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Feelings & Emotions
Feelings & Emotions Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
4,255 books about feelings & emotions
0–3 yrs
2131 books
4–7 yrs
1435 books
8–11 yrs
204 books
By format:
Chapter Books
(1196)
Picture Books
(571)
Young Adult
(53)
Poetry
(46)
Graphic Novels
(34)
Early Readers
(33)
Middle Grade
(14)
Board Books
(13)
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Why Do We Cry?
Fran Pintadera
A poetic and comforting exploration of why we cry, helping children understand that tears are a natural way to process b
Ages 4–8
The Little Heroes #1
The Scary Lion That Growled in the Dark
Edith Naaman
For children struggling with nighttime anxiety or sudden scary feelings, this therapeutic story provides practical tools
Ages 2–8
Penelope Perfect: A Tale of Perfectionism Gone Wild
Shannon Anderson
For the child who feels anxious when things don't go exactly as planned or struggles with a need to be perfect in school
Ages 5–9
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12–18 yrs
205 books
Gilly the Giraffe Learns to Love Herself
Dr. Karen Treisman
Gilly the Giraffe works through her worries and self-doubt as she learns how to build her self-esteem and embrace her ow
Ages 5–10
Your Brain Needs a Hug
written and illustrated by Rae Earl
For the teenager navigating the highs and lows of mental health, Rae Earl offers a compassionate, toolkit-style guide to
Ages 12–18
Flamingo Dream
Donna Jo Napoli
For a child facing the terminal illness or loss of a father, this story provides a gentle roadmap for processing grief t
Ages 4–8
The Red Tree
Shaun Tan
The world feels heavy and grey until a small, bright spark of hope begins to grow, proving that even the darkest days ca
Ages 8–18
A Terrible Thing Happened: A Story for Children Who Have Witnessed Violence or Trauma
Margaret M. Holmes
For the child who has witnessed a scary event and is struggling with big feelings. This gentle story helps kids process
Ages 4–8
The Girl Who Lost Her Smile
Karim Alrawi
For the child who wakes up feeling 'off' or sad without knowing why. Jehan's global journey helps little ones understand
Ages 4–8
The Worry Tree
Marianne Musgrove
For the child who carries the weight of the world on their shoulders and needs a gentle, creative way to let go of night
Ages 8–12
Share a Little Kindness
Colleen Brunetti
Rhyming verses illustrate the simple, beautiful ways to show care for the people around you and for yourself every singl
Ages 3–7
The Year My Mother Was Bald
Ann Speltz
Through honest journal entries, Clare records the ups and downs of her family's life as she watches her mother undergo t
Ages 8–12
Dash Dinosaur #2
Dash Dinosaur is Starting School
A. Goss, Goss Castle
Dash the dinosaur is a little nervous about his first day of school, from meeting a new teacher to finding out if he wil
Ages 3–6
Adventures of Samara and Alphabet #1
The First Magic Trick
Priyanka Agarwal Mehta
Alphabet the elephant wants to turn blue, and it's up to Samara to help. Join the duo as they use imaginative problem-so
Ages 3–8
A Young Boy and His Best Friend, the Universe #2
A Young Boy and His Best Friend, the Universe: Vol. II
Sameer Kochure
A curious boy and his playful friend, the Universe, explore life’s biggest mysteries through small moments of wonder and
Layla the Ladybug #1
Bullying
Darlington Johnson
Layla the ladybug shows how to stay positive and keep smiling even when peers are being unkind.
Ages 4–8
Momo the Sheltie
Momo the Brave Sheltie
Marinda Teo
Momo the Sheltie embarks on a journey to find the spark of bravery within, showing how courage is the foundation for all
Ages 3–7
SEL Story Corner
Mazie's Full Heart
Kate Seng
Mazie looks for answers about her past and finds comfort in the deep bond she shares with her family and her favorite pe
Ages 3–7
The Feelings Series #1
Selfish Scarlett
Lucy Starr
Scarlett loves to have her way, but she soon realizes that her actions are hurting her friends and she needs to find a b
Ages 4–8
The Big Book of Empowering Affirmations for Black Kids
Shanice Daniels
For the child needing a boost in self-esteem and cultural pride, this collection provides positive daily reminders to bu
Ages 4–10
The Magic Tree
The Magic Tree: A Timeless Story for You and Me
Michal Y. Noah
For the child learning to understand how their words and kindness ripple through the world. A soothing guide to mindfuln
Ages 3–8
The Fear of Angelina Domino
Budge Wilson
For the child who experiences a heavy, quiet worry that they can't quite name or explain to others.
Ages 5–8
Mouse and the Storm
Susan Quayle
For the child who feels overwhelmed by big emotions or literal storms, this therapeutic tale uses a gentle mouse to mode
Ages 4–10
The Tenth Good Thing About Barney
Judith Viorst
Saying goodbye to a pet is hard. When a little boy can only think of nine good things to say about his cat Barney, his f
Ages 4–9
