Resilience / adaptability

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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

A 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.

Wilbie’s Gift

Acknowledging some common uncertainties a child may have associated with a new baby in the house.

The Shopping Basket

A 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.

Claydon Was a Clingy Child

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

Back to School Tortoise

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

Fly, Chick, Fly

Anxious children may be comforted by this book

The New Puppy

A 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.

My Daddy’s Going Away

A comforting and reassuring little book for children with temporarily absent fathers.

I Love My Cloth

Helping a child to give up a comfort object in their own time.

I Can Do It

May encourage children to persevere with tasks that they find challenging.

Don’t Panic, Annika!

This entertaining story contains some simple techniques that anxious children could use to stay calm.

Walter and the No-Need-to-Worry Suit

Although childhood is supposed to be a carefree time of no responsibilities in fact many children do worry about anything from friendships to sports day.

The Gotcha Smile

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