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A World of Pausabilities

Written by Frank J. Sileo and PhD and Illustrated by Jennifer Zivoin
This is a rhyming guide that introduces children to mindfulness and shows them how to live mindfully...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Cinderstella: A Tale of Planets Not Princes

Written by Brenda S. Miles, PhD and and Susan D. Sweet and Illustrated by Valeria Docampo
Cinderstella has plans for her own happily ever after. A future princess she is not. Her...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Grow Happy

Written by Jon Lasser, PhD and and Sage Foster-Lasser and Illustrated by Christopher Lyles
Kiko is a gardener. She takes care of her garden with seeds, soil, water, and sunshine. In Grow...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Jacqueline and the Beanstalk: A Tale of Facing Giant Fears

Written by Susan D. Sweet, PhD and and Brenda S. Miles and Illustrated by Valeria Docampo
A princess named Jacqueline is surrounded by overprotective knights at all times. They want to...
K - 3rd
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King Calm: A Mindful Gorilla in the City

Written by Susan D. Sweet, PhD and and Brenda S. Miles and Illustrated by Bryan Langdo
Meet Marvin. He's a calm and mindful gorilla living in the Great Big City. He is peaceful and...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Lucy in the City: A Story About Developing Spatial Thinking Skills

Written by Julie Dillemuth and PhD and Illustrated by Laura Wood
Lucy in the City is a picture book about a young raccoon who gets separated from her family one...
K - 3rd
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My Anxious Mind

Written by Michael A. Tompkins PhD and Katherine A. Martinez PsyD and Illustrated by Michael Sloan
Can you spare 30 minutes to feel less anxious? Go ahead. Think about how your life would be...
8th - 12th
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So Many Smarts!

Written by Michael Genhart and PhD and Illustrated by Holly Clifton-Brown
So Many Smarts! introduces kids to a variety of "smarts" and teaches that them there is more than...
K - 3rd
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What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety

Written by Dawn Huebner and PhD and Illustrated by Bonnie Matthews
"What to Do When You Worry Too Much" is an interactive self-help book designed to guide 6-12 year...
2nd - 7th
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Caillou: Sleeps Over (Backpack Series)

Written by Nicole Nadeau PhD and Illustrated by Cinar Animation
Providing toddlers with the opportunity to learn about life along with a remarkably relatable...
Pre-K - K
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Abracadabra! The Magic of Trying

Written by Maria Loretta Giraldo and Illustrated by Nicoletta Bertelle
All of the little birds have learned to fly...all except one. Little Owl can't do it! But others...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Bee Still: An Invitation to Meditation

Written by Frank J. Sileo and PhD and Illustrated by Claire Keay
Bentley is a lovable honeybee who does not participate in the frantic buzzing of other bees. Instead...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Chicken Or Egg: Who Comes First?

Written by Brenda S. Miles PhD and Susan D. Sweet PhD and Illustrated by Melon + Mandarina
Chicken or Egg is a story about friendship and losing gracefully. Chicken and Egg compete with each...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Little Worlds

Written by Géraldine Collet and Illustrated by Sébastien Chebret
A little world is any place where a child’s imagination is free to blossom. This book shows a...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Mom's Busy Days

Written by Elise Raucy and Illustrated by Estelle Meens
Maggie and Ethan’s mom has a lot to do. Carpools, work emails, laundry…the list is endless! But when...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Move Your Mood

Written by Brenda S. Miles, PhD, and Colleen A. Patterson and MA and Illustrated by Holly Clifton-Brown
Move Your Mood! invites kids and adults to twist, wiggle, shake, hop…and smile! Reading this book...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Murphy's Three Homes: A Story for Children in Foster Care

Written by Jan Levinson Gilman and PhD and Illustrated by Kathy O'Malley
Murphy, a Tibetan Terrier puppy, is told he is a 'good luck dog' - he is cheerful, happy, and loves...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Something Happened In Our Town: A Child's Story of Racial Injustice

Written by Marianne Celano, PhD, ABPP and Marietta Collins and Illustrated by Jennifer Zivoin
Emma and Josh heard that something happened in their town. A Black man was shot by the police. "Why...
Pre-K - 3rd
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What To Do When Mistakes Make You Quake

Written by Claire A. B. Freeland, PhD and and Jacqueline B. Toner and Illustrated by Janet McDonnell
Explorers investigate places they have never been before. These explorers might take a while to make...
3rd - 7th
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Grow Grateful

Written by Sage Foster-Lasser and Jon Lasser and PhD and Illustrated by Christopher Lyles
Head off with Kiko on a school camping trip and learn how she figures out what being grateful is and...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Stickley Makes A Mistake!: A Frog's Guide to Trying Again

Written by Brenda S. Miles and PhD and Illustrated by Steve Mack
Stickley didn't like making mistakes. "Oh no!" he'd say, and he wouldn't try again. He wanted to be...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Why Am I Blue? A Story About Being Yourself

Written by Kalli Dakos and Illustrated by Viviana Garofoli
The Blue Frog looked at his reflection in the water and asked, "Why am I blue?" The Green Frog didn...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Caillou Clubhouse: Caillou Sleeps Over (8x8)

Written by Nicole Nadeau PhD and Illustrated by Cinar Animation
When Caillou spends the night at a friend’s house for the first time, he starts to miss home. Thanks...
Pre-K - K
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Something Happened in Our Park: Standing Together After Gun Violence

Written by Ann Hazzard PhD & Marianne Celano PhD & Marietta Collins PhD and Illustrated by Keith Henry Brown
When Miles's cousin Keisha is injured in a shooting, he realizes people can work together to reduce...
K - 4th

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