BOOK LISTS
EXPLORE BOOKS BY THEME:
Bibliotherapy is a therapeutic approach that utilizes literature as a means to address and alleviate emotional, behavioral, psychological, and social challenges. The power of storytelling allows kids to explore those challenges from a safe space within the pages of a book.
Through well-crafted narratives and relatable characters, kids can:
see their own emotions mirrored back to them
learn emotional articulation
step into the shoes of different characters to gain insights into various perspectives
learn applicable problem-solving skills
observe and internalize the ability to persevere in the face of adversity
gain an appreciation of human diversity
FEATURED BOOKS:
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Snake's Big Mistake
A book that highlights lying, repair, resilience, & friendship.
“For weeks, Snake has looked forward to sculpting the most spectacular clay pot in art class. But when his pot breaks and his teacher confuses Snake’s pot with Turtle’s, Snake takes home Turtle’s masterpiece to show his family and pretends that he made it. Now, Snake will have to craft a way to repair a broken pot and a broken friendship.”
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Nina in That Makes Me Mad!
A graphic novel that highlights anger, frustration, repair, & communication.
“What makes Nina mad? Lots of things—lots of little, everyday things, frustrations that all children will recognize. But Nina knows how to speak her mind and that makes her feel much better.”
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When Charley Met Emma
A book that highlights inclusion, kindness, diverse abilities, & friendship.
“When Charley goes to the playground and sees Emma, a girl with limb differences who gets around in a wheelchair, he doesn't know how to react at first. But after he and Emma start talking, he learns that different isn't bad, sad, or strange―different is just different, and different is great!”
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Mindful Mr. Sloth
A book that highlights mindfulness & balance.
“Sasha has one speed―fast. She loves to do lots of things, all at once, as fast as possible. Mr. Sloth has one speed―slow. He loves to do things one at a time, at a nice, easy pace. Can Mr. Sloth’s mindful ways teach Sasha to slow down and enjoy life?”
