Social Emotional Hardcover Books (Set of 4)
The Color Monster: a story about emotions
Help children unpack their feelings with color in this international bestseller that helps young readers identify emotions and feel more in control. The narrative of The Color Monster guides children to find vocabulary for the different emotions they experience - from sadness, to fear, to anger. The monster is relatable, as many children struggle to identify how they feel at any given moment. The illustrations are approachably simple with collage-style elements and shading so they have a pop-up book quality. Children will be able to draw their own color monsters after reading!
I'm Happy-Sad Today
Happy, and also sad. Excited, but nervous too. Feeling friendly, with a little shyness mixed in. Mixed feelings are natural, but they can be confusing. There are different kinds of happy - the quiet kind and the noisy, giggly, jump and run kind. And there are conflicting feelings, like proud and jealous, frustrated and determined. With gentle messaging and charming illustrations, a little girl talks about her many-layered feelings, ultimately concluding, When I have more than one feeling inside me, I don't have to choose just one. I know that all my feelings are okay at the same time. A special section for adults presents ideas for helping children explore their emotions, build a vocabulary of feeling words, know what to do if they feel overwhelmed, and more.
From A to Z with Energy!
Watch the alphabet come to life as children run and twirl and jump and play their way through the ABCs with energy! This imaginative alphabet book teaches young learners not only how to move from A to Z but also how to creatively have fun as they stay active and keep their bodies healthy and strong. The book includes a special section for parents and caregivers with tips for using movement to teach social-emotional skills.
Gentle Hands and Other Sing-a-Long Songs for Social-Emotional Learning
La, la, la! Shake up your storytime with these twelve sing-along songs based on classic tunes kids already know and love. This beautifully illustrated songbook teaches important social-emotional skills for everyday life. Favorite songs like B-I-N-G-O get turned on their heads with new, easy-to-remember lyrics offering lessons on how to manage anger, asking for help, what to do when you're afraid, being a good friend, when to use a quiet voice, and many others! Digital content includes downloadable sheet music for all songs.
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