Reading is a way for me to expand my mind, open my eyes, and fill up my heart. ~ Oprah Winfrey
Books can be a powerful way to help children understand their feelings, navigate challenges, and build emotional resilience. Through a practice called bibliotherapy, stories become tools for healing—offering children a safe and relatable way to explore difficult emotions, develop coping skills, and feel less alone in their experiences. We’ve put together a list of thoughtfully selected children’s books that we personally recommend to support emotional growth, spark meaningful conversations, and offer comfort through engaging, age-appropriate stories. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or educator, these books can be valuable tools on the journey of connection and healing.
We encourage you to check back frequently as this page is updated monthly.
ADHD
A Dragon with ADHD by Steve Herman
Recommended Reader: Children 5 – 10 years old
My Brain Is A Race Car by Nell Harris
Recommended Reader: Children 4 – 8 years old
My Wandering Dreaming Mind
Recommended Reader: Children 4 – 8 years old
Adoption
Lily Coyote’s New Baby by Xander Martin
Recommended Reader: Children 4 – 7 years old
Surrounded By Love by Allison Olsen
Recommended Reader: Children 2 – 7 years old
Hello Sweet Baby! by Janeen Jackson
Recommended Reader: Children 4 – 7 years old
Maybe Days by Jennifer Wilgocki & Marcia Kahn Wright
Recommended Reader: Children 4 – 8 years old
Anger
A Little Spot of Anger by Diane Alber
Recommended Reader: Children 3 – 8 years old
Amaya’s Anger by Gabi Garcia
Recommended Reader: Children 5-10 years old
Anh’s Anger by Gail Silver
Recommended Reader: Children 5 – 10 years old
Steps and Stones by Gail Silver
Recommended Reader: Children 5 – 10 years old
Anger Management Skills Workbook by Amanda Robinson
Recommended Reader: A workbook for children 5 – 10 years old & their caregivers
Moody Cow Meditates by Kerry Lee Maclean
Recommended Reader: Children 5-10 years old
Anxiety
Hey Warrior by Karen Young
Recommended Reader: Children 6-12 years old
Ruby Finds A Worry by Tom Percival
Recommended Reader: Children 3-6 years old
The Whatifs by Emily Kilgore
Recommended Reader: Children 4-8 years old
How To Tame My Anxiety Monster by Melanie Hawkins
Recommended Reader: Children 5-9 years old
What Do You Do With A Problem? by Kobi Yamada
Recommended Reader: Children 4-10 years old
Please Explain Anxiety To Me by Laurie E. Zelinger and Jordan Zelinger
Recommended Reader: Children 7-12 years old
What To Do When You Worry Too Much by Dawn Huebner
Recommended Reader: Children 6-10 years old