Help your children understand their feelings!
We all have times where we feel uncomfortable about who we are...
Follow Fiona through her color-changing, feather-filled day as she learns to accept not only being a different color from the rest of her flamingo flock, but that it is also okay to have emotions you don't understand. It's okay to be scared, angry, and sad at times.
Our first book recommended by teachers and doctors to help children understand and manage their feelings.
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Help children improve their problem-solving skills in this romp through the zoo.
Mrs. Hoop makes soup for all the animals at the zoo, but when she loses her ingredient list, she needs your help to feed all the animals the correct soup!
Children will absolutely adore the silly story, fun characters, and detailed descriptions of the various soups. More like a game than a regular old book, Bug Soup will make learning a blast for children of any age!
An interactive, silly, and joyful reading experience, Bug Soup is a favorite among thousands of families, and will surely earn a spot among the favorite books in your home, too.
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Little Michelle only knows how to yell! When she doesn't get her way she yells so loud she shakes the trees and dogs howl...
She learns a very important lesson, that yelling isn't the best way to get what you want.
For anyone whose little one has thrown a tantrum, you'll kick a big laugh out of this book!
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Anger is a BIG feeling…
But it’s also a normal feeling that could be hard to get under control, especially for children.
“Everyone Feels Angry Sometimes” is a self-help guide that provides children with the much-needed tool kit of techniques to help them learn how to control their anger levels, as well as teaches them important lessons surrounding mental health.
Written by Dr. Daniela Owen, Ph.D., assistant professor of clinical psychology at UC Berkeley, and the author of the best-selling “Right Now” series, her new “Everyone Feels” series provides kids with coping mechanisms on how to remain calm and positive in times of distress.
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Learn some of the greatest life lessons from a pup!
Dogs make us laugh and bring us joy. They fill our hearts and complete our families. We train them, but what if they had a chance to "train" us back?
"Sit. Stay. Love." is a collection of wise life lessons for kids from a doggy's perspective. With easy rhymes and adorable illustrations children will learn:
- How to love
- Why to smile
- When to forgive
- What friendship and loyalty mean
- And more!
Whether your little one is a dog lover or not, this book is sure to inspire them to get the conversation going about the most important values to be taught!
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Help your child manage their impulses and develop strong emotional skills.
Follow along with Sarah May as she learns about the importance of self-control. When her emotions run high and she loses control of her emotions, she practices three simple steps to stop her impulses and calm her down.
Climb aboard Sarah May’s spaceship and learn all there is to know about managing our emotions and prevent temper tantrums and impulses from taking over!
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The world is a strange and beautiful place.
All People Are Beautiful is a joyfully illustrated and simply told lesson for little learners: that we live in a great, big world full of people who are so different from us, and that our differences are what make us beautiful.
Sometimes, unfamiliar faces and places can be scary to children (and adults!), so it’s crucial to teach them at a young age that differences are not to be feared, but to be celebrated. Not only will the lessons in this book help with early socialization, but children will learn that their own differences are nothing to be ashamed of.
This book will surely become a family favorite for its simple, heartwarming message, written by a father of two. As an added bonus, at the end of the story, there’s a fun exercise that helps children to implement their newly-learned lessons, while using their creativity and imagination.
Learning to love our differences is a must for any child growing up today, and this wonderful book makes it easy.
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Teach your child the importance and power of the words “Thank You” and “Gratitude.”
"Thank you, Thank you, Thank you" uncovers just how many wonderful things in life there are to be thankful for. From the air we breathe to the oceans and seas. From the hugs we give to the hard-working bees. Every little thing in life is actually quite big and deserves thanks.
This book will help your child focus on being positive and grateful for the things they have, rather than what they do not, and learn to see the world from a new perspective.
This is an excellent read for beginning and early readers. With it’s easy to comprehend words and charming illustrations, this book will surely add great value to your family's bookshelf.
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Teach Children How to Push Through the Fear of Failing
Learn from Thomas, a little boy whose head is full of worrying thoughts. Whenever he has a new idea, all the terrible things that “might” happen come to mind, and then he’s too afraid to try.
Until he realized that even if he might fail, or make a few mistakes, he should still try anyways! With this inspiring book children will understand that not everything needs to be perfect, and making mistakes is how we learn, grow, and work towards accomplishing our goals.
Written by, Dr. Curtis Hsia “Don’t Be Afraid to Fail: It’s Okay to Make Mistakes” is a simple yet engaging story that helps children develop confidence, self-worth, and the knowledge that mistakes are okay!
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In the third book of her Right Now series, Dr. Daniela Owen, Ph.D. helps children learn what it means to be kind and aware of other people.
Sometimes children just want to think about themselves, but we live in a world with lots of other people. It's important to be aware of and kind to all of these other people. This book is a guide for children to help them understand why being aware is important, and what actions they can do to show kindness.
Dr. Daniela Owen, Ph.D. is a clinical child psychologist in the San Francisco Bay Area. She works primarily with children, adolescents, and their families and specializes in using evidence-based treatments to help with managing anxiety, worry, anger, and low mood. Through her children’s books, Daniela brings to life concepts and strategies that can be helpful for children everywhere.
