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Emotions

Understanding and expressing emotions

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A Pair of Pears and an Orange

by Anna McGregor

Ages 3-6 years

When a pair of pears are joined by an orange, they worry there isn't room for everyone. A gentle story about friendship dynamics and the joy of including others.

Friendship Problem Solving
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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 Responsibility
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Hunwick's Egg

by Mem Fox Illustrated by Pamela Lofts

Ages 4-8 years

Hunwick the bandicoot finds an egg and dreams of the wonderful creature that will hatch from it. When the egg doesn't hatch as expected, Hunwick learns about disappointment, acceptance, and finding joy in unexpected places.

Friendship Animals Australia
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Koala Lou

by Mem Fox Illustrated by Pamela Lofts

Ages 3-8 years

Koala Lou loves hearing her mother say 'Koala Lou, I DO love you!' but as her family grows, she hears it less often. She enters the Bush Olympics hoping to win her mother's attention back, learning that love doesn't need to be earned. A touching story about family bonds and the reassuring truth of unconditional parental love.

Animals Australia Family and Community
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Owl Babies

by Martin Waddell Illustrated by Patrick Benson

Ages 2-6 years

Three owl babies wake up to find their mother gone and must comfort each other while waiting for her return. This gentle story addresses separation anxiety and provides reassurance about parental love and return.

Family and Community Resilience Courage and Bravery Animals
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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 Friendship Responsibility
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The Day the Crayons Came Home

by Drew Daywalt Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers

Ages 3-8 years

The sequel to the beloved 'The Day the Crayons Quit,' this story follows Duncan as he receives postcards from his lost crayons who want to come home. Each crayon has had its own adventure and needs Duncan's help to return safely. A delightful continuation that combines humour with problem-solving and empathy.

Creativity Problem Solving Literacy Friendship Adventure and Exploration
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The Day the Crayons Quit

by Drew Daywalt Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers

Ages 3-7 years

Duncan just wants to color. But when he opens his box of crayons, he finds only letters, all saying the same thing: His crayons have had enough! They quit! What can Duncan possibly do to appease all of the crayons and get them back to doing what they do best? A clever and humourous story that gives personality to everyday objects while exploring fairness.

Creativity Problem Solving Literacy
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The Heart and the Bottle

by Oliver Jeffers

Ages 4-8 years

Once there was a girl whose life was filled with wonder at the world around her. Then one day something happened that made the girl take her heart and put it in a safe place. However, after that it seemed that the world was emptier than before. A gentle story about grief, healing, and rediscovering the wonder in life.

Family and Community Problem Solving
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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
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The Whale Who Wanted More

by Rachel Bright Illustrated by Jim Field

Ages 3-8 years

Humphrey the whale thinks bigger is always better and wants everything in the ocean for himself. When his greed leads to loneliness, he learns that sharing and contentment bring true happiness and friendship.

Friendship Animals
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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.

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
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Up and Down

by Oliver Jeffers

Ages 3-6 years

A delightful story about a penguin and a boy's friendship, exploring themes of cooperation, problem-solving, and the ups and downs of relationships. A heartwarming tale about working through challenges together and the resilience of true friendship.

Friendship Collaboration Adventure and Exploration Problem Solving
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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 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.

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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.

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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.

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When I'm Feeling Jealous

by Trace Moroney

Ages 3-8 years

This book helps children understand and cope with jealousy. Through gentle text and expressive illustrations, it validates the emotion while providing healthy strategies for managing jealous feelings.

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When I'm Feeling Kind

by Trace Moroney

Ages 3-8 years

This book celebrates the wonderful feeling of kindness and helps children understand how acts of kindness benefit both the giver and receiver. It encourages empathy, compassion, and the joy that comes from helping others.

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When I'm Feeling Lonely

by Trace Moroney

Ages 3-8 years

This book helps children understand and cope with feelings of loneliness. It validates these difficult emotions while providing strategies for building connections, making friends, and finding ways to feel less alone.

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When I'm Feeling Loved

by Trace Moroney

Ages 3-8 years

This book explores the wonderful feeling of being loved and helps children recognise the many ways love is expressed in their lives. It celebrates family bonds, friendships, and the security that comes from feeling valued and cared for.

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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.

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When I'm Feeling Sad

by Trace Moroney

Ages 3-8 years

This book helps children understand and cope with sadness in healthy ways. It validates sad feelings while providing comfort strategies and showing that sadness is temporary and part of the normal range of human 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.