Anxiety / Perfection, CBT Distortions / Coping
Krystin Henley
Wilma Jean the Worry Machine

Ages: 5-8

This book helps children understand and learn ways to cope with anxiety and fear. This book can also be used to introduce one of the 10 Cognitive Distortions; Emotional Reasoning - believing our emotions are facts. 

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Wilma Jean the Worry Machine

Self Worth / Value

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Millie and Her Tangled Thoughts

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Millie and Her Tangled Thoughts

Ages: 3 & up

Millie and Her Tangled Thoughts: A Book to Help Catch, Check, and Change Distorted Thinking artistically combines principles of cognitive behavior therapy with a children’s picture book. Each page describes relatable examples of common cognitive distortions as Millie catches, checks, and changes her tangled thoughts. This book will spark your children’s interest as they learn more about the power thoughts have on how they feel and behave and empower them with the ability to untangle negative thinking. - Nedley Health

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The World Needs Who You Were Made To Be

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The World Needs Who You Were Made To Be

Ages: 5-8

“All of us can be kind, compassionate, and gracious. All of us can be helpful, considerate, and courageous. ⁣⁣
So remember who you are. This is your life to live. Don’t ever hold back. You have so much to give! ⁣⁣
You’re one of a kind, and it’s so clear to see: the world need who YOU were made to be.” ~Joanna Gaines ⁣⁣
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Another beautiful children’s book written by @joannagaines and illustrated by the talented @juliannaswaney. ⁣⁣
This one is definitely my favorite with the storyline, message, and rhyming! 💫⁣⁣ It’s sure to spark conversation in your home about diversity, inclusion, and character development.
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Messages About Me: Wade's Story: A Boy's Quest for Health Body Image

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Messages About Me: Wade's Story: A Boy's Quest for Health Body Image

Ages: 5-12

Culture, society, friends, family, and media all shape our self-image, especially those of young impressionable girls and boys.

“Join Wade on his quest as he first struggles and then--with the help of parents and friends--comes to understand that he is happy to be himself and is truly beautiful the way he is. This fun, extremely relatable story helps kids see they are not alone in feeling confused and sometimes bombarded by “messages” all around them. It is so important for us to teach our kids to filter out negative messages and develop a healthy body image. And that is the purpose of Wade’s Story!” - Amazon

This book is full of child-friendly illustrations with conversation starters, discussions, and activities.

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*Feel free to check out Messages About Me: Sydney’s Story. A Girl’s Journey To Healthy Body Image. For free lessons, helpful resources, and a complete list of their books, find them online at Educate and Empower Kids.

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Messages About Me: Sydney's Story: A Girl's Journey to Healthy Body Image

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Messages About Me: Sydney's Story: A Girl's Journey to Healthy Body Image

Ages: 5-12

Culture, society, friends, family, and media all shape our self-image, especially those of young impressionable girls and boys.

“Join Sydney on her journey as she first struggles and then--with the help of parents and friends--comes to understand that she is happy to be herself and is truly beautiful the way she is. This fun, extremely relatable story helps kids see they are not alone in feeling confused and sometimes bombarded by “messages” all around them. It is so important for us to teach our kids to filter out negative messages and develop a healthy body image!” - Amazon

This book is full of child-friendly illustrations with conversation starters, discussions, and activities.

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*Feel free to check out Messages about Me for boys, Wade’s Story: A Quest for Healthy Body Image. For free lessons, helpful resources, and a complete list of their books, find them online at Educate and Empower Kids.

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When Charlie Met Emma

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When Charlie Met Emma

Ages: 3-8

A wonderful story that highlights a normal curiosity we may have for others with special needs while teaching how to have tolerance and acceptance with others who are different. Author, Amy Webb teaches kids and parents how to behave when meeting someone who looks very different from them. When Charlie does meet Emma he learns that different is not just okay, it’s GREAT!

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A Mother for Choco

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A Mother for Choco

Ages: 1-3 years

Choco feels alone and he can’t find his mother. He begins to look for her but despite his efforts in asking different animals, nobody looks like him and he starts to cry. Mrs. Bear quickly finds Choco and asks if she can help. Choco realizes that although Mrs. Bear is not his mother she can love him just the same.

A heart-warming, simple story for step children, adoptees or children in foster care.

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Seeds and Trees

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Seeds and Trees

Ages: 6 -12

Follows the story of a little prince who collects seeds from words he has received. Those seeds grow into two types of trees: dark or green. It’s a powerful story about how words can hurt or heal. Those words then turn into beliefs we hold about ourselves. “Be careful what you water, for it will surely grow.” 

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