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Books for Your Classroom & Counseling Office

Therapeutic stories that help kids name big feelings and navigate life’s transitions.

Written by Emi K, Licensed Clinical Social Worker — these books are trusted by elementary school counselors, special education teachers, and child therapists across the country. Each story is designed to open real conversations with real kids.

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Anxiety & Big Feelings

Emotional awareness, self-regulation, and coping skills for young learners. Perfect for SEL lessons and counseling sessions.

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My Feelings Have a Voice

In the classroom: Opens conversations about emotional awareness — perfect for SEL circles and morning meeting check-ins.

Up to age 8
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Brave Hearts, New Friends

In the classroom: A trusted SEL tool for emotional regulation and feelings vocabulary — used by counselors nationwide.

Ages 3–8
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Mama Flora & The Feelings Inside

Where Little Hearts Learn to Understand Their Emotions

In the classroom: Stories of emotional warmth and family belonging that open hearts and conversations.

Up to age 8
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Mama Flora & The Courage Within

Where Little Hearts Learn to Be Brave

In the classroom: Stories of emotional warmth and family belonging that open hearts and conversations.

Up to age 8
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Family Changes & Transitions

Stories that help children navigate separation, new siblings, divorce, loss, and the beautiful complexity of family. Trusted by school counselors.

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Visiting Grandma Daphne's Farm

In the classroom: Rhyme, rhythm, and warm illustrations make these perfect for morning meeting and social skills lessons.

Ages 3–7
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The Bridge to Grandma's House

In the classroom: Helps children process grief and separation through metaphor — powerful for small group counseling sessions.

Ages 3–8
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Our Family is Complete

In the classroom: Validates diverse family structures and helps students share their own stories — great for identity units.

Up to age 8
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Mom Is For Both of Us

A Story About Love That Grows

In the classroom: A gentle bridge builder for shared custody conversations — trusted by school counselors across the country.

Up to age 6
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Social Skills & Manners

Friendship, sharing, empathy, and everyday social skills through stories kids want to hear again and again. Great for circle time.

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Please & Thank Moo

A story about manners, kindness, and sharing

In the classroom: Makes manners magnetic — teachers use this for pre-K through 2nd grade social skills lessons.

Up to age 5
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The Goat Who Shared a Gigglesnort

In the classroom: Turns sharing lessons into laughter — perfect for circle time and behavior reinforcement.

Up to age 5
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Jonah & Friends Build a Pond

In the classroom: Rhyme, rhythm, and warm illustrations make these perfect for morning meeting and social skills lessons.

Up to age 5
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Farmer Ethan's Farm Friends

In the classroom: A trusted SEL tool for emotional regulation and feelings vocabulary — used by counselors nationwide.

Ages 2–6
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Get the Free Feelings Talk Starter Guide

A printable conversation guide for teachers and counselors — 12 prompts to help kids talk about their emotions, plus activity ideas for the classroom. Created by Emi K, LCSW-C.

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