Those with grey backgrounds are our “staff picks” — favorites of the favorites!
ANXIETY
Moose The Worry Mutt Goes to Doggie Daycare
Grow from WORRIER to WARRIOR by learning to "bark back" at your worries!
Hey Warrior
Strategies for managing worry
The Invisible String
Love connects us all, even when we are physically apart (Separation Anxiety)
After the Fall
Overcoming fears and negative experiences
Big Bad Bubble
Harnessing our inner/existing strengths to become brave!
A Kissing Hand for Chester Racoon
A sweet secret to help feel safe & secure while away from parents (Separation Anxiety)
Worries Are Not Forever
Helpful for young children; teaches coping skills
Brave As Can Be
A book of courage
David and the Worry Beast
Coping with anxiety
What Do You Do With a Problem
Finding the courage to face a problem
Little Worm
Handling worry when things don't turn out as expected (authored by our local friend/colleague!)
Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD
Evidence-based program for parents wishing to reduce childhood anxiety & OCD
Helping Your Anxious Child
Evidence-based strategies for understanding and responding to childhood anxiety
GRIEF & LOSS
Ida, Always
Navigating illness and loss of a loved one
I Miss You: A First Look at Death
Understanding feelings after the death of a loved one
The Memory Box
Celebrating life and memories
When Someone Very Special Dies
Coping with grief
When Dinosaurs Die
Understanding and remembering
Tear Soup
Healing after loss
The Fall of Freddie the Leaf
Understanding the phases of life
FAMILY DYNAMICS
Rodeo Red
Navigating the arrival of a new baby
You Were The First
Honoring a first-born's identity as a new sibling arrives
Charlie Anderson
Living in two different homes (Divorce)
Fred Stays with Me!
Taking care of our needs during divorce/change
ANGER/IRRITABILITY
Sometimes I'm Bombaloo
Gaining insight; managing anger and frustration
Hands are Not for Hitting
Teaching young children how to express anger in a healthy manner
Soda Pop Head
Expressing frustration in a healthy way
BEING "ME"!
The Adventures of Beekle
Braving the world in your very own way (incredible book!)
Spoon
Learning to love oneself, without getting lost in comparisons to others
Be Who You Are
Accepting ourselves and others while honoring differences
Rosie Revere Engineer
Following passions, even when others doubt us
Ada Twist, Scientist
Learning about the world through science and personal reflection
How Do You Dance?
Personal expression and individuality
Iggy Peck, Architect
Celebrating individual gifts through team work
Through With the Zoo
Balancing one's need for both personal space and connection/closeness
TRAUMA
A Terrible Thing Happened
Talking to others can help us heal
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Kindness is my Superpower
Teaching & understanding empathy
Strictly No Elephants
Exploring inclusion and feelings of exclusion
The World Needs More Purple People
Learning to ask questions and explore the world
Eyes that Kiss in the Corners
Loving one's own heritage and features
Hair Love
Exploring the parent-child bond through the heritage of hair
Chocolate Milk, Por Favor!
Facing bullying as a new, bilingual student
Little Blue Truck
Working together to overcome obstacles
People Share With People
Sharing can be fun!
PERFECTIONISM
Ish
Building confidence via accepting imperfection
Beautiful Oops
The positive sides of mistakes
FEELINGS (general)
In My Heart
A book of feelings
Spot Book Set
Collection of books teaching how to identify, manage, and express feelings
Happy Hippo, Angry Duck
Animals + Feelings (for young children)
THERAPEUTIC WORKBOOKS
What to Do When You Worry Too Much
Generalized Anxiety workbook
What to Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck
OCD workbook
What to Do When Your Temper Flares
Anger management workbook
What to Do When You Grumble Too Much
Negativity/pessimism workbook
Something Bad Happened
Guide to learning about events in the news
What to Do When You Dread Your Bed
Overcoming problems with sleep
Outsmarting Worry
Guide to managing anxiety (ages 9-13)
What to Do When Bad Habits Take Hold
Overcoming nail biting and more
FAVORITES FOR PARENTS
The Whole-Brain Child
Understanding & navigating childhood emotion & behavior
No-Drama Discipline
Managing problematic behaviors while enhancing the parent-child relationship
Additional Noteworthy Book Lists
Exploring classic bedtime stories
Inspiring books about female protagonists