Books About Learning Self-control

The Best Learning Self-control Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about learning self-control? 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.

The Shortlist

Our 2 Favorite Books About Learning Self-control

You Get What You Get
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$2342
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2012

You Get What You Get

A boy learns to handle disappointment without tantrums.

32 pages· 397 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.8/7 Bookroo·4.4/5 Goodreads · 4,251 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Melvin struggles with disappointment, throwing tantrums when things don't go his way. But when the classroom rule, 'you get what you get and you don't throw a fit,' follows him home, he faces a challenge. Can Melvin learn to manage his emotions and embrace life's unpredictability? Discover how a simple rule transforms his world.
Blurt Beans
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$2184
Picture Book · Ages 3–10 · 2022

Blurt Beans

Kids who can't stop talking out of turn learn a clever trick to hold their words.

34 pages
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Hardcover
Summary: Told from children's point of view, this rhyming story explains what a blurt is and why one is so hard to stop. It offers a playful technique for holding a thought until it is your turn to speak, helping parents, teachers and counselors show children the value of listening and respecting others.