{"id":83544,"date":"2024-07-18T09:00:51","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T13:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.readbrightly.com\/?p=83544"},"modified":"2024-07-16T13:22:57","modified_gmt":"2024-07-16T17:22:57","slug":"social-emotional-learning-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.readbrightly.com\/social-emotional-learning-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"Picture Books To Boost Social and Emotional Learning Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I love librarian and author Molly Pearson\u2019s description of picture books as \u201cbig ideas in small packages.\u201d Stories are wonderful tools for homes and classrooms to strengthen children\u2019s social and emotional learning (SEL) abilities (i.e., empathy, self-awareness, emotion regulation, problem-solving, and relationship skills).<\/p>\n<p>Why is there such a strong need for these kinds of resources? <a href=\"https:\/\/casel.org\/fundamentals-of-sel\/what-does-the-research-say\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Research<\/a> studies show that SEL positively impacts academic performance, supportive relationships, mental wellness, and more. Feel free to use this list as your starting point for picture books that promote SEL skills in your young readers.<\/p>\n<p> no no    9780735229358  <i>The Rabbit Listened<\/i>  by Cori Doerrfeld <\/p>\n<p>This sweet story shows the importance of being a caring listener when someone feels sad or hurt. Rabbit may not solve little Taylor\u2019s problems, but the bunny helps Taylor get through their hurt by being a comforting, compassionate listener.<br \/>\n<i>(Ages 3 &#8211; 5)<\/i><\/p>\n<p>   9780593323182  <i>The Circles All Around Us<\/i>  by Brad Montague, illustrated by Brad and Kristi Montague  <\/p>\n<p>This heartwarming story relays the importance of widening your circle of relationships. Connecting with one another in healthy ways is an essential component of social-emotional learning.<br \/>\n<i>(Ages 3 &#8211; 5)<\/i><\/p>\n<p>   9780735230378  <i>Adrian Simcox Does NOT Have a Horse<\/i>  by Marcy Campbell, illustrated by Corinna Luyken  <\/p>\n<p>This story reminds me of Eleanor Estes\u2019s classic, <i>The Hundred Dresses<\/i>. Adrian lets his classmates know he has a horse, but Chloe knows it\u2019s not true. Should she call him out on this? Or should she let it go? Young readers will learn that compassion and understanding are more important than judgment.<br \/>\n<i>(Ages 3 &#8211; 5)<\/i><\/p>\n<p>   9780451478894  <i>Danbi Leads the School Parade<\/i>  by Anna Kim <\/p>\n<p>Readers will become smitten with the adorable protagonist Danbi. As a Korean immigrant living in America, Danbi uses her spunk and imagination to adjust to a new school and make new friends. Danbi learns that when you open your world to others, their world opens to you!<br \/>\n<i>(Ages 3 &#8211; 7)<\/i><\/p>\n<p>   9781984812100  <i>In Our Garden<\/i>  by Pat Zietlow Miller, illustrated by Melissa Crowton  <\/p>\n<p>In this beautiful tale of a girl settling into a new city, Millie misses her family\u2019s garden back home. With the help of her school community and neighbors, Millie\u2019s garden proposal takes root and blossoms. <i>In Our Garden<\/i> shows what we can accomplish with vision, patience, hard work, and collaboration.<br \/>\n<i>(Ages 3 &#8211; 7)<\/i><\/p>\n<p>   9781883672546  <i>Hey, Little Ant<\/i>  by Phillip Hoose and Hannah Hoose, illustrated by Debbie Tilley <\/p>\n<p>A small ant tries to convince a boy not to squish him because he has feelings and a family. The story ends with the reader deciding the fate of the ant: \u201cWe\u2019ll leave the kid with the raised-up shoe. What do you think that kid should do?\u201d It\u2019s an excellent opportunity for generating thoughtful discussions about empathy with children!<br \/>\n<i>(Ages 3 &#8211; 7)<\/i><\/p>\n<p>   9781101919071  <i>Where Oliver Fits<\/i>  by Cale Atkinson <\/p>\n<p>It can be puzzling for little ones to figure out who their true friends are. <i>Where Oliver Fits<\/i> shows young readers that fitting in isn\u2019t always the best fit; it\u2019s more important to find friends who accept and appreciate the real you.<br \/>\n<i>(Ages 3 &#8211; 7)<\/i><\/p>\n<p>   9780593372562  <i>Not Enough Lollipops<\/i>  by Megan Maynor, illustrated by Micah Player <\/p>\n<p>When kind-hearted Alice wins a wagon full of lollipops, sharing them with her classmates becomes more complicated than she expected. This is a playful story about Alice\u2019s moral dilemma and problem-solving strategy. For older kids, <i>Not Enough Lollipops<\/i> works as an introduction to the scarcity mindset.<br \/>\n<i>(Ages 4 &#8211; 7)<\/i><\/p>\n<p>   9780525579748  <i>Big Feelings<\/i>  by Alexandra Penfold, illustrated by Suzanne Kaufman <\/p>\n<p>The creators behind the <i>New York Times<\/i> bestseller <a href=\"https:\/\/www.readbrightly.com\/books\/9780525579649\/all-are-welcome-by-alexandra-penfold-illustrated-by-suzanne-kaufman\/\"><i>All Are Welcome<\/i><\/a> collaborated on another fantastic picture book, <i>Big Feelings<\/i>. This story helps young readers navigate and manage the emotional challenges they face in their daily lives.<br \/>\n<i>(Ages 4 &#8211; 8)<\/i><\/p>\n<p>   9780399548710  <i>A Walk in the Words<\/i>  by Hudson Talbott <\/p>\n<p>This powerful story will inspire young children who find reading difficult. It beautifully illustrates both the challenges and rewards of being a non-mainstream learner.<br \/>\n<i>(Ages 4 &#8211; 8)<\/i><\/p>\n<p>   9780399549083  <i>Milo Imagines the World<\/i>  by Matt de la Pe\u00f1a, illustrated by Christian Robinson <\/p>\n<p>A little boy named Milo studies the people around him, imagining what their lives are like. But what if everyone&#8217;s life is different than he thinks? Milo learns that you really can&#8217;t know people just by looking at them.<br \/>\n<i>(Ages 4 &#8211; 8)<\/i><\/p>\n<p>   9780525514121  <i>Just Ask!<\/i>  by Sonia Sotomayor, illustrated by Rafael L\u00f3pez <\/p>\n<p>Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor writes about children with differences and challenges who work together to build a community garden. The reader learns that those children\u2019s differences can also make them interesting and powerful in unique ways. Sotomayor\u2019s story encourages children to <i>Just Ask<\/i> when they encounter someone who is different from them, but they\u2019re not sure why.<br \/>\n<i>(Ages 4 &#8211; 8)<\/i><\/p>\n<p>   9780399545535  <i>The Year We Learned to Fly<\/i>  by Jacqueline Woodson, illustrated by Rafael L\u00f3pez <\/p>\n<p>This gorgeous picture book is the companion to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.readbrightly.com\/books\/9780399246531\/the-day-you-begin-by-jacqueline-woodson-illustrated-by-rafael-lopez\/\"><i>The Day You Begin<\/i><\/a> by Woodson and L\u00f3pez. <i>The Year We Learned to Fly<\/i> lyrically shares the beauty and power of our minds to lift ourselves up in tough times and imagine a better world.<br \/>\n<i>(Ages 5 &#8211; 8)<\/i><\/p>\n<p>   9781524739058  <i>Come With Me<\/i>  by Holly M. McGhee, illustrated by Pascal Lema\u00eetre <\/p>\n<p>One of the best things we can do for our children is to help them become emotionally resilient in difficult times. <i>Come With Me<\/i> shows how even little ones can have a positive impact in the face of intolerance and uncertainty.<br \/>\n<i>(Ages 5 &#8211; 8)<\/i><\/p>\n<p>   yes yes Books by the Author:    9780593306376  <i>Brave Every Day<\/i>  by Trudy Ludwig, illustrated by Patrice Barton     9780593426401  <i>Calling the Wind<\/i>  by Trudy Ludwig, illustrated by Kathryn Otoshi    9781524771584  <i>The Power of One<\/i>  by Trudy Ludwig, illustrated by Mike Curato    9780399557132  <i>Quiet Please, Owen McPhee!<\/i>  by Trudy Ludwig and Patrice Barton     9780553509403  <i>My Secret Bully<\/i>  by Trudy Ludwig, illustrated by Abigail Marble    9781582464503  <i>The Invisible Boy<\/i>  by Trudy Ludwig, illustrated by Patrice Barton     9780307931139  <i>Confessions of a Former Bully<\/i>  by Trudy Ludwig, illustrated by Beth Adams    9781582463803  <i>Better Than You<\/i>  by Trudy Ludwig, illustrated by Adam Gustavson    9781582462400  <i>Trouble Talk<\/i>  by Trudy Ludwig, illustrated by Mikela Prevost    9781582461731  <i>Sorry!<\/i>  by Trudy Ludwig, illustrated by Maurie J. Manning    9781582461632  <i>Just Kidding<\/i>  by Trudy Ludwig, illustrated by Adam Gustavson    <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These picture books present ways to help strengthen a child\u2019s social and emotional learning abilities. 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