Washoe County Library System

"Clear, strong lines and radiant colors that seem to smile at the reader characterize Mies van Hout's drawings. In Happy, Mies shows all the emotions a young child encounters. Each double page spread is devoted to one fish, showing a particular emotion with its name in lettering that expresses the same feeling. Swim into Happy where the dazzling fish sparkle against the dark background and let the images spark laughter and empathy."--

"More than ever, teens need tools to manage stress and increase resilience. Based on the latest research in psychology and neuroscience, The Resilient Teen offers ten key skills to help readers bounce back from difficult situations, deal with difficult emotions, and cultivate a sense of joy, even in the face of modern-day stressors"--

Invites children to sense, explore, and befriend any feeling with acceptance and equanimity. Children can explore their emotions with their senses and nurture a sense of mindfulness. Gaining this objectivity allows space for a more considered response to the feelings.

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

Helps young readers learn to recognize and identify different emotions, and explains what to do when those emotions get too big or become out of control.

Ten-year-old Benjamin Giroux's iconic poem conveys what it's like to live with autism.

Explains that worries and negative thoughts are normal and suggests ways for children to deal with them by practicing mindfulness techniques and remembering to look at the bigger picture.

"A sequence of 15 yoga poses and affirmations to help young readers process negative emotions, move through their feelings, and be at peace in their bodies"--

Discover everything you ever wanted to know about Disney Pixar's new animated movie Inside Out! Disney Pixar Inside Out: The Essential Guide is the perfect introduction to the first Disney Pixar movie to peek inside the human mind. This book will explore the key locations, themes, and iconic moments from the Disney Pixar movie and introduce a brand new cast of funny, endearing, and engaging characters. Disney Pixar: Inside Out: The Essential Guide...

"Learn how anger affects the body, like breathing harder and having a faster heartbeat. The Anger character evokes the feelings that small children have experienced, but might not have the words for just yet. Help them understand what these emotions are and that everyone feels them sometimes. The book also includes tips and tricks to control anger, which kids can practice whenever something upsets them"--