West Routt Library District

Simple text and photographs introduce basic emotions--happy, grumpy, thoughtful, and more--and how people express them.

"In this book, readers will learn about anxiety in themselves and others, how and why they feel it, how to best respond to it, and how to communicate these feelings. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Try This! and Grow with Goals activities at the end of the book further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about states...

"Emotions are like a rainbow-there is a color for every one we feel. And when the nervous feeling starts to take over the rainbow, it's time for The Purple Book! Simple activities, tips, and tricks help young readers whose nervous purple shines brightest in the rainbows of their colorful minds. They can turn the pages from front to back or back to front. They can use every single page or open the book to just one random page. Soon, the other colors...

"Mindful movement is a helpful skill for kids who deal with hard feelings. By connecting the mind and body through movement, kids can decrease stress and find their calm. This book introduces early readers to ideas for dealing with hard feelings through movements, such as yoga poses and mindful walking. Accessible language and bright photographs allow early readers to grasp an important coping concept they can use whenever they feel overwhelmed"--...

Have you ever had a really big feeling? Whether they're happy or sad, feelings can sometimes be too much! But we can choose what we do with our feelings by Checking In. It's all part of understanding My Feelings, My Choices.

"Breathing is an amazing tool when kids are feeling upset. Deep belly breathing can "turn on" the parasympathetic nervous system, which allows kids to feel calm and act mindfully. By mastering belly breathing, kids can better deal with hard feelings, such as anger and sadness. This book introduces early readers to the concept of coping and using breath to settle down. Through age-appropriate language and visually appealing photographs, kids will learn...

"Photographs and short rhyming verses describe how it feels to be sad"--Provided by publisher.

"Photographs and short rhyming verses describe how it feels to be scared"--Provided by publisher.

"Getting creative is one way to deal with hard feelings, such as anger or sadness. Kids can get creative in many different ways, such as making art, music, and even dance routines. This helps kids use their energy in a positive way and express how they feel. This book introduces kids to new ideas for getting creative to find their calm. Early readers will benefit from simple, effective language and corresponding photographs as they learn an invaluable...

"In this book, readers learn to identify mental, emotional, personal, material, and time limits. They learn how and why to set these boundaries mindfully for themselves and how to respect limits others have set. Setting limits helps readers create constructive attitudes, build confidence, and foster positive peer networks. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Try This! and Grow with Goals activities...