The Rainbow Fish

By Marcus Pfister; J Alison James

(New York: North-South Books, 1992)
3-6 years
The most beautiful fish in the entire ocean discovers the real value of personal beauty and
friendship.
The Feelings Book
By Todd Parr
(Boston: Little, Brown, 2000)
3-6 years
Children express different moods, including I feel very mad, I feel like reading books all
day, and I feel like wearing funny underwear.
Two Homes
By Claire Masurel, Illustrated by Kady MacDonald Denton
(Candlewick, 2003)
3-7 years
At Mommys house, Alex has a soft chair. At Daddys house, Alex has a rocking chair. In each
home, Alex also has a special bedroom and lots of friends to play with. But whether Alex is with
Mommy or with Daddy, one thing always stays the same - Alex is loved. The gently reassuring
text focuses on what is gained rather than what is lost when parents divorce, while the sensitive
illustrations, depicting two unique homes in all their small details, firmly establish Alexs place
in both of them. TWO HOMES will help children - and parents - embrace even the most difficult
of changes with an open and optimistic heart.
Goodbye Mousie
By Robert Harris, Illustrated by Jan Ormerod
(Aladdin, 2004)
3-8 years
One morning a boy finds that his pet, Mousie, won't wake up. The truth is Mousie has died. At
first the boy doesn't believe it. He gets very mad at Mousie for dying, and then he feels very sad.
But talking about Mousie, burying Mousie in a special box, and saying good-bye helps this boy
begin to feel better about the loss of his beloved pet.
Making Friends is an Art!
By Julia Cook, Illustrated by Bridget Barnes
(Boys Town Press, 2012)
4-8 years
Meet Brown, the least used pencil in the box. He's tall, geeky and lonely. In her trademark clever
and humorous fashion, Julia Cook teaches kids (and adults!) how to practice the art of friendship
and getting along with others.
Its Okay to be Different
By Todd Parr
(Little, Brown Books, 2009)
4-6 years
Featuring Todd Parr's trademark bold, bright colors and silly scenes, this book embraces
difference in a unique way. Deceptively simple in appearance, It's OK to Be Different cleverly
delivers its important messages of acceptance, understanding, and confidence in a child-friendly
package.
Im Sorry
By Mercer Mayer, Illustrated by Gina Mayer
(Tandem Library, 2001)
3-6 years
Through Mercer Mayer's humorous and touching story, young readers will learn about the true
meaning of saying "I'm sorry." Find out what happens to Little Critter when he says it too much.
Rude Cakes
By Rowboat Watkins
(Chronicle Books, 2015)
4-7 years
A hilarious story about manners that sweetly reminds us all that even the rudest cake can learn to
change its ways.
My Mouth is a Volcano!
By Julia Cook, Illustrated by Carrie Hartman
(National Center for Youth Issues, 2006)
3-8 years
All of Louis thoughts are very important to him. In fact, his thoughts are so important to him that
when he has something to say, his words begin to wiggle, and then they do the jiggle, then his
tongue pushes all of his important words up against his teeth and he erupts, or interrupts others.
His mouth is a volcano! My Mouth Is A Volcano takes an empathetic approach to the habit of
interrupting and teaches children a witty technique to capture their rambunctious thoughts and
words for expression at an appropriate time. Told from Louis perspective, this story provides
parents, teachers, and counselors with an entertaining way to teach children the value of
respecting others by listening and waiting for their turn to speak.
Lacey Walker Nonstop Talker
By Christianne C. Jones
(Picture Window Books, 2013)
4-6 years
Lacey Walker loves to talk. She talks all day, and sometimes all night. But when she loses her
voice, Lacey learns the importance of listening.