The Library
Discover books that support your parenting journey—from my own children's books to carefully curated, highly-rated recommendations organized by topic and age.
My Books
Children's books I've written to help kids develop emotional intelligence and resilience.

Through the Feelings Forest: A Story About Embracing Every Emotion
In a world where we often strive for constant happiness and positivity, this heartwarming book helps kids learn the importance of embracing ALL emotions—teaching that each and every emotion is valid and valuable. Through Sammy's adventure in a magical forest where each area represents a different emotion, children discover that emotional diversity is beautiful and essential.

Lily's Gratitude Club: The Fairies' Free Spirits, The Ants' Rigid Ways
Research shows that kids who practice gratitude regularly have a more positive outlook on life, experience greater happiness, and develop stronger relationships. Through Lily's enchanting journey with fairies and ants, young readers discover the difference between polite expressions and truly feeling gratitude.
Recommended Books
Highly-rated, expert-recommended resources to support your parenting journey.
Emotions & Feelings

In My Heart: A Book of Feelings
A beautifully illustrated exploration of emotions that helps children identify and express their feelings. Each page explores a different emotion with vivid imagery and poetic text.

The Color Monster: A Story About Emotions
A colorful monster helps children sort through their mixed-up emotions by assigning each feeling a color. A perfect tool for teaching emotional awareness and regulation.

The Way I Feel
Vibrant illustrations and simple text help children identify and understand different emotions they experience, from happy and excited to angry and scared.

When Sophie Gets Angry—Really, Really Angry...
A Caldecott Honor book that validates children's anger and shows healthy ways to cope with big emotions. Sophie's story resonates with children who struggle with intense feelings.

Today I Feel Silly: And Other Moods That Make My Day
A New York Times bestseller that explores the wide range of emotions children experience. With whimsical illustrations and rhyming text.

My Many Colored Days
Dr. Seuss explores the relationship between colors and emotions in this beautiful, poetic book. Each color represents a different feeling.
Behavior & Discipline

Hands Are Not for Hitting
A gentle board book that teaches young children positive alternatives to hitting. Perfect for toddlers learning about appropriate behavior and self-control.

No Hitting!
A lift-the-flap book that helps toddlers understand that hitting hurts and offers gentle alternatives. Interactive format keeps young children engaged.

What If Everybody Did That?
A humorous look at consequences that helps children understand why rules exist. Each scenario shows what would happen if everybody broke the same rule.

Teeth Are Not for Biting
A gentle guide that helps toddlers understand that teeth are for chewing food, not biting people. Features simple text and colorful illustrations perfect for the youngest readers.

Words Are Not for Hurting
Teaches young children that words can hurt and helps them learn to use kind words instead. Part of the bestselling Best Behavior series.

My Mouth Is a Volcano!
Louis always interrupts! His mouth is a volcano, always erupting with words. This book teaches children about self-control and the importance of listening.
Sleep & Bedtime

Llama Llama Red Pajama
Baby Llama wants his mama at bedtime in this beloved rhyming story. A perfect book for addressing bedtime separation anxiety with warmth and humor.

Goodnight Moon
The classic bedtime story that has lulled generations of children to sleep. A gentle, rhythmic goodbye to everything in the great green room.

The Napping House
A cumulative tale of a cozy bed where everyone is sleeping—until a wakeful flea starts a chain reaction. Beautiful illustrations and soothing repetition.

How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?
Dinosaurs demonstrate both wrong and right ways to behave at bedtime in this playful, rhyming book that makes bedtime routines fun.

Time for Bed
A soothing bedtime book featuring animal parents putting their babies to sleep. The gentle rhythm and beautiful illustrations make it perfect for bedtime.

The Going to Bed Book
A group of animals get ready for bed on a boat. Sandra Boynton's signature humor and simple rhymes make this a bedtime favorite.

Pajama Time!
It's pajama time! A fun, musical celebration of getting ready for bed with Sandra Boynton's beloved characters.

Where the Wild Things Are
Max sails to where the wild things are in this Caldecott Medal winner. A classic bedtime story about imagination and coming home.
Resilience & Confidence

The Most Magnificent Thing
A girl and her dog set out to make the most magnificent thing, but it's harder than she thought. A wonderful story about perseverance, frustration, and trying again.

Giraffes Can't Dance
Gerald the giraffe longs to dance but is told he can't—until he discovers his own unique rhythm. A beautiful message about self-acceptance and finding your own way.

Beautiful Oops!
An interactive book that shows how mistakes can become opportunities for creativity. Torn pages become crocodile mouths, spills become silly animals.

After the Fall: How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again
Caldecott winner Dan Santat reimagines what happened after Humpty's fall. A powerful story about overcoming fear and finding the courage to try again.

The Little Engine That Could
The classic tale of perseverance and positive thinking. 'I think I can, I think I can!' A timeless message about believing in yourself.

Ish
Ramon loves to draw until his brother makes fun of his work. His sister helps him see that thinking 'ish-ly' is far more wonderful than being perfect.
Family & Relationships

I Love You Through and Through
A tender rhyming book that reassures children they are loved completely—their silly side, their serious side, and everything in between.

The Kissing Hand
Chester Raccoon's mother shares a secret to help him feel brave about starting school. A comforting story for any child facing separation anxiety.

I Am a Big Sister / I Am a Big Brother
A sweet book celebrating the special role of being an older sibling. Perfect for preparing children for a new baby in the family.

Guess How Much I Love You
A heartwarming tale of Big Nutbrown Hare and Little Nutbrown Hare as they try to express how much they love each other. A timeless classic.

The New Baby
Little Critter learns what it's like to have a new baby in the house. Perfect for preparing siblings for a new arrival.

Love You Forever
A moving story about the enduring nature of a parent's love. Follows a mother and son through the stages of life.
For Parents

The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind
A groundbreaking approach to parenting with twelve key strategies that foster healthy brain development, leading to calmer, happier children.

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk
The timeless bestseller that revolutionized parent-child communication with practical, respectful techniques that work.

No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos
A practical guide that shows parents how to discipline with connection, turning conflicts into opportunities for growth and learning.

Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be
Dr. Becky's revolutionary approach helps parents see their children as 'good inside' and provides practical scripts for handling challenging moments.

Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child
Dr. Gottman's research-based approach to raising emotionally intelligent children who can manage their feelings and build strong relationships.

Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids
A compassionate guide to building a strong parent-child connection while managing your own emotions and guiding your child with empathy.
Grief & Loss

The Invisible String
A heartwarming story that reassures children that they're always connected to loved ones through an invisible string made of love, even when apart or after loss.

The Memory Box: A Book About Grief
A beautiful story about a child creating a memory box to remember someone they've lost, helping children understand grief and find comfort in memories.

When Dinosaurs Die: A Guide to Understanding Death
A gentle, straightforward guide that helps children understand death and the feelings that come with loss, using friendly dinosaur characters.

The Invisible Leash: A Story About the Loss of a Pet
From the author of The Invisible String, this book helps children cope with the loss of a beloved pet, showing that love never truly ends.

The Goodbye Book
A comforting story about loss and the feelings that follow. Todd Parr's signature bright illustrations help children process difficult emotions.

I Miss You: A First Look at Death
A gentle introduction to death and grief for young children. Includes questions and activities to help children express their feelings.
Nutrition & Healthy Eating

Good Enough to Eat: A Kid's Guide to Food and Nutrition
An engaging introduction to nutrition that teaches kids about food groups, nutrients, and how food helps their bodies grow strong and healthy.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar
A beloved classic that introduces young children to healthy foods through the journey of a hungry caterpillar eating through fruits and vegetables.

Eat Your Colors: A Colorful Book of Healthy Foods
A vibrant board book that teaches toddlers about eating a rainbow of healthy foods, making nutrition fun and colorful.

Gregory, the Terrible Eater
Gregory the goat wants to eat fruits and vegetables instead of the usual goat fare. A funny story about trying new foods.
Workbooks & Activities

The Feelings Activity Book for Children
50 engaging activities including coloring, drawing, writing, and puzzles to help children identify and express their emotions in healthy ways.

The Anxiety Workbook for Kids
A unique workbook that helps children harness the power of their imaginations to reduce anxiety and build self-esteem through fun activities.

Self-Esteem Workbook for Kids
40 fun activities that help children build confidence, recognize their strengths, and develop a positive self-image.

What to Do When You Worry Too Much
An interactive self-help book that guides children through cognitive-behavioral techniques for managing anxiety. Includes activities and exercises.
Fun Reading & Series

Ninja Life Hacks Emotions and Feelings 8 Book Box Set
The popular social-emotional learning series featuring pint-sized ninja characters who help children learn valuable life skills for handling emotions.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid
The hilarious first book in the bestselling series following Greg Heffley's misadventures in middle school, perfect for reluctant readers.

Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
The latest adventure in the wildly popular Dog Man series, combining humor, heart, and important themes of friendship and doing the right thing.

Captain Underpants: The First Epic Novel
The hilarious adventures of George and Harold, two mischievous boys who hypnotize their principal into becoming a superhero. A beloved series that gets kids excited about reading.

Big Nate: In a Class by Himself
Nate Wright is convinced he's destined for greatness. But things don't always go as planned in this funny, illustrated novel series.

The Bad Guys
Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, and Mr. Shark are about to change their image. They want to be heroes! A hilarious illustrated series.
Tweens & Middle School

The Confidence Code for Girls
A guide to help girls take risks, fail well, and become the confident person they're meant to be, with real stories and practical tips.

The Boy's Body Book
A comprehensive guide covering everything boys need to know about their changing bodies, feelings, and the challenges of growing up.

Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life
A funny and relatable story about surviving middle school that helps tweens feel less alone in their struggles.

Wonder
August Pullman was born with a facial difference. This #1 New York Times bestseller teaches kindness, acceptance, and the importance of being a good friend.
Teens & Mental Health

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
The ultimate teenage success guide, helping teens improve self-image, build friendships, resist peer pressure, and achieve their goals.

The Anxiety Survival Guide for Teens
CBT-based strategies to help teens break free from anxious thoughts, face fears, and get back to living life fully.

Mindfulness for Teens in 10 Minutes a Day
Quick, practical mindfulness exercises designed specifically for busy teens to reduce stress and improve focus.

Thoughts and Feelings for Teens
A workbook to help teens balance emotions and take charge of their mental health using proven cognitive behavioral techniques.
Young Adults & College

Atomic Habits
A revolutionary guide to building good habits and breaking bad ones, perfect for young adults establishing their independence.

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
A counterintuitive approach to living a good life that helps young adults focus on what truly matters.

Life Skills for Young Adults
A comprehensive guide teaching essential life skills including money management, job hunting, and independent living.

Adulting: How to Become a Grown-up in 535 Easy(ish) Steps
A witty, practical guide covering everything from cooking to career to relationships for young adults navigating adulthood.
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