Books That Heal Kids Blog Posts

• Book Review: Be Who You Are
  on Nov 23, 2016 in acceptance be yourself confidence differences diversity strengths and talents
  Author/Illustrator: Todd ParrInterest Level: Ages 4 and UpFrom the Book Jacket: Be who you are: Be proud of where you're from. Be a different color. Speak your language. Wear everything you need to be you. JUST BE WHO YOU ARE! Todd Parr's bold m...
• Book Review: When Miles Got Mad
  on Nov 14, 2016 in anger calming down conflict resolution zones of regulation
   Author: Sam Kurtzman-CounterInterest Level: Ages 4 and UpAbout This Book: When his little brother breaks his favorite toy, Miles gets MAD. As his anger swells, he catches sight of himself in the mirror -- but instead of his own reflection,...
• Book Review: Maxwell's Mountain
  on Oct 18, 2016 in goals growth mindset perseverance
  Author: Shari BeckerIllustrator: Nicole WongInterest Level: Ages 5 and UpAbout This Book: When he spies the BIG hill—make that a mountain!—in his neighborhood park, Maxwell is determined to climb all the way to the top. He has everything a t...
• Book Review: Zach Makes Mistakes
  on Oct 17, 2016 in growth mindset making mistakes
  Author: William MulcahyIllustrator: Darren McKeeInterest Level: Ages 5 and UpFrom the Book Jacket: For Zach, a class field trip to the museum is about more than cool exhibits—it’s about learning from mistakes and dealing with embarrassment.
• Book Review: Ada Twist Scientist
  on Sep 19, 2016 in be yourself career confidence creativity growth mindset
  Author: Andrea BeatyIllustrator: David RobertsInterest Level: Ages 5 and UpFrom the Book Jacket: Why are there pointy things stuck to a rose? Why are there hairs up inside of your nose? Ada Twist's head is full of questions. Like her classmates Iggy...
• Book Review: A Bug and a Wish
  on Aug 30, 2016 in assertiveness bullying confidence conflict resolution problem-solving stand up for oneself
  Author: Karen ScheuerIllustrator: KalpartInterest Level: Ages 4-7From the Book Jacket: When Tyler is teased by the other boys, his good friend, Danae, encourages him to give the boys A Bug and a Wish. When Tyler finds a ladybug and a dandelion seed,...
• Book Review: The Color Monster - A Pop-Up Book of Feelings
  on Jul 26, 2016 in feelings
  By: Anna LlenasInterest Level: Ages 4 and UpAbout This Book: We teach toddlers to identify colors, numbers, shapes, and letters—but what about their feelings? By illustrating such common emotions as happiness, sadness, anger, fear, and calm, t...
• Book Review: Nadia - The Girl Who Couldn't Sit Still
  on Jul 25, 2016 in confidence effort growth mindset perseverance
  Author: Karlin GrayIllustrator: Christine DavenierInterest Level: Ages 4 and UpFrom the Book Jacket: Nadia Comaneci went from climbing trees in the forests of Romania to swinging into history at the 1976 Olympic Games, where she received an unprecede...
• Book Review: What Do You Do With a Problem?
  on Jul 19, 2016 in anxiety conflict resolution growth mindset
  Author: Kobi YamadaIllustrator: Mae BesomInterest Level: Ages 5 and UpFrom the Book Jacket: What do you do with a problem? Especially one that follows you around and doesn't seem to be going away? Do you worry about it? Ignore it? Do you run and...
• Book Review: The CBT Art Activity Book - 100 Illustrated Handouts for Creative Therapeutic Work
  on Jul 18, 2016 in art therapy feelings group counseling
  By: Jennifer GuestAbout This Book: Explore complex emotions and enhance self-awareness with these 100 ready-to-use creative activities.The intricate, attractive designs are illustrated in the popular zentangle style and are suitable for adults a...
• Book Review: School's First Day of School
  on Jul 16, 2016 in anxiety community builders fears first day of school kindergarten
  Author: Adam RexIllustrator: Christian RobinsonInterest Level: Ages 4 and UpAbout This Book: It's the first day of school at Frederick Douglass Elementary and everyone's just a little bit nervous, especially the school itself. What will the children...
• Book Review: Ida Always
  on May 11, 2016 in death and grief
  Author: Caron LevisIllustrator: Charles SantosoInterest Level: Ages 4 and UpFrom the Book Jacket: Gus lives in a big park in the middle of an even bigger city, and he spends his days with Ida. Ida is right there. Always. Then one sad day, Gus learns...
• Book Review: Jack's Worry
  on May 9, 2016 in anxiety calming down growth mindset making mistakes perfectionism
  Author/Illustrator: Sam ZuppardiInterest Level: Ages 5 and UpFrom the Book Jacket: A touching and reassuring story about the jitters associated with first experiences — and the satisfaction that comes with conquering your fears. Jack love...
• Book Review: Charlotte and the Quiet Place
  on May 3, 2016 in anxiety calming down meditation mindfulness relaxation self-control zones of regulation
  Author: Deborah SosinIllustrator: Sara WoolleyInterest Level: Ages 4 and UpAbout This Book: Charlotte likes quiet. But wherever Charlotte goes, she is surrounded by noise, noise, noise — her yipping dog, Otto; the squeaky, creaky swings; the w...
• Book Review: Who We Are! All About Being the Same and Being Different
  on Apr 27, 2016 in acceptance community builders differences diversity race
  Author: Robie H HarrisIllustrator: Nadine Bernard WestcottInterest Level: Ages 4 and UpFrom the Book Jacket: Young children are curious about almost everything. Asking questions is one of the many ways they learn about themselves and the world around...
• Book Review: What Happens When A Loved One Dies? Our First Talk About Death
  on Apr 25, 2016 in death and grief
  Author: Dr. Jillian RobertsIllustrator: Cindy RevellInterest Level: Ages 4 and UpBook Series: Just Enough SeriesFrom the Book Jacket: It can be difficult to know how to talk with children about death, whether they are experiencing grief and loss...
• Book Review: The Tree Lady: The True Story of How One Tree-Loving Woman Changed a City Forever
  on Apr 12, 2016 in career confidence courage growth mindset leadership perseverance strengths and talents
  Author: J. Joseph HopkinsIllustrator: Jill McElmurryInterest Level: Ages 6 and UpAbout This Book: Unearth the true story of green-thumbed pioneer and activist Kate Sessions, who helped San Diego grow from a dry desert town into a lush, leafy cit...
• Book Review: Good Morning Yoga - a pose-by-pose wake up story
  on Mar 31, 2016 in calming down mindfulness relaxation yoga
  Author: Mariam GatesIllustrator: Sarah Jane HinderInterest Level: Ages 4 and UpFrom the Book Jacket: Calm and awake, "I can do this!" is all I need to say. A deep breath in, a long breath out - I am ready for the day! This "wake up" story is so much...
• Book Review: Grandma
  on Mar 8, 2016 in Alzheimer's and Demential
  From the Book Jacket: Oscar loves Grandma, and their time together is always lots of fun. As she becomes less able to take care of herself, she has to go into a nursing home. More and more children are encountering dementia and its effects on th...
• Book Review: The Dot
  on Feb 11, 2016 in confidence creativity mindsets
  Author/Illustrator: Peter H. ReynoldsInterest Level: Ages 4 and UpFrom the Book Jacket: "Just make a mark and see where it takes you." The words of Vashti's teachers are a gentle invitation to self-expression. But Vashti can't draw - she's no artist.