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Mel Fell

Written and Illustrated by Corey R. Tabor

An innovative and charming tale about a plucky little bird. Readers will delight in turning their...

Pre-K - 3rd
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I Believe I Can

Written by Grace Byers and Illustrated by Keturah A. Bobo

My presence matters in this world. I know I can do anything, if only I believe I can.

I Believe I...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Stanley Paste

Written and Illustrated by Aaron Blabey

Stanley Paste is a boy who hates the fact that he is very small, but when he makes friends with a...

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Jerome By Heart

Written by Thomas Scotto (Contributor), Claudia Bedrick & Karin Snelson (Translators) and Illustrated by Olivier Tallec

“Raphael loves Jerome. I say it. It’s easy.”


This story follows a little boy named Raphael, whose...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Jenny Mei Is Sad

Written and Illustrated by Tracy Subisak

My friend Jenny Mei is sad. But you might not be able to tell.

Jenny Mei still smiles a lot. She...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Lubaya's Quiet Roar

Written by Marilyn Nelson and Illustrated by Philemona Williamson

This is a story of how every child, even the quietest, can make a difference in their community and...

K - 3rd
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Hugga Loula

Written by Nancy Dearborn and Illustrated by Huang Junyan

“If you’re grumpy or sad, frustrated or mad, just give a shout, and hug it out.”

With the healing...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Where Happiness Begins

Written by Eva Eland

This helpful picture book is a great introduction to mindfulness and emotional literacy. A spare...

Pre-K - 2nd
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I'm Worried

Potato is worried. About everything.

Because anything might happen.

When he tells his friends, he...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Feel Good Book

Written by Todd Parr
Giving a great, big hug feels good Sharing your treats feels good Taking a bubble bath with some...
Pre-K - 1st
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When Your Cookie Crumbles

Written by Rachel Howard
“A cookie’s still a cookie, regardless of the mess.” When Your Cookie Crumbles is a charming...
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Red: A Crayon's Story

Written by Michael Hall

Red has a bright red label, but he is, in fact, blue. His teacher tries to help him be red (let's...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Saturday

Written and Illustrated by Oge Mora

Today would be special. Today would be splendid. It was Saturday! But sometimes, the best plans don...

Pre-K - 3rd
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I Am Enough

Written by Grace Byers and Illustrated by Keturah A. Bobo

An ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another. We are all here for...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Calm: Mindfulness for Kids

Written by Wynne Kinder

Mindfulness activities are a great way to teach children about their thoughts and feelings and how...

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What Does It Mean to Be Kind?

Written by Rana DiOrio and Illustrated by Stéphane Jorisch

What Does It Mean to Be Kind? is a rare kindness book for children because it uses a proactive, not...

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Wemberly Worried

Written by Kevin Henkes
Wemberly worries about everything—especially about making friends. As the first day of school...
Pre-K - 1st
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The Way I Feel

Written and Illustrated by Janan Cain

Helping children identify and express their feelings in a positive manner is important for their...

K - 2nd

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