BOOK LISTS

EXPLORE BOOKS BY THEME:

Bibliotherapy is a therapeutic approach that utilizes books to address, explore, and alleviate emotional, behavioral, psychological, and social challenges. The power of storytelling allows kids to examine those challenges from the safe space within the pages of a book.

Through well-crafted narratives and relatable characters, kids can:

  • see their emotions mirrored back to them

  • learn applicable problem-solving skills

  • step into the shoes of different characters to gain insights into various perspectives

  • practice emotional articulation

  • observe and internalize the ability to persevere in the face of adversity

  • gain an appreciation of human diversity

Books can help us make sense of the world and the act of simply reading a story with a child has immense value. If they are up for it, you could also engage kids in a guided reflection exercise at the end of the story with a few simple questions:

  • Which character is most similar to you? How?

  • Which page do you like best? What do you like about it?

  • Is there a problem in this story? Does it get fixed?

FEATURED BOOKS:

  • Snake's Big Mistake Book

    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! book

    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 book

    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 book

    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?”

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