When Langston Dances
Author: Kaija Langley. Illustrated by: Keith Mallett. The art, the words, the message. Everything is just perfection in this picture book. Langston wants to be a ballet dancer. He is…
This Book is NOT a Bedtime Story
Written by: Eoin McLaughlin. Illustrated by: Rob Starling. This book is NOT a bedtime story. It’s scary, strange and rather gory. Bedtime stories make you sleepy. This book won’t. It’s…
Super-Me
Written by: Jane Martino. Illustrated by: Annie White. Sonny’s tutu is his most special thing. It makes him SUPER! On his first day of school, Sonny has butterflies. He wants…
Nothing Stays the Same, but That’s Okay: A Book to Read When Everything (or Anything) Changes
Written and illustrated by: Sara Olsher. Sometimes change can be scary! This book teaches children mindfulness and how to prepare their brains for big changes and the smaller daily adjustments…
When a Donut Goes to Therapy
Written by: Erin Winters. Illustrated by: Kaitin Bucher. When a Donut goes to therapy…. it’s not so bad. This story follows a nervous Donut when they began the process of…
Take a Breath
Written and illustrated by: Sujean Rim. An anxious baby bird who fears he’ll never learn to fly gets a lesson in mindfulness in this funny and sweetly encouraging picture book…
Glad, Glad Bear
Written and illustrated by: Kimberly Gee. Bear is so excited that today is dance day! He has his new leggings, slippers, and tutu, and he is ready to go. But…
Go Away Glob!
Written by: Sarah Elliott Smyth. Illustrated by: Simon Howe. Jimmy blinked away tears. What if I get it wrong like last time? Glob hovered over him, like an angry rain…
Just Be Jelly
Written and illustrated by: Maddie Frost. A groovy jellyfish helps a scared-of-everything sardine learn to take its problems in stride in this humorous picture book about wiggling your worries away….
The Worry Tiger
Written by: Alexandra Page. Illustrated by: Stef Murphy. A magical, soothing story about a friendly tiger and a nighttime jungle. It’s show-and-tell tomorrow and Rory is worried – he doesn’t…