Books I Love & Use In SEL Lessons & Small Groups
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K-2
Bubble Gum Brain: A Picture Book About Growth Mindset by Julia Cook
Hands Are Not For Hurting by Martine Agassi
I Can Use An I Statement by Janelle French
It’s Hard To Be A Verb by Julia Cook
Invisible Things by Andy Pizza
Lying Up A Storm by Julia Cook
Mindful Monkey, Happy Panda by Lauren Alderfer
My Mouth Is A Volcano by Julia Cook
My Way Or The Highway by Julia Cook
Personal Space Camp by Julia Cook
The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig
The Impulsive Sarah May by Jennifer Gaither
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Sciezka
The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander
When Mom And Dad Separate by Marge Heegaard
Winners Don’t Whine and Whiners Don’t Win by Julia Cook
3-5
Better Than You by Trudy Ludwig
The Dog Poop Initiative by Kirk Weisler
My Secret Bully by Trudy Ludwig
The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander
6-8
Present Not Perfect by Aimee Chase
A Smart Girls Guide To Friendship Troubles by American Girl
The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander
The books I listed above are my “go to” books and very engaging to students. This list is not exhaustive and I will keep adding to it.
