Resilience in picture books

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Laura Dockrill, Lauren Child (illus.)

An iconic picture book collaboration about feelings and acceptance from two of the most beloved voices in children's literature.

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With a Little Sprinkle of Courage

Jackie Case

When Fen was born, her father gave her a special gift, knowing it would help her through any difficult times. However, just when she is about to face her biggest…

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Be Careful, Xiao Xin!

Alice Pung & Sher Rill Ng

From best-selling author Alice Pung and renowned illustrator Sher Rill Ng comes an extraordinarily powerful and moving book about how the past can shape the future.

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Tomorrow is a Brand-New Day

Davina Bell, Allison Colpoys

From the creators of All the Ways To Be Smart comes a message of hope: hard days come and go, but love is with us always.

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Why Do I Feel Like This?

Shinsuke Yoshitake

A witty, perceptive picture book that will help children develop emotional resilience.

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Saturday is Pancake Day

Bernadette Green, Daniel Gray-Barnett (illus.)

This funny and heartwarming story tells us that every now and then, everyone needs some 'me-time'.

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Bedtime Stories for Hard Days

Scott Stuart

Bedtime Stories for Hard Days is a thoughtful, loving collection of very short rhyming stories to help children unwind after a day of heightened emotions.

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The Red Tree

Shaun Tan

Internationally acclaimed artist, Shaun Tan’s work is eagerly sought by the general public and collectors alike.

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Your head’s not the place to store Problems

Josh Pyke, S.M.K (illus.)

A whimsical and wise picture book on navigating life’s ups and downs, from two multi-award-winning creators.

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Sunday Skating

Andrea Rowe, Hannah Sommerville (illus.)

A story about self-doubt, courage and the power of friendship.

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What to Do When You’re Not Sure What to Do

Davina Bell, Hilary Jean Tapper (illus.)

A warm and whimsical guide to negotiating life's little and big moments,

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You Matter

Christian Robinson

For fans of Jon Klassen, this sensitive and impactful picture book from award-winning author-illustrator Christian Robinson is all about seeing the world from different points of view, and the perfect…

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Sunny Side Up

Clare Helen Welsh

Put on your sunny-side specs, And what will you see? A glass half empty . . . or half full? Someone new . . . or a friend you haven't…

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Books Make Good Friends

Jane Mount

This new picture book from beloved author-illustrator Jane Mount celebrates the avid reader, demonstrates how books make you better, and reassures anyone who has been anxious or uncertain about facing…

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The Cat Who Couldn’t Be Bothered

Jack Kurland

A funny and meaningful story about a cat that couldn't be bothered to do anything ... anything at all.

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Lily the Pond Mermaid

Lucy Fleming

From the creator of Ella's Night Lights comes a new tiny heroine – Lily, the pond mermaid, in a story about friendship, community and dealing with childhood worries and anxieties.

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Gigantic

Rob Biddulph

A powerful and standout sea-life story featuring one very small and determined blue whale from bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Rob Biddulph

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I Am!: Affirmations for Resilience

Bela Barbosa

Ten relatable emotions are each followed by a centering exercise and a positive affirmation to be recited, as a practice in mindfulness. Young readers are encouraged to find their inner…

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Perfectly Pegasus

Jessie Sima

A lonely pegasus looks for the perfect friend in this sweet and adorable picture book companion to the bestselling Not Quite Narwhal!

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Life Lessons for Little Ones: You Can Do Hard Things

Jess Sanders

A timely book that reminds us we can all do hard things from bestselling author Jess Sanders.

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Life Lessons for Little Ones: You’ve Got This!

Jess Sanders

A timely book about what we can do when we feel worried from best-selling author Jess Sanders.

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Life Lessons for Little Ones: Your Softness is Your Strength

Jess Sanders

A timely book that reminds us our softness is our greatest strength from bestselling author Jess Sanders.

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Life Lessons for Little Ones: You Are Enough: A little one’s guide to embracing self-love

Jess Sanders

This book is for any child who needs a reminder that they’re enough, just as they are.

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Who Wet My Pants?

Bob Shea,Zachariah OHora

THIS IS NOT A POTTY BOOK! It’s a laugh-out-loud funny-and wise-story about blame, compassion and forgiveness, by the dynamic humour team of Bob Shea and Zachariah OHora.

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Hide & Seek Beautiful

Nicki Gill, Jedda Robaard (illus.)

Annie and Boo are extra-special friends. And of all the things they share, the most special is this: they find the same things beautiful. But when Boo moves away, Annie…

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Human Kind: Resilience

Zanni Louise

Resilience is bouncing back from difficult moments. Resilience is reaching out for help when things feel too big to handle. Resilience is recognising how you feel and knowing what to…

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Human Kind: Self-Belief

Zanni Louise

Self belief is trusting yourself to learn new things and giving yourself space to make mistakes. Believing in yourself gives you the confidence to express yourself and stand up things…

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First Questions and Answers: What are Feelings?

Katie Daynes

This thoughtful book explores happiness, sadness, anger, fear and worry in a friendly and approachable way.

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Me and My Fear

Frenci Sanna

When a young girl has to travel to a new country and start at a new school, her Fear tells her to be alone and afraid. How can she hope…

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Business Chickens

Jess McGeachin

A funny and fabulous picture book as wild and wonderful as Fran herself - for anyone who's not your average chook and has the courage to follow their dreams!

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Gretel the Wonder Mammoth: A story about overcoming anxiety

Kim Hillyard

A mammoth NEW picture book from the award-winning Kim Hillyard about a woolly mammoth who overcomes her anxiety.

A mammoth NEW picture book from the award-winning Kim Hillyard!

One peaceful…

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The Worry Jar

Lou John

Frida worries all the time. Her worries feel as heavy as the pebbles she collects. Then one day her granny teaches her an amazing trick to manage her fears.

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The Underwater Fancy-Dress Parade

Davina Bell

The day before the Underwater Fancy-Dress Parade, Alfie got that feeling … Sometimes it’s hard to be brave. Sometimes you get that feeling. Alfie isn’t sure he can go to…

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What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say

Davina Bell & Hilary Jean Tapper

A warm and whimsical guide to negotiating life’s little moments and big emotions with empathy, kindness and words from the heart.

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It’s Okay To Make Mistakes

Todd Parr

In a tradition of Todd Parr’s fan-favorite It’s Okay to Be Different, a book about embracing mistakes and the joy of happy accidents.

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All About Worries and Fears

Felicity Brooks

Helps young children understand and manage their anxieties.
There can be a lot to worry about when you are little, from monsters under the bed to Monday’s maths test, but…

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What Are You Feeling?

The School of Life

An illustrated guide to emotions that helps children identify and articulate how they are really feeling.

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Find Out About: Worries: A lift-the-flap board book

Pat-a-Cake

This fun lift-the-flap book helps reassure common preschool worries and encourages children to talk about their feelings.

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Ruby’s Worry: A Big Bright Feelings Book

Tom Percival

A reassuring and sensitive book - the perfect springboard for talking to children about sharing their hidden worries. From the Big Bright Feelings series by Tom Percival Be open, be…

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Milo’s Monster: A Big Bright Feelings Book

Tom Percival

Be open, be honest, be you! Big Bright Feelings for little people.

Milo loves spending time with his best friend, Jay. But when a new girl called Suzi moves in…

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Mr Huff

Anna Walker

CBCA Book of the Year Award Winner (Early Childhood) 2016

Award-winning and much-loved author and illustrator Anna Walker gives us a gentle, poignant, affirming and wise picture book sure to…

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Last-Place Lin

Wai Chim, Freda Chiu (illus.)

Lin's excited about her first school sports day until she comes last. A relatable picture book about endurance and resilience from the award-winning author and AustralianSurvivor contestant, Wai Chim.

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The Wilderness

Steve McCarthy

The Wilderness is a wild and wondrous story of true bravery and discovering friendship in the most unexpected of places, perfect for adventurers and the more timid alike.

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Weather Together

Jessie Sima

Nimbus learns how to weather her cloudy moods and accept help from her best friend, Kelp, in this charming and gently encouraging picture book companion to the New York Times…

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Ish

Peter H. Reynolds

A creative spirit learns that a drawing doesn’t have to look exactly like anything in this gentle fable from the creator of the award-winning, bestselling picture book The Dot.

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Suri’s Wall

Lucy Estela

Eva squeezed Suri’s hand. What’s there? What can you see? What can I see? Suri looked out over the wall. Oh, it’s beautiful, let me tell you all about it…

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The Wolf, the Duck and the Mouse

Mac Barnett

They may have been swallowed, but they have no intention of being eaten…

When a woeful mouse is swallowed up by a wolf, he quickly learns he is not alone…

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Sam and Dave Dig a Hole

Mac Barnett, Jon Klassen

With perfect pacing, the multiple award-winning, best-selling team of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen dig down for a deadpan tale full of visual humour.

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Resilience in picture books

Grey

With a Little Sprinkle of Courage

Be Careful, Xiao Xin!

Tomorrow is a Brand-New Day

Why Do I Feel Like This?

Saturday is Pancake Day

Bedtime Stories for Hard Days

The Red Tree

Your head’s not the place to store Problems

Sunday Skating

What to Do When You’re Not Sure What to Do

You Matter

Sunny Side Up

Books Make Good Friends

The Cat Who Couldn’t Be Bothered

Lily the Pond Mermaid

Gigantic

I Am!: Affirmations for Resilience

Perfectly Pegasus

Life Lessons for Little Ones: You Can Do Hard Things

Life Lessons for Little Ones: You’ve Got This!

Life Lessons for Little Ones: Your Softness is Your Strength

Life Lessons for Little Ones: You Are Enough: A little one’s guide to embracing self-love

Who Wet My Pants?

Hide & Seek Beautiful

Human Kind: Resilience

Human Kind: Self-Belief

First Questions and Answers: What are Feelings?

Me and My Fear

Business Chickens

Gretel the Wonder Mammoth: A story about overcoming anxiety

The Worry Jar

The Underwater Fancy-Dress Parade

What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say

It’s Okay To Make Mistakes

All About Worries and Fears

What Are You Feeling?

Find Out About: Worries: A lift-the-flap board book

Ruby’s Worry: A Big Bright Feelings Book

Milo’s Monster: A Big Bright Feelings Book

Mr Huff

Last-Place Lin

The Wilderness

Weather Together

Ish

Suri’s Wall

The Wolf, the Duck and the Mouse

Sam and Dave Dig a Hole