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Children develop their emerging autonomy, inter-dependence, resilience and agency

Growing independence while learning to work with others

23 books for this outcome

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After the Fall

by Dan Santat

Ages 4-8 years

Humpty Dumpty is afraid of heights after his fall, but he must overcome his fear to pursue his dream of flying. A story about resilience and facing your fears.

STEAM Problem Solving Persistence Courage and Bravery Resilience Emotions Responsibility
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Beautiful Oops!

by Barney Saltzberg

Ages 2-6 years

An interactive book that shows how mistakes can become beautiful opportunities for creativity and learning. Every oops is a chance to make something beautiful. A delightful celebration of creativity that teaches children to embrace imperfection and find joy in unexpected outcomes.

Growth Mindset Creativity
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How to Catch a Star

by Oliver Jeffers

Ages 3-7 years

Once there was a boy who loved stars so much that he wished he had one of his very own. Every night he watched the stars in the sky from his bedroom window and dreamed of how he could be their friend. A magical story about determination, creativity, and the joy of pursuing your dreams.

Problem Solving Friendship Adventure and Exploration
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I Am One - A Book of Action

by Susan Verde Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

Ages 4-8 years

When a small child wonders how they can make a difference in such a big world, a wise bird shares the secret of starting with just one—one seed, one step, one stroke of paint, one note. A reminder that even the smallest among us can create meaningful change.

Family and Community Growth Mindset Responsibility Self Identity
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Jungle Drums

by Graeme Base

Ages 4-8 years

Ngiri the warthog feels different from the other animals and wishes he could be like them. When he discovers his own special talent for drumming, he learns to appreciate his unique qualities and brings the jungle together through music. A heartwarming story about self-acceptance, celebrating differences, and the unifying power of music.

Friendship Self Identity Creativity Animals
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Mr Tiger Goes Wild

by Peter Brown

Ages 3-7 years

Mr Tiger is tired of being proper and polite, so he decides to go wild! A story about being true to yourself and finding the balance between fitting in and being authentic.

Animals Self Identity Growth Mindset
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Not a Box

by Antoinette Portis

Ages 2-6 years

A simple story about a rabbit who insists that a cardboard box is not just a box - it's a race car, a mountain, a robot, and much more. This celebration of imagination shows how creativity can transform ordinary objects into extraordinary adventures.

Creativity Growth Mindset
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Not a Stick

by Antoinette Portis

Ages 2-6 years

The companion to 'Not a Box,' this story follows a pig who insists that a stick is never just a stick - it's a sword, a fishing pole, a horse, and countless other imaginative possibilities. Another celebration of creative play and boundless imagination.

Creativity Growth Mindset
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Piranhas Don't Eat Bananas

by Aaron Blabey

Ages 4-8 years

Brian the piranha is tired of eating fish and wants to try bananas, but all the other piranhas think this is ridiculous. This humourous story challenges stereotypes and celebrates being different and following your own preferences.

Animals Self Identity
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Rosie Revere, Engineer

by Andrea Beaty Illustrated by David Roberts

Ages 5-8 years

Rosie dreams of becoming an engineer and learns that the best way to figure out what you can do is through trial and error, persistence, and learning from failure. An inspiring story about following your dreams, embracing failure as learning, and the importance of perseverance in achieving your goals.

STEAM Problem Solving Persistence Courage and Bravery Creativity Growth Mindset
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The Colour Thief

by Gabriel Alborozo

Ages 4-8 years

A greedy thief steals all the colors from the world, leaving everything gray and dull. When he realises what he has done, he must learn about sharing and generosity to restore color and beauty to the world.

Empathy and Kindness Emotions Friendship Responsibility
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The Dot

by Peter H. Reynolds

Ages 4-8 years

When Vashti says she can't draw, her teacher encourages her to just make a mark and see where it takes her. A powerful story about the courage to begin and the transformative power of believing in yourself.

Growth Mindset Creativity Self Identity Persistence
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The Great Paper Caper

by Oliver Jeffers

Ages 4-8 years

When branches start disappearing from the forest, the animals must solve the mystery. A story about taking responsibility for your actions and environmental stewardship.

Problem Solving Honesty and Integrity Animals Environment and Sustainability
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The Very Brave Bear

by Nick Bland

Ages 3-7 years

Boris the bear thinks he's very brave until he encounters something that truly scares him. A reassuring story about true bravery and the support of friendship in overcoming our fears.

Animals Courage and Bravery Emotions
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This is Not My Hat

by Jon Klassen

Ages 3-8 years

A small fish steals a hat from a big fish and tries to convince himself (and readers) that everything will be fine. A sophisticated story that uses dark humour and visual storytelling to explore themes of honesty and consequences.

Animals Honesty and Integrity
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Tiger Days

by M.H. Clark Illustrated by Anna Hurley

Ages 4-8 years

Some days we feel like fierce tigers, and that's okay. This book acknowledges that children have different emotional days and provides gentle guidance for understanding and managing big feelings.

Emotions Animals
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Triangle

by Mac Barnett Illustrated by Jon Klassen

Ages 3-7 years

Triangle decides to play a sneaky trick on his friend Square, but his prank doesn't go as planned. A clever tale about friendship, feelings and learning that our actions have unexpected consequences.

Friendship Numeracy Emotions
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We're Going on a Bear Hunt

by Michael Rosen Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury

Ages 2-7 years

A family goes on an exciting bear hunt, encountering various obstacles along the way. This interactive story with repetitive text and sound effects encourages participation and explores themes of adventure, courage, and family bonding.

Literacy Adventure and Exploration Family and Community Emotions Courage and Bravery
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When I'm Feeling Angry

by Trace Moroney

Ages 3-8 years

This book helps children understand and manage anger in healthy ways. It validates angry feelings while teaching appropriate expression and coping strategies that maintain relationships and promote emotional regulation.

Emotions
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When I'm Feeling Disappointed

by Trace Moroney

Ages 3-8 years

This book helps children understand and cope with disappointment when things don't go as planned. It validates these difficult feelings while teaching healthy ways to bounce back and find new opportunities.

Emotions
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When I'm Feeling Happy

by Trace Moroney

Ages 3-8 years

This book celebrates the wonderful feeling of happiness and helps children recognise what brings them joy. It explores different types of happiness and encourages children to appreciate and share positive emotions with others.

Emotions
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When I'm Feeling Nervous

by Trace Moroney

Ages 3-8 years

This book helps children understand and cope with nervous feelings before new experiences or challenges. It validates these emotions while providing practical strategies for managing anxiety and building confidence.

Emotions
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When I'm Feeling Scared

by Trace Moroney

Ages 3-8 years

This book helps children understand and cope with fear and scary feelings. It validates that being scared is normal while providing practical strategies for managing fear and building courage in age-appropriate ways.

Emotions