Preschoolers & Their Feelings

The lists below include some of the best works about preschoolers and their feelings. Descriptions are included to help you with your selections. Titles that have links provide access to the library catalogue where each book record shows the number of copies held by the Library and their status.

Behavior

Boelts, Maribeth.When It's the Last Day of School (JP BOELT)

A boy tells how he will change his behavior on the last day of school.

Cuneo, Diane.Mary Louise Loses Her Manners (JP CUNEO)

When Mary Louise starts saying things like "fleas" and "spank you" instead of "please" and "thank you," she realizes that she has lost her manners and goes in search of them.

Dieterle, Nathalie.I am the King (JP DIETE)

When Louis's mother gives him a beautiful gold crown, he declares himself "King!" But when this pint-sized monarch decides to rewrite his kingdom's laws, announcing that the King does not go to school, and he only eats chocolate, his reign becomes very short indeed.

Fearnley, Jan..Watch Out (JP FEARN)

Wilf, a very energetic mouse who gets in a bit of trouble when he does not listen to his mother, makes her a special surprise.

Emotions

Brown, Alan.Hoot and holler (JP BROWN)

Two owls who enjoy playing together never express their feelings for one another until they are separated by a storm.

Curtis, Jamie Lee.Today I Feel Silly and Other Moods that Make My Day (JP CURTI)

A child's emotions range from silliness to anger to excitement, coloring and changing each day.

Fowler, Susi.I'll See You When the Moon is Full (JP FOWLE)

"When are you coming back?" is what all children want to know when a parent is about to leave. As he helps his father pack for a trip, Abe too asks this all-important question. His father's reassuring reply will be as comforting and satisfying to young readers as it is to Abe.

Wills, Jeanne.Susan Laughs (JP WILLI)

Rhyming couplets describe a wide range of common emotions and activities experienced by a little girl who uses a wheelchair.

Individuality

Chodos-Irvine, Margaret.Ellah Sarah Gets Dressed (JP CHODO)

Ella Sarah may be little, but she has a BIG sense of style--and it isn't at all like that of her family. Chodos-Irvine's spirited story will nudge young children toward independence--providing plenty of exuberant colours and patterns to identify along the way.

Jenkins, Emily.Daffodil (JP JENKI )

Triplet sisters Rose, Violet, and Daffodil, grow tired of wearing the colorful party dresses that match their names.

Orom, Hiawyn.The Wrong Overcoat (JP ORAM)

Despite the insistence of his family and friends that his new overcoat suits him perfectly, Chimp dislikes it so much that he finds a way to get rid of it.

Parr, Todd.The Family Book (JP PARR)

Represents a variety of families, some big and some small, some with only one parent and some with two moms or dads, some quiet and some noisy, but all alike in some ways and special no matter what.

Singer, Marily.The One and Only Me (JP SINGE)

Readers love to feel special. Yet they also find it fun to be told they resemble people they love and admire. This upbeat story explores the joys of being at once an individual and part of a loving family.

Self-confidence

Gibbons, Faye.Emma Jo's Song (JP GIBBO)

Emma Jo thinks she is the only non-musical member of her very musical family, but when she goes to the Puckett family reunion she discovers her gift.

Hest, Amy. Make the Team, Baby Duck! (JP HEST)

Although Baby Duck longs to join the swim team, she won't go in the water. Luckily Grampa always knows what to say to make Baby Duck feel better--and braver. This story is ideal to reassure the most hesitant of little ones.

Reynolds, Peter.Ish (JP REYNO)

Ramon loses confidence in his ability to draw, but his sister gives him a new perspective on things.

Whybrow, Ian.Little Farmer Joe (JP WHYBR)

Little Joe stays on his aunt's farm and learns to overcome his fears of the animals and of being away from home

Self-esteem

Benjamin, A.H. A Duck So Small (JP BENJA)

When the other ducks laugh at Duffle for being too small to do anything at all, he tries unsuccessfully to imitate Kingfisher, Stork, and Woodpecker, but finally he finds something useful that only he can do.

Couric, Katie. The Blue Ribbon Day (JP COURI)

When Carrie is disappointed not to make the school soccer team, she turns her attention to creating a science fair project.

Gordon, David. The Ugly Truckling (JP GORDO)

Teased by her brothers and sisters for being so different, an ugly truckling fears that she will never be a good truck, and sets out into the world to discover what she might be.

McBratney, Sam. You're All My Favourites (JP MCBRA)

Three much-loved baby bears begin to wonder if their parents have a favourite.

Monnier, Miriam. Just right (JP MONNI)

When a girl becomes confused and grumpy because she is either too big or too little to do most things, her mother offers reassurance that she is just right.