All About PDA
Kathy Hoopman. Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Oct. ISBN 9781839977565
A perfect introduction to PDA! Through engaging text and full-color animal photographs, this book shows how PDAers experience the world and highlights the unique characteristics that make them special. Ages 7-9
All About Worries and Fears
Felicity Brooks. Mar Ferrero, illustrator. Usborne, Nov. ISBN 9781805079040
This book helps children understand why we have different fears and worries and the physical effects they have on our bodies. It includes fun and helpful activities to help manage and overcome them. Ages 3-8
All About You and Your Body
Felicity Brooks. Mar Ferrero, illustrator. Usborne, Apr. ISBN 9781805071556
Al ively look at all the incredible things the human body can do. There's a celebration of different body shapes and information about why bodies look different, including skin color and disability. Ages 3-8
Angry Me
Sandra V. Feder. Rahele Jomepour Bell, illustrator. Groundwood Books, 2022. ISBN 9781773063386
A loveable, angry little girl who is brimming with personality learns howt o express herself as she moves through her feelings. Ages 3-8
Camille the Chameleon on Masking
Gloria Dura-Vila. Rebecca Tatternorth, illustrator. Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Jan. 2025 ISBN 9781805011033
Learn from Camille the Chameleon why it's always best to let your true autistic colors shine through in this beautifully illustrated picture book for autistic children aged six-plus. Ages 5-9
Dark Cloud
Anna Lazowski. Penny Neville-Lee, illustrator. Kids Can Press, 2023. ISBN 9781525306570
Written with compassion and care, this is a thoughtful story about a little girl who visualizes her depression as a way of learning to cope and perfectly captures how depression can look and feel. Ages 3-8
Dr Huebner’s Mini Books About Mighty Fears – 7-Book Collection
Dr. Dawn Huebner. Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Oct. ISBN 9781805018452
The complete seven-book collection of Dr. Huebner's Facing Mighty Fears for children aged 6–10. Includes tips and tricks for children to better manage apprehension and resource sections for adults. Ages 5-9
Edward Pureheart and the Forever Children
Jennifer Munro. Pieter Van Tonder, illustrator. Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), July. ISBN 9781399981156
Edward Pureheart is a century-old Texas carousel horse who sets out to find other pure-hearted ones. They show him how difficult it is to be different and how to keep going with his head held high. Ages 12 and up
A Feel Better Book for Picky Eaters
Holly Brochmann and Leah Bowen. Shirley Ng-Benitez, illustrator. APA /Magination Press, Oct. ISBN 9781433843921
The acclaimed Feel Better Book series now offers an upbeat rhyming story that tackles the challenge many kids face when trying new foods. Ages 3-8
The Great Cool Ranch Dorito in the Sky
Josh Galarza. Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), July ISBN 9781250907714
A National Book Award finalist, this debut novel follows a teen boy attempting to keep everything under control–his anxiety, body image issues, disordered eating–in the face of life-altering change. Ages 12 and up
Here I Am, I Am Me
Cara Bean. Workman Kids, Apr. ISBN 9781523524389
This colorful, therapist-recommended graphic novel adventure through the brain demystifies and destigmatizes emotional and mental health for children through accessible language and lessons. Ages 12 and up
How Are You Feeling?
Lisa Fyfe. Workman Kids, 2023. ISBN 9781523523306
Discover the range of emotions—big, small, and everything in between—with young readers in this interactive book featuring a feelings wheel, a fold-out deep breathing activity, and a magic trick! Ages 3-8
How to Stop Freaking Out
Carla Naumburg. Letizia Rizzo, illustrator.Workman Kids, Sept. ISBN 9781523518241
From the bestselling author of How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids comes the ultimate guide for middle grade readers about managing stress and anxiety when life gets chaotic. Ages 8-12
I'm Here
James J. Crist. Jomike Teijdo, illustrator. Free Spirit Publishing, Aug. ISBN 9798885543767
Whether helping others informally or as a peer counselor, teens will find tips for learning helping skills, sample dialogues and ideas for teaching skills to others, and when to seek adult help. Ages 12 and up
If You Ever Need a Friend
Nadine M. Fonseca. Lourdes Villagómez, illustrator. Shadow Mountain, Oct. ISBN 9781639933068
A colorful and imaginative alebrije story that reminds children it is okay to ask for help when they are feeling strong emotions. Ages 5-9
The Invitation
Stacey May Fowles. Marie Lafrance, illustrator. Groundwood Books, 2023. ISBN 9781773066615
A whimsical, warmhearted story of how a super-special surprise can lead to anxiety or invite imagination in this unique story about catastrophic thinking. Ages 3-8
A Kids Book About Beauty
Ashley Graham. DK, June. ISBN 9780593847107
Beauty is a state of mind and it's something we can practice every day. Author Ashley Graham wants you to know you’re beautiful just the way you are and will teach you how to believe it, too. Ages 5-9
Mad at Dad
Janie Hao. Kids Can Press, Oct. ISBN 9781525310263
A unique interactive approach to the topic of anger. The double gatefolds allow the spreads to expand, making them big enough to contain the full size and many shapes of the girl’s feelings. Ages 3-8
The Magical Science of Feelings
Jen Daily, LICSW. Gwen Millward, illustrator. Storey, June ISBN 9781635867541
Clinical social worker Jen Daily helps kids understand the science behind feelings, taking them on a lively tour of the brain to see where anger, anxiety, sadness, and joy start. Ages 5-9
Meet the Dyslexia Club!
Margaret Rooke. Tim Stringer, illustrator. Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Oct. ISBN 9781839978432
An illustrated children's book that explains dyslexia in a relatable and empowering way. Also includes advice for parents and teachers on supporting children with suspected/diagnosed dyslexia. Ages 8-12
Middle School Survival Guide for Girls
Geraldine O'Sullivan, LCSW, PPSC. New Harbinger Publications, Apr. 2025. ISBN 9781648484414
This guide provides tools to help preteen girls adjust to the pressures of middle school. Girls will build the resilience needed to thrive personally, socially, and academically in school and beyond. Ages 8-12
Sashiko's Stitches
Sanae Ishida. WorthyKids, Apr. ISBN 9781546005339
Sashiko has very big feelings. When her mother teaches her about her namesake—the traditional Japanese practice of mending through embroidery—she finds an outlet for some of those emotions. Ages 3-8
Sensitive
Sara Levine. Mehrdokht Amini, illustrator. Carolrhoda Books, 2023. ISBN 9781728450926
A young girl hears she's too sensitive and needs to change. Thoughtful text, detailed collage illustrations, and a word puzzle combine to show that what others call a weakness can also be a gift. Ages 5-9
Stress Less: A Teen's Guide to a Calm Chill Life
Michael A. Tompkins. APA / Magination Press, 2023. ISBN 9781433845321
Written by cognitive-behavioral therapist and stress-busting expert Michael A. Tompkins, PhD, Stress Less teaches concrete skills for managing stress and anxiety, organized into “stress domains.” Ages 12 and up
Talking to Children About Mental Health
Lily-Jo. SPCK, Jan. ISBN 9780281087822
A practical guide to help adults understand the unique mental health challenges facing our children, teenagers, and students today. Ages 12 and up
The Totally Not Boring Book of Feelings
Jolie Taylor. Brandon Dorman, illustrator. Shadow Mountain, Sept. ISBN 9781639933075
Forty fun poems that explore big feelings and emotions. This whimsical journey through verse and illustrations can help children recognize and understand their big emotions. Ages 5-9
Toto
Hyewon Yum. Neal Porter Books/Holiday House, Jan. 2025. ISBN 9780823453894
A girl is self-conscious about the birth-mark on her forehead until a new friend helps her see it in a whole new light. A warm, vulnerable story that grapples with the pressure we feel to blend in. Ages 3-8
Ups & Downs
Nancy MacNairn. Doruntina Beqiraj, illustrator. Second Story Press, Sept. ISBN 9781772603866
A young girl weathers the highs and lows of life with her mother, who has bipolar disorder. Her mother’s moods affect her and her brother deeply. But she never doubts her mother’s love for a second. Ages 3-8
What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety, Second Edition
Dawn Huebner, PhD. Sabine Rothmund, illustrator. APA / Magination Press, Aug. ISBN 9781433844881
What to Do When You Worry Too Much, Second Edition, guides children and par-ents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques most often used in the treatment of anxiety. Ages 8-12
Why do I (sometimes) feel sad?
Katie Daynes. Amy Willcox, illustrator. Usborne, Dec. ISBN 9781805078487
This book uses thoughtful, engaging illustrations and gentle, friendly text to help children recognize sadness, understand why they might feel that way, and find ways to feel happy again. Ages 3-8
Wildful
Kengo Kurimoto. Kengo Kurimoto, illustrator. Groundwood Books, Feb. ISBN 9781773068626
This beautifully illustrated graphic novel is an exploration of grief, love, and finding magic in the wilderness—and inourselves. Ages 8-12
Words Are My Superpower: A Kid's Guide to Affirmations, Mantras, and Positive Thinking
Harold Green III. Andrea Pippins, illustrator. Running Press Kids, July ISBN 9780762481590
From award-winning author and spoken-word poet Harold Green III comes an inspiring guide that will teach kids how to use language to empower themselves, help others, and change the world. Ages 8-12
