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

When an energetic child inadvertently upsets one of his classmates, everyone is reminded that it is important to take responsibility for a mistake, and it is equally important to be ready to forgive. A wordless picture book that includes information about apologies and forgiveness. Responsible decision making. School story. Wordless picture book. IL Pres-2.
I Forgive Alex: A Simple Story About Understanding KP  
B 123984B 123984 I Got It!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Wiesner, David
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

David Wiesner works his visual magic in this near-wordless account of the most suspenseful, nerve-wracking few seconds in a baseball game. The few seconds after the ball leaves the bat can be infinitely long. For this eager young outfielder, there's plenty of time to envision the increasingly fantastic and funny situations that might interfere with making the catch. Summoning determination and courage, he overcomes the imaginary obstacles and turns them into a springboard for success.I Got It! reveals the extraordinary within the ordinary, taking readers on an amazing journey in a few seconds on a baseball field. Wordless picture book. IL Pres-2.
I Got It! KP  
B 125372B 125372 I Need a Hug
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Blabey, Aaron
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

A little porcupine just wants a hug, but all the other animals shy away from his prickly spikes except for a snake. Emotions and feelings. Friendship stories. Rhyming. IL Pres-2. AR 0.9. Lexile 330.
I Need a Hug KP  
B 127942B 127942 I Want to Be Mad for a While!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Saltzberg, Barney
Length: 32 Copyright: 2022

Sometimes it helps when we talk. Sometimes there's nothing to say. I just need a little alone time to make the mad go away. Discover a universally relatable story about one little cat who just wants to be MAD...at least for a little while. Self-awareness. Emotions. Animal story. IL Pres-2.
I Want to Be Mad for a While! KP  
B 125504B 125504 I Will Be Fierce!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Birdsong, Bea
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

It's a brand-new day, and a young girl decides to take on the world like a brave explorer heading off on an epic fairytale quest. From home to school and back again, our hero conquers the Mountain of Knowledge (the library), forges new bridges (friendships), and leads the victorious charge home on her steed (the school bus). Social emotional learning. Mindset. IL Pres-3. Iowa Goldfinch Award, 2021-2022.
I Will Be Fierce! KP  
B 125950B 125950 I'm Brave! I'm Strong! I'm Five!
Grade Lvl: K Author: Best, Cari
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

A five-year-old girl who is brave and strong faces night noises, too much light, and spooky shadows, all without calling her parents, before finally feeling sleepy. Courage fiction. Bedtime stories. Stories about me. IL Pres-K.
I'm Brave! I'm Strong! I'm Five! K  
B 125554B 125554 I'm Not Scared Book
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Parr, Todd
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Relates the things that can frighten children and how these fears may be overcome. Courage. Resilience. Social emotional learning. IL Pres-3. Lexile 450. GR H.
I'm Not Scared Book KP  
B 127795B 127795 I'm Not Scared, You're Scared!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Meyers, Seth
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

Bear is so timid that he is even afraid of his own reflection, but he does not like to admit that he is scared to his friend, Rabbit, who is very daring, but when Rabbit is in danger Bear finds the courage to rescue his friend. Courage. Friendship story. Humorous story. IL Pres-3. AR 3.5.
I'm Not Scared, You're Scared! KP  
B 125777B 125777 I'm Sad
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Black, Michael Ian
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

Flamingo learns that it is okay to be sad sometimes and that her friends, the little girl and Potato, will stand by her no matter how she feels. Series fiction: I'm Books. Social emotional learning. Stories about me. IL Pres-2. AR 1.5. Lexile 500.
I'm Sad KP  
B 97487B 97487 Improve Every Lesson Plan with SEL
Grade Lvl: T Author: Benson, Jeffrey
Length: 173 Copyright: 2021

Text offers explicit, step-by-step guidance on how to incorporate social and emotional learning (SEL) into K-12 lesson planning-without imposing a separate SEL curriculum. The book identifies SEL skills in three broad categories: skills for self, interpersonal skills, and skills as a community member. It offers research-based strategies for seamlessly integrating these skills into every section of lesson plans, from introducing a topic in a way that sparks students' interest, to accessing prior knowledge, providing direct instruction, allowing time for experimentation and discovery, using formative assessment, and closing a lesson in a purposeful way.
Improve Every Lesson Plan with SEL T  
B 124090B 124090 In My Heart: A Book of Feelings
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Witek, Jo
Length: 32 Copyright: 2014

A young girl explores what different emotions feel like, such as happiness which makes her want to twirl, or sadness which feels as heavy as an elephant. Board book / die cut format. Social emotional development. Series fiction: Growing Hearts. IL Pres-3.
In My Heart: A Book of Feelings KP  
B 127988B 127988 Invisible Things
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Pizza, Andy J / Miller, Sophie
Length: 52 Copyright: 2023

This creatively wacky and interactive exploration of the abstract concepts of the human experience, such as feelings and thoughts, encourages readers to look past the visible and connect with the things that are not seen. Mental health. Internal struggle. Overcoming adversity. Self-awareness. IL K-3. Lexile 620.
Invisible Things KP  
B 123099B 123099 Isaac and His Amazing Asperger Superpowers!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Walsh, Melanie
Length: 26 Copyright: 2016

Isaac may look like everyone else, but he actually has superpowers that make him different from his brother and his classmates. Some kids don't understand that and call him names. But Isaac's superhero brain remembers loads of things, he has energy enough to bounce on his trampoline for hours, and his ears are so sharp he can even hear the buzzing some lights make in school (ouch!). He tends to say whatever comes into his head and doesn't realize that he might hurt someone's feelings--by telling them they have big teeth, for example! Even though he's not really a superhero--he has Asperger syndrome, which means his brain works a little differently--he does love to play superheroes with his brother, who understands him. IL Pres-2.
Isaac and His Amazing Asperger Superpowers! KP  
B 123326B 123326 It's Not Easy Being Number Three
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Dernavich, Drew
Length: 40 Copyright: 2016

Bored with doing the same thing all the time, Number Three quits and sets out to see what else he might do then, after trying many other possibilities, finally finds the perfect job. Picture book. Fiction. ILA Children's Choice 2017. IL Pres-2.
It's Not Easy Being Number Three KP  
B 118898B 118898 It's Okay to Make Mistakes
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Parr, Todd
Length: 32 Copyright: 2014

Presents a series of situations in which taking chances and trying new things can lead to good results, even if there were mistakes along the way. Errors- Fiction. GR level I IL Pres-1.
It's Okay to Make Mistakes KP  
B 125511B 125511 Jabari Jumps
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Cornwall, Gaia
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

Jabari is definitely ready to jump off the diving board. He's finished his swimming lessons and passed his swim test, and he's a great jumper, so he's not scared at all. "Looks easy," says Jabari, watching the other kids take their turns. But when his dad squeezes his hand, Jabari squeezes back. He needs to figure out what kind of special jump to do anyway, and he should probably do some stretches before climbing up onto the diving board. In a sweetly appealing tale of overcoming your fears, newcomer Gaia Cornwall captures a moment between a patient and encouraging father and a determined little boy you can't help but root for. Courage fiction. IL Pres-3. AR 2.3. RC 1.6. Lexile 490. Iowa Goldfinch Award, 2021-2022.
Jabari Jumps KP  
B 126105B 126105 Joy
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Averiss, Corrinne
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

Fern's Nanna has not been herself of late. And when Mom remarks that all the joy seems to have gone out of her life, Fern decides to fetch the joy back. With her catching-kit at the ready, she goes to the park and finds joy in all sorts of unusual places. Whooooshh! But Fern soon realizes that joy doesn't fit in a bag, or a box, or a tin! How will she manage to bring some back to Nanna? Family fiction. IL Pres-3.
Joy KP  
B 125087B 125087 Julian is a Mermaid
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Love, Jessica
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Julian notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train car. When Julian gets home, daydreaming of the magic he's seen, all he can think about is dressing up just like the ladies in his own fabulous mermaid costume: a butter-yellow curtain for his tail, the fronds of a potted fern for his headdress. But what will Abuela think about the mess he makes -- and even more importantly, what will she think about how Julian sees himself? A celebration of individuality. Hispanic American. Gender nonconformity. Imagination. Individuality. Starred reviews. IL Pres-3. AR 0.8.
Julian is a Mermaid KP  
B 126683B 126683 Just Feel: How to Be Stronger, Happier, Healthier, and More
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Chopra, Mallika
Length: 113 Copyright: 2019

Presents a guide to empowerment that counsels readers on how to harness their emotional awareness to promote independence and problem-solving. Stories about me. Personal growth. Self-actualization. Social emotional learning. IL 4-8.
Just Feel: How to Be Stronger, Happier, Healthier, and More IJ  
KM 13537KM 13537 Just Look Up (30 Books)
Grade Lvl: IJST Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2020

What are the most important messages ALL kids need to hear in today’s world? The questions kids are asking today are big. • Why am I here? • How can I feel less alone? • Am I enough? • What’s the point of any of this? As educators and adults, how are we responding? Combining humor, authenticity, heart, and soul, international speaker Joe Beckman shares five specific phrases he believes all kids (and adults) need to hear. The result is a refreshing, authentic, and down-to-earth approach to finding self-worth (Love YOU), resilience (Push Through), confidence (Fail On), joy (Yeah Toast!), and maybe most importantly, human connection (Just Look Up). Classroom set of 30 books and 3 steps to communication guide. IL 4-10.
Just Look Up (30 Books) IJST  
B 97351B 97351 Just Look Up: Five Life-Saving Phrases Every Human Needs to Hear
Grade Lvl: T Author: Beckman, Joe
Length: 154 Copyright: 2020

What are the most important messages ALL kids need to hear in today’s world? The questions kids are asking today are big. • Why am I here? • How can I feel less alone? • Am I enough? • What’s the point of any of this? As educators and adults, how are we responding? Combining humor, authenticity, heart, and soul, international speaker Joe Beckman shares five specific phrases he believes all kids (and adults) need to hear. The result is a refreshing, authentic, and down-to-earth approach to finding self-worth (Love YOU), resilience (Push Through), confidence (Fail On), joy (Yeah Toast!), and maybe most importantly, human connection (Just Look Up).
Just Look Up: Five Life-Saving Phrases Every Human Needs to Hear T  
B 127038B 127038 Kaleidoscope
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Selznick, Brian
Length: 192 Copyright: 2021

A ship. A garden. A library. A key. Kaleidoscope,is a story of two people bound to each other through time and space, memory and dreams. At the center of their relationship is a mystery about the nature of grief and love which will look different to each reader. Kaleidoscope is a feat of storytelling that illuminates how even the wildest tales can help us in the hardest times. Fantasy. Mystery. Story Collections. Short stories. IL 5-9. AR 5.1. Lexile 820.
Kaleidoscope IJ  
B 122972B 122972 Katie's Spooky Sleepover
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Manushkin, Fran
Length: 24 Copyright: 2017

Katie Woo is having a sleepover filled with food, fun, and friends. The girls giggle at a spooky story, but when Katie's lucky kimono goes missing, she can't help but wonder if the ghost from the story is to blame. This book is part of the Katie Woo series. IL K-4. AR 2.2. Lexile 490. F+P J.
Katie's Spooky Sleepover KP  
B 122970B 122970 Keep Dancing, Katie
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Manushkin, Fran
Length: 24 Copyright: 2015

Katie loves being the best dancer in her dance class, so when Mattie joins the class and begins to outshine her, Katie is jealous. This book is part of the Katie Woo series. IL K-4. AR 2.0. Lexile 460.
Keep Dancing, Katie KP  
B 127582B 127582 KINDergarten: Where Kindness Matters Every Day
Grade Lvl: K Author: Ahiyya, Vera
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

Leo, a quiet kid who is not ready for his first day of kindergarten, ends up having a great day when he makes a kindness pledge and discovers he knows a lot about being kind to others. School story. Relationship skills. Kindness. IL Pres-K. Lexile 560.
KINDergarten: Where Kindness Matters Every Day K  
B 125560B 125560 Kindness Snippet Jar
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Alber, Diane
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Kindness snippet jar is a story about a little snippet who wants desperately to live in a kindness jar because he learns that it brings kindness to the world, but can't figure out the right words to help spread kindness. He asks several other snippets how they find their words and he soon discovers he has to do something kind for his words to appear. It takes him a while to figure out what to do, but when he finally gets his words it turns out pretty amazing. Social emotional learning. Kindness. Paperback. IL Pres-2.
Kindness Snippet Jar KP  
B 126339B 126339 Lalani of the Distant Sea
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Kelly, Erin Entrada
Length: 384 Copyright: 2019

Twelve-year-old Lalani Sarita takes on the impossible task of traveling to the legendary Mount Isa, towering on an island to the north. Generations of men and boys have died on the same quest, how can a timid young girl in a tiny boat survive the epic tests of the archipelago? Adventure. Fantasy fiction. Starred reviews. IL 4-8. AR 4.4. RC 3.4. Lexile 600.
Lalani of the Distant Sea IJ  
B 126599B 126599 Last Goodbye
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Kelsey, Elin
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

A compassionate exploration of all the ways animals, including humans, grieve. Death is a natural part of our lives and that many species experience sadness and mourning when their loved ones are sick and dying. From elephants to killer whales, parrots to bonobos, lemurs to humans, many animals have rituals to commemorate their loved ones and to help them through difficult times. Animal stories. Grief and loss. Mourning customs. Bereavement. Juvenile nonfiction. IL 1-5. Lexile 610.
Last Goodbye PI  
B 125522B 125522 Lena's Shoes Are Nervous: A First-Day-of-School Dilemma
Grade Lvl: K Author: Calabrese, Keith
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

Lena is excited about starting kindergarten but her favorite shoes are not until, with the help of her father and a very special headband, she convinces the shoes--and herself--to be brave. Anxiety fiction. School stories. IL Pres-K. AR 2.3. Lexile 480.
Lena's Shoes Are Nervous: A First-Day-of-School Dilemma K  
B 126215B 126215 Lila and Hadley
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Keplinger, Kody
Length: 245 Copyright: 2020

Hadley is an angry girl: angry at her mother for embezzling money, angry at her estranged older sister, Beth, whom she has to live with while her mother is in jail, angry at having to move to Kentucky away from her friends, and angry at the world because she has retinitis pigmentosa and is slowly going blind. But then she meets Lila, a rescued pit bull who has not responded to anyone else, so if Hadley can train Lila, maybe the dog can get adopted into her forever home, and just maybe Lila can help Hadley deal with her own problems. Realistic fiction. IL 5-8. AR 4.3. Lexile 690.
Lila and Hadley IJ  
B 126890B 126890 Linked
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Korman, Gordon
Length: 246 Copyright: 2021

When swastikas begin appearing all over town, Link, Michael, and Dana, the only Jewish girl in town, must face crimes both past and present to find the truth. Mystery fiction. Prejudice. Realistic fiction. 24-25 Iowa Teen Award. IL 5-8. AR 5.3.
Linked IJ  
KM 13784KM 13784 Linked (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Korman, Gordon
Length: 0 Copyright: 2021

When swastikas begin appearing all over town, Link, Michael, and Dana, the only Jewish girl in town, must face crimes both past and present to find the truth. Contents include book, playaway, and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: 6 hours and 30 minutes. Mystery fiction. Prejudice. Realistic fiction. 24-25 Iowa Teen Award. IL 5-8. AR 5.3.
Linked (Playaway) IJ  
B 127562B 127562 Little Book of Joy
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Dalai Lama / Tutu, Desmond
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu use their childhood stories to show young people how to find joy even in hard times and why sharing joy with others makes it grow. Juvenile fiction. Happiness. Joy. Mindfulness. IL Pres-3.
Little Book of Joy KP  
B 125559B 125559 Little SPOT of Anxiety: A Story About Calming Your Worries
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Alber, Diane
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Anxiety comes from feelings of being worried, scared, or anxious. When these feelings are in small amounts that’s okay because they are there to help protect us, but when they get TOO BIG, they become overwhelming and need to be managed. When a child experiences anxiety it can prevent them from doing what he/she wants and and/or needs to do, which can make anxiety a disability. The goal of this book is to give children the tools needed to identity what emotion they are feeling and how to properly manage that emotion. Paperback. Social emotional learning. IL Pres-2.
Little SPOT of Anxiety: A Story About Calming Your Worries KP  
B 97403B 97403 Little SPOT of Feelings and Emotions Educator's Guide
Grade Lvl: T Author: Alber, Diane
Length: 187 Copyright: 2021

An education guide to support PK-2 educators to teach feelings and emotions and make it fun. Workbook includes: Concise lesson formats, fun hands on activities, helpful visuals, discussion and writing prompt ideas and 100 printable worksheets. Ideas and activities in the text referred to CASEL Framework for Social Emotional Learning and the Common Core. Implementation intended for PK-2 audience. Also see KM 13215, KM 13306, and KM 13307 for additional resources to support classroom initiatives.
Little SPOT of Feelings and Emotions Educator's Guide T  
B 127796B 127796 Little Yellow Bus
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Guendelsberger, Erin
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

Little Yellow Bus is nervous on his first day of picking up kids, but as he drives along his route he notices that many of the children are also anxious and he begins to gain confidence. Anxiety. First day of school fiction. School buses. Self-confidence. IL Pres-2.
Little Yellow Bus KP  
B 127917B 127917 Lo & Behold
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Mass, Wendy
Length: 205 Copyright: 2023

With her life recently turned upside down, 12-year-old Addie is uncomfortable in her own skin until the world of virtual reality sparks her imagination and leads to an exciting new project, a new friend, and to reconnecting with who she's always been. Graphic Novel. Mature themes. Family troubles. Substance abuse. Hispanic/Latino. Responsible decision making. IL 6-9.
Lo & Behold IJ  
B 127568B 127568 Longest Letsgoboy
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Wilder, Derick
Length: 48 Copyright: 2021

As a dog and his little girl go on their final walk together, he gets to experience the sights, smells, and wonders of this world one last time before peacefully passing on. But for such a good boy and his foreverfriend, that doesn't mean it's the end. Grief and loss. Pet story. Human animal relationship. IL K-3. Lexile 660. GR N.
Longest Letsgoboy KP  
B 123080B 123080 Lotus & Feather
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Jiang, Ji-li
Length: 40 Copyright: 2016

A lonely girl finds a friend when she and her grandfather rescue an wounded crane. IL Pres-3.
Lotus & Feather KP  
B 123956B 123956 Love
Grade Lvl: KP Author: de la Pena, Matt
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

A story about LOVE the strongest bond there is and the diverse and powerful ways it connects us all. Fiction. Lyrical text. IL Pres-3. AR 3.7. Lexile 830. Iowa Goldfinch Award, 2019-2020.
Love KP  
B 126011B 126011 Love From the Crayons
Grade Lvl: K Author: Daywalt, Drew
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Explores the bright colors and subtle shades of love. Holiday stories. Crayons fiction. Book is small size. IL Pres-K.
Love From the Crayons K  
B 125251B 125251 Love From the Very Hungry Caterpillar
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Carle, Eric
Length: 32 Copyright: 2015

The very hungry caterpillar displays its love for the reader as the cherry on a cake, the apple of an eye, and the bee's knees. Animal stories. Love fiction. IL Pres-1. Lexile 180.
Love From the Very Hungry Caterpillar KP  
B 125359B 125359 Love is...
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Amiot, Karine-Marie
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Explores the meaning of love by showing ways one can be loved and love someone else in return. All about me. Self. Social Emotional. IL Pres-3.
Love is... KP  
B 125555B 125555 Love the World
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Parr, Todd
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

Whether looking at one's own nose and toes, helping others, or exploring the world, there is always something to love. Conduct of life. Social emotional learning. Stories about me. IL Pres-2. Lexile 170. GR H.
Love the World KP  
B 125250B 125250 Love, from Sesame Street
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Sesame Workshop
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Love is infinite. Love is giggles. Love is cookies. Explore all the definitions of love with your friends from Sesame Street! Shows children to look for love in new ways in their everyday lives. Self-perception. Self-esteem. IL Pres-2. Lexile 420.
Love, from Sesame Street KP  
B 125890B 125890 Loving Kindness
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Stewart, Whitney
Length: 14 Copyright: 2019

Introduction to a mindfulness practice designed to nurture compassion towards oneself and others. Social emotional learning. Series: Mindful Tots. Board Book. IL Pres-K.
Loving Kindness KP  
B 128037B 128037 Me and the Boss: A Story About Mending and Love
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Edwards, Michelle
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

Six-year-old Lee will not give up until he can show his big sister Zora, a.k.a. the boss, how good he can sew. African American. Family story. New experience. Self-awareness. Self-management. Self Reliance.
Me and the Boss: A Story About Mending and Love KP  
B 123169B 123169 Melena's Jubilee: The Story of a Fresh Start
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Elliott, Zetta
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

At breakfast, Melena learns she has been given a 'fresh start,' and she decides to celebrate by doing things differently for the rest of the day. Melena chooses not to fight with her brother, and shares the money she has rather than demanding to be repaid by a less fortunate friend. This story introduces children to the concept of jubilee, which stresses the important principles of debt relief, generosity, and forgiveness. IL K-3. F+P M.
Melena's Jubilee: The Story of a Fresh Start KP  
B 127218B 127218 Merci Suárez Can't Dance (Book 2)
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Medina, Meg
Length: 372 Copyright: 2021

Merci embarks on a seventh grade year shaped by high teacher expectations, a crush on a school-store co-worker, and a bossy classmate's plan for the annual Heart Ball. Hispanic/Latino. Realistic fiction. School story. Series fiction: Merci Suárez, book 2. IL 4-8. AR 4.6. Lexile 710.
Merci Suárez Can't Dance (Book 2) PIJ  
B 124990B 124990 Merci Suárez Changes Gears (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Medina, Meg
Length: 355 Copyright: 2018

Thoughtful, strong-willed sixth-grader Merci Suarez navigates difficult changes with friends, family, and everyone in between. Merci Suarez knew that sixth grade would be different, but she had no idea just how different. For starters, Merci has never been like the other kids at her private school in Florida, because she and her older brother, Roli, are scholarship students. They don't have a big house or a fancy boat, and they have to do extra community service to make up for their free tuition. So when bossy Edna Santos sets her sights on the new boy who happens to be Merci's school-assigned Sunshine Buddy, Merci becomes the target of Edna's jealousy. Things aren't going well at home, either: Merci's grandfather and most trusted ally, Lolo, has been acting strangely lately -- forgetting important things, falling from his bike, and getting angry over nothing. No one in her family will tell Merci what's going on, so she's left to her own worries, while also feeling all on her own at school. In a coming-of-age tale full of humor and wisdom, award-winning author Meg Medina gets to the heart of the confusion and constant change that defines middle school -- and the steadfast connection that defines family. Newbery Award Winner 2019. Realistic fiction. IL 4-8. AR 4.6. RC 4.3. Lexile 700.
Merci Suárez Changes Gears (Book 1) IJ  
B 127843B 127843 Merci Suarez Plays It Cool (Book 3)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Medina, Meg
Length: 340 Copyright: 2022

Follow Merci Suarez into an eighth-grade year full of changes, evolving friendships, new responsibilities, and a heartbreaking loss. Realistic fiction. School story. Series fiction: Merci Suárez, book 3. IL 4-8. AR 4.8.
Merci Suarez Plays It Cool (Book 3) IJ  
B 96908B 96908 Merrell's Strong Kids―Grades 3–5: A Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum, Second Edition
Grade Lvl: T Author: Carrizales-Engelmann, Dianna / Feuerborn, Laura L
Length: 272 Copyright: 2016

Through engaging, thought-provoking classroom activities, students learn about emotions and the social-emotional skills they'll use for the rest of their lives: managing anger, reducing stress, solving interpersonal problems, and much more. This scientifically-based curriculum runs for 12 weeks.
Merrell's Strong Kids―Grades 3–5: A Social and Emotional Learning Curriculu T  
B 96909B 96909 Merrell's Strong Kids―Grades 6–8: A Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum, Second Edition
Grade Lvl: T Author: Carrizales-Engelmann, Dianna / Feuerborn, Laura L
Length: 258 Copyright: 2016

Through engaging, thought-provoking classroom activities, students learn about emotions and the social-emotional skills they'll use for the rest of their lives: managing anger, reducing stress, solving interpersonal problems, and much more. This scientifically-based curriculum runs for 12 weeks.
Merrell's Strong Kids―Grades 6–8: A Social and Emotional Learning Curriculu T  
B 96907B 96907 Merrell's Strong Start―Pre-K: A Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum, Second Edition
Grade Lvl: T Author: Whitcomb, Sara A / Parisi Damico, Danielle M
Length: 192 Copyright: 2016

Teach social-emotional competence to preschoolers. Part of the Strong Kids™ series, this helps young children develop the social-emotional skills they need to build a strong foundation for school success. Developed by a team of educational and mental health experts, this evidence-based, age-appropriate curriculum is: Low cost and low tech; Proven to help increase young children's knowledge of healthy behavior; Easy to implement with no training required; Brief enough to use with any program.
Merrell's Strong Start―Pre-K: A Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum, S T  
B 96910B 96910 Merrell's Strong Teens―Grades 9–12: A Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum, Second Edition
Grade Lvl: T Author: Carrizales-Engelmann, Dianna
Length: 266 Copyright: 2016

Through engaging, thought-provoking classroom activities, students learn about emotions and the social-emotional skills they'll use for the rest of their lives: managing anger, reducing stress, solving interpersonal problems, and much more. This scientifically-based curriculum runs for 12 weeks.
Merrell's Strong Teens―Grades 9–12: A Social and Emotional Learning Curricu T  
B 123319B 123319 Mikey
Grade Lvl: PIT Author: Pinto, Mindee / Cohen, Judy
Length: 32 Copyright: 2013

Mikey explains how a young child with autism sees, hears, and feels the world around him in his school environment. Mikey is not just intended for educators; although, all teachers should read it to their classes. It is intended to educate adults as well as young children to increase their awareness and understanding of the child with autism. Instructional resource through picture book. Fiction. IL K-13.
Mikey PIT  
B 127124B 127124 Milo Imagines the World
Grade Lvl: PI Author: de la Pena, Matt
Length: 40 Copyright: 2021

While Milo and his sister travel to a detention center to visit their incarcerated mother, he observes strangers on the subway and draws what he imagines their lives to be. Iowa Goldfinch Award 2022-2023. Social awareness. Imagination story. African American. IL 1-4. AR 4.6. Lexile 980.
Milo Imagines the World PI  
B 96956B 96956 Mindful Teaching and Teaching Mindfulness: A Guide for Anyone Who Teaches Anything
Grade Lvl: T Author: Schoeberlein David, Deborah / Sheth, Suki
Length: 224 Copyright: 2009

Emphasizes how the teacher's personal familiarity with mindfulness plants the seed for an education infused with attention, awareness, kindness, empathy, compassion, and gratitude.
Mindful Teaching and Teaching Mindfulness: A Guide for Anyone Who Teaches A T  
B 96972B 96972 Mindset for Learning: Teaching the Traits of Joyful, Independent Growth
Grade Lvl: T Author: Mraz, Kristine / Hertz, Christine
Length: 192 Copyright: 2015

We want our students to take on challenges with zeal, to see themselves not as static test scores but as agents of change. Shows us how to lead students to a growth mindset for school-and life-by focusing on five crucial, research-driven attitudes: optimism-putting aside fear and resistance to learn something new persistence-keeping at it, even when a task is hard flexibility-trying different ways to find a solution resilience-bouncing back from setbacks and learning from failure empathy-learning by putting oneself in another person's shoes. A Mindset for Learning pairs research-psychological, neurological, and pedagogical-with practical classroom help, including instructional language, charts and visuals, teaching tips, classroom vignettes, and more.
Mindset for Learning: Teaching the Traits of Joyful, Independent Growth T  
B 125770B 125770 Mirror in Mommy's House; The Mirror in Daddy's House
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Amavisca, Luis
Length: 44 Copyright: 2017

A child growing up with divorced parents shows us both houses. The mirror unites the two sides of the book. Stories about me. Upside down books. IL K-3. Lexile 580.
Mirror in Mommy's House; The Mirror in Daddy's House KP  
B 123883B 123883 My Cancer Days
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Filigenzi, Courtney
Length: 24 Copyright: 2016

A young girl uses color to express her full range of emotions as she undergoes cancer treatment. Fiction. IL Pres-4.
My Cancer Days KP  
B 127964B 127964 My Fade is Fresh
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Grant, Shauntay
Length: 32 Copyright: 2022

A little girl learns the importance of speaking up for what she wants while at the barbershop and ends up rocking the fabulous hair style she chooses in this fun and empowering picture book. African American. Self-awareness. Story in rhyme. Hair fiction. IL Pres-3.
My Fade is Fresh KP  
B 125125B 125125 My Heart
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Luyken, Corinna
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

From moments of great joy and exuberance to necessary times of quiet contemplation, your heart is your guide. Caring and kindness. All about me. IL Pres-3. AR 1.8. Lexile 320.
My Heart KP  
B 123016B 123016 My Heart Fills With Happiness
Grade Lvl: K Author: Smith, Monique Gray
Length: 24 Copyright: 2016

A board book that celebrates happiness and invites children to reflect on the little things in life that bring them joy. IL Pres-K. Lexile 280.
My Heart Fills With Happiness K  
B 125914B 125914 My Mixed Emotions: Help Your Kids Handle Their Feelings
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Greenwood, Elinor
Length: 79 Copyright: 2018

Feelings can be complicated, and learning to express them is a skill that must be developed. My Mixed Emotions is here to coach children through a variety of emotions and situations including dealing with bullying, understanding grief, and coping with large family changes, such as divorce. Divided into happiness, fear, anger, and sadness, My Mixed Emotions explores the four main emotions, the reasons why we feel them, and the science behind each one. Emotional intelligence. Stories about me. Emotions and feelings recognition. IL Pres-2. Lexile 670. GR S.
My Mixed Emotions: Help Your Kids Handle Their Feelings KP  
B 127368B 127368 My Monster and Me
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hussain, Nadiya
Length: 32 Copyright: 2021

A touching story about a little boy whose worry monster follows him everywhere he goes. It's there when he gets dressed, when he wants to play with his toys, and even when his friends come over to visit. Brain health. Self-management. Social emotional learning. Story about me. Monsters. Worry. IL Pres-3.
My Monster and Me KP  
B 126914B 126914 My Own World
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Holmes, Mike
Length: 236 Copyright: 2021

Life is difficult for nine-year-old Nathan. All he dreams of is hanging out with his older brother, watching Raiders of the Lost Ark, and enjoying summer vacation far away from the neighborhood bullies. When he overhears his parents talking about a family crisis, he seeks sanctuary from his troubles. In an abandoned lighthouse, Nathan discovers a portal to a berry-colored world where time has little meaning and he, finally, is in control. There, his imagination takes him on wondrous adventures, across seas and through the air, with new extraordinary friends of his own creation. In his magical hideaway, Nathan is safe from the anxieties of his life, but can he bring himself to face the real world? Graphic Novel. Cartoons and comics. Fantasy. Loneliness. IL
My Own World IJ  
B 125684B 125684 Never Let a Unicorn Scribble!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Alber, Diane
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Unicorns can run on rainbows, so why can't they scribble? This story is about a little girl who keeps hearing, "Never let a unicorn scribble!" But in her heart believes that people just don't understand how beautiful scribbling can be. She keeps trying to teach her unicorn to scribble but soon realizes this is more difficult then she anticipated. But instead of giving up, she uses her imagination to come up with a creative way to get her unicorn to scribble, at first it looks like it was complete disaster but ends up being truly magical! IL Pres-2.
Never Let a Unicorn Scribble! KP  
B 124805B 124805 New Shoes
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Raschka, Christopher
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

A young child picks out a new pair of shoes after finding a hole in the old pair. Shopping fiction. IL Pres-2. AR 0.7. Lexile 190.
New Shoes KP  
B 123177B 123177 No More Bows
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Cotterill, Samantha
Length: 40 Copyright: 2017

A dog named Hugo hates when his owner Milley dresses him up in bows, so he decides to runaway and he finds out that life is lonely without Milly. IL Pres-2.
No More Bows KP  
B 126598B 126598 Nobody Hugs a Cactus
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Goodrich, Carter
Length: 48 Copyright: 2019

Hank, a cactus who is as prickly on the inside as he is on the outside, decides he wants a hug. Social emotional learning. Friendship stories. Mood (Psychology). Iowa Goldfinch Award, 2021-2022. IL Pres-3. AR 2.6. Lexile 540.
Nobody Hugs a Cactus KP  
B 127657B 127657 Norman Didn't Do It! (Yes, He Did)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Higgins, Ryan T
Length: 48 Copyright: 2021

Norman, a porcupine whose best friend is a tree named Mildred, begins to feel jealous when another tree grows close to Mildred and acts out against the new tree. 2023-2024 Goldfinch Award. Jealousy fiction. Animal story. Humor. IL Pres-2. AR 1.9.
Norman Didn't Do It! (Yes, He Did) KP  
B 125090B 125090 On the Night of the Shooting Star
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hest, Amy
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

Bunny and Dog live on opposite sides of the fence. Every morning, first thing, Bunny looks through the fence and the tall grass at Dog. And every morning, first thing, Dog looks through the fence and the tall grass at Bunny. Yet neither one says hello. Or hi. Or nice to see you today. But then, one night, Bunny and Dog both see a shooting star zip through the sky. Could this shared moment be the start of a friendship? Friendship fiction. IL Pres-2. GR L.
On the Night of the Shooting Star KP  
B 127139B 127139 One Thing You'd Save
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Park, Linda Sue
Length: 65 Copyright: 2021

When a teacher asks her middle school class what one thing they would save in an emergency, some students know the answer right away. Others come to their decisions more slowly. And some change their minds when they hear their classmates' responses. This book captures the lively dialog that ignites given the inquiry as the students discover unexpected facets of one another and themselves. Novel in verse. Poetry. Realistic fiction. IL 4-8. AR 3.9.
One Thing You'd Save IJ  
B 125270B 125270 Our Special Family
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Baker, Kelsey
Length: 24 Copyright: 2015

When a family learns there is something wrong with their new baby, it is the beginning of a journey. All family members are directly impacted by a diagnosis from the newborn screening program including siblings who may not have any special conditions. There are both positive and negative impacts on families when one child has a special condition and another child does not. It can be troublesome for children to understand why they are so different from their siblings, or why parents may not be able to treat all of their children exactly the same. Every child counts and has value. Children are born with their own uniqueness and are blessings to be celebrated. Children learn valuable lessons from each person in the family because both their similarities and differences. Diversity provides rich experiences and makes a family stronger. Our Special Family is a tool to begin open communication and honest conversations to celebrate each family's members special role and uniqueness. Realistic fiction. Family life. IL Pres-3.
Our Special Family KP  
B 127797B 127797 Out of a Jar
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Marcero, Deborah
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

Llewellyn, a little rabbit overwhelmed by his emotions, hides away his feelings in glass jars, until he discovers life is more colorful when he sets his emotions free. Animal stories. Self-awareness. 24-25 Goldfinch Award Winner. IL Pres-3.
Out of a Jar KP  
B 127013B 127013 Out of My Heart
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Draper, Sharon M
Length: 342 Copyright: 2021

Melody wants to conquer her fears, so she hopes a summer camp will be the place to welcome someone with cerebral palsy who wants to learn to ride. Melody loves horses, but is afraid of them. New experiences. Sequel to: Out of My Mind (#111820). Diverse abilities. Cerebral palsy. Horsemanship. Self-confidence. 24-25 Iowa Teen Award. IL 4-8. AR 4.8. Lexile 700.
Out of My Heart IJ  
B 123420B 123420 Pandemonium
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Oliver, Lauren
Length: 375 Copyright: 2012

Sequel to: Delirium (B 117176). After falling in love, Lena and Alex flee their oppressive society where love is outlawed and everyone must receive "the cure"--an operation that makes them immune to the delirium of love--but Lena alone manages to find her way to a community of resistance fighters, and although she is bereft without the boy she loves, her struggles seem to be leading her toward a new love. Book 2 in Delirium Series. Series fiction. IL 8-12. AR 5.4. Lexile 760.
Pandemonium JS  
B 127111B 127111 Paper Kingdom
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Rhee, Helena Ku
Length: 40 Copyright: 2020

When Daniel's babysitter cancels, he reluctantly goes with his parents to their job as nighttime office cleaners, expecting a dull night. Instead with a bit of imagination, Daniel is about to enter the Paper Kingdom. Full of kings and queens, dragons, and joyous adventure, this story is a tribute to fantasy, the spirit of family, and the magic they can create. Family story. Imagination. Iowa Goldfinch Award 2022-2023. IL K-3. AR 2.6. Lexile 550. GR N.
Paper Kingdom KP  
B 128139B 128139 Patience Is a Superpower
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Schuh, Mari C
Length: 24 Copyright: 2024

The line to go down the slide is so long, and you're at the back. Instead of complaining and shoving, you wait calmly. You made yet another mistake at basketball practice. You don't get upset. You keep trying. Find out more ways you can show patience and how this real-life superpower makes a big difference in the world. Character education. Series nonfiction: Real-Life Superpowers. IL Pres-3. Lexile 470. GR L.
Patience Is a Superpower KP  
B 123125B 123125 Perfect
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Davies, Nicola
Length: 36 Copyright: 2016

Tells the story of a boy who struggles to accept his new born sister, when she is not what he expected. But the swifts which swoop over his home help to show him that she is truly perfect. IL K-2.
Perfect KP  
B 125497B 125497 Pigeon HAS to Go to School!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Willems, Mo
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

Why does the Pigeon have to go to school? He already knows everything! And what if he doesn't like it? What if the teacher doesn't like him? What if he learns TOO MUCH!?! Series fiction: Pigeon, by Mo Willems. Humorous stories. First day of school fiction. IL Pres-2. AR 1.5.
Pigeon HAS to Go to School! KP  
B 127415B 127415 Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Willems, Mo
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

Pigeon experiences an emotional loop-de-loop as he anticipates his turn to ride the roller coaster. Animal story. Humor. Favorite character. Series fiction: Pigeon. IL Pres-2. Lexile 90.
Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster! KP  
B 127226B 127226 Pity Party
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Lane, Kathleen
Length: 203 Copyright: 2021

A grab bag of dark short fiction set in middle school that explores anxieties and twists them into funny, resonant, and reassuring psychological thrills. Come to the party for a grab bag of delightfully dark stories that ultimately offers a life-affirming reminder that there is hope and humor to be found amid our misery.There's a story about a mood ring that tells the absolute truth. One about social media followers who literally follow you around. And one about a kid whose wish for a new, improved self is answered when a mysterious box arrives in the mail. There's also a personality test, a fortune teller, a letter from the Department of Insecurity, and an interactive Choose Your Own Catastrophe. IL 6-10. GR Y.
Pity Party IJS  
B 127376B 127376 Pout-Pout Fish and the Worry-Worry Whale
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Diesen, Deborah
Length: 32 Copyright: 2022

Mr. Fish and Willa Whale are on their way to a birthday party, but Willa is worried about fitting in so Mr. Fish shows her how to overcome her social anxiety by tackling the worries one at a time. Favorite characters. Social emotional learning. Anxiety. Friendship. Series fiction: Pout-Pout Fish. IL Pres-3.
Pout-Pout Fish and the Worry-Worry Whale KP  
KM 12895KM 12895 Practicing Mindfulness
Grade Lvl: KPI Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2018

Simple mindfulness practices can help students deal with anxiety, improve concentration, patience, awareness, and handle difficult emotions. This kit includes simple classroom tools to help incorporate meditation and mindfulness in the classroom. Items includes "Sitting Still Like a Frog" book with audio CD, breathing ball, stress ball, and spiral liquid bubble timer to provide structured time for mindful journaling and other brain break opportunities. Use with individuals, small groups or large group settings. Mindfulness and meditation. Whole child. IL Pres-6.
Practicing Mindfulness KPI  
B 97011B 97011 Promoting Student Happiness: Positive Psychology Interventions in Schools
Grade Lvl: T Author: Suldo, Shannon M
Length: 273 Copyright: 2016

Shows how interventions targeting gratitude, kindness, character strengths, optimistic thinking, hope, and healthy relationships can contribute to improved academic and social outcomes in grades 3-12. It provides a 10-session manual for promoting subjective well-being--complete with vivid case examples--that can be implemented with individuals, small groups, or whole classes. Factors that predict youth happiness are discussed, evidence-based assessment tools presented, and ways to involve teachers and parents described. In a large-size format with lay-flat binding for easy photocopying, the volume includes 40 reproducible handouts and forms. Purchasers get access to a companion website where they can download and print these materials, plus online-only fidelity checklists and parent and teacher notes.
Promoting Student Happiness: Positive Psychology Interventions in Schools T  
KM 90083KM 90083 Puppet Theater for Grieving Children
Grade Lvl: KPI Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2023

Acting out different experiences of grief and loss through puppet plays offers a creative alternative for helping children. This kit includes 16 different puppet plays covering a wide variety of losses, discussion questions for each play. Also included are a number of puppets to support the storytelling process. Book: Puppet Plays for Grieving Children by Sharon Rugg. This kit is intended for AEA Crisis Team. IL Pres-5.
Puppet Theater for Grieving Children KPI  
B 128080B 128080 Rabbit, Duck, and Big Bear
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Brun-Cosme, Nadine
Length: 40 Copyright: 2023

Rabbit, Duck, and Big Bear, who do everything together, discover the importance of taking time to spend by themselves. Friendship story. Relationship skills. Relaxation. IL Pres-3. Lexile 560.
Rabbit, Duck, and Big Bear KP  
B 123189B 123189 Rain
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Usher, Sam
Length: 40 Copyright: 2017

It's raining, but one little boy can't wait to go outside for an adventure with his granddad. IL Pres-1. AR 1.9.
Rain KP  
B 126282B 126282 Ravi's Roar (Book 3)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Percival, Tom
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

Tired of missing out on good things because he is the smallest and youngest in his family, Ravi turns into a tiger and gets what he wants with a great roar. Series fiction: Big Bright Feelings, Book 3. Social emotional learning. Behavior fiction. Anger. IL Pres-3.
Ravi's Roar (Book 3) KP  
B 128097B 128097 Ready for Kindergarten
Grade Lvl: K Author: Freitas, Bethany V
Length: 32 Copyright: 2023

The unknown can be scary and the first day of school intimidating, for kids and the grownups who love them. Perfect for easing nerves and increasing excitement, Ready for Kindergarten is about all the things kids love to do that show they are ready to start school and highlights skills that teachers will build upon in the classroom, like imaginative play, recognizing colors and shapes, and cooperating with friends. New experiences. First day of school. Confidence. IL Pres-K.
Ready for Kindergarten K  
B 123542B 123542 Real Friends
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Hale, Shannon
Length: 212 Copyright: 2017

Shannon's life from kindergarten through fifth grade, Real Friends captures the emotional roller coaster ride of friendship, from navigating the tricky waters of cliques and bullies to her never-ending struggle to stay in "The Group." Shannon's honest and heartfelt story reminds us of how hard it was to learn what real friends are--and why finding them is worth the journey. Memoir. IL 3-7. AR 2.6. RC 3.7. Lexile 290.
Real Friends PIJ  
B 123462B 123462 Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism
Grade Lvl: IJST Author: Higashida, Naoki
Length: 135 Copyright: 2013

Written by Naoki Higashida, a very smart, very self-aware, and very charming thirteen-year-old boy with autism, it is a one-of-a-kind memoir that demonstrates how an autistic mind thinks, feels, perceives, and responds in ways few of us can imagine. Parents and family members who never thought they could get inside the head of their autistic loved one at last have a way to break through to the curious, subtle, and complex life within. Biography. IL 5-12. AR 5.8. RC 8.5. Lexile 1000.
Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism IJST  
B 127130B 127130 Red
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Seeger, Laura Vaccaro
Length: 40 Copyright: 2021

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text follow a young fox as it searches for a way home, through a world of many shades of red, after being separated from its family. Basic concepts. Animal fiction. Story in rhyme. See other color books by Seeger in our collection: B 125199 for Blue and see 115750 for Green. IL Pres-1.
Red KP  
B 124717B 124717 Remedy (Book 3)
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Young, Suzanne
Length: 401 Copyright: 2015

Seventeen-year-old Quinn provides closure to grieving families by taking on the short-term role of a deceased loved one, until huge secrets come to the surface about Quinn's own past. Series fiction: Program, Book 3. Companion book to: The Program and The Treatment. Science fiction. IL 8-12. AR 5.0. RC 6.4. Lexile 710.
Remedy (Book 3) JS  
B 123673B 123673 Replacement Crush
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Roberts, Lisa Brown
Length: 347 Copyright: 2016

After book blogger Vivian Galdi's longtime crush pretends their secret summer kissing sessions never happened, Vivian creates a list of safe crushes, determined to protect her heart. IL 9-12.
Replacement Crush JS  
B 123419B 123419 Requiem
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Oliver, Lauren
Length: 391 Copyright: 2013

Delirium (B 117176) Trilogy, Book 3. Sequel to: Pandemonium (B 123420). While Lena navigates the increasingly dangerous Wilds, her best friend, Hana, lives a safe, loveless life in Portland. Series fiction. IL 8-12. AR 5.1. Lexile 740.
Requiem JS  
B 125977B 125977 Rita & Ralph's Rotten Day
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Deedy, Carmen Agra
Length: 48 Copyright: 2020

Rita and Ralph live on neighboring hills and they are best friends, until a silly accident while goofing around ends up with both of them angry and unhappy--and they both need to find a way to heal the break in their relationship. Apologizing. Best friends fiction. IL Pres-3.
Rita & Ralph's Rotten Day KP  
B 126584B 126584 Ruby Finds a Worry (Book 2)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Percival, Tom
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

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. Social emotional learning. Self-awareness. 2021-2022 Iowa Goldfinch Award Nominee. Series fiction: Big Bright Feelings, Book 2. IL Pres-3. AR 3.0.
Ruby Finds a Worry (Book 2) KP  
B 123477B 123477 Safest Lies
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Miranda, Megan
Length: 359 Copyright: 2016

When Kelsey's agoraphobic mother disappears after years of claiming the kidnappers she escaped from were coming back for her, Kelsey quickly discovers that her mother isn't who she thought she was -- and she's not the abductor's only target. Young adult. Thriller fiction. IL 9-12. AR 4.7. RC 5.7. Lexile 650. Iowa High School Award 2018-2019.
Safest Lies JS  
B 127224B 127224 Sea in Winter
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Day, Christine
Length: 250 Copyright: 2021

After an injury sidelines her dreams of becoming a ballet star, Maisie is not excited for her blended family's midwinter road trip along the coast, near the Makah community where her mother grew up. Authentic author. Mental health. Self-management. Native Americans. Step-families. Ballet dancers. Makah Indians. Secrets. IL 5-9. AR 4.9.
Sea in Winter IJ  
B 97532B 97532 Self-Directed DBT Skills Workbook
Grade Lvl: T Author: Fehling, Kiki / Weiner, Elliot
Length: 215 Copyright: 2023

A 3-Month DBT Workbook to Regulate Intense Emotions and Create Lasting Change with Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Readers will learn how to regulate intense emotions, change problematic behaviors, and build fulfilling relationships with this self-directed DBT skills program. Created by psychologist Marsha M. Linehan, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based approach for managing difficult emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. In this practical guide and workbook, you will develop skills in four key areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Self-Directed DBT Skills distills the DBT skills into a 3-month program that anyone can access and implement on their own. Using this roadmap filled with actionable exercises to build a strong foundation for emotional well-being and to create lasting change.
Self-Directed DBT Skills Workbook T  
B 123200B 123200 Shawn Loves Sharks
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Manley, Curtis
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

Shawn loves sharks with all his heart, so when his nemesis, Stacy, is assigned 'sharks' for the big class project, Shawn is not happy. IL Pres-2. AR 2.6. RC 1.6. Lexile 490.
Shawn Loves Sharks KP  
B 123961B 123961 Shy
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Freedman, Deborah
Length: 40 Copyright: 2016

Shy loves birds, but he's only ever read about them in books. When a real bird finally comes along, he's dying to meet her, but he's too afraid to get leave the gutter of the book. Can he put aside his fears, step out onto the page, and get to know her? Fiction. IL Pres-2. AR 2.4. Lexile 490.
Shy KP  
B 124296B 124296 Small Things
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Tregonning, Mel
Length: 37 Copyright: 2018

In this wordless graphic picture book, a young boy feels alone with his worries. He isn't fitting in well at school. His grades are slipping. He's even lashing out at those who love him. Depression, mental fiction. Loneliness. Juvenile fiction. Stories without words. Graphic novel format. IL 2-8.
Small Things PIJ  
B 124936B 124936 Soda Pop Head
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Cook, Julia
Length: 32 Copyright: 2011

Lester, who has a bad temper, learns about anger management from his dad. Teaches children to manage their thoughts and words without interrupting. Realistic fiction. Social Emotional Learning. Anger management. IL 2-6.
Soda Pop Head PI  
KM 12948KM 12948 Some Kind of Courage (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Gemeinhart, Dan
Length: 234 Copyright: 2016

Joseph Johnson has lost just about everyone he's ever loved. He lost his pa in an accident. He lost his ma and his little sister to sickness. And now, he's lost his pony-fast, fierce, beautiful Sarah, taken away by a man who had no right to take her. Joseph can sure enough get her back, though. The odds are stacked against him, but he isn't about to give up. He will face down deadly animals, dangerous men, and the fury of nature itself on his quest to be reunited with the only family he has left. Because Joseph Johnson may have lost about everything, he hasn't lost hope. And he hasn't lost the fire in his belly that says he's getting his pony Sarah back-no matter what. Historical fiction. Survival story. Contains 1 hardcover book, 1 playaway and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time 5 hours and 19 minutes.
Some Kind of Courage (Playaway) IJ  
B 123973B 123973 Something Very Sad Happened: A Toddler's Guide to Understanding Death
Grade Lvl: K Author: Zucker, Bonnie
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

A useful tool for parents, caregivers, therapists, and teachers to help young children understand the concept of death and begin the process of coping with the loss. Intended for children ages 2-5 the book explains death and loss to a very young child in a simple and age-appropriate way. Nonfiction. Grief and loss. IL Pres-K.
Something Very Sad Happened: A Toddler's Guide to Understanding Death K  
B 127979B 127979 Sometimes I Grumblesquinch
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Vail, Rachel
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

Katie Honors is a really nice kid. But there's one little secret that sometimes makes her feel not-so-nice deep inside: her little brother, Chuck. Katie loves her brother and works hard to be the perfect big sister but it can be hard. Chuck can sometimes be just so icky and messy. Sometimes it makes Katie secretly wish she had a trampoline or a treehouse or a giraffe instead of a brother. When all these emotions bubble up to the surface, Katie can no longer grumblesquinch them down. She explodes, but she also learns an important lesson: that there's room for ALL of her feelings, even the scary ones. Series fiction: Big Feelings. IL Pres-2.
Sometimes I Grumblesquinch KP  
B 128224B 128224 Sometimes I Kaploom
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Vail, Rachel
Length: 40 Copyright: 2023

Explores how hard it can be for children when they're nervous or scared and have to transition to new places and faces when they just don't feel quite ready. In another poignant, honest, and insightful story, readers learn along with Katie that bravery and fear are not mutually exclusive. Self-management. Story about me. Courage. Fear. Series fiction: Big Feelings. IL Pres-2.
Sometimes I Kaploom KP  
B 127545B 127545 Song Called Home
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Zarr, Sara
Length: 356 Copyright: 2022

Receiving a mysterious guitar the night before she leaves the city to live with her mom and new stepdad, Lou believes that if she learns how to play it, she can bring a piece of her old life home. Realistic fiction. Change. Alternative family. IL 5-9. AR 4.4.
Song Called Home IJ  
B 127567B 127567 Sour Grape
Grade Lvl: KP Author: John, Jory
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

Holding a bunch of grudges, Sour Grape finds the tables turned when a friend holds a grudge against him, making him realize how unfair grudges can be and how much sweeter life can be with a little compassion and gratitude. Forgiveness. Personification. Self-awareness. Social-emotional learning. Imagination story. Series: The Food Group. IL Pres-3. Lexile 430.
Sour Grape KP  
B 125654B 125654 Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun: Having the Courage To Be Who You Are
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Dismondy, Maria
Length: 36 Copyright: 2008

Lucy is teased by a boy at school because she is different. She has the courage to be true to herself and to make the right choice when that same boy needs her help. Stories about me. Individuality. Teasing. IL Pres-3. AR 3.3. Lexile 610.
Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun: Having the Courage To Be Who You Are KP  
B 126027B 126027 Speak: The Graphic Novel
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 372 Copyright: 2018

ased on the novel. A traumatic event near the end of the summer has a devastating effect on Melinda's freshman year in high school. Graphic novel adaptation. Iowa Teen Award 2020-2021. IL 8-12. AR 4.0. Lexile 550.
Speak: The Graphic Novel JS  
KM 13723KM 13723 Spotlight on Social and Emotional Learning (25 Books)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2020

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). The five key components of Iowa's SEL standards include: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. This nonfiction book series is intended to support students in the intermediate to middle school grades and focuses on a student's social, emotional, and academic learning. This series introduces SEL concepts, such as believing in oneself and learning empathy, and provides students with valuable tools to understand and manage their emotions and effectively navigate their relationships now and in the future. This set assists students in learning SEL concepts by simplifying and defining them. Each book provides students with realistic situations in which to apply newly learned concepts successfully. Contains 25 individual titles.
Spotlight on Social and Emotional Learning (25 Books) IJ  
B 124839B 124839 Squish: No. 1, Super Amoeba
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Holm, Jennifer L
Length: 90 Copyright: 2011

The young amoeba Squish, inspired by his favorite comic book hero, Super Amoeba, tries to navigate his way through school and save his friends and the world from the evils that lurk in the halls. Graphic novel series: Squish. Book 1. IL 2-7. AR 2.2. RC 2.6. Lexile 520. GR P.
Squish: No. 1, Super Amoeba PIJ  
B 97263B 97263 Starving the Anger Gremlin for Children Aged 5-9
Grade Lvl: T Author: Collins-Donnelly, Kate
Length: 174 Copyright: 2014

Help children to understand and manage their anger with this fun and imaginative workbook. Based on cognitive behavioral principles, this workbook uses fun and engaging activities to teach children how to manage their anger by changing how they think and act - getting rid of their Anger Gremlins for good! Packed full of stories, puzzles, quizzes, and coloring, drawing and writing games, this is an excellent resource for parents or practitioners to use with children aged 5 to 9 years. Please do not mark up workbooks. Used for preview only.
Starving the Anger Gremlin for Children Aged 5-9 T  
B 97264B 97264 Starving the Anger Gremlin: A Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Workbook on Anger Management for Young People
Grade Lvl: T Author: Collins-Donnelly, Kate
Length: 86 Copyright: 2012

A workbook for young people (grades 4-8) on effectively controlling their anger, explaining where anger comes from, how it effects them and others, and how to manage angry thoughts. Please do not mark up workbooks. Used for preview only.
Starving the Anger Gremlin: A Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Workbook on Ang T  
B 97268B 97268 Starving the Anxiety Gremlin for Children Ages 5-9
Grade Lvl: T Author: Collins-Donnelly, Kate
Length: 192 Copyright: 2014

A teacher's guide to working with five to nine year-old students who deal with anxiety. The Anxiety Gremlin is a mischievous creature who loves to gobble up your anxious feelings! The more anxiety you feed him, the bigger and bigger he gets and the more and more anxious you feel! How can you stop this? Starve your Anxiety Gremlin of anxious thoughts, feelings and behaviors, and watch him shrink! Based on cognitive behavioral principles, this workbook uses fun and imaginative activities to teach children how to manage their anxiety by changing how they think and act - getting rid of their Anxiety Gremlins for good! Bursting with stories, puzzles, quizzes, and coloring, drawing and writing games, this is a unique tool for parents or practitioners to use with children aged 5 to 9 years. Please do not mark up workbooks. Used for preview only.
Starving the Anxiety Gremlin for Children Ages 5-9 T  
B 97269B 97269 Starving the Anxiety Gremlin: A Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Workbook on Anxiety Management for Young People
Grade Lvl: T Author: Collins-Donnelly, Kate
Length: 166 Copyright: 2013

A teacher's guide to helping students get over anxiety issues. This engaging workbook uses fun activities and real life stories, and can be used by young people aged 10+ (grades 4-8) on their own or with a parent or practitioner. It is also an ideal anxiety management resource for those working with young people, including mental health practitioners, social workers, education sector staff and youth workers. Please do not mark up workbooks. Used for preview only.
Starving the Anxiety Gremlin: A Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Workbook on A T  
B 97267B 97267 Starving the Depression Gremlin
Grade Lvl: T Author: Collins-Donnelly, Kate
Length: 280 Copyright: 2019

Draws on the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and behavioral activation to offer strategies for managing depression. This accessible workbook helps young people aged 10+ (grades 4-8) to understand their feelings by explaining what depression is, how it develops and the impact it can have on the lives of young people. Based on the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy and packed with valuable tips and strategies, this workbook also aims to empower the reader to change how they think and act in order to manage their depression. Full of fun and creative activities, Starving the Depression Gremlin can help support and inform wider therapeutic work with young people with depression, and it can be used independently or with a parent or practitioner. It will be of interest to school counsellors, therapists, social workers, youth workers, teaching staff and other professionals working with young people. Please do not mark up workbooks. Used for preview only.
Starving the Depression Gremlin T  
B 97266B 97266 Starving the Exam Stress Gremlin
Grade Lvl: T Author: Collins-Donnelly, Kate
Length: 159 Copyright: 2018

This self-help workbook explains what exam stress is, how it develops and the impact it can have, providing the reader with an understanding of their own exam stress. Rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy, it also provides strategies to help the reader manage their exam stress by changing how they think and act. Please do not mark up workbooks. Used for preview only.
Starving the Exam Stress Gremlin T  
B 97265B 97265 Starving the Stress Gremlin: A Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Workbook on Stress Management for Young People
Grade Lvl: T Author: Collins-Donnelly, Kate
Length: 134 Copyright: 2013

Shows young people (grades 4-8) how they can manage their stress levels through a range of effective techniques based on cognitive behavioral principles. Engaging and fun activities as well as real life stories from other young people show how our thoughts are related to our behavior and emotions, allowing young people to understand why they get stressed, the effects of stress and how to 'starve' their Stress Gremlin. This informative workbook is easy to read and fun for a young person aged 10+ complete either on their own or with the help of a parent or practitioner. It is also a valuable stress management resource for those working with young people, including mental health practitioners, youth workers, social workers and education sector staff. Please do not mark up workbooks. Used for preview only.
Starving the Stress Gremlin: A Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Workbook on St T  
B 123663B 123663 Still a Work in Progress
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Knowles, Johanna
Length: 311 Copyright: 2016

Noah is just trying to make it through seventh grade. The girls are confusing, the homework is boring, and even his friends are starting to bug him. Not to mention that his older sister, Emma, has been acting pretty strange, even though Noah thought she'd been doing better ever since the Thing They Don't Talk About. The only place he really feels at peace is in art class, with a block of clay in his hands. As it becomes clear through Emma's ever-stricter food rules and regulations that she's not really doing better at all, the normal seventh-grade year Noah was hoping for begins to seem pretty unattainable. A realistic novel with bright spots of humor, Jo Knowles captures the complexities of navigating middle school while feeling helpless in the face of a family crisis. Realistic fiction. Iowa Teen Award 2018-2019. IL 5-8. AR 4.1. RC 4.8. Lexile 660.
Still a Work in Progress IJ  
B 127980B 127980 Stillwater and Koo Save the World
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Muth, Jon J
Length: 32 Copyright: 2023

Stillwater the giant panda's nephew, Koo, has a dream about saving the world, and Stillwater shows him that sometimes saving the world starts with doing the little things, like cleaning your room, and feeding the cat. Character education. Social awareness. Feelings and emotions. Series fiction: Stillwater and Koo. IL Pres-3. AR 2.4. Lexile 490.
Stillwater and Koo Save the World KP  
KM 13422KM 13422 Stomp It Out
Grade Lvl: KPI Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2020

Teach Feeling Identification, Problem Solving, Social Skills & More with a fun-hands on, therapeutic game. Stomp it Out is a game that helps students build emotional expression, coping and problem-solving skills, personal space, perspective taking, social skills and more. As children build skills and language, they advance through this movement-based game to work on problem solving skills. Kids get to stomp, hop, crab walk, frog jump, or twirl their way between feeling mats around the room to show their responses. Those with disabilities are encouraged to play. IL K-5.
Stomp It Out KPI  
B 124279B 124279 Stone for Sascha
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Becker, Aaron
Length: 48 Copyright: 2018

This year's summer vacation will be very different for a young girl and her family without Sascha, the beloved family dog. A wistful walk along the beach to gather cool, polished stones becomes a brilliant turning point in the girl's grief for her beloved pet. There, at the edge of a vast ocean beneath an infinite sky, she uncovers, a profound and joyous truth. Wordless Picture Book. Stories without words. Grief fiction. IL 1-4.
Stone for Sascha PI  
KM 13366KM 13366 Stop, Relax & Think: A Game to Help Impulsive Children Think Before They Act
Grade Lvl: KPI Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2015

A game to help impulsive children think before they act. In this board game, active, impulsive children learn motor control, relaxation skills, how to express their feelings, and how to problem-solve. The manual includes information on how the game can be used both as a diagnostic and a treatment tool, and how behaviors learned in the game can be generalized for the home or classroom. The object of the game is to proceed through the Feelings, Stop, Relax, and Think sections of the game board to Finish, collecting chips along the way. The player with the most chips when the game ends wins. Designed for counselors, social workers, therapists, and other helping professionals. Ages 6-12.
Stop, Relax & Think: A Game to Help Impulsive Children Think Before They Ac KPI  
B 127209B 127209 Struggle Bus
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Koon, Julie
Length: 36 Copyright: 2022

Sometimes things are really tough. It's just too hard, you've had enough. Grumble, rumble, bump, and roar, The Struggle Bus is at your door. This is a must-have picture book for any reader struggling with new experiences and figuring out how to manage emotions. Author-illustrator Julie Koon delivers a lighthearted and relatable picture book about facing challenges as you grow up. Incorporating her experience as an elementary school counselor, Koon uses the accessible theme of vehicles to make this social-emotional concept perfect for the preschool and early elementary crowd. It's also a great tool for caregivers to start conversations with children about acknowledging difficult feelings. From a growth mindset perspective, the story gives the main character space to feel those hard feelings, but also to be open-minded to lots of different solutions. With a concluding reminder that we can do hard things, The Struggle Bus offers a lot: self-discovery, tips for problem-solving, and, mostly importantly, an acknowledgement that we all struggle sometimes, but we shouldn't get stuck on that bus.
Struggle Bus KP  
B 127217B 127217 Stuntboy, In the Meantime (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Reynolds, Jason
Length: 257 Copyright: 2021

Portico Reeves' secret identity as Stuntboy allows him to use his superpower keep everybody safe, but when his superhero parents start fighting a lot he feels the responsibility to save them. Adventure. Family problems. Superheroes. Series fiction: Stuntboy, book 1. IL 3-7. AR 4.5.
Stuntboy, In the Meantime (Book 1) PIJ  
B 128342B 128342 Stuntboy, In-Between Time (Book 2)
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Reynolds, Jason
Length: 263 Copyright: 2023

Portico Reeves, or Stuntboy the greatest superhero people have never heard of, tries to manage his frets and navigate his new normal with divorced parents, bullies in his building, and a newfound friend. Adventure. African American. Diverse abilities. Divorced parents. Series fiction: Stuntboy, Book 2. IL 3-7. AR 4.4.
Stuntboy, In-Between Time (Book 2) PIJ  
B 126818B 126818 Sugar in Milk
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Umrigar, Thrity N
Length: 48 Copyright: 2020

A young immigrant girl joins her aunt and uncle in a new country that is unfamiliar to her. She struggles with loneliness, with a fierce longing for the culture and familiarity of home, until one day, her aunt takes her on a walk. As the duo strolls through their city park, the girl's aunt begins to tell her an old myth, and a story within the story begins. A long time ago, a group of refugees arrived on a foreign shore. The local king met them, determined to refuse their request for refuge. But there was a language barrier, so the king filled a glass with milk and pointed to it as a way of saying that the land was full and couldn't accommodate the strangers. Then, the leader of the refugees dissolved sugar in the glass of milk. His message was clear: Like sugar in milk, our presence in your country will sweeten your lives. The king embraced the refugee, welcoming him and his people. Folklore. Immigration. Iranian American. Royalty and rulers. IL 1-4.
Sugar in Milk PI  
B 127358B 127358 Suitcase
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Naylor-Ballesteros, Chris
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

When a weary stranger arrives one day with nothing but a suitcase, his new neighbors ask nervous questions about who he is and where he comes from before they are challenged to decide between trusting the newcomer or taking the risk of not believing him. Also see KM 13530 - I'm Your Neighbor - Welcoming Library. Friendship story. Refugee. Trust. Truthfulness and falsehood. IL K-4.
Suitcase KPI  
B 128096B 128096 Summer is for Cousins
Grade Lvl: KP Author: LaRocca, Rajani
Length: 40 Copyright: 2023

Ravi spends summer vacation with his cousins sharing in all their favorite activities, including eating ice cream. Family fiction. Summer time. Vacations. Emotions and feelings. IL Pres-3.
Summer is for Cousins KP  
B 127829B 127829 Sunshine
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Bauer, Marion Dane
Length: 193 Copyright: 2021

Abruptly spending a week in a northern Minnesota forest with the mother he has never met, a boy with a faithful imaginary dog learns to camp, canoe, and endure the elements while wondering if his not-so-present mother will ever return home. 2023-2024 Iowa Children's Choice Award. Realistic fiction. Coming of age. Family.
Sunshine IJ  
B 126433B 126433 Swarm of Bees
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Snicket, Lemony
Length: 48 Copyright: 2019

Whether you're a kid or a bee, sometimes you feel so mad, you buzz around looking for people to sting and trouble to make. See how one boy, a swarm of bees, and a whole town can get riled up and then find a way to feel better through the comfort of unconditional love and community. Social emotional learning. Stories about me. Bees fiction. IL Pres-3. AR 2.3. GR L.
Swarm of Bees KP  
KM 13277KM 13277 Swarm of Bees (3 Wonderbooks)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Snicket, Lemony
Length: 0 Copyright: 2020

Whether you're a kid or a bee, sometimes you feel so mad, you buzz around looking for people to sting and trouble to make. See how one boy, a swarm of bees, and a whole town can get riled up and then find a way to feel better through the comfort of unconditional love and community. Kit includes: set of 3 WonderBooks, plus charging cables, headphones, 3-port USB charger and a 5-way splitter Social emotional learning. Read along duration: 7 minutes and 12 seconds. IL Pres-3. AR 2.3. GR L.
Swarm of Bees (3 Wonderbooks) KP  
B 128054B 128054 Take a Breath
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Rim, Sujean
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

Bob the bird keeps trying to fly, but is beginning to worry that he will never succeed when Crow comes by with a suggestion to "just breathe." Change. Relaxation skills. Self-confidence. Learning something new. IL Pres-3.
Take a Breath KP  
KM 13611KM 13611 Talking, Feeling & Doing Grief Card Game
Grade Lvl: KPI Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2015

This card game addresses grief and is designed to help a counselor, teacher, or parent focus on specific areas that are a concern to children. The card game is intended to help children reveal their concerns and conflicts to an adult who can provide both nurturance and guidance. The cards prompt children to reveal the issues uppermost in their minds. Ages 6-12, Grades K through 6. 2-4 players.
Talking, Feeling & Doing Grief Card Game KPI  
B 127112B 127112 Ten Beautiful Things
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Griffin, Molly
Length: 32 Copyright: 2021

Lily and her grandmother search for ten beautiful things as they take a long car ride to Iowa and Lily's new home with Gran. At first, Lily sees nothing beautiful in the April slush and cloudy sky. Soon though, Lily can see beauty in unexpected places, from the smell of spring mud to a cloud shaped like a swan to a dilapidated barn. A furious rainstorm mirrors Lily's anxiety, but as it clears Lily discovers the tenth beautiful thing: Lily and Gran and their love for each other. New experiences. Rural life. Social emotional learning. IL K-3. AR 3.3. GR M.
Ten Beautiful Things KP  
B 125556B 125556 Thankful Book
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Parr, Todd
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

Encourages the reader to find something every day for which to be thankful, from underwear that is just the right size to birthday cakes and the wishes they bring. Stories about me. Social emotional learning. Gratitude. IL Pres-3.
Thankful Book KP  
B 127638B 127638 Thanks for Thanksgiving
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Markes, Julie
Length: 32 Copyright: 2004

At Thanksgiving time, children express their gratitude for the people and things in their lives. Holiday story. Gratitude. Story in rhyme. IL Pres-3.
Thanks for Thanksgiving KP  
B 97032B 97032 Thinking, Feeling, Behaving: An Emotional Education Curriculum for Children/Grades 1-6
Grade Lvl: T Author: Vernon, Ann
Length: 291 Copyright: 2006

For grades 1-6. An essential resource for helping students learn to overcome irrational beliefs, negative feelings, and the negative consequences that may result. This 2006 revision is packed with 105 creative and easy-to-do activities 15 are new to this edition. The activities include games, stories, role plays, writing, drawing, and brainstorming. Each activity is identified by grade level and categorized into one of five important topic areas: Self-Acceptance; Feelings; Beliefs and Behavior; Problem Solving and Decision Making; and Interpersonal Relationships. Thinking, Feeling, Behaving is an emotional education curriculum based on the principles of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy. It can be used in classroom or small group settings.
Thinking, Feeling, Behaving: An Emotional Education Curriculum for Children T  
B 127658B 127658 This Way, Charlie
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Levis, Caron
Length: 40 Copyright: 2020

Jack, an introverted goat, and Charlie, a blind horse, meet at Open Bud Ranch, an animal rehabilitation center, and form an unlikely friendship that grows stronger in the face of adversity. Feeling Friends series. 2023-2024 Goldfinch Award. Farm story. Friendship story. Blindness in animals. IL Pres-3. AR 3.5. Lexile 640. GR N.
This Way, Charlie KP  
B 127856B 127856 Together: A First Conversation About Love
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Madison, Megan / Ralli, Jessica
Length: 40 Copyright: 2023

A picture book about love, relationships, and families, offering adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way. Couples. Families Interpersonal relationships. Love. Series nonfiction: First Conversations. IL K-3.
Together: A First Conversation About Love KP  
B 127579B 127579 Tomatoes In My Lunchbox
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Manoli, Costantia
Length: 32 Copyright: 2022

A young girl feels out of place on her first day of school in a new country until she discovers that it only takes one friend to make her new surroundings feel like home. Self-awareness. First day of school fiction. Immigrants. New experiences. IL Pres-3. Lexile 510.
Tomatoes In My Lunchbox KP  
KM 13327KM 13327 Train Your Dragon Social Skills (5 Books)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Herman, Steve
Length: 0 Copyright: 2018

Train Your Dragon Social Skills Series explores topics regarding self-control for the early learner.. Contents include 5 titles: Train Your Dragon to Be Responsible; Train Your Dragon to Follow Rules; Train Your Angry Dragon; A Dragon with His Mouth on Fire; The Mindful Dragon.
Train Your Dragon Social Skills (5 Books) KP  
B 96953B 96953 Trauma-Informed School: A Step-by-Step Implementation Guide for Administrators and School Personnel
Grade Lvl: T Author: Sporleder, Jim / Forbes, Heather T
Length: 256 Copyright: 2016

This is an all-inclusive guide designed to give school administrators of any school (elementary, middle or high school), step-by-step instructions of how to turn a school of any size into a trauma-informed school. With over 250 pages of content, this guide gives you the protocols you need along with a link to download all the documents needed for a successful implementation.
Trauma-Informed School: A Step-by-Step Implementation Guide for Administrat T  
B 124716B 124716 Treatment (Book 2)
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Young, Suzanne
Length: 344 Copyright: 2014

Working with rebels to bring down The Program, a suicide prevention treatment in which painful memories are erased, Sloane and James consider taking The Treatment to unlock their memories. Series fiction: Program, Book 2. Sequel to: The Program. IL 8-12. AR 5.0. RC 5.3. Lexile 700.
Treatment (Book 2) JS  
B 125657B 125657 Truman
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Reidy, Jean
Length: 48 Copyright: 2019

He may be slow but Truman the turtle is determined to find his girl Sarah, who has boarded a city bus on her way to preschool. Pets. School stories. New experiences. IL Pres-2.
Truman KP  
B 123160B 123160 Ugly Princess
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Sommer, Carl
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

While many people know that real beauty comes from within, it can be a difficult lesson to learn. The comments of others make Princess Isabella feel ugly and sad until a wise old woman helps to change her focus. This story highlights the qualities of compassion, inner beauty, and healthy self-esteem. IL 1-4. AR 3.7.
Ugly Princess PI  
B 128041B 128041 Umbrella
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Ferry, Beth
Length: 48 Copyright: 2023

A little girl and her dog find unexpected ways to spread the light in their dreary town where it always rains, showing that happiness is contagious. Perseverance (literary theme). Self-management. Happiness. Story in rhyme. Community. IL Pres-3. AR 1.0.
Umbrella KP  
B 126437B 126437 Unicorn is Maybe Not So Great After All
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Shea, Bob
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

You remember Unicorn. You know, Goat's friend? The one who can fly, make it rain cupcakes, and turn things into gold? On the first day of school, Unicorn expects to make his usual big splash. But no one pays him much attention, the other kids are much more interested in the latest trend in toys: rubber bands that look like other things. Unicorn comes up with a plan to get his mojo back, but his efforts turn out to be more annoying than impressive. Can Goat help him recover his magic, or is Unicorn destined to a life of mediocrity? First day of school fiction. Friendship. Unicorns. IL Pres-2. AR 2.3.
Unicorn is Maybe Not So Great After All KP  
B 125105B 125105 Visitor
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Damm, Antje
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

Elise was frightened of spiders, people, even trees. So she never went out, night or day. One day a strange thing flies in through the window and lands at her feet. And then there comes a knock at the door. Elise has a visitor who will change everything. Fear fiction. Strangers. IL Pres-3. Lexile 470.
Visitor KP  
B 128083B 128083 Waiting on Mr. Sloth
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hudson, Katy
Length: 32 Copyright: 2023

Sasha cannot wait to go swimming with her best friend Mr. Sloth, but when his very slow pace causes Sasha to lose her patience, she decides to go into the pool without him. African American. Friendship story. Self-management. Conduct of life. IL Pres-3.
Waiting on Mr. Sloth KP  
B 127810B 127810 Walter Had a Best Friend
Grade Lvl: P Author: Underwood, Deborah
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

Walter and Xavier were best friends until they slowly drifted apart, then Walter meets Ollie which could be the start of a new friendship. Friendship story. Animal fiction. IL K-3. AR 1.8.
Walter Had a Best Friend P  
B 124419B 124419 Warden's Daughter
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Spinelli, Jerry
Length: 343 Copyright: 2017

Cammie O'Reilly lives at the Hancock County Prison--not as a prisoner, she's the warden's daughter. She spends the mornings hanging out with shoplifters and reformed arsonists in the women's exercise yard, which gives Cammie a certain cache with her school friends. But even though Cammie's free to leave the prison, she's still stuck. And sad, and really mad. Her mother died saving her from harm when she was just a baby. You wouldn't think you could miss something you never had, but on the eve of her thirteenth birthday, the thing Cammie most wants is a mom. A prison might not be the best place to search for a mother, but Cammie is determined and she's willing to work with what she's got. IL 5-9. AR 4.1. RC 4.2. Lexile 550. GR X.
Warden's Daughter IJ  
KM 12946KM 12946 Warden's Daughter (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Spinelli, Jerry
Length: 343 Copyright: 2017

Cammie O'Reilly lives at the Hancock County Prison--not as a prisoner, she's the warden's daughter. She spends the mornings hanging out with shoplifters and reformed arsonists in the women's exercise yard, which gives Cammie a certain cache with her school friends. But even though Cammie's free to leave the prison, she's still stuck. And sad, and really mad. Her mother died saving her from harm when she was just a baby. You wouldn't think you could miss something you never had, but on the eve of her thirteenth birthday, the thing Cammie most wants is a mom. A prison might not be the best place to search for a mother, but Cammie is determined and she's willing to work with what she's got. Contains 1 hardcover book, 1 playaway and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: 7 hours. IL 4-8. AR 4.1. RC 4.2. Lexile 550. GR X.
Warden's Daughter (Playaway) IJ  
B 125598B 125598 Way I Feel = Yo me siento asi
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Canetti, Yanitzia
Length: 22 Copyright: 2014

A board book about children's feelings and emotions. Content in English and Spanish. All About Me. IL Pres-1.
Way I Feel = Yo me siento asi KP  
B 123509B 123509 Way I Used to Be
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Smith, Amber
Length: 367 Copyright: 2016

After fourteen-year-old Eden is raped by her brother's best friend, she knows she'll never be the way she used to be. A story of a young woman as she struggles to find strength in the aftermath of an assault. Sexual abuse. Trauma. Realistic fiction. IL 9-12. AR 4.4. 5.4. Lexile 640.
Way I Used to Be JS  
B 127651B 127651 We Accept No
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bowers, Lydia
Length: 36 Copyright: 2022

Accepting no for an answer is a key foundation of consent. We Accept No builds children’s social and emotional skills and helps teach them how to ask for permission, how to respect no, and how to handle rejection. Consent. Assertiveness. Sex abuse prevention. Series nonfiction: We Say What's Okay. IL Pres-3. Lexile 520.
We Accept No KP  
B 127647B 127647 We Are in Charge of Our Bodies
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bowers, Lydia
Length: 36 Copyright: 2022

Follows Jackson and his classmates as they learn the names for their private body parts, that they can say what’s okay for their bodies, and why it’s important to respect others’ bodies. Using the book as a read-aloud, educators and families can model language to help children as they learn how to set and respect physical boundaries. Vocabulary of male and female body parts introduced. Teacher preview recommended. Consent. Assertiveness. Sex abuse prevention. Series nonfiction: We Say What's Okay. IL Pres-3. Lexile 540.
We Are in Charge of Our Bodies KP  
B 127650B 127650 We Ask Permission
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bowers, Lydia
Length: 36 Copyright: 2022

Asking for permission is a key foundation of consent. We Ask Permission builds children’s social and emotional skills and helps with teaching boundaries by encouraging children to look for body language cues and by asking before hugging or touching others. Consent. Assertiveness. Sex abuse prevention. Series nonfiction: We Say What's Okay. IL Pres-3.
We Ask Permission KP  
B 127649B 127649 We Check In with Each Other
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bowers, Lydia
Length: 36 Copyright: 2021

Physical and emotional awareness are key foundations of consent. We Check In with Each Other gives children a vocabulary to understand that they can change their minds at any time, develop and communicate personal boundaries, and build their social and emotional skills. Consent. Assertiveness. Sex abuse prevention. Series nonfiction: We Say What's Okay. IL Pres-3. Lexile 520.
We Check In with Each Other KP  
B 127362B 127362 We Need Each Other: Being a Good Friend
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Krekelberg, Alyssa
Length: 24 Copyright: 2021

Simple text and illustrations look at kids being good friends to each other. Series nonfiction: Social and Emotional Learning. Relationship skills. Social issues. Conduct of life. Friendship. Beginning reader. IL Pres-3. AR 2.4. Lexile 490. GR K.
We Need Each Other: Being a Good Friend KP  
B 128019B 128019 We Share This School: A Community Book
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Saks, Dan
Length: 24 Copyright: 2023

A rhyming, heartfelt celebration of school communities and the vital role they play in young children's lives. Board Book. Empathy fiction. Social awareness. Sharing. IL Pres-1. Lexile 720.
We Share This School: A Community Book KP  
B 123092B 123092 We're All Wonders
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Palacio, R. J.
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

Augie enjoys the company of his dog, Daisy, and using his imagination, but painfully endures the taunts of his peers because of his facial deformity. IL Pres-2. AR 1.5. Lexile 370. F+P N. Iowa Goldfinch Award, 2019-2020.
We're All Wonders KP  
B 127920B 127920 Welcome to Consent: How to Say No, When to Say Yes, and How to Be the Boss of Your Body
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Stynes, Yumi
Length: 224 Copyright: 2023

Breaks down myriad situations involving consent and bodily autonomy, including navigating new or changing feelings, recognizing power imbalances, staying safe in online spaces, and keeping relationships mutually comfortable. Through real-life examples, readers will learn how to actively listen and observe, set boundaries, and speak up for themselves and others. Series nonfiction: Welcome to Your Body. Young adult. Health and wellness. Mature themes. Sexual ethics. Sexual consent. LGBTQIA+. Social issues. School counselors. IL 9-12.
Welcome to Consent: How to Say No, When to Say Yes, and How to Be the Boss JS  
B 125620B 125620 What I Leave Behind
Grade Lvl: JS Author: McGhee, Alison
Length: 202 Copyright: 2018

Since his father's suicide, Will, sixteen, has mainly walked, worked at Dollar Only, and tried to replicate his father's cornbread recipe, but the rape of his childhood friend shakes things up. Realistic fiction. Homelessness. Grief and loss. IL 9-12. Lexile 550.
What I Leave Behind JS  
B 126726B 126726 What Lane?
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Maldonado, Torrey
Length: 125 Copyright: 2020

Biracial sixth-grader Stephen questions the limitations society puts on him after he notices the way strangers treat him when he hangs out with his white friends and learns about the Black Lives Matter movement. Prejudice and racism. Realistic fiction. Social awareness. African American. Starred reviews. Iowa Teen Award, 2021-2022. IL 5-9. AR 3.5.
What Lane? IJ  
B 126980B 126980 What the Road Said
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Wade, Cleo
Length: 40 Copyright: 2021

Which way do I go? That is your choice to make, said the Road. But what if I go the wrong way? The Road curved a little, almost as if it was giving me a hug, and said, Do not worry. Sometimes we go the wrong way on our way to the right way. New experiences. Social emotional learning. Responsible decision making. IL Pres-3. Lexile 560.
What the Road Said KP  
KM 13192KM 13192 What to Do When (11 books)
Grade Lvl: KPIJ Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2019

Set of 11 books to support teaching and social emotional learning. Titles include: Outsmarting Worry: an Older Kid's Guide to Managing Anxiety (IL 3-7); 10 titles from the "What -To-do Guides for Kids series, dealing with overcoming bad habits and phobias; handling envy and jealousy; accepting imperfection; overcoming problems with sleep, anxiety, social anxiety, negativity, OCD, and problems with anger. This series is designed to empower kids to learn to cope with feelings, deal with anger, OCD, sleep problems and other life hurdles through cognitive-behavioral techniques supported by research. Each book includes an introduction for parents and caregivers that discusses the emotion and how the book can help. Paperback format. IL K-7.
What to Do When (11 books) KPIJ  
B 96957B 96957 What to Say When You Talk to Your Self
Grade Lvl: T Author: Helmstetter, Shad
Length: 224 Copyright: 2017

Learn how to reverse the effects of negative self-talk and embrace a more positive, optimistic outlook on life.
What to Say When You Talk to Your Self T  
B 126937B 126937 Whatifs
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Kilgore, Emily
Length: 40 Copyright: 2020

Cora, always bothered by the Whatifs, grows much more anxious before her piano recital but a fellow performer helps her imagine what could go right, rather than wrong. Self-management. Anxious feelings. Social emotional learning. IL Pres-3.
Whatifs KP  
B 127681B 127681 When a Friend Needs a Friend
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Roozeboos
Length: 32 Copyright: 2023

This story shows that big feelings are a normal part of life. Somethings are to be felt rather than fixed, and models how to be an ally when someone you love is hurting. Best friends. Friendship. IL Pres-3.
When a Friend Needs a Friend KP  
B 125800B 125800 When Sadness Is At Your Door
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Eland, Eva
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

A young child experiences sadness as if it were a visitor, acknowledging the emotion and suggesting activities to do with it. Social emotional learning. Feelings. IL Pres-2. AR 1.9.
When Sadness Is At Your Door KP  
B 127973B 127973 When the Wind Came
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Andrews, Jan
Length: 32 Copyright: 2022

A young girl remembers the day a storm destroyed her home. As she helped her family pick up the pieces, she found something unbroken. In this story of hope amid loss, this book reminds us how, even on the darkest days, light can always be found. Natural disasters. Our World. Weather. Family life. Storms fiction. IL K-3. Lexile 440.
When the Wind Came KP  
B 125787B 125787 When You Are Brave
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Miller, Pat Zietlow
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

Relates how to find your courage and use it when life seems frightening or you start something new. Social emotional learning. Courage fiction. Stories about me. IL Pres-3. Iowa Goldfinch Award, 2021-2022.
When You Are Brave KP  
B 127801B 127801 When Your Daddy's a Soldier
Grade Lvl: KP Author: McLellan, Gretchen Brandenburg
Length: 32 Copyright: 2022

A young boy describes what it is like to have a father who is a soldier and, especially, how difficult it is while Daddy is far away at war. Family story. Military service. IL K-3.
When Your Daddy's a Soldier KP  
B 126658B 126658 Where Happiness Begins
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Eland, Eva
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

Happiness is a character which comes and goes, and is sometimes hard to find, but frequently it begins with your family and friends, and it can lead you home. Positive psychology. Happiness fiction. IL Pres-3.
Where Happiness Begins KP  
B 123680B 123680 Who Done It?
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Tallec, Olivier
Length: 32 Copyright: 2015

Each page asks the reader a question about the lineup of characters featured on the spread. Sharp eyes and observation by the reader are necessary. There's only one right answer, and it's not always easy! Kids will love learning early concepts like expressions and positions as a natural consequence of their hunt for clues in the details of the lineup. A picture puzzle book appropriate for elementary ages but entertaining for all audiences. Picture book fiction. IL Pres-2.
Who Done It? KP  
B 127941B 127941 Who I Am
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Verde, Susan
Length: 32 Copyright: 2023

Subtitle: Words I Tell Myself. Encourage kids to practice self-love every day with this uplifting collection of positive affirmations. Series fiction: I Am. Self-management. Attitude fiction. Personality. Self-love. Self-acceptance. Affirmations. Positive psychology. IL Pres-3.
Who I Am KP  
B 124653B 124653 Who Is Happy? A Book about Emotions
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Rebman, Nick
Length: 16 Copyright: 2017

Offers readers an introduction to emotions in which the reader is asked to identify the person who is feeling a specific emotion in each situation. Series nonfiction: Concept Fun. All about me. Emotions and feelings. IL Pres-2. AR 1.2. Lexile 290. GR I.
Who Is Happy? A Book about Emotions KP  
B 97521B 97521 Why Did You Die?: Activities to Help Children Cope with Grief and Loss
Grade Lvl: T Author: Leeuwenburgh, Erika / Goldring, Ellen
Length: 114 Copyright: 2008

This is a book of activities to help children cope with grief and loss. Includes 40 simple activities to teach kids to express their feelings, separate myths from facts, and thrive despite their loss. Bereavement and grief in children. Loss (Psychology).
Why Did You Die?: Activities to Help Children Cope with Grief and Loss T  
B 123223B 123223 Why Do Families Change?: Our First Talk About Separation and Divorce
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Roberts, Jillian
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

Explains separation and divorce, from living arrangements to visitation. Early childhood. IL Pres-1. Lexile 810. F+P N.
Why Do Families Change?: Our First Talk About Separation and Divorce KP  
B 126685B 126685 Worry (Less) Book: Feel Strong, Find Calm, and Tame Your Anxiety!
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Brian, Rachel
Length: 64 Copyright: 2020

Start worrying less and enjoying life with this book for people who worry or struggle with anxiety (so yeah--every one)! We all have a mixture of fun and not-so fun feelings. And everyone feels worried sometimes. But too much anxiety can get in the way. So this book is here to help you identify your anxiety, understand why it's just part of that thing we call life, and equip you with all the tools you need to find calm again. Stories about me. Social emotional learning. IL 2-6.
Worry (Less) Book: Feel Strong, Find Calm, and Tame Your Anxiety! PI  
B 127343B 127343 Year We Learned To Fly
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Woodson, Jacqueline
Length: 32 Copyright: 2022

By heeding their wise grandmother's advice, a brother and sister discover the ability to lift themselves up and imagine a better world. Siblings. Self-management. Story about me. African American. Imagination. IL K-3. AR 3.9.
Year We Learned To Fly KP  
B 127643B 127643 Yes! No!: A First Conversation About Consent
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Madison, Megan / Ralli, Jessica
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

This book serves to normalize and celebrate the experience of asking for and being asked for permission to do something involving one's body. It centers on respect for bodily autonomy, and reviews the many ways that one can say or indicate "No." Consent. Assertiveness. Sex abuse prevention. Series fiction: First Conversations. IL Pres-3. Lexile 500.
Yes! No!: A First Conversation About Consent KP  
B 127848B 127848 Yonder
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Standish, Ali
Length: 348 Copyright: 2022

Danny Timmons has looked up to Jack Bailey ever since Jack saved two small children from drowning during the Great Flood of 1940. Now, with his father away fighting in World War II and his mother about to have a new baby, Danny relies on Jack's friendship and guidance more than ever. So when Jack goes missing without a trace from their small Appalachian town, Danny is determined to find him. He wonders if Jack's abusive father could be behind his disappearance, or if it has anything to do with Yonder, a hidden magical town Jack once spoke of, where flocks of rainbow birds fly through the sky and they've never heard of war. As answers elude him, Danny begins to fear that he didn't know Jack as well as he thought. IL 4-8. AR 5.1.
Yonder IJ  
B 126010B 126010 You Are a Gift to Me!
Grade Lvl: K Author: Magsamen, Sandra
Length: 24 Copyright: 2020

With rhyming text, this board book reminds little ones just how loved they are! Love fiction. Board book. IL Pres-K.
You Are a Gift to Me! K  
B 125934B 125934 You Are Your Strong
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Dufayet, Danielle
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

A child explains how to find your "strong," conquering fear, anger, and other emotions or emotional reactions either alone or with help. Includes note to parents and caregivers. Social emotional learning. Stories about me. Self-control. IL Pres-3. Lexile 660.
You Are Your Strong KP  
B 124114B 124114 You Can't Be Too Careful!
Grade Lvl: P Author: Mello, Roger
Length: 36 Copyright: 2017

Introduces a colorful cast of characters whose fates are connected in different ways, exploring the importance of kindness and the dangers of greed. Fable fiction. Conduct of life. Social emotional development. Fiction. IL K-3. Lexile 760.
You Can't Be Too Careful! P  
B 126653B 126653 You Matter
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Robinson, Christian
Length: 40 Copyright: 2020

A reminder that no matter what happens or how one feels, you matter. Social emotional learning. Self-awareness. Self. Iowa Goldfinch Award 2022-2023. IL Pres-3. Lexile 310.
You Matter KP