“Reading to children increases self-esteem, gives comfort, and may aid children in coping with difficult situations”
(Goddard, 2011, p. 57).
(Goddard, 2011, p. 57).
What Do You Do With A Problem?
Author: Kobi Yamada
Age: 4-8 Summary: This is the story of a persistent problem and the child who isn't so sure what to make of it. The longer the problem is avoided, the bigger it seems to get. But when the child finally musters up the courage to face it, the problem turns out to be something quite different than it appeared (Amazon). |
David and the Worry Beast
Author: Anne Marie Guanci
Age: 4-9 Summary: Learning to deal with anxiety is an important step in a child's healthy emotional growth. David could not stop thinking about the basket he had missed at the end of the big game. Luckily, David finally confided in his parents and school nurse, both of whom gave him support and techniques for controlling the "worry beast" within him (Amazon). |
The Goodbye Book
Author: Todd Parr
Age: 3-6 Summary: Through the lens of a pet fish who has lost his companion, Todd Parr tells a moving and wholly accessible story about saying goodbye. Touching upon the host of emotions children experience, Todd reminds readers that it's okay not to know all the answers, and that someone will always be there to support them. An invaluable resource for life's toughest moments (Amazon). |
Rudi's Pond
Author: Eve Bunting
Age: 4-7 Summary: The young narrator's best friend, Rudi, is very sick, and it's hard for her to understand. When Rudi dies, the narrator and the other children in school help to build a pond by the big knobby oak to remember him by. A hummingbird feeder that Rudi made hangs by the pond, and one day a special hummingbird comes to visit... Based on a true story, Rudi's Pond is an insightful book that will help young readers to deal with loss (Amazon). |
How Full Is Your Bucket ?
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The Lovables in the Kingdom of Self-Esteem
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Author: Tom Rath
Age: 3-8 Summary: Each of us has an invisible bucket. When our bucket is full, we feel great. When it’s empty, we feel awful. Yet most children (and many adults) don’t realize the importance of having a full bucket throughout the day. Felix begins to see how every interaction in a day either fills or empties his bucket.(Amazon). |
Author: Diana Loomans
Age: 3-10 Summary: A charming book filled with characters that children can relate to while learning the qualities of a positive self-image. Thirty-two pages of full color illustrations (Amazon). |
The Princess and the Fog
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Danny and the Blue Cloud
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Author: Llyod Jones
Age: 5-7 Summary: Once upon a time there was a Princess. She had everything a little girl could ever want, and she was happy. That is, until the fogcame... The Princess and the Fog is picture book to help sufferers of depression aged 5-7 cope with their difficult feelings (Amazon). |
Author: James D. Foley
Age: 4-8 Summary: Danny the bear was born under a blue cloud that makes him feel unhappy and lose interest in playing with his friends. Barnaby the rabbit introduces him to the "Feel Good Rules" to reshape his thinking more positively, increase his self-esteem, and raise his energy level. Eventually Danny realizes he has the power to turn his blue cloud into a rainbow (Amazon). |
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Produced By: This song was written and performed by A.J. Jenkins. Video by KidsTV123.
Description: This is a song video that talks about feelings and emotions children go through. It is a fun, catchy song that can help children embrace their emotional awareness. Link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsISd1AMNYU |
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Produced by: TED-Ed
Description: This video defines what confidence is and discusses factors that impact our self-esteem. It also recommends three tips to anyone who is in need of motivational words to build their self-esteem. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_NYrWqUR40 |
Poem: Emotions
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By: Debbie Palphreyman
Description: This poem addresses the different feelings and emotions children face. It helps children know change is normal and everything will be fine with the help of a friend. Link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/write-a-poem-use-an-emotion-as-inspiration-6211089 |