If you are here, then you are probably ready for the next step of our SEL journey about self-awareness. I have compiled a list of ten picture books that can be used to address or teach this particular competency. These are great discussion starters and, even though they are picture books, they can be used with older kids – TRUST ME, they love picture books just as much.
Since self-awareness touches on a variety of topics such as emotions, mindset, and self-esteem, there is something here for everyone. Oh, and if you haven’t read any books by Peter Reynolds (the author of Happy Dreamer), you are seriously missing out!
I have included links for each book – either hardcover or paperback (I added the least expensive one). I have also included the kindle link for each book because, well you know, virtual learning…
Happy Dreamer by Peter Reynolds
Hardcover: https://amzn.to/2Ds8xJs Kindle: https://amzn.to/3ghi18Z
After the Fall by Dan Santat
Hardcover: https://amzn.to/33hm2GG Kindle: https://amzn.to/30lnd6b
Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang
Hardcover: https://amzn.to/31a6fHc Kindle: https://amzn.to/39MOYYm
A Box of Butterflies by Jo Rooks
Hardcover: https://amzn.to/33n9qhl
Beautiful Oops by Barney Saltzberg
Hardcover: https://amzn.to/2DmUSU1
I Like Myself by Karen Beaumont
Hardcover: https://amzn.to/39LZwam
I Am Enough by Grace Byers
Hardcover: https://amzn.to/31cdcHz Kindle: https://amzn.to/3jXQjjX
I Don’t Draw, I Color! by Adam Lehrhaupt
Hardcover: https://amzn.to/31f2Qad Kindle: https://amzn.to/316cmMC
The Way I Feel by Janan Cain
Paperback: https://amzn.to/33iOYyb Kindle: https://amzn.to/31bSPKH
The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires
Hardcover: https://amzn.to/3k3lFpk
Happy Reading!
Teacher-Life-Coach 