Books for Supporting Children’s Mental Wellness

By Kat La Mantia | March 27 2023 | Children'sGeneralAllBlog

Parents are more focused on their children’s mental health than ever before. Years of Zoom school during the pandemic, threats of gun violence, toxic online culture, and general socio-economic instability have taken a toll on everyone, but especially children. More and more frequently, kids are battling anxiety, stress, and negative peer experiences.

Families want to foster joy and mental wellness in their kids and teens. This can take many forms, from ensuring open lines of communication to exploring techniques for identifying and dealing with negative feelings to practicing meditation together. Find some of our favorite books for supporting mental wellness in children of any age below, and then click on the title list link to see even more.

Books for Supporting Children’s and Teens’ Mental Wellness

Let's Talk About Anxiety
A Guide to Help Adults Talk With Kids About Worries
978-0-7440-6170-3
Start the conversation and help a child open up about worries with Let’s Talk About Anxiety.
$19.99 US
Nov 29, 2022
4-3/4 x 6-5/16
Cards
50 Pages
DK

Superpowered
Transform Anxiety into Courage, Confidence, and Resilience
978-0-593-12642-4
An updated paperback edition of the New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller features a new foreword, new resources, and a brand-new chapter for conquering anxiety in a (post-)pandemic world!
$9.99 US
Jun 28, 2022
5-1/2 x 8-1/4
Paperback
352 Pages
Yearling
Age 8-12 years

It's OK
Being Kind to Yourself When Things Feel Hard
978-1-64547-095-3
This sweet book teaches children 3–7 the simple and profound power of self-compassion through simple affirmations that can be repeated when things are hard.
$17.95 US
Mar 28, 2023
9-1/4 x 10
Hardcover
32 Pages
Bala Kids
Age 3-7 years

Pocket Full of Sads
978-0-593-56456-1
A uniquely humorous approach to sadness, this picture book helps kids understand this big, heavy feeling while encouraging mindfulness and exploring what it means to be a good friend.
$18.99 US
Apr 04, 2023
8 x 10
Hardcover
40 Pages
Rodale Kids
Age 3-7 years

Feeling All the Feelings Workbook
A Kids' Guide to Exploring Emotions
978-1-64547-075-5
2023 NAPPA Award winnerA journal-like workbook for kids ages 6-9 with 100+ activities and practices designed to foster emotional awareness and regulation and explore the importance of every feeling.
$16.95 US
Apr 11, 2023
8-1/2 x 10
Paperback
96 Pages
Bala Kids
Age 6-9 years

A Kids Book About Anxiety
978-0-7440-8569-3
An honest exploration of the symptoms of anxiety and what learning to manage it can look like.
$19.99 US
Jul 04, 2023
7-11/16 x 10-1/16
Hardcover
72 Pages
DK Children
Age 5-9 years

The Monster Parade
A Book about Feeling All Your Feelings and Then Watching Them Go
978-1-61180-922-0
A playful story that helps children work with difficult emotions by imagining them marching by as funny monsters in a parade (ages 3-7).   
$16.95 US
Feb 22, 2022
9 x 9-1/2
Hardcover
32 Pages
Bala Kids
Age 3-7 years

Breathing Makes It Better
A Book for Sad Days, Mad Days, Glad Days, and All the Feelings In-Between
978-1-61180-469-0
An engaging and interactive story showing children ages 3-6 the power of breath when dealing with new and difficult emotions.
$16.95 US
Oct 01, 2019
9 x 9
Hardcover
36 Pages
Bala Kids
Age 3-7 years

The Mindful Kids Activity Book
60 Playful Projects, Games, and Exercises to Make Friends with Your Feelings
978-1-61180-808-7
An adorable activity book to help kids (ages 3-7) learn about anger, anxiety, and stress and how to deal with these challenging emotions.
$14.95 US
Apr 20, 2021
8-1/2 x 10
Paperback
84 Pages
Bala Kids
Age 3-7 years

Sit with Me
Meditation for Kids in Seven Easy Steps
978-1-61180-747-9
You can squat like a frog or lounge like a cat--but if you want to sit like a buddha, there are seven key steps for taking your seat.
$17.95 US
Dec 01, 2020
8 x 10
Hardcover
32 Pages
Bala Kids
Age 4-8 years

Be
My Mindfulness Journal
978-0-593-23180-7
From the award-winning design firm behind Me: A Compendium comes a journal that teaches kids how to stay calm and develop confidence with mindful activities, bright art, and playful thought-starters.
$14.99 US
Nov 17, 2020
6-1/2 x 9
Stationery & Accessories
64 Pages
Clarkson Potter
Age 5-9 years

How Do I Feel?
A little guide to my emotions
DK
978-0-7440-2144-8
The characters Happiness, Anger, Sadness and Pride are here to teach your little ones how to recognize emotions and name their feelings.
$6.99 US
Jun 09, 2020
7-1/16 x 7-1/16
Board Book
16 Pages
DK Children
Age 3-5 years

Llamaste and Friends
Being Kind Through Yoga
978-0-593-17923-9
Practice yoga with your little ones with Llamaste and Friends, a yoga book about being kind.
$8.99 US
Feb 25, 2020
7 x 7
Board Book
20 Pages
Rodale Kids
Age 0-3 years

The Monkey Mind Meditation Deck
30 Fun Ways for Kids to Chill Out, Tune In, and Open Up
978-1-61180-745-5
Navigate changing emotions with this beautifully illustrated meditation deck featuring 30 cards to help kids ages 4 and up connect more deeply with themselves and others.
$17.95 US
Feb 04, 2020
5 x 7
Cards
48 Pages
Bala Kids
Age 4-8 years

Calm - Mindfulness Flash Cards for Kids
40 Activities to Help you Learn to Live in the Moment
978-1-4654-9156-5
The perfect introduction to mindfulness, this box of 40 cards teaches children how to be mindful and handle stress by focusing their thoughts and noticing the world around them using fun activities.
$14.99 US
Dec 31, 2019
4-3/16 x 7
Cards
40 Pages
DK Children
Age 6-9 years