Picture books tagged with: emotions

The Prince and the Frog

This book will certainly provide reassurance to any child who may be experiencing confusion regarding their sexuality. it encourages children to listen to others, be kind, and embrace diversity and equality.

When Sadness Comes to Call

A powerful exploration of sadness, this picture book helps children to accept and process periods of sadness and empathise with and support others who are experiencing sadness or depression.

One Wave at a Time

A gentle and informative story suggesting ways to help children cope with their grief.

The Bravest Fish

The Bravest Fish is a delightful book that follows the journey of a little fish, Stanley, after he is separated from his school and fish family. The book follows Stanley’s journey through the ocean to find his family. The story highlights the importance of being positive, never giving up and harnessing strength and bravery.

Peace Lily

A moving story of friendship, bravery and perseverance which is sure to inspire young children, this beautiful picture book pays tribute to the contribution of women during World War One.

You Make Your Parents Super Happy

Written to reassure children in separating families that both parents love them and this will never change no matter what happens.

Hortense and the Shadow

This book encourages the reader to see strengths within themselves that they may have originally thought were weaknesses. It uses a quirky, abstract message to promote self-respect. It would be a good starting point for a conversation about tolerance and respect for others too.

Big Tree is Sick

Helps children understand and cope with long-term or life-threatening illness of a relative or friend. The story is particularly relevant to cancer treatment.

Far Apart Close in Heart

Far Apart Close in Heart investigates many of the feelings a child with an incarcerated parent might have, including confusion, anger, sadness, isolation and shame. Above all, this book will help a child to realise that they are not alone in experiencing these feelings.

Odd Dog Out

This appealing and witty picture book has a very important central message for children: you don't have to be like everybody else - be who YOU are.

Always and Forever

Comforting children who have experienced bereavement or other loss and providing gentle reassurance that over time their pain will ease.

Killer Gorilla

Good for not judging people before you know them

Angry Arthur

Acknowledges the overwhelming feelings of anger that children sometimes experience.

The Huge Bag of Worries

A good starting point to encourage children to discuss their anxieties and fears. It may also help children to realise that many children suffer with anxiety.

Moonshadow

To understand the loss of a loved one and that although life will carry on, they will not be forgotten.

Hodge the Hedgehog

Encourages children to see the pleasure in sharing and playing well with others.

It’s Not Your’s It’s Mine!

All young children find sharing extremely difficult. The story of Blieka and Blieka's beloved ball will help a small child to acknowledge their own feelings of possessiveness and see the benefits of sharing.

Little Mouse’s Big Book of Fears

A child may recognise some of his own fears on the pages of this book, and feel like he is 'less alone' with them. Provides a good starting point for a conversation on phobias and anxieties.

Owl Babies

Reassuring children that loved ones do return after absence.

It’s Not Fair!

Children with a baby brother or sister may identify with this story, which acknowledges the advantages and disadvantages of being the older sibling.

The Saddest King

This is a book about feelings that lets children know it's alright to be sad sometimes

The Most Precious Present in the World

Adoption - loss, separation and belonging. May also support children who are asking questions and have mixed feelings about their adoption.

All Kinds of Feelings: a Lift-the-Flap Book

Chill

Acknowledges that everyday situations may give rise to negative emotions in young children. The story offers some practical suggestions that young children can use to ease anxiety and frustration, such as deep breathing.

Giraffes Can’t Dance

The story would be a good starting point for a discussion on self-esteem and persistence, or the positive side of being different. It also has an anti-bullying/acceptance message.

Worried Arthur

May be reassuring to children who suffer from anxiety and help them to realise that others have similar experiences.

It’s Not Fair (Your Feelings)

Explores the concept of unfairness in a child-friendly way and encourages children to come to terms with this emotion. Also touches upon the subject of anger and violence as the child in the story feels like 'hitting out' when she considers things to be unfair.