Our emotions and behavior

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Why should I?

2019
Contains a story designed to help children understand respect, and encourages them to use their own words to tell a story about respecting other people and things.

I don't want to be nice!

2017
"Finn is not very kind to his classmates, and he cares mostly about himself. He doesn't help Ahmed or Lily. He shoves Molly and Freddy on the playground. In soccer, he doesn't play fair. The children are mad at Finn. Then, when no one wants to play with him at recess, he feels sad and lonely. How will Finn find a way to make it all better? Ultimately, Finn's teacher helps him see that he can change his mean behavior and that kindness leads to friendship and fun"--Amazon.com.
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I want to win!

2017
Helps children understand their emotions focusing on how to be a good sport and not a sore loser.

Take a deep breath

Miss Button teaches Ruby, Andy, Dan, and Josh to take a deep breath and think calm thoughts before doing something that they don't want to do. When they do, they find they become brave, and the things they did not want to do are no longer frightening.

Not fair, won't share

2011
Dan, Nora, and Henry learn how to take turns and share toys. Includes a section with discussion questions and ideas for guiding children to talk about playing fairly.

I'm not happy

2011
Simple text and color illustrations depict a story about unhappiness and how children can cheer up themselves and others. Includes a section with discussion questions and ideas for guiding children to talk about how to deal with sadness.

I hate everything!

Young Sam wants to play soccer with his dad, but dad is too busy. Sam gets angry, and nothing else throughout the day goes right and he gets even more angry, until his Auntie Meg helps him work through his anger.

I didn't do it!

When Poppy's friends and family become upset because she lied rather than tell the truth, she enlists the help of her teacher and learns how to apologize and set things right.

But what if?

A young girl named Daisy, whose family is moving, worries about many things until she talks with her grandfather who helps her realize that many worries don't come true and if one does, her loved ones will help her cope with it. Includes a series of wordless pictures for kids to compose their own stories, and a note to parents and teachers.

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