Josh's Smiley Faces

Picture Book

Ditta-Donahue

When Josh is angry, he throws his toys, breaks things, and even hits his little brother. Mom says it's time for Josh to learn better ways to get his mad feelings out. With the help of a chart of smiley faces, Josh starts to use his words, get along better with others—and feel more "smiley" himself!

Rose Meets Mr Wintergarten

Picture Book

Graham, Bob

All the children are afraid of mean Mr Wintergarten. His garden is grey and sunless and it is guarded, they say, by a dog like a wolf and a saltwater crocodile. By contrast, the garden of his sunny new neighbours, the Summers, is a playground of happiness and flowers. One day Rose's ball goes over the fence into Mr Wintergarten's garden and, prompted by her mother, Rose visits her frosty next-door neighbour, bearing hot fairy cakes and flowers. What will Mr Wintergarten say?

A Terrible Thing Happened

Picture Book

Holmes, Margaret M.

Sherman Smith saw the most terrible thing happen. At first he tried to forget about it, but soon something inside him started to bother him. He felt nervous for no reason. Sometimes his stomach hurt. He had bad dreams. And he started to feel angry and do mean things, which got him in trouble. Then he met Ms. Maple, who helped him talk about the terrible thing that he had tried to forget. Now Sherman is feeling much better.

I Have Feelings!

Picture Book

Hunter, Jana Novotny

Everbody has feelings - especially me and you! Waking up is my best time - then I'm feeling happy. And when we go to the park I feel really excited. But when my baby sister gets first turn on the swing, I start feeling jealous!

The Goodbye Boat

Picure Book

Joslin, Mary

The Goodbye Boat has a very moving message--goodbyes are painful, but there is hope that comfort will return, that death is not the end of love.

Hermie: A Common Caterpillar

Picture Book

Lucado, Max

So what's so bad about being a common caterpillar? Just ask Hermie--or his friend, Wormie--and they'll tell you. No splashy stripes. No stand-out spots. Not even a cool house like the snail or super-strength like the ant. Compared to the rest of God's beautiful creation, they just feel ordinary. Unimportant. A little out of place. But God sees past their plainness, and plans an incredible surprise to show them just how special they are.

I'm Sorry

Picture Book

McBratney

Having a best friend makes life so much more fun - whether it's splashing in puddles, playing school or enjoying a quiet time together. But best friends can sometimes fall out and when that happens, nothing is quite the same.

The Rainbow Fish

Picture Book

Pfister, Marcus

The beautiful rainbow fish learns to make friends by sharing his most prized possessions, not by keeping them all to himself.

Jenny is Scared! When sad things happen in the world

Picture Book

Shuman, Carol

Jenny and her brother Sam are scared! The TV has played news all morning, Jenny's piano lesson was cancelled, and Mom and Dad forgot to make lunch. Jenny and Sam want to know what's going on and how not to be scared, and Mom and Dad can help. With honest sensitivity, Jenny is Scared, explores children's fears and reactions surrounding terrorism, war, and other violent events.

What's Happened to Baby

Picture Book

SIDS (Wgtn), Sands (Wgtn) and skylight

A book to help parents and caregivers talk to a young child about the death of a baby in their family.

I Love Myself

Picture Book

Smith, Angela

The love we feel in our hearts determines the choices we make in life.

Haere: Farewell, Jack, farewell

Picture Book

Tipene, Tim

A death is mourned, a birth is celebrated, and a little girl sees that life comes full circle.

Let's Go Home Little Bear

Picture Book

Waddell, Martin

Walking back through the woods, Little Bear thinks he hears noises. Suddenly there are scary Plodder and Drippers and Ploppers everywhere, and home seems a very long way away. Luckily, Big Bear is there to comfort Little Bear and get them safely back to the Bear Cave.

Owl Babies

Picture Book

Waddell, Martin

On a tree in the woods, three baby owls, Sarah and Percy and Bill, sit and think and wait for their Owl Mother to come home.

I'll Always Love You

Picture Book

Wilhelm, Hans

In this gentle, moving story, Elfie, a dachshund, and her special boy progress happily through life together. When she is young, Elfie is full of pep and pranks; but as her master grows taller and taller, Elfie grows fatter and slower. One morning Elfie does not wake up.