by Suzanne Lang · illustrated by Max Lang
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Jim dreads all the dancing at Porcupine's party, and when he finally says so, his friends admit they feel the same. A funny, reassuring pick for kids who need a different way to have fun.
Jim the chimp is grumpy for no reason, and his friends keep telling him how to cheer up. A funny, reassuring reminder that it's okay to have a bad mood sometimes.
Jim is determined to stay awake all night at a jungle slumber party, even as his friends drift off one by one. A giggly, gentle way to talk about why sleep matters.
A boy learns mistakes are part of learning anything. A great confidence builder for kids who hate getting it wrong.
A group of kids hits frustration and disagreement while working on something together, then talks it through. Great for showing how big feelings can be shared and worked out as a team.
Another punny Food Group story, this time about bragging and why a little humility goes a long way.
A boy feels everything in a very big way and tries to hide it, until he learns that his feelings are worth sharing. Reassuring for sensitive kids who feel things deeply.
Henry gets so mad when Ella won't share, and Grandpa and some animal friends teach him belly breathing and counting to ten. Calm down tools kids actually use.
Color Monster wakes up with all his feelings jumbled together, and a little girl helps him sort them by color. A simple, brilliant first book for naming emotions with preschoolers.