Feelings & Emotions Books for Ages 8–11

Explore our collection of children's books about feelings & emotions recommended for kids ages 8–11.

1,992 books

Cover of The Scar

Charlotte Moundlic

For the child grappling with the raw, messy reality of losing a parent. This tender story validates the anger, fear, and

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Facing Your Fears

Facing Your Fear of the Dark

Heather E. Schwartz

For the child who feels nervous when the lights go out, this supportive guide explains nighttime fears and offers simple

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I Am Me: A Book of Authenticity

For the child who feels the pressure to fit in, this lyrical book celebrates the beauty of being unique and the joy of l

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Empowering Kids: Lessons for Life

My Anger Doesn't Control Me

Marina Sekuloska, Rick Sekuloski

For the child who struggles with big feelings and outbursts, this book offers practical tools to regain calm and confide

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A Little SPOT of Anger Goes To Middle School

For the student feeling overwhelmed by the social and academic pressures of sixth grade. This chapter book teaches healt

Cover of My Body Says

Jessica Anderson

For the child who struggles to explain why they are grumpy or restless, this guide helps them listen to their body's phy

Cover of Bottled

Tom Brassington, Jo Brassington

For the child who holds their feelings inside until they overflow, this gentle story helps them learn to name their emot

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Social-Emotional Learning

Manage Your Emotions

Martha E. H. Rustad

A supportive guide for young children who feel overwhelmed by big emotions, offering simple, actionable ways to identify

Cover of How to Tantrum Like a Champion: Ten Small Ways to Temper Big Feelings

How to Tantrum Like a Champion: Ten Small Ways to Temper Big Feelings

For the child whose big feelings come on like a storm. This rhyming guide offers ten playful, concrete ways to handle a

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My Friend, Loonie

For the child learning to navigate the bittersweet waves of loss, whether it is a beloved toy or a first experience with

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Medical School for Kids

Psychiatry for Kids

Betty Nguyen, Brandon Pham, Jake Goodman

For children who are curious about how doctors help our minds or who may feel nervous about seeing a mental health profe

Cover of I Am Courage

For the child facing a new challenge, this gentle meditation explores how courage means showing up, speaking out, and tr

Cover of Cape

For the child who uses play and imagination to shield themselves while processing the deep sadness of losing a loved one

Cover of My Quiet Place

For the child who feels overwhelmed by noisy classrooms or crowded buses, this story provides gentle tools to find inner

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Emily Arrow's Feelings Books

For the child who needs a quiet moment to understand their big feelings through simple mindfulness and body awareness.

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Big Rabbit's Bad Mood

For the child who is feeling 'out of sorts' and can't explain why, this story personifies a bad mood as a pesky, uninvit

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I Am Human: A Book of Empathy

For the child navigating big feelings and the messy reality of making mistakes, this gentle guide celebrates the beauty

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A Kids Book About

A Kids Book About Shame

Jamie Letourneau

For the child who feels like they want to hide after making a mistake. This book helps kids name the 'heavy' feeling of

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When You Are Brave

Pat Zietlow Miller

For the child facing a big change like a family move or a new school, this poetic story helps them find the internal spa

Cover of How to Stop Freaking Out: The Ultimate Guide to Keeping Cool When Life Feels Chaotic

How to Stop Freaking Out: The Ultimate Guide to Keeping Cool When Life Feels Chaotic

For the middle-grade child who feels overwhelmed by big emotions, this humorous guide offers clinical tools and mindfuln

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What Makes Us Strong

Charles R. Smith Jr.

For the child learning that being strong isn't just about big muscles, but also about helping others, trying again, and

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The Secret Keeper

For the child who carries the weight of everyone's feelings or feels burdened by a secret they were told not to share.

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Lee Finds His Calm

Little Wonder Press

For the child who experiences overwhelming big feelings and needs a gentle roadmap to find their way back to calm throug

Cover of My Wonderful World: Autism: Fun & Colourful Picture Book For Autistic Children, Providing Parents With Support Tools, Behaviour Strategies & Coping Methods To Empower Young Kids With ASD

My Wonderful World: Autism: Fun & Colourful Picture Book For Autistic Children, Providing Parents With Support Tools, Behaviour Strategies & Coping Methods To Empower Young Kids With ASD

For the family navigating a new ASD diagnosis, this vibrant guide validates the neurodivergent experience while providin