An important component of services offered includes an expansive resource list tailored to fit your family’s needs. Here are some of my favorite children’s books to help kids begin to understand medical events and learn about different disabilities and diagnoses. You’ll also find some resources providing education, support, and validation for emotions.
Books For Kids
Emotions & Self-Regulation
Toddler
- I’m Feeling Mad (Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood), Natalie Shaw
- The Feelings Book, Todd Parr
- Glad Monster Sad Monster, Ed Emberley & Anne Miranda
- Little Monkey Calms Down, Michael Dahl
School-aged
- The Invisible String, Patrice Karst
- The Way I Feel, Janan Cain
- Wilma Jean the Worry Machine, Julia Cook
- The Color Monster, Anna Llenas
Tween/Teen
- Understanding Myself: A Kid’s Guide to Intense Emotions and Strong Feelings, Mary C. Lamia
- The Anger Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Deal with Anger and Frustration, Janine Halloran
Medical Experiences & Events
- It’s Time For Your Checkup, Shani Thornton
- Elephant on my Chest: A Children’s Book about Asthma, David P. Christenson
- The BugaBees: Friends with Food Allergies, Amy Recob
- I See Things Differently: A First Look at Autism, Pat Thomas
- All My Stripes: A Story for Children with Autism, Shaina Rudolph, Danielle Royer