Books About Shame & Guilt for Ages 4–7

Children this age are beginning to understand the difference between doing a bad thing and being a bad person, and that distinction matters enormously. These 1,908 picture books help children navigate guilt without letting it harden into shame.

1,908 books

Snowbear Whittington: An Appalachian Beauty and the Beast

William H. Hooks

For the child learning that keeping a promise is the heart of trust. This Appalachian retelling of a classic tale explor

Ages 5–9

Oh, How Sylvester Can Pester!: And Other Poems More or Less About Manners

Robert Kinerk

For the child navigating the tricky waters of social rules, these silly poems make learning about manners and pestering

Ages 4–8

The Sandwich Swap

Queen Rania Al Abdullah, Kelly DiPucchio

For the child who has ever felt hesitant about a friend's different lunch or culture, this story models how curiosity ca

Ages 4–8