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Can you feel it?: Books for social-emotional skills building

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Help your kiddos learn social-emotional skills like conversation, dealing with bad days, and more.

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Missouri Early Learning Social and Emotional Standards

https://dese.mo.gov/sites/default/files/eel-el-social-parent.pdf

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Use this guide for parents to help prepare your child for kindergarten. Use this guide for parents to help prepare your child for kindergarten. Show less

The Rabbit Listened

The Rabbit Listened

by Doerrfeld, Cori

Book - 2018

When Taylor's block castle is destroyed, all the animals think they know just what to do, but only the rabbit quietly listens to how Taylor is feeling. When Taylor's block castle is destroyed, all the animals think they know just what to do, but only the rabbit quietly listens to how Taylor is feeling. Show less

When Taylor's block castle is destroyed, all the animals think they know just what to do, but only the rabbit quietly listens to how Taylor is feeling. When Taylor's block castle is destroyed, all the animals think they know just what to do, but only the rabbit quietly listens to how Taylor is feeling. Show less

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The Sloth Who Slowed Us Down

The Sloth Who Slowed Us Down

by Wild, Margaret

Book - 2018

When young Amy brings a sloth home for a visit, her family, the speediest in town, learns how to slow down to talk, play, and laze. When young Amy brings a sloth home for a visit, her family, the speediest in town, learns how to slow down to talk, play, and laze. Show less

When young Amy brings a sloth home for a visit, her family, the speediest in town, learns how to slow down to talk, play, and laze. When young Amy brings a sloth home for a visit, her family, the speediest in town, learns how to slow down to talk, play, and laze. Show less

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Even Superheroes Have Bad Days

Even Superheroes Have Bad Days

by Becker, Shelly

Book - 2016

A group of superheroes are having a bad day and learn to cope with their emotions. A group of superheroes are having a bad day and learn to cope with their emotions. Show less

A group of superheroes are having a bad day and learn to cope with their emotions. A group of superheroes are having a bad day and learn to cope with their emotions. Show less

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Neck & Neck

Neck & Neck

by Parsley, Elise

Book - 2018

A giraffe's self-esteem is tested when he competes with a balloon for a young boy's attention. A giraffe's self-esteem is tested when he competes with a balloon for a young boy's attention. Show less

A giraffe's self-esteem is tested when he competes with a balloon for a young boy's attention. A giraffe's self-esteem is tested when he competes with a balloon for a young boy's attention. Show less

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Jabari Jumps

Jabari Jumps

by Cornwall, Gaia

Book - 2017

Jabari is definitely ready to jump off the diving board. He's finished his swimming lessons and passed his swim test, and he's a great jumper, so he's not...Show more Jabari is definitely ready to jump off the diving board. He's finished his swimming lessons and passed his swim test, and he's a great jumper, so he's not scared at all. "Looks easy," says Jabari, watching the other kids take their turns. But when his dad squeezes his hand, Jabari squeezes back. He needs to figure out what kind of special jump to do anyway, and he should probably do some stretches before climbing up onto the diving board. Show less

Jabari is definitely ready to jump off the diving board. He's finished his swimming lessons and passed his swim test, and he's a great jumper, so he's not...Show more Jabari is definitely ready to jump off the diving board. He's finished his swimming lessons and passed his swim test, and he's a great jumper, so he's not scared at all. "Looks easy," says Jabari, watching the other kids take their turns. But when his dad squeezes his hand, Jabari squeezes back. He needs to figure out what kind of special jump to do anyway, and he should probably do some stretches before climbing up onto the diving board. Show less

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Grumpy Monkey

Grumpy Monkey

by Lang, Suzanne

Book - 2018

Jim Panzee wakes up in a bad mood one beautiful day, but he keeps denying he is grumpy even as his friends give advice for feeling better. Jim Panzee wakes up in a bad mood one beautiful day, but he keeps denying he is grumpy even as his friends give advice for feeling better. Show less

Jim Panzee wakes up in a bad mood one beautiful day, but he keeps denying he is grumpy even as his friends give advice for feeling better. Jim Panzee wakes up in a bad mood one beautiful day, but he keeps denying he is grumpy even as his friends give advice for feeling better. Show less

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Leave Me Alone!

Leave Me Alone!

by Brosgol, Vera

Book - 2016

Grandmother wants so badly to be left alone to finish the knitting for her grandchildren that she leaves her tiny home and her big family to journey to the moon and beyond to find peace and quiet to finish her knitting. Grandmother wants so badly to be left alone to finish the knitting for her grandchildren that she leaves her tiny home and her big family to journey to the moon and beyond to find peace and quiet to finish her knitting. Show less

Grandmother wants so badly to be left alone to finish the knitting for her grandchildren that she leaves her tiny home and her big family to journey to the moon and beyond to find peace and quiet to finish her knitting. Grandmother wants so badly to be left alone to finish the knitting for her grandchildren that she leaves her tiny home and her big family to journey to the moon and beyond to find peace and quiet to finish her knitting. Show less

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Every Little Thing

Every Little Thing

by Marley, Cedella

Book - 2012

In this illustrated version of Bob Marley's song, a young boy, with the encouragement of three little birds, enjoys life and will not let anything get him down. In this illustrated version of Bob Marley's song, a young boy, with the encouragement of three little birds, enjoys life and will not let anything get him down. Show less

In this illustrated version of Bob Marley's song, a young boy, with the encouragement of three little birds, enjoys life and will not let anything get him down. In this illustrated version of Bob Marley's song, a young boy, with the encouragement of three little birds, enjoys life and will not let anything get him down. Show less

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I Am Enough

I Am Enough

by Byers, Grace

Book - 2018

Shares a story of loving who you are, respecting others and being kind to one another. Shares a story of loving who you are, respecting others and being kind to one another. Show less

Shares a story of loving who you are, respecting others and being kind to one another. Shares a story of loving who you are, respecting others and being kind to one another. Show less

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Can I Touch your Hair?

Can I Touch your Hair?

Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship

by Latham, Irene

Book - 2018

Irene Latham, who is white, and Charles Waters, who is black, present paired poems about topics including family dinners, sports, recess, and much more. This relatable collection explores different experiences of race in America. Irene Latham, who is white, and Charles Waters, who is black, present paired poems about topics including family dinners, sports, recess, and much more. This relatable collection explores different experiences of race in America. Show less

Irene Latham, who is white, and Charles Waters, who is black, present paired poems about topics including family dinners, sports, recess, and much more. This relatable collection explores different experiences of race in America. Irene Latham, who is white, and Charles Waters, who is black, present paired poems about topics including family dinners, sports, recess, and much more. This relatable collection explores different experiences of race in America. Show less

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The Book of Mistakes

The Book of Mistakes

by Luyken, Corinna

Book - 2017

As an artist creatively incorporates her slipups into a drawing, readers see the ways in which 'mistakes' can provide inspiration and opportunity, and reveal that both the art and artist are works-in-progress. As an artist creatively incorporates her slipups into a drawing, readers see the ways in which 'mistakes' can provide inspiration and opportunity, and reveal that both the art and artist are works-in-progress. Show less

As an artist creatively incorporates her slipups into a drawing, readers see the ways in which 'mistakes' can provide inspiration and opportunity, and reveal that both the art and artist are works-in-progress. As an artist creatively incorporates her slipups into a drawing, readers see the ways in which 'mistakes' can provide inspiration and opportunity, and reveal that both the art and artist are works-in-progress. Show less

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Drum Dream Girl

Drum Dream Girl

How One Girl's Courage Changed Music

by Engle, Margarita

Book - 2015

Follows a girl in the 1920s as she strives to become a drummer, despite being continually reminded that only boys play the drums, and that there has never...Show more Follows a girl in the 1920s as she strives to become a drummer, despite being continually reminded that only boys play the drums, and that there has never been a female drummer in Cuba. Includes note about Millo Castro Zaldarriaga, who inspired the story, and Anacaona, the all-girl dance band she formed with her sisters. Show less

Follows a girl in the 1920s as she strives to become a drummer, despite being continually reminded that only boys play the drums, and that there has never...Show more Follows a girl in the 1920s as she strives to become a drummer, despite being continually reminded that only boys play the drums, and that there has never been a female drummer in Cuba. Includes note about Millo Castro Zaldarriaga, who inspired the story, and Anacaona, the all-girl dance band she formed with her sisters. Show less

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The Way I Feel

The Way I Feel

by Cain, Janan

Book - 2000

Illustrations and rhyming text portray children experiencing a range of emotions, such as frustration, shyness, jealousy, and pride. Includes discussion tips. Illustrations and rhyming text portray children experiencing a range of emotions, such as frustration, shyness, jealousy, and pride. Includes discussion tips. Show less

Illustrations and rhyming text portray children experiencing a range of emotions, such as frustration, shyness, jealousy, and pride. Includes discussion tips. Illustrations and rhyming text portray children experiencing a range of emotions, such as frustration, shyness, jealousy, and pride. Includes discussion tips. Show less

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Hooray for Hat!

Hooray for Hat!

by Won, Brian

Book - 2014

Elephant wakes up in a grumpy mood, but a present on his doorstep--a hat--cheers him and he sets out to greet his neighbors who all, it seems, need hats of their own. Elephant wakes up in a grumpy mood, but a present on his doorstep--a hat--cheers him and he sets out to greet his neighbors who all, it seems, need hats of their own. Show less

Elephant wakes up in a grumpy mood, but a present on his doorstep--a hat--cheers him and he sets out to greet his neighbors who all, it seems, need hats of their own. Elephant wakes up in a grumpy mood, but a present on his doorstep--a hat--cheers him and he sets out to greet his neighbors who all, it seems, need hats of their own. Show less

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Rex Wrecks It!

Rex Wrecks It!

by Clanton, Ben

Book - 2014

Little dinosaur Rex smashes his way through his long-suffering friends' block buildings, testing their playtime fun and friendship. Little dinosaur Rex smashes his way through his long-suffering friends' block buildings, testing their playtime fun and friendship. Show less

Little dinosaur Rex smashes his way through his long-suffering friends' block buildings, testing their playtime fun and friendship. Little dinosaur Rex smashes his way through his long-suffering friends' block buildings, testing their playtime fun and friendship. Show less

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The Heart and the Bottle

The Heart and the Bottle

by Jeffers, Oliver

Book - 2010

After safeguarding her heart in a bottle hung around her neck, a girl finds the bottle growing heavier and her interest in things around her becoming smaller. After safeguarding her heart in a bottle hung around her neck, a girl finds the bottle growing heavier and her interest in things around her becoming smaller. Show less

After safeguarding her heart in a bottle hung around her neck, a girl finds the bottle growing heavier and her interest in things around her becoming smaller. After safeguarding her heart in a bottle hung around her neck, a girl finds the bottle growing heavier and her interest in things around her becoming smaller. Show less

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The Giving Tree

The Giving Tree

by Silverstein, Shel

Book - 1999

A young boy grows to manhood and old age experiencing the love and generosity of a tree which gives to him without thought of return. A young boy grows to manhood and old age experiencing the love and generosity of a tree which gives to him without thought of return. Show less

A young boy grows to manhood and old age experiencing the love and generosity of a tree which gives to him without thought of return. A young boy grows to manhood and old age experiencing the love and generosity of a tree which gives to him without thought of return. Show less

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You Will Be My Friend!

You Will Be My Friend!

by Brown, Peter

Book - 2011

Lucy, a young bear, starts her day determined to make a new friend but her enthusiasm leads to all sorts of problems until, just as she is about to give up, an unexpected friend finds her. Lucy, a young bear, starts her day determined to make a new friend but her enthusiasm leads to all sorts of problems until, just as she is about to give up, an unexpected friend finds her. Show less

Lucy, a young bear, starts her day determined to make a new friend but her enthusiasm leads to all sorts of problems until, just as she is about to give up, an unexpected friend finds her. Lucy, a young bear, starts her day determined to make a new friend but her enthusiasm leads to all sorts of problems until, just as she is about to give up, an unexpected friend finds her. Show less

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The I'm Not Scared Book

The I'm Not Scared Book

by Parr, Todd

Book - 2011

Simple text and colorful illustrations empower kids to face their fears. Simple text and colorful illustrations empower kids to face their fears. Show less

Simple text and colorful illustrations empower kids to face their fears. Simple text and colorful illustrations empower kids to face their fears. Show less

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Adrian Simcox Does Not Have A Horse

Adrian Simcox Does Not Have A Horse

by Campbell, Marcy

Book - 2018

Adrian Simcox brags about owning a horse, and Chloe just knows he's making stuff up...until she learns an important lesson in empathy. Adrian Simcox brags about owning a horse, and Chloe just knows he's making stuff up...until she learns an important lesson in empathy. Show less

Adrian Simcox brags about owning a horse, and Chloe just knows he's making stuff up...until she learns an important lesson in empathy. Adrian Simcox brags about owning a horse, and Chloe just knows he's making stuff up...until she learns an important lesson in empathy. Show less

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I Walk With Vanessa

I Walk With Vanessa

A Story About A Simple Act of Kindness

by KerascoeÌ¿t

Book - 2018

An elementary school girl witnesses the bullying of another girl, but she is not sure how to help. An elementary school girl witnesses the bullying of another girl, but she is not sure how to help. Show less

An elementary school girl witnesses the bullying of another girl, but she is not sure how to help. An elementary school girl witnesses the bullying of another girl, but she is not sure how to help. Show less

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The Big Umbrella

The Big Umbrella

by Bates, Amy June

Book - 2018

A spacious umbrella welcomes anyone and everyone who needs shelter from the rain. A spacious umbrella welcomes anyone and everyone who needs shelter from the rain. Show less

A spacious umbrella welcomes anyone and everyone who needs shelter from the rain. A spacious umbrella welcomes anyone and everyone who needs shelter from the rain. Show less

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Giraffes Can't Dance

Giraffes Can't Dance

by Andreae, Giles

Book - 2001

Gerald the giraffe is too clumsy to dance with all the other animals at the Jungle Dance, until he finds the right music. Gerald the giraffe is too clumsy to dance with all the other animals at the Jungle Dance, until he finds the right music. Show less

Gerald the giraffe is too clumsy to dance with all the other animals at the Jungle Dance, until he finds the right music. Gerald the giraffe is too clumsy to dance with all the other animals at the Jungle Dance, until he finds the right music. Show less

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If You Plant A Seed

If You Plant A Seed

by Nelson, Kadir

Book - 2015

While planting seeds in their garden, two animals learn the value of kindness. While planting seeds in their garden, two animals learn the value of kindness. Show less

While planting seeds in their garden, two animals learn the value of kindness. While planting seeds in their garden, two animals learn the value of kindness. Show less

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