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Picture Books Library < Positive Qualities < Resilience / adaptability

Picture books about Resilience / adaptability from the Little Parachutes reviews library

Picture books that show resilient characters, or encourage children to recover from difficulty or change.

My Grampy Can’t Walk

My Grampy Can't WalkA positive book which sends out the message that a person's disabilities need not define them. It would be a good choice for a child who has a family member in a wheelchair.

Categories: Disabilities, Resilience / adaptability, Serious Illness
Tags: grandparent, wheelchair

Wilbie’s Gift

Wilbie's GiftAcknowledging some common uncertainties a child may have associated with a new baby in the house.

Categories: Gratitude, Kindness, New Baby, Resilience / adaptability
Tags: brother, poverty, sibling rivalry, sister

The Shopping Basket

The Shopping BasketA positive account of how a child uses his brain to outsmart bullies. May encourage children to react to teasing and bullying in ways other than physical retaliation.

Categories: Bullying, Violence & Abuse, Courage, Resilience / adaptability

Claydon Was a Clingy Child

Claydon Was a Clingy ChildA light-hearted introduction to the concept of independence. May reassure a child who feels anxious about their safety when away from their parents.

Categories: Confidence & Self-esteem, Courage, Resilience / adaptability, Uncategorized
Tags: absence, anxiety, mother, separation anxiety

Back to School Tortoise

Back to School TortoiseIt shows how even though we all worry about situations, they usually turn out to be a lot more fun than we first thought.

Categories: Acceptance & Inclusion, Anxiety, Courage, Resilience / adaptability, Starting School
Tags: anxiety, confidence, friends, school

Fly, Chick, Fly

FlyAnxious children may be comforted by this book

Categories: Anxiety, Confidence & Self-esteem, Courage, Resilience / adaptability
Tags: anxiety, confidence, growing up

The New Puppy

The New PuppyA positive yet realistic view of what it's like to have a pet in the house. It shows that initial enthusiasm can wane but that it's important to stay the course with an animal.

Categories: Owning a Pet, Resilience / adaptability
Tags: dog, persistence

My Daddy’s Going Away

My Daddy's Going AwayA comforting and reassuring little book for children with temporarily absent fathers.

Categories: Non-traditional Families, Resilience / adaptability
Tags: absence, father, separation anxiety, single parent

I Love My Cloth

I Love My ClothHelping a child to give up a comfort object in their own time.

Categories: Comfort Objects, Resilience / adaptability

I Can Do It

I Can Do ItMay encourage children to persevere with tasks that they find challenging.

Categories: Confidence & Self-esteem, Resilience / adaptability
Tags: growing up, independence, persistence

Don’t Panic, Annika!

Don't PanicThis entertaining story contains some simple techniques that anxious children could use to stay calm.

Categories: Anxiety, Resilience / adaptability
Tags: anxiety, emotions, fears, separation anxiety

Walter and the No-Need-to-Worry Suit

Walter and the No-Need-to-Worry SuitAlthough childhood is supposed to be a carefree time of no responsibilities in fact many children do worry about anything from friendships to sports day.

Categories: Anxiety, Confidence & Self-esteem, Resilience / adaptability
Tags: anxiety, exercise, friends

The Gotcha Smile

The Gotcha SmileAcknowledging anxieties that some children may feel about making new friends and starting school. Provides positive suggestions for overcoming shyness.

Categories: Confidence & Self-esteem, Resilience / adaptability, Shyness, Starting School
Tags: confidence, friends, school, shyness

Invisible Isabelle

Invisible IsabelleThis may encourage children to embrace their creativity and self-expression and not to succumb to peer-pressure and bullying.

Categories: Acceptance & Inclusion, Being Different & Being Yourself, Bullying, Violence & Abuse, Confidence & Self-esteem, Courage, Curiosity & Creativity, Resilience / adaptability
Tags: confidence, diversity, persistence, prejudice

Grandpa’s Boat

Grandpa's BoatMay comfort a child who has lost a grandparent. Gently reflects the ageing process and the passing of time.

Categories: Death & Bereavement, Resilience / adaptability
Tags: emotions, grandparent, loss, terminal illness

The Deaf Musician

The Deaf Musician

Categories: Acceptance & Inclusion, Disabilities, Resilience / adaptability
Tags: deafness, friends

Shaun The Shy Shark

Shaun The Shy SharkIt shows shyness and being different in a positive way.

Categories: Acceptance & Inclusion, Being Different & Being Yourself, Bullying, Violence & Abuse, Confidence & Self-esteem, Resilience / adaptability, Shyness
Tags: confidence, shyness

My Little Brother

My Little BrotherPromoting tolerance between siblings.

Categories: Gratitude, New Baby, Resilience / adaptability
Tags: brother, sibling rivalry

I Want To Be Like Poppin’ Joe

I Want To Be Like Poppin' JoeThis book tells the true story of a successful, hard working man with Down Syndrome and Autism, and the positive effect he has on a young boy.

Categories: Acceptance & Inclusion, Confidence & Self-esteem, Disabilities, Resilience / adaptability
Tags: autism, confidence, Down's syndrome, friends, independence

Samantha Jane’s Missing Smile

Samantha Jane's Missing SmileFor children who have lost a parent

Categories: Death & Bereavement, Resilience / adaptability, Sadness

Small Florence

Small FlorenceThis book may help a child to understand that if they have a special talent or something they love doing, that they can achieve their dreams.

Categories: Acceptance & Inclusion, Being Different & Being Yourself, Bullying, Violence & Abuse, Confidence & Self-esteem, Courage, Resilience / adaptability, Shyness
Tags: confidence, persistence

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