Books to Help with Anxiety and Worry in Kids
When I feel anxious, the world feels like it is spiraling. I wake up in the middle of the night, I lose focus, and I […]
Overcoming Obstacles
Books About Comparing and Jealousy
“Just be yourself, there is no one better.” Taylor Swift When we compare ourselves to others, it is so easy to start feeling inadequate and […]
Picture Book Biographies for Black History Month
The below noteworthy picture book biographies are perfect for introducing children to the many incredible changemakers, scientists, artists, and musicians who have played a central […]
Back-to-School Books That Encourage Children to Work Hard and Try Their Best
“I can’t” is a word I never want to hear my children say. The below books help build children’s confidence so that when challenged with […]
Kevin the Unicorn: It’s Not All Rainbows
I am always looking for books that help children build social emotional skills, so I was ecstatic when Penguin Random House asked me to be […]
Crab Cake: Turning the Tide Together by Andrea Tsurumi
Crab Cake: Turning the Tide Together by Andrea Tsurumi, 2019 (Ages 4 – 8) This Florida girl could not be more excited about Andrea Tsurumi’s […]
Kid Picks September 2018
Super Manny Stands Up! (2017) and Super Manny Cleans Up! (2018) by Kelly DiPucchio ; illustrated by Stephanie Gaegin We are loving Kelly DiPucchio’s courageous racoon, Manny! Using […]
Still Stuck by Shinsuke Yoshitake
Still Stuck by Shinsuke Yoshitake, 2017 (Ages 2 – 6) My two-year-old daughter has reached the stage of wanting to be independent and do everything […]
Madeline Finn and the Library Dog by Lisa Papp
Madeline Finn and the Library Dog by Lisa Papp, 2016 (Ages 4 – 10) Madeline Finn is a struggling reader. She yearns for a star from […]