Books We Love

A cheerful checklist format that helps kids track their own morning routine.

A classic, giggle-inducing take on getting dressed (and forgetting something) independently.

Gentle rhyming reassurance for mornings that come with separation worries.

An alphabet's worth of kids getting ready for the first day, together.

A lift-the-flap walk through the whole get-ready routine, step by step.

Upbeat, unbothered Pete models staying calm about new things.

Playful stretches to burn off morning wiggles before the day starts.

The Pigeon's dramatic resistance to school mirrors every morning meltdown, with laughs.

The original patient-parent-at-bedtime classic — every stall tactic, gently handled.

A whole family learns better bedtime habits together.

A tiny dinosaur takes on every challenge — until bedtime finally wins.

Rhyming comfort for the kid who needs reassurance mama's still close by.

A funny role-reversal where the kid runs the bedtime routine.

A noisy, silly kid who simply will not stop singing at bedtime.

A calming wind-down sequence to ease the body into sleep mode.

Bedtime reframed as something to look forward to, dreams and all.

The original, still the best — every animal does it, so can you.

A silly, sing-along way to make the topic fun instead of awkward.

Playful cross-species framing that keeps potty talk light.

A fractured fairy tale that turns potty training into an adventure.

Simple, sturdy board book for the very beginning of the journey.

Confidence-building framing that turns using the potty into a superpower.

Straightforward and encouraging, with zero shame.

Mo Willems' signature humor, aimed squarely at the potty.

A family tackles a room that's gone completely out of control.

A hilarious warning about what happens when messy goes unchecked.

Even giant dinosaurs have to learn to pick up their toys.

Little Critter learns the natural consequence of a room he made himself.

A gentle nudge toward simplifying and letting some toys go.

A clever reverse-psychology twist — this piglet wants to be messier.

Teamwork saves the day when the mess feels too big to face alone.

A joy-based approach to tidying, from the queen of tidying herself.

The whole family resets their relationship with screens together.

A robot logs off the internet and discovers the real world is pretty great.

A funny parody of just how far one "quick" screen session can spiral.

A power outage becomes the best night the family's had in ages.

A whimsical bedtime-parody about finally powering down.

An interactive nudge toward choosing offline activities.

A tech-obsessed girl learns to find balance between devices and the real world.

Losing access to every gadget leads to unexpected, old-fashioned fun.

A Caldecott Honor classic that names anger honestly, without judgment.

Anger as a roaring tiger — with a family that helps it settle down.

A grocery store meltdown that every parent will recognize instantly.

Anger personified as an uncontrollable little monster who causes trouble.

An honest, funny look at what a tantrum actually feels like from the inside.

Introduces breathing and mindfulness as real tools for calming down.

Anger-as-monster imagery paired with concrete coping techniques.

A gentle model for how to just listen, instead of trying to fix the feeling.

A worry that grows the longer it's ignored — and shrinks once it's shared.

The classic worrier mouse who frets about absolutely everything.

Humpty Dumpty faces the fear of falling again after a big scare.

A hilarious, over-prepared squirrel who fears every possible danger.

A problem as a metaphor that shrinks the moment it's finally faced.

Reassurance that love connects us even when we're apart.

A worried little potato learns to gently reframe the future.

Worry as a fluttery butterfly in the tummy, playfully explained.

"You get what you get and you don't throw a fit" — said with a smile.

A very funny look at reacting badly to a disappointing turn of events.

Naming that grumpy, sibling-comparison feeling out loud.

Breathing and calming strategies after not getting your way.

It's okay to feel upset — even superheroes have off days.

The frustration of sharing, handled with Llama Llama's usual warmth.

A funny, clever look at standing up for what feels fair.

Frustration when things don't go as planned, and the resilience to try again.

A gentle classic about remembering the good things after a loss.

Simple, colorful, and honest about what grief can feel like.

Comforting, beautifully imagined pictures of where a beloved dog goes.

The bond with a pet stays, even after they're gone.

A quiet, moving story that approaches loss indirectly and gently.

A memory-making ritual that helps with any kind of loss.

A nightly promise of love that comforts after a loss.

A tender friendship story about loss, based on real zoo bears.

Too much enthusiasm, a "stay cool" rule, and a lot of laughs.

A wiggle-friendly read with practical strategies for extra energy.

Normalizes having a body that just can't sit still.

An interactive, movement-encouraging romp for high-energy kids.

A playful tool for pausing and finding self-control.

Channeling physical energy through movement and imitation.

The difference between calm choices and impulsive ones.

Sensory-based strategies for managing big energy.

The classic, with a positive alternative for every situation.

A companion read on using words gently instead.

Same friendly approach, for the biting phase.

Sibling-specific, gentle parenting framing.

A small, relatable character learns a better way.

Conflict resolution and standing up for yourself without hitting.

About impulse control more broadly, well-loved by counselors.

Practical, gentle strategies for calming down before reacting.

A story about the courage it takes to be honest, even when it's costly.

Watching guilt grow — and the relief that comes with the truth.

Lies pile up like multiplying blobs until they're too big to carry.

A very familiar "who broke it" scenario, handled with honesty.

A funny, very small lie about the Tooth Fairy leads to real consequences.

Lying imagined as a storm cloud that keeps growing.

Honesty paired with tact and kindness.

A modern spin on the classic cautionary tale.

The go-to book on this exact topic, used widely by counselors.

A shiny classroom object leads to a lesson on ownership.

Beautifully illustrated, with a surprising redemption arc.

A classic, funny story with an unexpected twist.

A gentle lesson in fairness between friends.

Ownership and sharing, learned the hard way.

Adjacent lessons on value and ownership.

A direct, simple framing perfect for younger kids.

A gentle, direct companion to the Hitting shelf.

Teasing over a name shows how words cut both ways.

A misunderstanding spirals into unkind words — and back again.

Real strategies for responding to hurtful words.

Grumpy, prickly behavior that pushes everyone away.

Words as things you can't always take back.

Practical strategies for handling teasing with grace.

A playful way to think before speaking unkindly.

Two unlikely shapes stand up for each other and become friends.

A Caldecott winner about taking initiative to find your person.

A story about inclusion and finding the friends who get you.

Friendship as something that grows gradually, with care.

A very funny look at trying (too hard) to make a friend.

Finding a friend who appreciates exactly who you are.

A hilarious lesson in social norms for the new kid at school.

Slow, gentle trust-building with someone new.

A very relatable sharing struggle, handled with warmth.

A funny internal debate about giving something up.

Three frogs learn to share their little pond.

A funny, gradual journey to becoming a sharing superstar.

A classic about cookies dwindling as more friends arrive.

A quiet story about reciprocity and giving back to a friend.

A funny standoff over one very contested chair.

About sharing space and including everyone.

Literal peer pressure — changing yourself completely to fit in.

Staying true to yourself despite teasing from others.

A funny, ironic look at fitting in versus standing out.

The courage to be different and stand up for what's right.

Set-in-their-ways friends learn to embrace someone new.

A playful look at perspective and not just following the group.

Resisting a friend's bad influence, gently.

A friendship that doesn't follow anyone else's expectations.

A simple, sweet story about repairing a friendship after a hurt.

A bad mood spreads — and then gets repaired, one sorry at a time.

A funny, genuine guidebook to a real apology.

Best friends fall out, then find their way back.

Accountability and a heartfelt repair after a big mistake.

The natural consequences of skipping the apology.

A misunderstanding that leads to forgiveness on both sides.

The difference between a heartfelt apology and a rote one.

Thinking everyone else has it better, then discovering your own value.

Emulating someone else, and eventually finding self-acceptance.

Comparing art skills and finding your own style instead.

A younger sibling feeling outshined, and finding their own spotlight.

Letting go of comparison, grudges, and sourness.

A name that feels like too much, until it isn't.

Direct, reassuring, and honest about sibling jealousy.

A gentle antidote to comparison culture.

Frustration and persistence on the way to something magnificent.

Courage, breathing techniques, and finally taking the leap.

Mistakes reframed as creative opportunities.

Fear of failure meets the joy of embracing mistakes.

"I can't do that" becomes "I can't do that yet."

Perfectionism loosens its grip, with relief.

The fear of missing out on a chance versus taking it.

Letting go of "just right" and embracing "ish."

The original fixed-versus-growth mindset story, in one mark on paper.

The actual science of how the brain grows through effort.

Effort over raw intelligence, explained simply.

Fixed versus growth mindset acted out through two very different brains.

Talent versus effort, with Beatrice Bottomwell learning the difference.

Effort over "natural talent," from the creator of The Dot.

Nurturing something with patience and effort over time.

Mistakes reframed as the beginning of something, not the end.

A know-it-all egret lectures a very patient rhino.

Curiosity wins out over thinking you already have all the answers.

A set-in-his-ways attitude gets gently challenged by someone new.

A chicken who's sure she already knows how every story ends.

Overconfidence in your own version of the truth, hilariously.

A boy's overconfidence gets a very funny reality check.

Enthusiasm tempered by actually listening and learning.

Learning through humility, curiosity, and discovery.

A classic about jealousy when the baby suddenly gets everything.

Resentment gives way to fierce, surprising protectiveness.

A realistic mix of pride and the genuinely hard parts.

A wordless story that opens the door to real conversation.

Honest about the mixed feelings a new sibling brings.

Little Critter navigates a new sibling with plenty of humor.

Rhyming and honest about wanting to return the baby sometimes.

Funny and blunt — until, eventually, the heart opens up.

A mom loses her patience, then models a real apology.

Unconditional love, even on the days patience runs thin.

Reassurance through a parent's endless, patient love.

Mama's patience gets tested too, right alongside Llama's.

Parental anger, honest repair, and reassurance afterward.

Testing boundaries and getting unconditional love in return.

Adults modeling that bad moods happen — and pass.

A family's imperfect, hardworking love for one another.

A very public embarrassment at school, teacher included.

A grocery store meltdown with a whole aisle watching.

Embarrassment, blame, and finally acceptance in front of friends.

A public bad mood that everyone can see coming.

How others react (or don't) to a very public meltdown.

Friends trying to "fix" a public mood, and making it a little worse.

The aftermath of a tantrum everyone saw happen.

Trying out "bad" behavior in a safe, very funny context.