- Spoon, by Amy Krouse Rosenthal … Is a nice way to talk to children about jealousy and, in turn, being thankful for our own uniqueness and personal gifts. Check out this great activity from Coffee Cups and Crayons.
- Chrysanthemum, by Kevin Henkes … Sometime it can be hard when you stand out in a certain way, but our differences are what make us special.
- Galimato, by Karen Lynn Williams … Everyone doubted Kondi that he would be able to make his own toy, but he believed in himself and accomplished his goal.
- The Story of Ferdinand, by Munro Leaf … Ferdinand wasn’t like all the other bulls, and that was just fine.
- Cloudette, by Tom Lichtenheld … A small cloud on a journey to love herself the way she is.
- The Littlest Dinosaur, by Michael Foreman … No matter how small or different you may be, you still have so much to offer to others.
- I Like Myself, by Hans Wilhelm … Simple, beginner reader book about being special in our own ways.
- I Like Me!, by Nancy Carlson … Another easy-to-read book about liking oneself just as it is.
- I Like Myself, by Karen Beaumont … There are SO many terrific reasons to love yourself.
- I’m Terrific, by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat … A story about a little bear learning to be himself.
- Incredible You!, by Dr. Wayne Dyer … Covers 10 wonderful ways to help foster self-esteem.
- The Carrot Seed, by Ruth Krauss … a classic story about believing in yourself. (here’s a previous post on this book!)
- The Lovables: in the Kingdom of Self-Esteem, by Diane Loomans … A journey through the jungle with each animal adding their unique gift to share.
- I’m Gonna Like Me, by Jamie Lee Curtis & Laura Cornell … A great book about liking yourself no matter what.
- Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon, by Patty Lovell … A fun book about believing in yourself.
What would you add to the list?
Great list. I love Jame Lee Curtis’ books. I might add “How Do I Love You?” by P K Hallinan – author and illustrator of over 100 children’s books. Thanks for the list – pinning it.