SEL Books

Check out our recommended Social Emotional titles. Please let the Counseling Department know if we can find any other related titles or topics. 
 
Anxiety and Worry
  •  Wilma Jean The Worry Queen (and companion workbook), by Julia Cook
  •  Worry Says What, Allison Edwards
  •  Wemberly Worried, by Kevin Henkes
  •  What To Do When You Worry Too Much (workbook) , by Dawn Huebner
  •  Ruby's Worry, by Tom Percival
  •  Hey Warrior, by Karen Young
  •  Don't Feed The Worry Bug, by Andi Green
  •  When Worry Takes Hold, by Liz Haske
  •  Help Your Dragon Deal With Anxiety, by Steve Herman
  •  How Big Are Your Worries Little Bear, by Jayneen Sanders
  •  A Bad Case of Stripes, by David Shannon
  •  My Anxious Mind: A Teen's Guide to Managing Anxiety and Panic, by Katherine Martinez
  •  The Worry Workbook for Kids: Helping Children Overcome Anxiety and the Fear of Uncertainty, by Deborah Roth Ledley
  •  Always, by Ann Stott
  •  Outsmarting Worry, by Dawn Huebner
  •  Pilar's Worries, by Victoria M. Sanchez
  •  The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes, by Mark Pett

Feelings

  •  Today I Feel Silly, by Jamie Lee Curtis
  •  Happy-Sad Today, by Lory Britain
  •  The Feelings Book, by Todd Parr
  •  The Way I Feel, by Janan Cain
  •  When Sophie Gets Angry...Really Really Really Angry, by Molly Bang
  •  Sometimes I'm A Bombaloo, by Rachel Vail
  •  The Color Monster, by Anna llenas
  •  Double -Dip Feelings, by Barbara Cain
  •  Sticks, by Diane Alber
  •  In My Heart, by Jo Witek
  •  The Rabbit Listened, by Cori Doerrfeld
  •  Grumpy Monkey, by Susanne Elaine
  •  The Boy with Big Feelings, by Britney Lee
  •  When Sadness is at Your Door, by Eva Eland
  •  The Happy Book, by Andy Rash
  •  Me and My Feelings: A Kid's Guide to Understanding and Expressing Themselves, by Vanessa Green Allen
  •  I'm Happy-Sad Today, by Lory Britain
  •  Mouse Was Mad, by Linda Urban
  •  Ahn's Anger, by Gail Silver
  •  How Are You Peeling, by Saxton Freymann
  •  The Invisible String, by Patrice Karst
  •  The Feel Good Book, by Todd Parr

Friendship

  •  My Secret Bully, by Trudy Ludwig
  •  The Invisble Boy, by Trudy Ludwig
  •  Confessions of a Former Bully, by Trudy Ludwig
  •  The Cool Bean, by Jory John
  •  I Walk With Vanessa: A Story About a Simple Act of Kindness, by Kerascoet
  •  Goodbye, Friend! Hello, Friend!, by Cori Doerrfeld
  •  Sorry!, by Trudy Ludwig
  •  Zinnia and Dot, by Lisa Campbell
  •  My Friend is Sad, by Mo Wlllems
  •  Trouble Talk, by Trudy Ludwig
  • Just Kidding, by Trudy Ludwig
  •  Rumor Has It, by Julia Cook
  •  Can I Play Too?, by Mo Willems
  •  Two, by Kathryn Otoshi
  •  We Don't Eat Our Classmates, by Ryan T. Higgins
  •  Tease Monster, by Julia Cook
  •  Enemy Pie, by Derek Munson
  •  The Best Friend's Book, by Todd Parr
  •  Stick and Stone, by Beth Ferry
  •  My Friend Is Sad, by Mo Eillems
  •  Strictly No Elephants, by Lisa Yoo
  •  The Rainbow Fish, by Marcus Pfister
  •  Each Kindness, by Jacqueline Woodward
  •  The Recess Queen, by Alex O'Neil
  •  The Juice Box Bully, by Bob Sornson
  •  Moon Rabbit, by Natalie Russell
  •  Friendship Tug-Of-War, by Erainna Winnett
  •  Frenemy Jungle, by Erainna Winnett
  •  Stand Up For Yourself & Your Friends, American Girl Series
  •  Friendship Troubles, American Girl Series
  •  Drama, Rumors and Secrets, American Girl Series

Empathy and Difference

  •  Those Shoes, by Maribeth Boelts
  •  Last Stop on Market Street , by Matt De La Pena
  •  A Sick Day for Amos McGee, by Philip c. Stead
  •  Adrien Simcox Does Not Have a Horse
  •  The Invisible Boy, by Trudy Ludwig
  •  You, Me and Empathy, by Jayneed Sanders
  •  The Weird Series (Weird, Dare, Tough), by Erin Frankel
  •  Nobody, by Erin Frankel
  •  Lubna and Pebble, by Wendy Meddour
  •  Have You Filled A Bucket Today, by Carol McCloud
  •  Each Kindness, by Jacqueline Woodward
  •  I am Human, by Susan Verde
  •  Lovely, by Jess Hong
  •  We Are All Wonders, by R.J. Palacio
  •  Chocolate Milk, Por Favor, by Maria Dismondy
  •  Save Me A Seat, by Gita Varadarajan
  •  I Walk With Vanessa, Kerascoet
  •  Chrysanthamum, by Kevin Henkes
  •  El Deafo, Cece Bell
  •  The Hundred Dresses, by Eleanor Estes
  •  The Family Book, by Todd Parr
  •  The Name Jar, by Yangsook Choi
  •  The Colors of Us, by Karen Katz
  •  Whoever You Are, by Mem Fox
  •  Love My Hair by Natasha Tarpley
  •  My Name Is Yoon, by Helen Recorvits
  •  Is There Really A Human Race, by Jamie Lee Curtis
  •  It's OK To Be Different, by Todd Parr
  •  The OK Book, by Todd Parr
  •  Stand In My Shoes, by Bob Sornson

Kindness and Gratitude

  •  I walk With Vanessa, by Kerascoet
  •  Be Kind, by Pat Zietlow Miller The Awesome Book of Thanks, by Dallas Clayton
  •  The Giving Tree, by Shel Silverstein
  •  If You Plant A Seed, by Kadir Nelson
  •  Try A Little Kindness, by Henry Cole
  •  Be Kind, by Pat Zietlow Miller
  •  All Are Welcome, by Alexandra Penfold
  •  The Good Egg, by Jory John
  •  I Am Love, by Susan Verde
  •  Do Unto Otters: A Book About Manners, by Laurie Keller
  •  Come With Me, by Holly M. McGhee
  •  Ordinary Mary's Extraordinary Deed, by Emily Pearson
  •  The Earth Book, by Todd Parr
  •  The Thankful Book, by Todd Parr
  •  Come With Me, by Holly M. McGhee

Self-Regulation and Impulse Control

  •  What Should Danny Do, by Ganit and Adir Levy
  •  What Should Danny Do - School Day, by Ganit and Adir Levy
  •  What If Everybody Said That, by Ellen Javernick
  •  What Were You Thinking? A Story About Learning to Control Impulses, by Bryan Smith
  •  How to Be A Super-Hero Called Self-Control, by Lauren Brukner
  •  Ahn's Anger, by Gail Silver
  •  My Mouth Is A Volcano, by Julia Cook
  •  Personal Space Camp, by Julia Cook
  •  A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue, by Julia Cook
  •  I Just Don't Like the Sound of No, Julia Cook
  •  I Just Want To Do It My Way, by Julia Cook
  •  But It's Not My Fault, by Julia Cook
  •  Bubble Gum Brain, by Julia Cook

Self-Esteem and Confidence

  •  I am Enough, by Grace Bywea
  •  Say Something, by Peggy Moss
  •  A Perfectly Messed Up Story, by Patrick McDonnell
  •  Eraser, by Anna Kang
  •  What To Do With A Chance, by Kobi Yamanda
  •  Too Perfect, by Trudy Ludwig
  •  Exclamation Mark, Amy Krouse Rosenthal
  •  Thank You Mr. Falker, by Patricia Polacco
  •  It's Ok to Make Mistakes, by Todd Parr
  •  The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes, by Mark Pett
  •  I Like Myself, by Karen Beaumont
  •  Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon, by Patty Lovell
  •  A Flicker of Hope, by Julia Cook
  •  Jabari Jumps, by Gaia Cornwall
  •  What To Do With A Problem, Kobi Yamada
  •  Giraffes Can't Dance, by Giles Andreae
  •  We Are All Wonders, by R.J. Palacio
  •  The Dot, by Peter Reynolds
  •  It's OK To Be Different, by Todd Parr
  •  Amazing Grace, by Mary Hoffman
  •  The Crown On Your Head, by Nancy Tillman
  •  Courage, by Bernard Waber
  •  Leo the Lightening Bug, by Eric Drachman
  •  The Day You Begin, by Jacqueline Woodward
  •  Tomorrow I'll Be Brave, by Jessica Hische
  •  The Pink Hat, by Andrew Joyner
  •  Bold & Brave, by Kirsten Gillibrand
  •  Pride, The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag, by Rob Sanders
  •  Little Tree, by Loren Long
  •  Shy, by Deborah Freedman