As a parent, teacher, or librarian, you know how important self-awareness is to children’s overall development. Research shows that children as early as four years old can benefit from understanding their own emotions, which image books can capture in a way older media styles cannot. Self-Awareness Day on September 28th provides the perfect opportunity to introduce kids of all ages to some invaluable lessons and discussions around understanding oneself. To give your young readers an extra boost for Self-awareness day, check out our list of favorite picture books about self-awareness!
The Color Monster: A Story About Emotions
One exciting morning, the Color Monster awakens to a jumble of emotions; rage, joyfulness, serenity - it's all there, and he doesn't know what to do! Luckily for him, an inquisitive little girl steps in with an innovative strategy. By showing him how his feelings look through color, she helps unravel this inner chaos - giving meaningful insight into each emotion while inspiring mindfulness and self-awareness along her journey. A delightful tale featuring vibrant illustrations that teach us important social messages and concepts behind colors; come share this story full of warmth & learning.
The Boy with Big, Big Feelings
The Boy with Big, Big Feelings is a breathtaking book that explores the powerful emotions felt by children. In this extraordinary story, accompanied by gorgeous illustrations and rhyming verse, readers follow along an unforgettable journey of understanding one's emotional spectrum they encounter in their daily lives. The main character has such immense feelings that shine through his eyes and float up onto his cheeks - which come alive when he hears a joke or experiences sadness from those around him, connecting with young minds on both lightheartednesses as well as more difficult matters alike!
My Body Sends a Signal: Helping Kids Recognize Emotions and Express Feelings
Teaching kids about emotions and feelings can be fun, interactive, and educational. Using creative resources like stories with cute illustrations that capture their attention, along with hands-on activities such as games, puzzles, or coloring pages, helps foster a positive learning experience for children. A great way to get started is by getting the perfect companion - an excellent book packed full of tools! It includes calming-down activities; instructions on how adults should follow up; emotion cards for expression recognition practice; feeling cards so they understand themselves better; plus related short stories to teach them empathy in various scenarios. Elevate your kid's emotional intelligence today.
That's Not My Name!
Mirha was filled with excitement and anticipation for her first day at a new school, ready to learn, make friends, and have fun. However, things didn't go as planned when she found that many of her classmates couldn’t pronounce her name correctly. Feeling frustrated after going home dejected, Mirha's mother stepped in to help recognize how special their family-given name truly is - inspiring the young girl to come back, determined never to give up until they all get it right!
My Magical Choices
With My Magical Choices, children are empowered to become champions of their own happiness! Filled with beautiful illustrations and fun rhyme schemes that teach positive, conscious language skills from an early age, kids will grow up knowing how to take responsible actions toward achieving whatever they want. Greatness is just a choice away as parents & teachers alike support them on this magical journey through life—a must-have for any home or classroom library!
I Can Control My Anger
Everyone gets angry at some point in their life, and it can be difficult to manage such strong emotions. Our anger manifests itself through physical signs like our heart beating faster than usual or a reddening face, but also psychological responses like feeling cold or trembling hands when we are really frustrated. Learning how to express our rage in healthy ways is key to developing emotional literacy—a skill that this book emphasizes while helping young readers learn more about the complex emotion of anger.
Don't Hug Doug (He Doesn't Like It)
Doug isn't all that keen on hugs, preferring to greet others with a variety of unique high fives. But Doug's story does more than entertain--it highlights the power of consent and bodily autonomy! By following his journey and learning how to tell if someone wants a hug or not, readers can gain insight into healthy relationships between people from different backgrounds. Come join Doug in this exuberant tale that celebrates individual choices!
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