Books About Emotional Regulation · 14 titles considered

The Best Emotional Regulation Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about emotional regulation? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

A Little SPOT of Sadness
Talk and Work It Out
A Little SPOT of Organization
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Emotional Regulation

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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2023

A Little Scribble SPOT

Inspire to Create A Better You! series

A tangled mess of emotions seeks clarity and happiness.

40 pages· 360 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.6/5 Goodreads · 353 ratings
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Picture Book · 2019

A Little SPOT of Sadness

A child learns to manage their sadness through creative visualization and empathy.

32 pages· 811 words
4.5/5 Goodreads · 274 ratings
Graphic Nov.
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2022

Button Pusher

By Tyler Page · Book #1 in the Button Pusher series

A boy's struggle with ADHD leads to unexpected challenges and self-discovery.

256 pages· 17,382 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,427 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2012

My No, No, No Day!

A toddler's day spirals into chaos, but bedtime brings hope.

32 pages· 468 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,241 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2013

No Fits, Nilson!

A girl must manage her friend's epic tantrums while learning to control her own.

32 pages· 333 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 914 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2005

Talk and Work It Out

Discover the steps to peaceful conflict resolution for children.

40 pages· 344 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 149 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2009

Mouse Was Mad

By Linda Urban, Henry Cole (Illustrator)

Can Mouse find his own way to express anger among stomping, hopping, and screaming friends?

40 pages· 450 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,109 ratings
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2018

Allie All Along

A girl's fury erupts. Can her brother help her find calm beneath the storm?

40 pages· 189 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 528 ratings
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Picture Book · 2020

A Little SPOT of Organization

A little SPOT helps kids organize their chaos.

32 pages· 799 words
4.6/5 Goodreads · 85 ratings
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Don't Blow Your Top!

By Ame Dyckman, Abhi Alwar (Illustrator)

A volcano learns to manage anger when a bird drops a coconut on its crater.

40 pages· 188 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 346 ratings
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Emotional Regulation Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about emotional regulation for preschool and elementary-age readers.

My Magical Choices

Ages 4–8 · 2022

Empower kids to choose happiness and responsibility through fun rhymes and vibrant illustrations.

A Little SPOT's Anger Shield

2023

No book description provided.

A Little SPOT Emotion Coach

A Little SPOT Emotion Coach

2023

No book description provided.

Daniel Visits the Library

Ages 3–5 · 2015

Can Daniel Tiger calm down in time for library story time?

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