Feelings & Emotions Books for Ages 12–18

Explore our collection of children's books about feelings & emotions recommended for kids ages 12–18.

542 books

Good Different

Meg Eden Kuyatt

For the child who feels like they are constantly hiding their true self to fit in. A moving story about an autistic girl

Ages 8–12

You Don't Have to Be Everything: Poems for Girls Becoming Themselves

Diana Whitney

For the teenager navigating the highs and lows of growing up, this inclusive anthology offers poetic comfort for moments

Ages 12–18

Where I Want to Be

Adele Griffin

For the teenager navigating the complex waves of grief after losing a sibling while balancing the memory of their loved

Ages 12–17

Decoding the Mind

Why We Laugh: The Science of Giggles

Pamela Dell

For the curious middle grader who wonders why a simple joke can make their whole body shake, this book breaks down the b

Ages 9–13

How Could You Do It, Diane?

Stella Pevsner

For the teenager navigating the heavy, confusing silence after a loss. This story helps those processing grief when a fa

Ages 12–17

Moving Up

Christian Foley

A supportive collection of poems to help pre-teens navigate the giant leap from primary to secondary school, from first-

Ages 10–13

A Kids Book About

Gender

Dale Mueller

A clear, visual guide for children and families to understand the science, history, and social aspects of gender identit

Ages 8–14

A Semi-Definitive List of Worst Nightmares

Krystal Sutherland

For the teen navigating intense anxiety or the weight of a family history of mental illness, this story explores facing

Ages 14–18

Bunk 9

Bunk 9's Guide to Growing Up

Adah Nuchi

For the girl noticing the first signs of puberty and needing a relatable, non-clinical guide to help her navigate changi

Ages 8–12

Falling Hard: 100 Love Poems by Teenagers

Betsy Franco

For the teenager navigating the highs and lows of a first crush or a first heartbreak, these raw and honest poems captur

Ages 12–18

I Was Here

Gayle Forman

For the teenager navigating the heavy waves of grief, guilt, and unanswered questions following the sudden loss of a fri

Ages 14–18

Under Rose-Tainted Skies

Louise Gornall

For the teenager living with severe anxiety or OCD, this raw and honest story explores finding connection and self-accep

Ages 14–18

Fat Angie #1

Fat Angie

e.E. Charlton-Trujillo

For the teen feeling invisible or broken by bullying and grief. This raw story explores finding an unexpected connection

Ages 14–18

Usborne Facts of Life

What's Happening to Me?

Susan Meredith

For the boy noticing his first growth spurt or voice change, this guide offers clear, reassuring answers about the physi

Ages 9–13

Everything Is Fine

Ann Dee Ellis

For the teen navigating the heavy weight of a parent's mental illness and the silence of family secrets following a trag

Ages 12–17

This Is Just to Say: Poems of Apology and Forgiveness

Joyce Sidman

For the child grappling with the weight of a mistake or the difficulty of forgiving a friend, this collection uses poetr

Ages 8–12

A Kids Book About

Puberty

Heather Chow

For children noticing changes in their bodies or feelings, this inclusive guide offers clear answers about the physical

Ages 9–12

The List of Things That Will Not Change

Rebecca Stead

For the child navigating a changing family, this story offers a steady hand through divorce, new step-parents, and the a

Ages 8–12

Umbrella Summer

Lisa Graff

For the child who carries the world's worries and feels the need to be extra careful after a family loss or traumatic ev

Ages 8–12

Chicken Soup for the Soul

Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul

Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Patty Hansen, Irene Dunlap

For the preteen navigating the ups and downs of middle school, from changing friendships to family shifts, offering comf

Ages 9–14

The Goddess of Second Chances #1

Becoming Oneself

Kennedy Sangiovese

For the teenager who feels like they see the world differently and is searching for a place where they can truly be them

Ages 13–18

If You're Lucky

Yvonne Prinz

For the teenager navigating the heavy fog of grief while questioning their own reality and the intentions of those aroun

Ages 14–18

What I Couldn't Tell You

Faye Bird

For the teenager grappling with the weight of a secret or the physical inability to speak after a traumatic event.

Ages 13–17

Flip-Flop Girl

Katherine Paterson

For the child navigating the heavy fog of grief and the sting of being the new kid in town. A tender story about finding

Ages 8–12

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