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Books About Shame & Guilt for Ages 0–3 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books About Shame & Guilt for Ages 0–3

Toddlers experience shame viscerally: the hot face, the hiding, the desperate desire to undo what just happened. These 561 books help very young children understand that making a mistake doesn't make you a bad person, and that the adults in your life still love you after.

561 books

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Sloppy Wants a Hug

Sloppy the tree dragon is desperate for a cuddle, but his messy habits make the sprite Dewdrop think twice about giving

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Lemon's Big Day

Celebrate With Grinchy

For the child who feels overwhelmed by big expectations or sensory overload during a birthday. This gentle story validat

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Llama Llama Picture Books #12

Llama Llama's Little Lie

Anna Dewdney, Reed Duncan

For the child who feels the heavy weight of a secret after a mistake. A gentle guide for navigating the guilt of a lie a

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Richard Carlson Jr.

For the child learning that every choice has a consequence. This bilingual story helps little ones understand personal r

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Jonathan Stutzman

For the child who worries about making mistakes or being clumsy, this story provides comfort for the jitters that come w

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Bigfoot, You Are Lovable

Kelly Oriard, Callie Christensen

For the child who needs a gentle reminder that they are worthy of affection regardless of their mistakes or big feelings

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Mouse Tells the Truth

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Nova the Purple Alien Learns Forgiveness

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Curious George Goes to a Costume Party

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My Feelings Are Hurt

Richard Carlson Jr.

For the child struggling with a sensitive heart after a disagreement or social snub. This gentle guide helps little ones

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Elizabeth Verdick

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Curious George Visits a Police Station

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Just Me and My Dad

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Mr. Men Little Miss: 50th Anniversary Treasury

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It's Not Your Fault, Koko Bear

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Molly the Monkey's Mischievous Escapade

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Dalian Artanian

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I Can Tell the Truth

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Ice Cream Llama

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