Can you feel it?: Books for social-emotional skills buildingLike this list

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• Can I Play Too?

  Cotterill, Samantha,

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  Learning to play together is a life lesson many of us learn early. The two boys in this book, along with their teacher, learn to share.

• A Little Emotional

  Eliopoulos, Chris

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  A child's favorite toy goes missing, but he is going to have to get his emotions under control in this funny and thoughtful book.

• The Rabbit Listened

  Doerrfeld, Cori

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  *Available in multiple formats* 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.

• Bear Is Never Alone

  Veerkamp, Marc,

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  Bear needs space. His friends are just demanding too much of his time. Luckily, a zebra friend will help him find a way to set boundaries.

• Far Apart, Close in Heart

  Being a Family When a Loved One Is Incarcerated

  Birtha, Becky, 1948-

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  Children from all walks of life experience various emotions when their parent is in jail or prison, but they learn there are ways to communicate their feelings that will help improve their situation and remind them they are not alone.

• Even Superheroes Have Bad Days

  Becker, Shelly

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

• Daddy & Me, Side by Side

  Freelon, Pierce,

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  The death of a loved one can be extremely hard. The father and son in this book work through their grief together while on a camping trip.

• If You Plant a Seed

  Nelson, Kadir

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

• Hope Is a Hop

  Moore, Katrina

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  A lyrical picture book about dusting yourself off and trying again ... and a rascally rabbit!

• Jabari Jumps

  Cornwall, Gaia

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  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.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Am a Tornado

  Beckmeyer, Drew

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  How should a destructive tornado handle his emotions? A cow, who is a good listener, is here to help!

• Grumpy Monkey

  Lang, Suzanne

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  *Available in multiple formats* 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.

• I Am Enough

  Byers, Grace, 1984-

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  *Available in multiple formats* Shares a story of loving who you are, respecting others and being kind to one another.

• My Many Colored Days

  Seuss, Dr

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  Dr. Seuss wasn't just a fun, nonsense spinning author. This story in rhyme offers an impressionistic look at emotions.

• Can I Touch Your Hair?

  Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship

  Latham, Irene

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  *Available in multiple formats* 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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Klyde the Kraken Wants a Friend

  Hartman, Brooke

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  Klyde wants a HUG! But not everyone likes to be hugged. Join Klyde and his new mateys as they learn new ways to greet each other.

• Rex Wrecks It!

  Clanton, Ben, 1988-

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

• Looking for Happy

  Chapman, Ty

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  There is a wide-range of emotions. This books finds a young boy experiencing many of them.

• Adrian Simcox Does Not Have a Horse

  Campbell, Marcy

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

• Hurry Up!

  a Book About Slowing Down

  Dopirak, Kate,

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  We live in such a fast-paced world, but the boy and his dog in this feel-good title learn how to slow down together.