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Louie's Rainbow Feelings
Mariessa Shein
For the child who experiences big, overwhelming moods and needs a simple way to name and navigate them through the relat
Ages 3–7
Why Cry?
Yusuke Yonezu
For the toddler learning to navigate big feelings, this interactive board book lets little hands 'wipe away' tears to re
Ages 0–3
Last Stop on the Reindeer Express
Maudie Powell-Tuck
For the child missing a loved one during the holidays, this magical journey bridges the distance between a young girl an
Ages 3–7
Whispers of Mermaids and Wonderful Things
Sheree Fitch
For the child who loves the music of words, this collection transitions from giggle-inducing nonsense to quiet reflectio
Ages 4–12
The Effects of Pickled Herring
Alex Schumacher
For the child navigating the stress of a big milestone while a loved one's memory begins to fade. A heartfelt look at de
Ages 8–12
Roby the Friendly Robot - A Gentle Story About Big Feelings for Kids Ages 3-6
Christopher's Creative Books
For the child navigating a world of big emotions, this gentle guide uses a mechanical friend to help identify and manage
Ages 3–6
The Lost Sunflower
Walter Hultgren
For the child grappling with the ending of a season or the concept of loss, this gentle story shows how life transforms
Ages 3–7
Evan and the Skygoats
Vanessa Vassar
For the child navigating the heartache of losing a pet. This gentle story uses imagination to transform grief into a pea
Ages 4–8
A Taste of Blackberries
Doris Buchanan Smith
A young boy must navigate deep grief and guilt after his best friend Jamie dies from an accidental bee sting he thought
Ages 8–12
Survival! #4
Hindenburg, 1937
Cameron Dokey
For the child fascinated by history's turning points, this gripping story explores the fear and resilience found in the
Ages 9–14
The Remember Balloons
Jessie Oliveros
For the child who is noticing their grandparent becoming forgetful or confused. A gentle metaphor for memory loss and th
Ages 4–8
Waiting for Sarah
Bruce McBay, James Heneghan
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of isolation and physical loss after a life-altering tragedy. A haunting st
Ages 12–17
The Snow Child
Harriet Ziefert
A child made of snow miraculously comes to life in this classic Russian folktale, illustrated with colorful and pleasant
Ages 4–8
Prince Silencio
Anne Herbauts
Loud sounds and quiet moments find their perfect harmony in this story about learning how noise and silence can work tog
Ages 4–8
Pain & Wastings
Carrie Mac
Living in a group home, Ethan’s chance meeting with a paramedic begins to unlock the dangerous, suppressed memories of h
Ages 14–18
Oma's Quilt
Paulette Bourgeois
Moving to a retirement home is a big change for Oma, but young Emily finds a heartfelt way to make her grandmother's new
Ages 4–8
Old Bob's Brown Bear
written and ill. by Niki Daly
A cherished teddy bear becomes the heart of a gentle story about the enduring love and shared connection between a young
Ages 3–7
Molly the Pony
Pam Kaster
Resilience takes center stage in this true story of a pony who survives Hurricane Katrina and a lost leg to find a new c
Ages 5–10
Leap
Jane Breskin Zalben
Everything changes for a competitive swimmer when a serious medical mishap leaves him relying on a friend to find a new
Ages 12–17
January 1905
Katharine Boling
Ten-year-old twins lean on each other to survive the grueling daily life of an industrial mill town in the days before c
Ages 8–12
I Remember Miss Perry
Pat Brisson
For the classroom or family navigating the sudden loss of a teacher, this gentle story provides a path for children to p
Ages 5–9
Grayboy
written and ill. by Kay Chorao
Two children spend a bright summer on the bay tending to a wounded seagull and learning the quiet beauty of caretaking.
Ages 4–8
Shelley Rotner's Early Childhood
Different Kinds of Good-byes
Shelley Rotner, Sheila M. Kelly
Gentle photographs and supportive text help little ones understand and talk about the many ways we say goodbye to people
Ages 2–5
Dear America
Flight to Freedom
Ana Veciana-Suarez
Yara records the challenges and emotions of leaving everything behind in Cuba for a new, uncertain life in 1960s America
Ages 8–14
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