SJPL Picks: FeelingsLike this list

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• Way Past Embarrassed

  Adelman, Hallee,

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  When Juan finds math hard, he feels embarrassed and acts out in class, but he feels better after seeking help and learning others struggle with it as well.

• One Upside-downy Day

  Kurilla, Renée,

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  "Follow a diverse cast of young children as they experience big feelings--anger, shyness, and sadness--in this patient, rhyming, full-color picture book. One Upside-Downy Day is a love letter to emotional understanding and the sometimes-gray days of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Sometimes

  A Day Full of Feelings

  Stansbie, Stephanie,

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  Two siblings navigate the highs and lows of being a kid, in this heartwarming picture book that captures the big feelings we can have in just one day.

• How to Help a Friend

  Newson, Karl,

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  Everyone feels sad sometimes, but it can be hard to know how to help when a friend is feeling blue. Some friends might need to talk about their feelings while others may need some time alone. Or maybe words of encouragement will help a loved one…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• When I Smile

  a Book of Kindness

  Witek, Jo, 1968-

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  Showing the power and gift of a smile, this story follows one girl as she goes about her day, giving different smiles to those around her, including goofy smiles with her best friend and playful, supportive smiles with her sister when she's feeling…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Almost Always Best, Best Friends

  Stott, Apryl,

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  Best friends Poppy and Clementine learn to share their feelings with one another after a new friend enters Clementine's life.

• Cranky

  Tran, Phuc, 1974-

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  "Cranky is feeling, well, cranky. But don't ask why. Because you know what doesn't help when you're feeling cranky? Everyone asking you what's wrong! Is there anything that will help? Find out in this irresistible story about big trucks, big…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Ups and Downs

  a Book of Emotions

  Wohnoutka, Mike,

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  This feel-good concept book follows three young children as they navigate the emotional highs and lows during a school day, inviting readers to share their own contradictory, unpredictable, always-there feelings.

• Sometimes I Cry

  Townes, Jess,

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  "There are all sorts of feelings that can make us cry--from disappointment to joy, from grief to love. Sometimes I Cry offers a gentle and necessary affirmation of the emotional complexity of growing up. Powerful, poignant, and universally relevant,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Sometimes I Grumblesquinch

  Vail, Rachel,

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  Katie Honors is a really nice kid. But there’s one little secret that sometimes makes her feel not-so-nice deep inside: her little brother, Chuck. Katie loves her brother and works hard to be the perfect big sister but it can be hard. Chuck can…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Howl

  Patrick, Kat,

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  Howl is a masterfully told and exquisitely drawn story of a young girl's way of expressing and resolving big feelings. Maggie has had a very bad day.

• The Color Monster

  a Story About Emotions

  Llenas, Anna,

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  Emotions, including happiness, sadness, anger, fear, and calm, are described through the actions of a monster sorting them out.

• When You Are Brave

  Miller, Pat Zietlow,

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  Relates how to find your courage and use it when life seems frightening or you start something new.

• I'm Bored

  Black, Michael Ian

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  When a bored girl meets a potato who finds children tedious, she tries to prove him wrong by demonstrating all of the things they can do, from turning cartwheels to using their imaginations.

• The Don't Worry Book

  Parr, Todd,

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  Offers readers solutions and comfort in situations that might make them worry.

• Don't Worry, Little Crab

  Haughton, Chris,

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  Little Crab and Very Big Crab live in a tiny rock pool near the sea. Today they're going for a dip in the big ocean. 'This is going to be so great,' says Little Crab, splish-splashing and squelch-squelching along, all the way to the very edge. Then…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Small Kindness

  McAnulty, Stacy,

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  It was like a game of tag, with one small act of kindness spreading throughout a small community of kids and teachers alike.

• The Boy and the Gorilla

  Azúa Kramer, Jackie,

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  This profoundly moving tale about a grieving boy and an imaginary gorilla makes real the power of talking about loss.

• Balloons for Papa

  Bedia, Elizabeth Gilbert,

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  Arthur's gloomy father rushes him through the park every morning, through gray and rainy weather. Arthur just wants a bright balloon from the park's vendor, but Papa always says no. One morning, the balloons magically appear at their doorstep, and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• When Sophie Gets Angry--really, Really Angry...

  Bang, Molly

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  A young girl is upset and doesn't know how to manage her anger but takes the time to cool off and regain her composure.