Books for children

Books for children promoting emotional literacy. (Most books are available at amazon.ca, but check your local bookstore!)

The way I feel series by Kate — last modified 2007-01-11 14:59

Four books that promote emotional literacy written by Cornelia Maude Spelman, (a therapist), and illustrated by Kathy Parkinson, for early elementary and pre-school children.

Alexander and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day by Kate — last modified 2007-01-11 10:00

Recommended for ages 4-8, this book by Judith Vorst, illustrated by Ray Cruz, depicts how Alexander deals with a very bad day.

What to do when you're ... Guides for kids by Kate — last modified 2007-01-11 13:17

Two books by James J. Crist, Ph.D., written for students in grades 5-8, on how to handle when you're scared & worried, sad & lonely.

Feelings by Kate — last modified 2007-01-11 13:28

A book for children to encourage discussion and exploration of feelings.

Hot stuff to help kids chill out by Kate — last modified 2007-01-11 13:33

A workbook on anger management written for students by Jerry Wilde, Ph.D., 1997.

My book of feelings: How to control and react to the size of your emotions by Kate — last modified 2007-01-11 13:37

By Amy V. Jaffe and Lucie Gardner in 2006.

Josh's smiley faces: A story about anger by Kate — last modified 2007-01-11 14:57

Written by Gina Ditta-Donahue, illustrated by Anne Catherine Blake, for ages 4-8 years.

The way I feel by Kate — last modified 2007-01-11 15:01

Written and illustrated by Janan Cain in 2000; suitable for ages 4-8 years.

I was so mad by Kate — last modified 2007-01-11 15:04

By Mercer Mayer (2000), another in the Little Critter series.

The Blue Day book for kids: A lesson in cheering yourself up by Kate — last modified 2007-01-11 15:11

Children's version (ages 3-12) of the best seller, The Blue Day Book, by the same author, Bradley Trevor Greive (2005).

Two homes by Kate — last modified 2007-01-11 15:15

A book by Claire Masurel and Kady Denton (2003), to help 2-5 year olds deal with divorce.

Sad isn't bad: A good-grief guidebook for kids dealing with loss by Kate — last modified 2007-01-11 15:18

By Michaelene Mundy (2006), this book is for children dealing with various types of grief.

I'm sorry by Kate — last modified 2007-01-11 15:21

Written by Sam McBratney, illustrated by Jennifer Eachus (2000), this book is for children aged 3-6 years.

David and the Worry Beast: Helping Children Cope With Anxiety by Kate — last modified 2009-03-05 14:44

Anne Marie Guanci