Enjoy these very simple stories that teach hard-to-explain emotions, such as disappointment, that are so challenging for toddlers and preschoolers to control.

This rhyming guide to social skills is a good introduction for young children to the power of kindness. Includes helpful times and activities.

Marvin is very unhappy and it's all Molly's fault. She had no right to eat his apple. He saw it first. He was the one who kept jumping in the air, trying to pick it from the tree. He was the one waiting for it to drop because it was out of reach.

After a squabble, best friends walk the up-and-down road to reconciliation.

Based on an episode from the Apple TV+ series, Stillwater. In A Perfect Fit, Addy and Michael are building a go-kart for the neighborhood race, and Karl is super excited to help. But with his siblings covering most of the work, he finds himself without much to do. Feeling left out, Karl makes his way to Stillwater's garden, where the wise panda helps him see there may be a perfect job for him after all.

In this companion to the Caldecott Honor Book No, David!, David is back for a wild, unruly romp through a school day. David - running, yelling, and pushing with abandon - soon tries the patience of his teacher, but his day ends sunnily with some kind words of encouragement.

It's a beautiful day and Worrysaurus has planned a special picnic. But it isn't long before a small butterfly of worry starts fluttering in his tummy...

Crabby is NOT happy. Sun is in Crabby's eyes. Salt is in Crabby's teeth. Sand is in Crabby's shell. Plankton tries again and again to cheer Crabby up - with laugh-out-loud results! Will Crabby ever crack a smile? Or will Crabby always be crabby?

As two fuzzy pals compare what they are (not) scared of and overcome their fears, the laughs build in this well-oiled giggle machine.

Gus is a little rhino who loves to play in the sandbox. But when the other kids don't want to do things his way on the playground, he gets angry. The simple text features only a few easy-to-read words per page and delightfully humorous pictures.

Moose, Lion, Zebra, and Sheep take shelter in a cave on a cold and rainy day, only to realize that a bear is there. Not understanding why the bear is so cranky, the other animals come up with ways to cheer up the bear. 

Lily Hippo is too loud. She sings too loudly, she laughs too loudly, and everyone knows when she is around. At home she disturbs the peace and wakes the baby. At school she gets her friends into trouble. She can't help it. But one day a new teacher, Miss Loopiola, comes to school to teach music and drama, and Lily discovers that she is doing exactly the right thing at last. When the school play comes around, Lily finds she is loud in just the right way.

What's Little Critter to do when he can't get his way? He could pack up his toys and cookies and leave home for good. But will he? Or is a yes waiting for him just outside the door? Find out in this delightfully grumpy read.

This cheerful book celebrates all the feel-good things that tickle kids and adults alike, from rubbing noses to rubbing a dog's belly. With bold, bright colors and silly scenes, children will be inspired to notice the wonderful things they experience every day.

Bird wakes up feeling grumpy. Too grumpy to eat or play - too grumpy even to fly. "Looks like I'm walking today," says Bird. He walks past Sheep, who offers to keep him company. He walks past Rabbit, who also could use a walk. Raccoon, Beaver, and Fox join in, too.

Before he knows it, a little exercise and companionship help Bird shake his bad mood. This winsome, refreshingly original picture book is sure to help kids (and grown-ups) giggle away theirs, too!

Parr's bestselling books have reminded kids to embrace differences, to be thankful, to love one another, and to be themselves. This follow-up to It's Okay to Be Different embraces life's happy accidents, the mistakes, and mess-ups that can lead to self discovery.

This mindfulness book showcases the relaxing and calming technique of belly breathing, a tool everyone can use to improve concentration and relieve tension.

Enjoy this collection of titles by Todd Parr who uses bold images and positive messages to inspire and empower children.

This collection from Scholastic features titles that teach confidence to children.

This collection from Scholastic features titles that teach tolerance and acceptance to children.

This collection from Scholastic features titles that teach kindness to children.

It is vital that students learn social emotional skills like confidence, compassion, resilience, and responsibility. Sometimes bullies happen, but these titles will help readers understand ways in which to overcome bullying.