Self-Esteem, Confidence

Fill your library shelves with stories that are sure to make a lasting impact on young readers. Use these titles to show students how they can become more flexible thinkers, better communicators, and have a resilient, can-do attitude. Every title has...

These colorful storybooks are designed to help children ages 5 though 9 build internal skills so they feel more confident in trying new things, advocating for themselves, and changing negative thoughts into positive ones.  Engage young readers with...

This special collection of FIVE books offers students the support, encouragement, and skills they need to overcome obstacles, face their fears, and believe in themselves.  The set includes: Middle School Misfits: The Stained Glass Tree, a story...

The Communicate with Confidence book series includes 4 titles that show kids the right way to communicate with others.  These storybooks teach young readers everything from knowing how to be responsible, respectful users of social networking sites...

This fun book series by author and school counselor Ashley Bartley is written for children in grades PreK-5 and teach children self-care, self-control, and self-determination. Each book gives kids strategies to help them grow. Join Diamond, Opal &...

The Socially Skilled Kids book series includes 4 titles that help young children, ages 4 to 10, overcome social anxiety, get a good night's sleep, gain confidence and skills to handle playground problems, and to love and celebrate their own unique...

How far will Herman Jiggle go to try and fit in? Herman really wants to be like everyone else. But from his head to his heels, he thinks he stands out for all the wrong reasons. His hair is wild and spikey, like a porcupine. His shoes are clunky, not...

Winner of the Mom's Choice Award- Gold Medal Recipient! How will Herman Jiggle make a good first impression or make any friends if he's too nervous to even say hello? Whenever he introduces himself, he gets tongue-tied and his tummy flips and then it...

2026 Children's Book International Award Finalist What does June Bug do when she’s scared? When worry makes her heart race and tummy hurt? When the thoughts in her head say she’s not good enough? When she feels sad and alone? She listens to...

A mood-boosting picture book that combines creative storytelling with writing prompts to help young readers reframe their thoughts and rewrite their negative self-talk! Whenever something goes wrong for Vanessa, her mind goes immediately to the worst...

Norbert is a "naumuh" (“human” spelled backwards), and he and his classmates, Nelda, Buster, Tommy, and Stewey, enjoy eating everything with jelly beans on it! One day, Norbert's teacher challenges his class to try something new: a bite of...

Amelia has never been one to be timid. She's confident enough to stand up for others and let people know what she thinks. So why is she having a hard time advocating for herself? When a new seating arrangement lands Amelia next to Billy, who spends all...

Part of the Mom's Choice Award-Winning Best Me I Can Be Series!! Do you know a young person who tends to argue or give excuses when you are trying to correct behavior? Or a student who misinterprets praise and compliments? Teach them the social skills...

Why is ZoZo Bunny crying all alone in the corner? That’s what curious and caring Pudgy the Penguin wants to know.    When ZoZo goes to school or any place where she’s away from her mom, she feels nervous and scared. She has...

Boone is back, and boy is he bothered! Why is his brother Finn the first to Fly? And why can Otter flip, but Boone can't? And what's with Beaver's big tail? It just doesn't seem fair! What Boone doesn't realize at first is that everyone is different. All...

Summer is over and poor Hailey is dreading going back to school. She just doesn't feel like she fits in. If only she could be tall like Tyler, or fast like Braden, or maybe even smart like Cade. But everyone knows that just can't happen... or can...