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Books for Children: Preschool/Kindergarten A to Z: Do You Ever Feel Like Me? by Bonnie Hausman. Illustrated by Sandi Fellman. Each letter of the alphabet features a photo of a child expressing a different emotion. (emotions) Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst. Illustrated by Ray Cruz. Some days, nothing goes right for Alexander, and he thinks about going to Australia. (identifying feelings, feelings change) Available in Spanish: Alexander y el dìa terrible, horrible, espantoso, horroroso. Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse by Leo Lionni. Alexander, a real mouse, makes friends with Willy, a wind-up mouse. Alexander wants to become a wind-up mouse like Willy but ends up helping Willy become real. (feelings change, friendship) All My Feelings at Home: Ellie’s Day by Susan Conlin and Susan Levine Friedman. The story includes common situations children will recognize and introduces language children can use to talk about and accept their feelings. (emotions) Amanda Pig on Her Own by Jean Van Leeuwen. Illustrated by Ann Schweninger. Amanda discovers the troubles and joys of being by herself. (identifying feelings) Andrew’s Angry Words by Dorothea Lachner. Illustrated by The Tjong-Khing. After his sister accidentally bumps him, Andrew shouts angry words, which take on a life of their own and affect all those who encounter them. (identifying feelings, feelings change, accidents) Angel Child, Dragon Child by Michele Maria Surat. Illustrations by Vo-Dinh Mai. Going to a new school in America is difficult for Ut, a Vietnamese girl who misses her mother back in Vietnam. (dealing with name-calling) Angry Arthur by Hiawyn Oram. Illustrated by Satoshi Kitamura. When his mother won’t let him stay up, Arthur becomes so angry that he creates a thunderstorm, hurricane, and universe quake, which begin to quiet down as Arthur’s temper does. (dealing with anger, feelings change, calming down) Available in Spanish: Fernando furioso. Anna Banana and Me by Lenore Blegvad. Illustrated by Erik Blegvad. A little girl’s fearlessness inspires a friend to face his own fears. (identifying feelings, dealing with fear, helping) Arnie and the New Kid by Nancy Carlson. A little boy learns about a classmate in a wheelchair. (similarities and differences, caring) A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon. Camilla is so concerned about what others think that she is untrue to herself and comes down with a bizarre illness. (identifying feelings, feelings change) Available in Spanish: Un caso grave de rayas. Be Good to Eddie Lee by Virginia Fleming. Illustrated by Floyd Cooper. Although Christy considers him a pest, Eddie Lee, a boy with Down’s syndrome, shares several special discoveries with her. (identifying feelings, feelings change, similarities and differences) Because Brian Hugged His Mother by David L. Rice. Illustrated by K. Dyble Thompson. When Brian hugs and kisses his mother one morning, the act starts a chain reaction of kindness and consideration that spreads throughout the town and eventually comes back to him. (identifying feelings, feelings change) Best Friends for Frances by Russell Hoban. Illustrated by Lillian Hoban. Frances teaches Albert about friendship and learns to appreciate her little sister Gloria while doing so. (identifying feelings, feelings change, having fun with your friends) Big Al by Andrew Clements. Illustrated by Yoshi. Although Big Al is friendly, the other fish are afraid to go near him. But when Al saves the fish from the fishermen’s nets, he makes a sea full of friends. (similarities and differences, helping, feelings change) The Blushful Hippopotamus by Chris Raschka. Roosevelt’s self-image improves as he begins to listen to his friend instead of his negative older sister. (identifying feelings, feelings change, joining in) The Brand New Kid by Katie Couric. Illustrated by Marjorie Priceman. When Lazlo transfers to a new school, he is teased by his classmates until two girls find the compassion to befriend him. (identifying feelings, feelings change, caring, dealing with name-calling, joining in) Available in Spanish: El niño nuevo. But Names Will Never Hurt Me by Bernard Waber. A girl named Alison Wonderland learns to live with her name. (dealing with name-calling) Cameron and Me by Dorothy Joan Harris. Illustrated by Marilyn Mets. Unhappy with his baby brother Cameron, a boy distances himself until another sibling is born, when he finds that he and Cameron have something in common after all. (identifying feelings, feelings change) The Chocolate-Covered-Cookie Tantrum by Deborah Blumenthal. Illustrated by Harvey Stevenson. Seized with a desire for a cookie while in the park, Sophie discovers that throwing a terrible tantrum will not get her what she wants. (identifying feelings, feelings change, calming down, dealing with anger) Clara Caterpillar by Pamela Duncan Edwards. Illustrated by Henry Cole. Though she may not be as colorful as others when she changes into a butterfly, Clara’s compassion and intelligence earn her an important place in her community. (helping, caring) Cleversticks by Bernard Ashley. Illustrated by Derek Brazell. Just when it seems like he is the only person in his class who doesn’t have a talent, Ling Sung realizes he has a skill none of his other classmates have mastered. (frustration, identifying feelings, feelings change) Communication by Aliki. This book covers lessons in the etiquette and skills of speaking and listening, in a colorful, humorous manner. (listening) Crickwing by Janell Cannon. A lonely cockroach named Crickwing has a creative idea that saves the day for the leaf-cutting ants when their fierce forest enemies attack them. (identifying feelings, feelings change, strong feelings) Available in Spanish: Alatorcida. Crow Boy by Taro Yashima. A boy who is different from his classmates attends school for six years in a village in Japan before a caring teacher recognizes and appreciates his difference and teaches the others the same. (similarities and differences) David’s Drawings by Cathryn Falwell. A shy boy arriving at a new school makes friends with his classmates by letting them join in with a drawing he is doing. (friendship, joining in, feelings change) Dealing with Feelings Series by Elizabeth Crary. Illustrated by Jean Whitney. This series of books acknowledges specific feelings and offers safe and creative ways to express these feelings. Includes the following titles: I’m Mad, I’m Frustrated, I’m Proud, I’m Furious, I’m Scared, and I’m Excited. Don’t Need Friends by Carolyn Crimi. Illustrated by Lynn Munsinger. After his best friend moves away, Rat rudely rebuffs the efforts of the other residents of the junkyard to be friendly until he and a grouchy old dog decide that they need each other. (identifying feelings, feelings change, Enemy Pie by Derek Munson. Illustrated by Tara Calahan King. With his father’s help, a little boy learns an effective recipe for turning an enemy into a friend. (identifying feelings, feelings change, having fun with your friends) Available in Spanish: Pastel para enemigos. Everybody Has Feelings: Todos Tenemos Sentimientos by Charles Avery. A book of photographs. (emotions) Feelings by Aliki. Pictures, dialogues, poems, and stories portray various emotions we all feel. (jealousy, sadness, fear, anger, joy, love, and others) Feelings: Inside You and Outloud Too by Barbara Kay Polland. Photographs by Craig DeRoy. Photographs show different feelings. (emotions) A Friend Like Ed by Karen Wagner. Illustrated by Janet Pedersen. Mildred accepts her best friend, Ed, even though he is eccentric sometimes. (identifying feelings, feelings change, similarities and differences, having fun with your friends) George and Martha by James Marshall. Five stories about two great friends who teach each other about dignity, honesty, trust, privacy, and the value of friendship. (emotions, having fun with your friends) Available in Spanish: Jorge y Marta.
George and Martha Round and Round by James Marshall. George and Martha disagree on some things but don’t allow this to ruin their friendship. They learn that jokes are okay sometimes, but not at the expense of others, and that friends don’t have to like the same things. (identifying feelings, caring, similarities and differences, having fun with your friends) Getting Used to Harry by Cari Best. Illustrated by Diane Palmisciano. When her mother marries Harry, Cynthia finds that she has to adjust to changes in her life at home and share time with Harry. (identifying feelings, feelings change, dealing with anger) Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss. Sam I Am tries to convince his friend to eat something he doesn’t want. (feelings change) Available in Spanish: Huevos verdes con jamón. Harriet, You’ll Drive Me Wild! by Mem Fox. Illustrated by Marla Frazee. San Diego: Harcourt, Inc., 2000. Despite considerable effort, Harriet’s mother loses and then regains her temper. (identifying feelings, dealing with anger, strong feelings) The Hating Book by Charlotte Zolotow. Illustrated by Ben Shecter. Through a misunderstanding, two friends snub each other and are unhappy until they finally talk and straighten things out. (identifying feelings, feelings change, having fun with your friends) Herman the Helper by Robert Kraus. Illustrated by Jose Aruego and Ariane Dewey. Herman the helpful octopus is always willing to assist anyone who needs his help—old or young, friend or enemy. (helping) Hey, Little Ant by Phillip Hoose and Hannah Hoose. Illustrated by Debbie Tilley. An ant pleads with a boy not to squash him. Can be read as a story; comes with musical notation. (similarities and differences) Hooway for Wodney Wat by Helen Lester. Illustrated by Lynn Munsinger. Rodney’s speech impediment initially makes him the target of the class bully; later, it makes him a hero. (identifying feelings, dealing with name-calling) How My Parents Learned to Eat by Ina R. Friedman. Illustrated by Allen Say. An American sailor courts a Japanese woman, and each tries, in secret, to learn the other’s way of eating. (similarities and differences) I Can’t Wait by Elizabeth Crary. Illustrated by Marina Megale. (problem solving) I Got a Family by Melrose Cooper. Illustrated by Dale Gottlieb. A young girl discusses her various loving relationships with each member of her family. (emotions) I Like Me! by Nancy Carlson. A little pig likes and accepts herself. (identifying feelings) Available in Spanish: ¡Me gusto como soy! I Want It by Elizabeth Crary. Illustrated by Marina Megale. A girl considers different ways to get a toy she wants. (problem solving) I Want to Play by Elizabeth Crary. Illustrated by Marina Megale. A young boy considers eight ways to get someone to play with him. (problem solving) I’m Lost by Elizabeth Crary. Illustrated by Marina Megale. The reader is encouraged to help a little girl find her father again at the zoo. (problem solving) Ira Says Goodbye by Bernard Waber. Ira is surprised to discover that his best friend, Reggie, feels happy about having to move to a new town. (identifying feelings, similarities and differences) Ira Sleeps Over by Bernard Waber. Ira is excited at the prospect of sleeping over at his friend’s house but worried about how he’ll get along without his teddy bear. (dealing with fear) It Wasn’t My Fault by Helen Lester. Illustrated by Lynn Munsinger. Accidents always seem to happen to Murdley Gurdson and they’re usually his fault, but when a bird lays an egg on his head, he tries hard to find someone else to blame. (accidents) It’s Mine! by Leo Lionni. Three selfish frogs quarrel over who owns their pond and island until a storm makes them value the benefits of sharing. (feelings change, having fun with your friends, fair ways to play) Jafta by Hugh Lewin. Illustrated by Lisa Kopper. An African boy describes some of his everyday feelings by comparing his actions to those of various animals. (emotions) Jamaica Tag-Along by Juanita Havill. A little girl is feeling left out by her older brother. (identifying feelings, joining in) Jazzbo and Googy by Matt Novak. Best buddies Jazzbo and Big Bear become friends with messy Googy. (identifying feelings, feelings change, helping, joining in) Jeremiah Learns to Read by JoEllen Bogart. Illustrated by Laura Fernandez and Rick Jacobson. Although Jeremiah is talented at many things, he doesn’t know how to read. When he decides to learn, he not only excels, but teaches his teacher and her students to do many new things. (identifying feelings, helping, similarities and differences) Available in Spanish: Tomás aprende a leer. Jessica by Kevin Henkes. A little girl has an imaginary friend. (identifying feelings, feelings change, having fun with your friends) Julius, the Baby of the World by Kevin Henkes. Lilly is convinced that the arrival of her new baby brother is the worst thing that has happened in their house until cousin Garland comes to visit. (identifying feelings, strong feelings, feelings change) Available in Spanish: Julius, el rey de la casa. Just for You by Mercer Mayer. A little boy tries to do nice things for his mom, but things don’t seem to work out. (caring) Leo the Late Bloomer by Robert Kraus. Illustrated by Jose Aruego. Leo the lion can’t seem to do anything right, but with time, and his mother’s understanding, he blooms. (similarities and differences) Available in Spanish: Leo el capullo tardio. A Letter to Amy by Ezra Jack Keats. Peter accidentally bumps into Amy when he rushes out to mail an invitation to her. (accidents) Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes. Lilly loves everything about school, especially her teacher, but when he asks her to wait a while before showing her purse, she does something for which she is very sorry later. (identifying feelings, dealing with anger, calming down) Available in Spanish: Lily y su bolso de plástico morado. Little Bear’s Friend by Else Holmelund Minarik. Illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Little Bear makes a friend. (helping, caring, joining in) The Loudness of Sam by James Proimos. A young boy who has always been allowed to express his feelings as loudly as he wants teaches his citified aunt to do the same. (identifying feelings, feelings change, similarities and differences) Louie by Ezra Jack Keats. Louie, who never talks and has no friends, falls in love with a puppet at a puppet show. (similarities and differences) Louie’s Search by Ezra Jack Keats. Louie goes out looking for a father and instead finds a music box, which he’s accused of stealing. (identifying feelings, strong feelings, feelings change) Mama Provi and the Pot of Rice by Sylvia Rosa-Casanova. Illustrated by David Roth. When her granddaughter comes down with the chicken pox, Mama Provi shares and trades a pot of rice with her neighbors on her way to take care of the child. They end up with a feast. (sharing, trading, caring) Manners by Aliki. Each page of this book has a different story about manners told in comic book fashion. It illustrates good behavior in a friendly, humorous way. (interrupting) Max by Bob Graham. Max, the son of superheroes, is late in learning how to fly. (identifying feelings, similarities and differences) Mommy, Don’t Go by Elizabeth Crary. Illustrated by Marina Megale. Matthew’s mother is going away on a trip and he will have to stay with a babysitter. (dealing with disappointment, dealing with frustration) Moonbear’s Pet by Frank Asch. Bear and Little Bird find a baby fish in their pond and decide to keep her for a pet, but when she starts to sprout wings, or maybe paws, each thinks the fish wants to be like him, which puts a strain on their friendship. (identifying feelings, similarities and differences) My Buddy by Audrey Osofsky. Illustrated by Ted Rand. A young boy with muscular dystrophy tells how he is teamed up with a dog trained to do things that the boy can’t do for himself. (similarities and differences, joining in) My Dog Is Lost by Ezra Jack Keats and Pat Cherr. A boy who speaks only Spanish communicates to his neighbors that his dog is lost, and the community pulls together to find the dog. (identifying feelings, losing something) My Many Colored Days by Dr. Seuss. Illustrated by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher. Each color featured in this book represents a different emotion. (emotions) My Name Is Not Dummy by Elizabeth Crary. Illustrated by Maria Megale. Jenny doesn’t like it when Eduardo calls her names. (problem solving) Now One Foot, Now the Other by Tomie dePaola. When his grandfather has a stroke, Bobby is afraid at first, but he overcomes his fear. (identifying feelings, feelings change) Odd Velvet by Mary E. Whitcomb. Illustrated by Tara Calahan King. Although she dresses differently from the other girls and does unusual things, Velvet eventually teaches her classmates that even an outsider has something to offer. (similarities and differences, dealing with name-calling, joining in) Old Henry by Joan W. Blos. Illustrated by Stephen Gammell. Henry’s neighbors try to make him clean up his property and be more like them until he goes away and they begin to miss him. (identifying feelings, feelings change, similarities and differences) On Monday When It Rained by Cherryl Kachenmeister. Photographs by Tom Berthiaume. A young boy describes, through text and photographs of his facial expressions, the different emotions he feels each day. (emotions) 100th Day Worries by Margery Cuyler. Illustrated by Arthur Howard. Jessica worries about collecting one hundred objects to take for the one hundredth day of school. (identifying feelings, feelings change, strong feelings) Peach and Blue by Sarah S. Kilborne. Illustrations by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher. A frog helps Peach see the world, while Peach helps the frog see things he hasn’t noticed. (identifying feelings, caring, helping, joining in) Perfect Pigs: An Introduction to Manners by Marc Brown. Illustrated by Stephen Krensky. A simple and fun introduction to good manners. (manners) Porcupine’s Pajama Party by Terry Webb Harshman. Illustrated by Doug Cushman. When Porcupine’s two friends sleep over, they watch a scary movie, talk about what they’re each scared of, and show each other that they don’t need to be afraid. (identifying feelings, dealing with fear, having fun with your friends)
The Quarreling Book by Charlotte Zolotow. Illustrated by Arnold Lobel. It’s one of those days when things go from bad to worse until a dog starts the chain again, this time on the right track. (identifying feeling, feelings change) Rachel Parker, Kindergarten Show-Off by Ann Martin. Illustrated by Nancy Poydar. Five-year-old Olivia’s new neighbor, Rachel, is in her kindergarten class, and they must overcome feelings of jealousy and competitiveness to be friends. (identifying feelings, feelings change, having fun with your friends) The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister. The most beautiful fish in the sea is lonely until he understands that to make friends, he must give of himself to others. (making friends, friendship, feelings change, emotions) Sam Johnson and the Blue Ribbon Quilt by Lisa Campbell Ernst. While mending the pig-pen awning, Sam discovers that he enjoys sewing the various patches together but meets with scorn and ridicule when he asks to join his wife’s quilting club. (identifying feelings, dealing with name-calling) Sheila Rae, The Brave by Kevin Henkes. When a brave mouse, who usually looks out for her sister, becomes lost and scared one day, her sister comes to the rescue. (identifying feelings, dealing with fear, helping) Sisters by David McPhail. Though two sisters are different in many ways, they are alike too. (similarities and differences) Available in Spanish: Hermanas. Snail Started It! by Katja Reider. Illustrated by Angela von Roehl. When Snail insults Pig, he starts a chain reaction. Once he himself is hurt, he realizes that he must amend the situation. (identifying feelings, effect, feelings change) Available in Spanish: Todo empezó con Caracol. Stellaluna by Janell Cannon. After she falls headfirst into a bird’s nest, a baby bat is raised like a bird until she is reunited with her mother. (similarities and differences) Available in Spanish: Stelaluna.
Sunshine Home by Eve Bunting. Illustrated by Diane De Groat. When Tim and his parents visit his grandmother in the nursing home, where she is recovering from a broken hip, everyone pretends to be happy until Tim helps them express their true feelings. (identifying feelings, caring, helping) Teddy Bear Tears by Jim Aylesworth. Illustrated by Jo Ellen McAllister-Stammen. Each of four beloved teddy bears fears something at bedtime, and as a little boy explains away each fear, he makes the nighttime worry-free for himself too. (identifying feelings, feelings change, dealing with fear) There’s No Such Thing As a Dragon by Jack Kent. The small dragon Billy finds grows bigger and bigger until the adults acknowledge its existence. (identifying feelings, feelings change) Timothy Goes to School by Rosemary Wells. Timothy learns about being accepted and making friends during his first week at school. (joining in) Wait Till the Moon Is Full by Margaret Wise Brown. Illustrated by Garth Williams. A little raccoon has to wait until the moon is full before he can go outside and explore the night. (waiting) The Way I Feel by Janan Cain. Seattle: Parenting Press, Inc., 2000. Illustrations and rhyming text portray children experiencing a range of emotions, including frustration, shyness, jealousy, and pride. (emotions) We Are Best Friends by Aliki. When Robert’s best friend Peter moves away, both are unhappy, but they learn that they can make new friends and still remain best friends. (identifying feelings, feelings change, dealing with disappointment) Wemberly Worried by Kevin Henkes. Wemberly worries about everything, especially starting school, until she meets her teacher and makes a friend. (identifying feelings, feelings change, dealing with fear, joining in) What’s Claude Doing? by Dick Gackenbach. A dog refuses all the neighborhood pets’ invitations to come out to play, not admitting that he’s generously keeping his sick master company. (caring) When I Feel Angry by Cornelia Maude Spelman. Illustrated by Nancy Cote. A rabbit describes what makes her angry and the different ways she can control her anger. (identifying feelings, strong feelings, dealing with anger, calming down) When Sophie Gets Angry—Really, Really Angry... by Molly Bang. When Sophie gets angry, she runs out and climbs a tree, and her anger begins to fade. (dealing with anger, calming down) (Caldecott Honor) Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. When mischievous Max is punished, he works out his anger through imagination, sailing off to be king in a land of wild creatures. (identifying feelings, strong feelings, feelings change, calming down) Available in Spanish: Donde viven los monstruos. White Dynamite and Curly Kidd by Bill Martin, Jr. and John Archambault. Illustrated by Ted Rand. When she feels afraid, a girl thinks nice thoughts about where she’d like to travel to and about growing up to become a bull rider like her dad. (dealing with fear) Who Is the Beast? by Keith Baker. When a tiger suspects he is the beast the jungle animals are fleeing from, he returns to them and points out their similarities. (dealing with fear, similarities and differences) Why Am I Different? by Norma Simon. Illustrated by Dora Leder. Portrays everyday situations in which children see themselves as different in family life, preferences, and aptitudes, and yet feel that being different is all right. (similarities and differences) Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge by Mem Fox. Illustrated by Julie Vivas. A small boy tries to discover the meaning of “memory” so that he can restore that of an elderly friend (helping, caring, similarities and differences) Available in Spanish: Guillermo Jorge Manuel Jose. Willie’s Not the Hugging Kind by Joyce Durham Barrett. Illustrated by Pat Cummings. A little boy discovers he needs hugs after all. (identifying feelings, feelings change) Yo! Yes? by Chris Raschka. New York: Orchard Books, 1993. This very simple story depicts two lonely boys who meet and develop a friendship. (joining in) Yoko by Rosemary Wells. New York: Hyperion, 1998. When her teacher realizes that the handmade sushi Yoko’s mother packs for her lunch sets her apart from other students, she organizes an international potluck. (identifying feelings, feelings change, similarities and differences) Available in Spanish: Yoko.
Books for Children: Grades 1-3 Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst. Illustrated by Ray Cruz. Some days, nothing goes right for Alexander, and he thinks about going to Australia. (identifying feelings, feelings change, calming down, anger buttons) Available in Spanish: Alexander y el día terrible, horrible, espantoso, horroroso. Amanda Pig on Her Own by Jean Van Leeuwen. Illustrated by Ann Schweninger. Amanda discovers the troubles and joys of being by herself. (reflection, cause and effect, communicating feelings, problem solving, expressing concern, anger buttons) Amelia’s Notebook by Marissa Moss. Amelia records her feelings about moving to a new town and leaving her best friend behind. (identifying feelings, reflection, joining in at the right time, feelings change) Angel Child, Dragon Child by Michele Maria Surat. Illustrated by Vo-Dinh Mai. Going to a new school in America is difficult for Ut, a Vietnamese girl who misses her mother back in Vietnam. (accepting differences, reflection, dealing with criticism) The Ant Bully by John Nickle. After being bullied by a big kid named Sid, Lucas starts to bully ants. He learns some important lessons when he is shrunk by an ant wizard and put to work within the ant colony. (identifying feelings, feelings change, reflection) A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon. Camilla is so concerned about what others think that she is untrue to herself and comes down with a bizarre illness. (dealing with peer pressure, identifying feelings, feelings change, problem solving) Available in Spanish: Un caso grave de rayas. Believing Sophie by Hazel Hutchins. Illustrated by Dorothy Donohue. After she is wrongly accused of shoplifting, Sophie must explain her side of the story to a shopowner. (identifying feelings, reflection, problem solving, fairness, communicating feelings, perspectives, dealing with an accusation) Black, White, Just Right! by Marguerite W. Davol. Illustrated by Irene Trivas. A girl explains how her parents are different in color and have different tastes in art and food, and how she herself is also different but just right. (accepting differences, similarities and differences, reflection) The Blushful Hippopotamus by Chris Raschka. Roosevelt’s self-image improves as he begins to listen to his friend instead of his negative older sister. (identifying feelings, feelings change, dealing with criticism) The Brand New Kid by Katie Couric. Illustrated by Marjorie Priceman. When Lazlo transfers to a new school, he is teased by his classmates until two girls find the compassion to befriend him. (reflection, dealing with name-calling and teasing, dealing with peer pressure, identifying feelings, feelings change, accepting differences) Available in Spanish: El niño nuevo. Crickwing by Janell Cannon. A lonely cockroach named Crickwing has a creative idea that saves the day for the leaf-cutting ants when their fierce forest enemies attack them. (dealing with being left out, dealing with name-calling and teasing, identifying feelings, feelings change, fairness, problem solving) Available in Spanish: Alatorcida. A Day’s Work by Eve Bunting. Illustrated by Ronald Himler. Francisco, a young Mexican-American boy, tries to help his grandfather find work and discovers that even though his grandfather can’t speak English, he has much to teach Francisco. (reflection, apologizing, identifying feelings, asking for help in a positive way, fairness) Eagle Song by Joseph Bruchac. Illustrated by Dan Andreasen. After moving from a Mohawk reservation to Brooklyn, fourth grader Danny Bigtree encounters stereotypes about his Native American heritage. Advanced reading.* (making conversation, joining in at the right time, anger buttons, problem solving, dealing with being left out, identifying feelings) Elizabeth Imagined an Iceberg by Chris Raschka. Elizabeth encounters Madame Uff Da when out riding her bicycle. Madame Uff Da intimidates Elizabeth, but she is able to draw on her inner resources and model the assertiveness skills that bring her to safety. (problem solving, self-talk) Enemy Pie by Derek Munson. Illustrated by Tara Calahan King. When Jeremy Ross moves into the neighborhood and becomes enemy number one, a boy’s father helps him by making his famous enemy pie. (identifying feelings, feelings change, problem solving, fairness) Available in Spanish: Pastel para enemigos. Finding the Green Stone by Alice Walker. Illustrated by Catherine Deeter. After saying unkind things to family and friends, Johnny loses both his green stone and his interest in life, and he only recovers them when he discovers love within his heart. (reflection, identifying feelings, cause and effect, active listening, expressing concern, problem solving, dealing with wanting something that isn’t yours, asking for help in a positive way, apologizing, resisting the temptation to steal, making a complaint) Freedom School, Yes! by Amy Littlesugar. Illustrated by Floyd Cooper. When her house is attacked because her mother volunteered to take in a young white woman who has come to teach black children at the Freedom School, Jolie is afraid, but she overcomes her fear after learning the value of education. (identifying feelings, feelings change, problem solving, accepting differences, fairness) A Friend Like Ed by Karen Wagner. Illustrated by Janet Pedersen. Mildred accepts her best friend, Ed, even though he is eccentric sometimes. (reflection, accepting differences, similarities and differences) The Gardener by Sarah Stewart. Illustrated by David Small. A series of letters relate what happens when, after her father loses his job, Lydia Grace goes to live with her Uncle Jim in the city and takes her love for gardening with her. (identifying feelings, reflection) Going Home by Eve Bunting. Illustrated by David Diaz. Carlos’s parents moved to the United States for their children’s sake; on a visit back to Mexico, Carlos realizes his parents still consider Mexico home. (reflection, identifying feelings) Hey, Little Ant by Phillip Hoose and Hannah Hoose. Illustrated by Debbie Tilly. An ant pleads with a boy not to squash him. Can be read as a story; comes with musical notation. (reflection, identifying feelings, dealing with peer pressure, perspectives, fairness) The Honest-to-Goodness Truth by Patricia C. McKissack. Illustrated by Giselle Potter. After Libby is caught in a lie, she makes the decision always to tell the truth. After alienating all of her friends, she learns how to tell the truth without hurting other people’s feelings. (identifying feelings, problem solving, cause and effect, intentions, resisting the impulse to lie) Hooway for Wodney Wat by Helen Lester. Illustrated by Lynn Munsinger. Rodney’s speech impediment initially makes him the target of the class bully; later, it makes him a hero. (dealing with name-calling and teasing, identifying feelings) How to Lose All Your Friends by Nancy Carlson. Making its point through opposition, this humorous book shows children the importance of friendship. (fairness, dealing with wanting something that isn’t yours, cause and effect) The Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes. Illustrated by Louis Slobodkin. When Wanda, a shy girl from Poland, claims to have a hundred dresses at home, the other girls begin to tease her every day. It is only after Wanda moves away that the girls start to understand those hundred dresses, and about the effects of their teasing. Advanced reading.* (identifying feelings, predicting feelings, cause and effect, intentions, taking responsibility for your actions, dealing with peer pressure, dealing with being left out) Available in Spanish: Los cien vestidos. I, Amber Brown by Paula Danziger. Illustrated by Tony Ross. After Amber’s parents decide to share custody of her, she struggles to understand how to live in two homes with two different sets of rules. (identifying feelings, apologizing, anger buttons, self-talk, feelings change) I Speak English for My Mom by Muriel Stanek. Illustrated by Judith Friedman. Mexican-American Lupe has mixed feelings about helping her mom with English. (conflicting feelings, predicting feelings, expressing concern, problem solving, feelings change) Ira Says Goodbye by Bernard Waber. Ira’s best friend is moving to a neighboring town. Both Ira and Reggie struggle to process what it means to lose a best friend. (problem solving, dealing with name-calling and teasing, reflection, communicating feelings) It’s Mine! by Leo Lionni. Three selfish frogs fight until a toad helps them realize that getting along and sharing is more fun. (identifying feelings, feelings change, problem solving, fairness) Jake Drake, Bully Buster by Andrew Clements. Illustrated by Amanda Harvey. When Link Baxter moves into his neighborhood, Jake becomes the target of bullying until he finds a way to relate to Link. Advanced reading.* (identifying feelings, feelings change, dealing with name-calling and teasing, problem solving) Jeremiah Learns to Read by JoEllen Bogart. Illustrated by Laura Fernandez and Rich Jacobson. Although Jeremiah is talented at many things, he doesn’t know how to read. When he decides to learn, he not only excels, but teaches his teacher and students to do many new things. (reflection, self-talk) Available in Spanish: Tomás aprende a leer. Judy Moody by Megan McDonald. Illustrated by Peter Reynolds. Judy is prone to grouchiness, but the process of working on her “Me” collage helps her focus on the positive aspects of her life. Advanced reading.* (identifying feelings, accepting differences, feelings change, anger buttons, calming down) Julian’s Glorious Summer by Ann Cameron. Illustrated by Dora Leder. When his best friend, Gloria, receives a new bike, Julian spends the summer avoiding her because of his fear of bikes. Advanced reading.* (identifying feelings, resisting the impulse to lie, feelings change, preferences, conflicting feelings, problem solving, accepting consequences) The Kid in the Red Jacket by Barbara Park. When Howard moves across the country, he is befriended by a six-year-old neighbor, and he worries that the friendship might interfere with his making friends his own age. Advanced reading.* (identifying feelings, feelings change, reflection, fairness, accepting differences) Leo the Late Bloomer by Robert Kraus. Illustrated by Jose Aruego. New York: HarperCollins, 1971. Leo the lion can’t seem to do anything right, but with time, and his mother’s understanding, he blooms. (identifying feelings) Available in Spanish: Leo el capullo tardio. A Letter to Amy by Ezra Jack Keats. Peter accidentally bumps into Amy when he rushes out to mail an invitation to her. (identifying feelings, intentions) Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes. Lilly loves everything about school, especially her teacher, but when he asks her to wait a while before showing her purse, she does something for which she is very sorry later. (anger buttons, calming down, identifying feelings, problem solving, apologizing) Available in Spanish: Lily y su bolso de plástico morado. The Magic Fan by Keith Baker. Despite being laughed at by fellow villagers, Yoshi uses his building skills to make a boat to catch the moon, a kite to reach the clouds, and a bridge that mimics the rainbow. (identifying feelings, dealing with name-calling and teasing, feelings change, dealing with peer pressure) Max by Bob Graham. Max, the son of superheroes, is late in learning how to fly. (accepting differences, dealing with name-calling and teasing, dealing with criticism) The Meanest Thing to Say by Bill Cosby. Illustrated by Varnette P. Honeywood. When a new kid at school tries to get other students to put each other down, Little Bill turns to his father and learns a way to stop the situation. (dealing with name-calling and teasing, identifying feelings, fairness, problem solving) Nadia’s Hands by Karen English. Illustrated by Jonathan Weiner. When her hands are painted with henna for her aunt’s wedding, Nadia worries about how her classmates will respond. (identifying feelings, accepting differences, feelings change) Odd Velvet by Mary E. Whitcomb. Illustrated by Tara Calahan King. Although she dresses differently from the other girls and does unusual things, Velvet eventually teaches her classmates that even an outsider has something to offer. (similarities and differences, dealing with peer pressure, dealing with being left out, identifying feelings, feelings change) The One in the Middle Is the Green Kangaroo by Judy Blume. Illustrated by Amy Aitken. Freddy hates being the middle one in the family until he gets a part in the school play. (identifying feelings, feelings change, dealing with being left out, reflection) Onion Tears by Diana Kidd. Illustrated by Lucy Montgomery. A Vietnamese girl tries to come to terms with her grief over the loss of her family and her new life with an American family. (reflection, similarities and differences, identifying feelings, feelings change, emotions, active listening, expressing concern, accepting differences, joining in at the right time, dealing with name-calling and teasing) The Pain and the Great One by Judy Blume. Illustrated by Irene Trivas. Written from the perspectives of a brother and sister, two siblings describe each other and explain why the other gets preferential treatment. (identifying feelings, dealing with being left out, anger buttons, fairness) Peach and Blue by Sarah S. Kilborne. Illustrated by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher. A frog helps Peach see the world, while Peach helps the frog see things he hasn’t noticed. (problem solving, reflection) Ramona Forever by Beverly Cleary. Illustrated by Alan Tiergreen. Third-grader Ramona has to deal with being a latchkey kid, fighting with a sibling, waiting for a new baby, and more. Advanced reading.* (identifying feelings, fairness, making a complaint, problem solving, interrupting politely, dealing with name-calling and teasing, intentions, apologizing) Available in Spanish: Viva Ramona. The Rooster’s Gift by Pam Conrad. Illustrated by Eric Beddows. A rooster thinks his “gift” of crowing in the morning makes the sun rise until one morning when he accidentally oversleeps and the sun rises without him. (similarities and differences, feelings change, reflection, identifying feelings) A Sister’s Wish by Kate Jacobs. Illustrated by Nancy Carpenter. A girl with six brothers wishes for a sister, then discovers that brothers will do in the meantime. (problem solving, feelings change, identifying feelings) Staying Nine by Pam Conrad. Illustrated by Mike Wimmer. Nine-year-old Heather doesn’t want to turn ten until wacky Rosa Rita shows her that growing up isn’t so bad. Advanced reading.* (reflection, identifying feelings, similarities and differences, feelings change, preferences, conflicting feelings, expressing concern) The Stories Huey Tells by Ann Cameron. Illustrated by Roberta Smith. Huey problem solves his fear of the dark, tries new foods, and earns his brother’s respect in this collection of humorous stories. Advanced reading.* (problem solving, identifying feelings, reflection, feelings change) Stranger in the Mirror by Allen Say. When a boy wakes up looking like his grandfather, he must come to terms with his stereotypes. (identifying feelings, feelings change, reflection) The Summer My Father Was Ten by Pat Brisson. Illustrated by Andrea Shine. A father tells the story of how he damaged a neighbor’s tomato garden when he was a boy and what he did to make amends. (identifying feelings, reflection, cause and effect, dealing with peer pressure, problem solving, accepting consequences, apologizing) Sunshine Home by Eve Bunting. Illustrated by Diane DeGroat. When Tim and his parents visit his grandmother in the nursing home, where she is recovering from a broken hip, everyone pretends to be happy until Tim helps them express their true feelings. (identifying feelings, reflection, expressing concern, problem solving) Surviving Brick Johnson by Laurie Myers. Illustrated by Dan Yaccarino. When Brick, the big new kid at school, catches Alex imitating him, Alex is sure he will be bullied. Advanced reading.* (identifying feelings, feelings change, reflection, accepting differences, problem solving, making conversation) The Table Where Rich People Sit by Byrd Baylor. Illustrated by Peter Parnall. A girl discovers her impoverished family is rich in things that matter in life. (identifying feelings, reflection, feelings change) Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume. Illustrated by Roy Doty. Peter tells about school, his family, and his troubles with his two-year-old brother Fudge. Advanced reading.* (reflection, identifying feelings, problem solving, anger buttons) Three Cheers for Catherine the Great! by Cari Best. Illustrated by Giselle Potter. When her grandmother announces she doesn’t want gifts for her birthday, Sara struggles to figure out what she has of herself to give. (reflection, identifying feelings, preferences) Verdi by Janell Cannon. A young python does not want to grow slow and boring like the older snakes he sees in the tropical jungle where he lives. (identifying feelings, feelings change, dealing with being left out, reflection) Available in Spanish: Verdi. Weslandia by Paul Fleischman. Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes. Cambridge, MA: When Wesley plants a garden, he is transformed from an outcast to a leader in his community. (identifying feelings, dealing with being left out, problem solving) What Newt Could Do for Turtle by Jonathan London. Illustrated by Louise Voce. After Turtle saves his life several times, Newt wonders how he can repay him. (problem solving, identifying feelings) Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge by Mem Fox. Illustrated by Julie Vivas. A small boy tries to discover the meaning of “memory” so that he can restore the memory of an elderly friend. (reflection, problem solving, perspectives, friendship) Available in Spanish: Guillermo Jorge Manuel Jose. Yoko by Rosemary Wells. When her teacher realizes that the handmade sushi Yoko’s mother packs for her lunch sets her apart from other students, she organizes an international potluck. (similarities and differences, dealing with peer pressure, dealing with being left out, problem solving) Available in Spanish: Yoko. *Chapter books that can be used by the skilled reader or read aloud by the classroom teacher.
All in a Day by Mitsumasa Anno. Brief text and illustrations by ten internationally known artists reveal a day in the lives of children in eight different countries showing similarities and differences and emphasizing the commonality of humankind. (similarities and differences) All the Blue Moons at the Wallace Hotel by Phoebe Stone. Sisters Fiona and Wallace live in the shadow of their former lives; years after their father’s death, their mother has still not processed her feelings. (dealing with put-downs, identifying feelings, problem solving, reflections, dealing with peer pressure) Angel Child, Dragon Child by Michele Maria Surat. Illustrated by Vo-Dinh Mai. Going to a new school in America is difficult for Ut, a Vietnamese girl who misses her mother back in Vietnam. (accepting differences, reflection, dealing with put-downs) Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo. Opal adopts a stray dog, and through her, forms many new friendships. (identifying feelings, feelings change, perceptions, active listening, reflection, empathy) (Newbery Honor) Available in Spanish: Gracias a Winn-Dixie. Belle Prater’s Boy by Ruth White. Woodrow comes to live with his grandparents after his mother disappears; his arrival triggers his cousin Gypsy’s hidden feelings and questions about her own family. (identifying feelings, feelings change, perspectives, reflections) Blubber by Judy Blume. Jill joins her classmates in harassing Linda until she herself finds out what it feels like to be a victim. (reflection, feelings change, dealing with being left out, dealing with gossip, dealing with put-downs, perceptions, identifying feelings, cause and effect, taking responsibility for your actions, dealing with consequences) Available in Spanish: La ballena. Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson. Illustrated by Donna Diamond. Two misfit children form a special friendship and create their own magical kingdom. (identifying feelings, accepting differences, perceptions, feelings change, dealing with peer pressure, reflection) Available in Spanish: Un puente hasta Terabithia. Cages by Peg Kehret. Upset about problems at home and at school, Kit impulsively steals a gold bracelet from a department store—and gets caught. Through her sentence—volunteer work at the humane society—Kit finds new solutions to her problems. (problem solving, keeping a promise, taking responsibility for your actions, feelings change, reflection) Circle of Gold by Candy Dawson Boyd. Mattie is sure that if she finds a way to buy a beautiful pin for her mother, everything in the family will be all right again. (accepting consequences, resisting the impulse to lie, resisting the temptation to cheat, problem solving, keeping out of a fight, dealing with an accusation) Cousins by Virginia Hamilton. Cammie can’t stand her too-perfect cousin Patty Ann until a tragedy teaches her about love and forgiveness. (reflection, identifying feelings, feelings change, accepting differences) Available in Spanish: Primos. Crash by Jerry Spinelli. Crash has bullied his neighbors and classmates his whole life. When his grandfather suffers a stroke, Crash suddenly finds that friends and family have a new meaning for him. (reflection, identifying feelings, accepting differences, perceptions) Darnell Rock Reporting by Walter Dean Myers. Darnell’s perspectives are broadened when he interviews a homeless man for the school newspaper. (reflection, accepting differences, problem solving, dealing with criticism, dealing with fear, similarities and differences, dealing with peer pressure) The Daydreamer by Ian McEwan. Illustrated by Anthony Browne. Peter’s vivid imagination leads him on many adventures and gets him in and out of trouble. (reflection, keeping out of a fight) Dear Mom, You’re Ruining My Life by Jean Van Leeuwen. Sam’s eleventh year includes losing her last baby teeth, towering over every boy in dance school, and being mortified by everything her mother does. (problem solving, identifying feelings, conflicting feelings, accepting differences, dealing with peer pressure, making and responding to a complaint) Eagle Song by Joseph Bruchac. Illustrated by Dan Andreasen. After moving from a Mohawk reservation to Brooklyn, NY, fourth-grader Danny Bigtree encounters stereotypes about his Native American heritage. (anger buttons, problem solving, dealing with being left out, identifying feelings, similarities and differences) Fourth Grade Weirdo by Martha Freeman. Dexter’s well-ordered life is disrupted by his uneasy interactions with his spontaneous teacher and his mother’s re-election to the town’s school board. (identifying feelings, problem solving, accepting consequences, dealing with gossip, conflicting feelings, feelings change) Gaffer Samson’s Luck by Jill Paton Walsh. Illustrated by Brock Cole. After moving to a strange new place, James seeks acceptance from the established groups of friends and finds a friend in the old man next door. (similarities and differences, perceptions, expressing concern, accepting differences, problem solving, keeping a promise, dealing with fear, taking responsibility for your actions, dealing with peer pressure, self-talk, dealing with being left out, anger buttons, keeping out of a fight) The Giver by Lois Lowry. Set in a futuristic society that has eliminated feelings and personal choices, the book tells of difficult decisions Jonas must make that will affect his whole community. (reflection, feelings change, problem solving, perceptions, taking responsibility for your actions) Guests by Michael Dorris. Moss and Trouble, an Algonquin boy and girl, struggle with the problems of growing up in the Massachusetts area during the time of the first Thanksgiving. (perceptions, reflection, similarities and differences, problem solving) The Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes. Illustrated by Louis Slobodkin. When Wanda, a shy girl from Poland, claims to have a hundred dresses at home, the other girls begin to tease her every day. It is only after Wanda moves away that the girls start to understand about those hundred dresses and the effects of their teasing. (reflection, identifying feelings, predicting feelings, cause and effect, intentions, taking responsibility for your actions, dealing with peer pressure) Available in Spanish: Los cien vestidos. In the Shade of the Nispero Tree by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand. Set in the 1960s in Puerto Rico, the story depicts Teresa’s attempt to please her mother, who aspires to become part of an elite class, and her father, who has no need to define himself through others. (feelings change, problem solving, dealing with peer pressure, dealing with gossip, dealing with being left out, similarities and differences, reflection, conflicting feelings, fairness) In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson by Bette Bao Lord. Illustrated by Marc Simont. Ten-year-old Shirley Temple Wong arrives from China and struggles to fit in until she discovers Jackie Robinson and is inspired by how he overcame tremendous odds. (goal setting, dealing with being left out, accepting differences) It Doesn’t Have to Be This Way/No Tiene Que Ser Asi by Luis J. Rodriguez. Illustrated by Daniel Galvez. Ramon becomes involved with a gang; when his cousin is injured, he must decide whether or not he will continue to be part of the gang. Written in both English and Spanish. (identifying feelings, feelings change, cause and effect, dealing with consequences, expressing concern, dealing with peer pressure) Janey’s Girl by Gayle Friesen. On a trip to Vancouver to visit her grandmother, Janey learns much about herself and her mother’s family. (reflection, identifying feelings, perceptions, expressing concern, accepting differences) Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key by Jack Gantos. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1998. Joey’s complicated life is further challenged by ADD; Joey, his mother, teachers, and doctors all work together to help Joey get himself under control. (problem solving, dealing with frustration, identifying feelings, taking responsibility for your actions, calming down, reflection, self-talk) Joshua T. Bates Takes Charge by Susan Richards Shreve. Illustrated by Dan Andreasen. Joshua, worried about fitting in at school, feels awkward when the new student he is supposed to be helping becomes the target of the fifth grade’s biggest bully. (conflicting feelings, expressing concern, keeping a promise, making conversation, dealing with fear, dealing with peer pressure, self-talk, keeping out of a fight) Judy Moody by Megan McDonald. Illustrated by Peter Reynolds. Judy is prone to grouchiness, but the process of working on her “Me” collage helps her focus on the positive aspects of her life. (identifying feelings, accepting differences, feelings change, anger buttons, calming down) Julian’s Glorious Summer by Ann Cameron. Illustrated by Dora Leder. When his best friend, Gloria, receives a new bike, Julian spends the summer avoiding her because of his fear of bikes. (resisting the impulse to lie, feelings change, preferences, conflicting feelings, identifying feelings, problem solving, accepting consequences, dealing with fear) Junebug by Alice Mead. In the projects where Junebug lives, turning ten means joining a gang; Junebug tries to ignore his upcoming birthday. (keeping out of a fight, dealing with fear, feelings change, identifying feelings, dealing with peer pressure, reflection) The Lilith Summer by Hadley Irwin. Ellen reluctantly agrees to spend the summer “ladysitting” her elderly neighbor in exchange for a bicycle. Through the course of the summer, she overcomes her perceptions of the elderly and forms a deep bond with her neighbor. (reflection, feelings change, perceptions, identifying feelings, active listening) Marisol and Magdalena: The Sound of Our Sisterhood by Veronica Chambers. Marisol faces the challenges of leaving her friends and family and adjusting to a new culture when she moves to Panama to spend a year with her grand-mother. (feelings change, identifying feelings, similarities and differences, reflection) My Louisiana Sky by Kimberly Willis Holt. Tiger Ann, the daughter of mentally challenged parents, struggles with her peers’ reaction to her family. (reflection, identifying feelings, feelings change, perceptions, accepting differences, dealing with gossip, conflicting feelings) Otherwise Known As Sheila the Great by Judy Blume. When Sheila’s family goes to spend the summer in the suburbs, she must face such terrors as swimming lessons, dogs, and thunderstorms. (resisting the impulse to lie, dealing with fear, identifying feelings, feelings change, conflicting feelings, problem solving, predicting feelings, anger buttons, dealing with criticism, dealing with frustration) Available in Spanish: Sheila la magnifica. Rope Burn by Jan Siebold. While working on a writing assignment at his new school, Richard learns the meanings of various proverbs and how to express his feelings about his parents’ divorce. (identifying feelings, conflicting feelings, reflection, similarities and differences) Slump by Dave Jarzyna. When Mitchie finds himself at odds with every aspect of his life, he realizes he needs to make some changes. (feelings change, problem solving, taking responsibility for your actions, cause and effect, reflection) Sort of Forever by Sally Warner. Twelve-year-olds Cady and Nana explore the strengths of their special friendship as they cope with Nana’s cancer. (identifying feelings, active listening, expressing concern, friendship, accepting differences, reflection, dealing with fear, conflicting feelings, similarities and differences, giving emotional support) Stay Away from Simon! by Carol Carrick. Illustrated by Donald Carrick. Lucy and her younger brother examine their feelings about a mentally challenged boy they both fear when he follows them home one snowy day. (reflection, accepting differences, perceptions, intentions, fairness) Staying Nine by Pam Conrad. Illustrated by Mike Wimmer. Nine-year-old Heather doesn’t want to turn ten until wacky Rosa Rita shows her that growing up isn’t so bad. (reflection, similarities and differences, feelings change, preferences, conflicting feelings, expressing concern) Superfudge by Judy Blume. Peter describes the ups and downs of life with his younger brother Fudge. (anger buttons, accepting differences, perceptions, identifying feelings) Available in Spanish: Supertoci. Surviving Brick Johnson by Laurie Myers. Illustrated by Dan Yaccarino. When Brick, the big new kid at school, catches Alex imitating him, Alex is sure he will be bullied. (feelings change, dealing with fear, reflection, accepting differences, intentions) Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume. Illustrated by Roy Doty. Peter tells about school, his family, and his troubles with his two-year-old brother Fudge. (reflection, anger buttons, perceptions, identifying feelings) Teammates by Peter Golenbock. Illustrated by Paul Bacon. Set in the 1940s, this book tells the story of the first African-American baseball player to play in the Major Leagues by focusing on the relationship between Jackie Robinson and teammate Pee Wee Reese. (giving emotional support, expressing concern, fairness, accepting differences, goal setting, dealing with fear, dealing with peer pressure, dealing with criticism) Thank You, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.! by Eleanora E. Tate. Mary Elouise hates being reminded about her African-American heritage. But when two storytellers come to school with glorious tales of Africa, she finds a new way to see herself and her heritage. (accepting differences, conflicting feelings, active listening) There’s a Boy in the Girls’ Bathroom by Louis Sachar. An unmanageable but lovable 11-year-old misfit learns to believe in himself when he gets to know the new school counselor, who is a sort of misfit too. (identifying feelings, feelings change, perceptions, intentions, active listening, giving and receiving compliments, making conversation, taking responsibility for your actions, anger buttons, keeping out of a fight) The View from Saturday by E. L. Konigsburg. Four students develop a special bond and attract the attention of their teacher, a paraplegic, who chooses them to represent their sixth-grade class in the Academic Bowl competition. (accepting differences, similarities and differences, perceptions, keeping a promise, goal setting) Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech. On the way to visit her estranged mother, Sal tells her grandparents about her friend Phoebe’s mother. (reflection, feelings change, perceptions, expressing concern) Available in Spanish: Entre dos lunas. When Zachary Beaver Came to Town by Kimberly Willis Holt. During a difficult summer of change, meeting an unusual friend broadens Toby’s perspective. (identifying feelings, feelings change, perceptions, similarities and differences, giving emotional support, dealing with peer pressure) (Newbery Honor) The Wish by Gail Carson Levine. A stranger on the bus grants unpopular Wilma a wish; it takes the newly popular Wilma only a little while to realize her wish was short-sighted. (perceptions, similarities and differences, cause and effect, problem solving, dealing with peer pressure, accepting differences) Yang the Third and Her Impossible Family by Lensey Namioka. Illustrated by Kees de Kiefte. After moving to America from China, Yingmei tries hard to fit into the American way. She has some embarrassing moments, but she eventually learns that it is possible to be different and still get respect from people. (conflicting feelings, perceptions, accepting differences, giving and receiving compliments, dealing with peer pressure, goal setting, reflection) Yolanda’s Genius by Carol Fenner. Illustrated by Raul Collin. Yolanda knows that her brother is a genius, even though he can’t read by the end of first grade. She must convince her mother of this while also struggling to adjust to a move from Chicago to a small Michigan town. (reflection, problem solving, dealing with peer pressure).
Books for Students in Grades 6-8 Fiction Bridge to Terabithia. Paterson, Katherine. In this powerful story of an unusual friendship cut short, Jess grapples with his feelings about Leslie's death. (empathy, emotion management, peer pressure, friendship/being an ally, stereotyping) Children of the River. Crew, Linda. After immigrating from Cambodia to the United States, Sundara finds herself caught painfully between two cultures. (empathy, problem solving, perspective taking, assertiveness, friendship/being an ally, stereotyping, peer pressure) Cry, the Beloved Country. Paton, Alan. Paton tells a poignant and passionate story about the tragic affects of apartheid on both black and white South Africans. (empathy, emotion management, problem solving, friendship/being an ally, stereotyping/prejudice) Dragon's Gate. Yep, Laurence. A political incident forces Otter to flee from China and join his father in the United States. Otter then must confront racism and unsafe working conditions as he and other Chinese workers help build the transcontinental railroad. Holes. Sachar, Louis. Stanley Yelnats, an unjustly convicted boy, has been sent to do time at Camp Green Lake. But this camp is not for swimming and hiking. This camp is designed to "build character" in wayward boys by having them dig holes. This fun read offers mystery and humor while it explores issues of racism, bullying, cliques, and friendship. (empathy, perspective taking, stereotyping/prejudice, friendship/being an ally, accepting others) I Heard the Owl Call My Name. Craven, Margaret. A dying priest comes to understand the Kwakiuti Indians with whom he is sent to spend his last years. (empathy, stereotyping, perspective taking, friendship/being an ally) Invisible. Hautman, Pete. The 17-year-old narrator of this book, Dougie Hanson, takes you inside his disturbed mind as he relays his troubles with school, girls, home, and his obsession with bridges and pyrotechnics. The mystery of the source of Dougie's troubles will keep young readers turning pages. (empathy, perspective taking, bullying, friendship/being an ally) Ironman. Crutcher, Chris. The rage Bo feels at his father may fuel his triathlete endeavors, but too often it translates to angry outbursts in class. After being assigned to an anger management class, Bo finally realizes his need to deal with the source of his anger before it destroys him. (empathy, emotion management, coping with stress, problem solving) Jacob Have I Loved. Paterson, Katherine. Brought up in the shadow of her twin sister, Louise struggles to define herself as an individual. (empathy, emotion management, stereotyping, perspective taking) Letters from Rifka. Hesse, Karen. When Rifka and her family flee Russia during the Revolution in 1917, Rifka is denied passage on the boat to America for medical reasons and must spend the year alone. (empathy, problem solving, friendship/being an ally, assertiveness) Men of Stone. Friesen, Gayle. Fifteen-year-old Ben is bullied by his peers because he likes to dance. Just as his anger and frustration over his situation feels unbearable, his Russian great aunt Frieda arrives for a visit. Frieda shares a parallel story of how she and her Mennonite family were terrorized by Stalin's agents, “Men of Stone.” The way Frieda dealt with her situation inspires Ben to confront the difficulties in his own life. (empathy, perspective taking, bullying, stereotyping/prejudice, emotion management, friendship/being an ally) Misfits. Howe, James. This humorous novel provides an insightful look into preadolescent stereotyping and degrading labeling through the eyes of Bobby Goodspeed and his “gang” of middle school “misfits.” (empathy, perspective taking, friendship/being an ally, bullying, accepting others, stereotyping/labeling) Monster. Myers, Walter Dean. Steve is an African-American teenager who feels as if his life has gotten out of control. He is now on trial for murder, and is coping with it the best way he can—by turning it into a film script. Interspersed in his screenplay are his journal entries describing his life before the murder and while being held in prison during the trial. Names Will Never Hurt Me. Adoff, Jaime. This novel takes you inside the minds of four teenagers one year after a shooting at their high school. These students are all different, but none is without the problems teenagers face, including rejection, labeling, bullying, violence, and trying to belong. (empathy, emotion management, bullying, stereotypes/labeling, perspective taking, accepting others) Shabanu: Daughter of the Wind. Staples, Suzanne Fisher. When her family arranges for her to marry an older man, 11-year-old Shabanu finds herself torn between her feelings and Pakistani traditions. (empathy, staying in control, emotion management, assertiveness, stereotyping) Speak. Anderson, Laurie Halse. Melinda, a high school freshman, is losing the ability to speak out loud. The author vividly illustrates the isolation Melinda and other teenagers sometimes feel. (empathy, emotion management, bullying, stereotypes/labeling, perspective taking) Stargirl. Spinelli, Jerry. Stargirl Caraway, the new girl at quiet Mica High School, is as strange as her name. She dances when there's no music, wears weird clothes, and says all the wrong things, which is precisely why Leo Borlok is in love with her. The school is immediately in awe of Stargirl, but soon they turn on her. Leo tries to help her win back acceptance, but at what price? (empathy, friendship/being an ally, perspective taking, bullying, accepting others)
The End of the World as We Know It. Choyce, Lesley. Carson hates the world and everything in it, including himself. While attending a private school for kids who have flunked out everywhere else, Carson meets Christine, a teenage girl living in a trailer by herself, struggling to get by. As Carson starts to care for Christine, optimism begins to creep into his life. (empathy, perspective taking, emotion management, coping with stress, friendship/being an ally) The Girls. Koss, Amy Goldman. This realistic story about middle school life is told from the different perspectives of six middle school girls. Through their eyes, readers get a deeper understanding of the cliques, social status, and peer pressure that middle school girls navigate on their way to discovering their own sense of self and what is right. (empathy, bullying, perspective taking, friendships/being an ally) The Giver. Lowry, Lois. Set in a futuristic society that has eliminated feelings, the book tells of the difficult decisions Jonas must make that will affect his whole community. (empathy, problem solving, assertiveness, peer pressure) The Lilith Summer. Irwin, Hadley. Ellen reluctantly agrees to spend the summer “ladysitting” her elderly neighbor in exchange for a bicycle. Through the course of the summer, she overcomes her preconceptions of the elderly and forms a deep bond with her neighbor. (empathy, problem solving, perspective taking, stereotyping, friendship/being an ally) Thirteen Reasons Why. Asher, Jay. When Clay Jensen finds a package on his front porch, he never dreams it could contain audio tapes from his dead friend, Hannah. This compelling story of how Clay deals with his friend's suicide highlights how even small actions and inactions may have consequences. (empathy, perspective taking, sexual harassment, bullying, friendship/being an ally, emotion management)
Touching Spirit Bear. Mikaelsen, Ben. Cole Matthews is an angry teen facing a prison sentence for beating up his ninth-grade classmate to the point of brain damage. When Garvey, his Tlingit Indian parole officer, offers "circle justice" as an alternative to prison based on Native American traditions in which victim, offender, and community all work together to find a healing solution, Cole takes it. What follows is a riveting tale of Cole's transformation during this process. (empathy, emotion management, bullying, perspective taking) Under the Sun. Dorros, Arthur. This story chronicles the trials and tribulations of thirteen-year-old Ehmet as he and his mother flee his war-torn home of Sarajevo, Bosnia. Throughout his journey, Ehmet encounters ethnic, racial, and religious prejudice, but he also finds deep friendship. (empathy, perspective taking, stereotyping/prejudice, accepting others, friendship/being an ally, emotion management) When Zachary Beaver Came to Town. Holt, Kimberly Willis. When Zachary, the "World's Fattest Boy," comes to town as part of a traveling sideshow, Toby realizes that someone just might have it worse than him. Toby's eventual friendship with Zach makes him view his situation from a whole new perspective. (empathy, friendship/being an ally, perspective taking, stereotyping/labeling, emotion management, coping with stress)
Nonfiction Diary of a Young Girl. Frank, Anne. This diary documents Anne's experiences as a young Jewish girl in hiding during World War II. (empathy, emotion management, staying in control, assertiveness, friendship/being an ally) Farewell to Manzanar. Houston, Jeanne Wakatsuki, and Houston, James D. A memoir of Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston's experiences as a child growing up in a Japanese internment camp and her efforts after the war to comprehend her experience. (empathy, emotional management, problem solving, stereotyping/prejudice)
Educators: Preschool/Kindergarten-Middle School The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living by the Dalai Lama XIV and H. C. Cutler. Bullying in American Schools: A Social-Ecological Perspective on Prevention and Intervention by D. L. Espelage and S. M. Swearer. Bullying, Victimization, and Peer Harassment: A Handbook of Prevention and Intervention by J. E. Zins, M. J. Elias and C. A. Maher (Eds.). Caring Classrooms/Intelligent Schools: The Social Emotional Education of Young Children by J. Cohen (Ed.). Children’s Social Consciousness and the Development of Social Responsibility by S. Berman. Creating Culturally Responsive Classrooms by B. J. Shade, C. A. Kelly, and M. Oberg. Creative Conflict Resolution: More Than 200 Activities for Keeping Peace in the Classroom by W. Kreidler. Cultural Diversity and Social Skills Instruction: Understanding Ethnic and Gender Differences by G. Cartledge. Culturally Responsive Teaching: Theory, Research, and Practice by G. Gay. Diversity in the Classroom: New Approaches to the Education of Young Children by F. E. Kendall. Early Violence Prevention: Tools for Teachers of Young Children by R. Slaby, W. Roedell, D. Arezzo, and K. Hendrix. Educating People to Be Emotionally Intelligent by R. Bar-On, J. G. Maree, and M. J. Elias (Eds.). The Educator's Guide to Emotional Intelligence and Academic Achievement: Social-Emotional Learning in the Classroom by M. Elias and H. Arnold. The Emotional Development of Young Children: Building an Emotion-Centered Curriculum by M. C. Hyson. Everybody Wins: 393 Noncompetitive Games for Young Children by J. Sobel. Games Educators Play: Interactive Games and Role Plays by M. Podgurski. Getting Past No: Negotiating Your Way from Confrontation to Cooperation by W. Ury. Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement without Giving In by R. Fisher, B. Patton, and W. Ury. Helping Students Overcome Substance Abuse: Effective Practices for Prevention and Intervention by J. J. Burrow-Sanchez and L. S. Hawken. Interventions for Academic and Behavior Problems II: Preventive and Remedial Approaches by M. R. Shinn, G. Stoner, and H. M. Walker. Just Say Know: Talking with Kids about Drugs and Alcohol by C. Kuhn, S. Swartzwelder, and W. Wilson. The Kindness Curriculum: Introducing Young Children to Loving Values by J. A. Rice. Making Schools Safer and Violence Free: Critical Issues, Solutions and Recommended Practices by H. M. Walker and M. H. Epstein (Eds.). Meet Me in the Middle: Becoming an Accomplished Middle-Level Teacher by R.Wormeli. The Moral Judgment of the Child by J. Piaget. The Moral Life of Children by R. Coles. Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom by T. Armstrong. Multiple Intelligences: The Theory in Practice by H. Gardner. The Nature of Prejudice by G. Allport. Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls by R. Simmons. The Peaceful Classroom: 162 Easy Activities to Teach Preschoolers Compassion and Cooperation by C. A. Smith. The Primal Teen: What the New Discoveries about the Teenage Brain Tell Us about Our Kids by B. Strauch. Quality Middle Schools: Open and Healthy by W. K. Hoy and D. J. Sabo. Rethinking Substance Abuse: What the Science Shows, and What We Should Do about It by W. R. Miller and K. M. Carroll (Eds.). Role Play: Theory and Practice by K. Yardley-Matwiejczuk. Roots and Wings: Affirming Culture in Early Childhood Settings by S. York. Schools Where Everyone Belongs: Practical Strategies for Reducing Bullying by S. Davis and J. Davis. Schools with Spirit: Nurturing the Inner Lives of Children and Teachers by L. Lantieri (Ed.). The Second Cooperative Sports and Games Book by T. Orlick. Sustainable Schoolwide Social-Emotional Learning: Implementation Guide and Toolkit by E. Devaney, M. U. O’Brien, H. Resnik, S. Keister, and R. P. Weissberg. Understanding Youth: Adolescent Development for Educators by M. J. Nakkula and E. Toshalis. Urban Dreams: Stories of Hope, Resilience and Character by M. Elias, G. Ogburn-Thompson, C. Lewis, and D. I. Neft (Eds.). Using Literature to Help Troubled Teenagers Cope with Societal Issues by P. S. Carroll (Ed.). You Can’t Say You Can’t Play by V. G. Paley.
Books for Parents: Grades 1-8 The Difficult Child by S. Turecki and L. Tonner. Emotionally Intelligent Parenting: How to Raise a Self-Disciplined, Responsible, Socially Skilled Child by M. J. Elias, S. E. Tobias, and B. S. Friedlander. Everyday Blessings: The Inner Work of Mindful Parenting by M. Kabat-Zinn and J. Kabat-Zinn. Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness by J. Kabat-Zinn. Healthy Teens: Facing the Challenges of Young Lives (3rd edition) by A. R. MacCarthy. Homework Without Tears: A Parent’s Guide for Motivating Children to Do Homework and to Succeed in School by L. Canter. The Heart of Parenting: Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child by J. Gottman. The Incredible Years: A Trouble-Shooting Guide for Parents of Children Aged 3–8 by C. Webster-Stratton. Just Say Know: Talking with Kids about Drugs and Alcohol. by C. Kuhn, S. Swartzwelder, and W. Wilson. Love and Anger: The Parental Dilemma by N. Samalin and C. Whitney. Magic Trees of the Mind: How to Nurture Your Child’s Intelligence, Creativity, and Healthy Emotions from Birth Through Adolescence by M. Diamond and J. L. Hopson. 1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2–12 by T. W. Phelan. The Primal Teen: What the New Discoveries About the Teenage Brain Tell Us About Our Kids by B. Strauch. Raising a Thinking Child: Help Your Young Child to Resolve Everyday Conflicts and Get Along with Others by M. Shure. Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child by J. Declaire and J. Gottman. Raising Children in a Socially Toxic Environment by J. Garbarino. Raising Emotionally Intelligent Teenagers: Parenting with Love, Laughter, and Limits by M. J. Elias, S. E. Tobias, and B. S. Friedlander. Raising Self-Reliant Children in a Self-Indulgent World: Seven Building Blocks for Developing Capable Young People by H. S. Glenn and J. Nelsen. Raising Your Spirited Child: A Guide for Parents Whose Child Is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent, and Energetic by M. S. Kurcinka. The Shelter of Each Other: Rebuilding Our Families by M. Pipher. SOS! Help for Parents by L. Clark. Stop Arguing and Start Understanding: Eight Steps to Solving Family Conflicts by D. C. Hall. What Kids Need to Succeed: Proven, Practical Ways to Raise Good Kids by P. L. Benson, J. Galbraith, and P. Espeland. When Anger Hurts Your Kids: A Parent’s Guide by M. McKay, P. Fanning, K. Paleg, and D. Landis.
Books for Parents: Preschool/Kindergarten Becoming the Parent You Want to Be: A Sourcebook of Strategies for the First Five Years by L. Davis and J. Keyser. The Difficult Child by S. Turecki and L. Tonner. Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ by D. Goleman. Emotionally Intelligent Parenting: How to Raise a Self-Disciplined, Responsible, Socially Skilled Child by M. J. Elias, S. E. Tobias, and B. S. Friedlander. Everyday Blessings: The Inner Work of Mindful Parenting by M. Kabat-Zinn and J. Kabat-Zinn. Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness by J. Kabat-Zinn. How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk by A. Faber and E. Mazlish. The Incredible Years: A Trouble-Shooting Guide for Parents of Children Aged 3–8 by C. Webster-Stratton. Kid Cooperation: How to Stop Yelling, Nagging and Pleading and Get Kids to Cooperate by E. Pantley. Kids Can Cooperate: A Practical Guide to Teaching Problem Solving by E. Crary. Love and Anger: The Parental Dilemma by N. Samalin and C. Whitney. Magic Trees of the Mind: How to Nurture Your Child’s Intelligence, Creativity, and Healthy Emotions from Birth Through Adolescence by M. Diamond and J. L. Hopson. 1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2–12 by T. W. Phelan. The Optimistic Child by M. E. P. Seligman. Parenting the Strong-Willed Child: The Clinically Proven Five-Week Program for Parents of Two- to Six-Year-Olds by R. Forehand and N. Long. Raising a Thinking Child: Help Your Young Child to Resolve Everyday Conflicts and Get Along with Others by M. Shure. Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child by J. Gottman. Raising Children in a Socially Toxic Environment by J. Garbarino. Raising Self-Reliant Children in a Self-Indulgent World: Seven Building Blocks for Developing Capable Young People by H. S. Glenn and J. Nelsen. Raising Your Spirited Child: A Guide for Parents Whose Child Is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent, and Energetic by M. S. Kurcinka. The Shelter of Each Other: Rebuilding Our Families by M. B. Pipher. Siblings Without Rivalry: How to Help Your Children Live Together So You Can Live Too by A. Faber and E. Mazlish. SOS! Help for Parents by L. Clark. Stop Arguing and Start Understanding: Eight Steps to Solving Family Conflicts by D. C. Hall. When Anger Hurts Your Kids: A Parent’s Guide by M. McKay, P. Fanning, K. Paleg, and D. Landis. Without Spanking or Spoiling: A Practical Approach to Toddler and Preschool Guidance by E. Crary. You Can’t Say You Can’t Play by V. G. Paley. Source: Committee for Children
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