Emotional literacy
Emotional literacy
Little Mouse's big book of fears
Topics: emotional literacy, fears.
Fiction
A little mouse talks about all of his fears - creepy crawlies, what's under the bed, sharp knives, being sucked down the drain, having toilet accidents, loud noises, being alone, the dark, getting lost, dogs and cats, everything! But the human is afraid of me.
Age: 5 to 8 years.
Lucy and the bully
Topics: friendships, bullying, emotional literacy
Fiction
Lucy loves everything about school - except for Tommy, who is a big bully. This book not only deals with school bullying, but also addresses the bully's feelings.
Age: 3 to 6 years.
YouTube version 5min 17sec + author discussion at end (external link)
The sissy duckling
Topics: emotional literacy, friendships, bullying, stereotypes, gender, families.
Fiction
A funny and touching story of a duckling who embraces his identity. Elmer is not like the other boy ducklings. While they like to build forts, he loves to bake cakes. While they like to play baseball, he wants to put on the halftime show. Elmer is a great big sissy. But when his father is wounded by a hunter’s shot, Elmer proves that the biggest sissy can also be the greatest hero.
Age: 5 to 8 years.
The very cranky bear
Topics: emotional literacy, anger, friendships, strengths, thoughtfulness.
Fiction
In the Jingle Jangle Jungle on a wet and windy day, four little friends meet a very cranky bear. They try to cheer him up by giving the bear each of their strengths (antlers, stripes and a mane) so they can seek shelter from the rain. All the bear wanted was a quiet place to sleep so sheep gave him some wool for a pillow. A rhyming book.
Age: 3+
When I'm feeling scared
Topics: emotional literacy, scared, feelings, early warning signs.
Fiction
Anyone would be scared of some things, like dangerous animals! But lots of other things aren't really as scary as they seem.
Age: 0 to 8 years.