Coping with worries, anxiety and anger “The Huge Bag of Worries” is a reassuring picture book encouraging children to open up about their fears and anxieties to help manage their feelings and to soothe worries during stressful times. Wherever the main character Jenny goes, her worries follow her - in a big blue bag. Reading age: 2-9 years Audible online version: https://youtu.be/FoPi3eH6Jrc? si=rwuqguMJ3lfqgYqg
“Breathing is my Superpower” is a book that teaches children to regulate their emotions, especially if they are feeling upset, angry, or stressed. The main character Sofia will show little ones how to control their breathing in various situations, whether at school, at home, or on the playground. Reading age: 3-10 years Audible online version:
https://youtu.be/LvMSFc9zB1E?si=ojC0xzDJM4XYxNL1
“I Choose to calm My Anger” is a story with social emotional learning (SEL) in mind. Jackson gets upset and doesn't understand how his emotions are controlling his behavior. Through colourful illustrations and rhythmic rhymes, he learns coping mechanisms on how to deal with big emotions like anger. Reading age: 3-10 years Audible online version: https://youtu.be/sfMf2PmDFCc?si=MmVMjre3fqq7AzCb
“My body sends a signal” is a book that includes a cute story that children can relate to, calming-down activities for children, instructions to adults on the follow-up activities, emotions cards, feelings cards, colouring pages and related short stories to teach kids empathy. Reading age: 3-10 years Audible online version: https://youtu.be/GlvREqs7L9s?si=_OW2xjOVV-MHWfVy
“It’s ok to be different” is a book that delivers the important messages of acceptance, understanding, and confidence in an accessible, child-friendly format. Targeted to young children first beginning to read, this book will inspire kids to celebrate their individuality through acceptance of others and self-confidence. Reading age: 2-6 years Audible online version: https://youtu.be/C1iXrIeoC6c?si=Q79S8qgVNLqyA4zR