Books About Positive Thinking

The Best Positive Thinking Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about positive thinking? 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 Confidence
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The Energy Bus for Kids
The Shortlist

Our 5 Favorite Books About Positive Thinking

Picture Book · 2019

A Little SPOT of Confidence

By Diane Alber · Inspire to Create a Better You! Series series

Can a child's confidence grow or shrink with life's challenges?

34 pages· 783 words
4.6 Goodreads · 292 ratings
Paperback
Summary: An orange spot guides children in visualizing their confidence, helping them navigate peer pressure and challenges. Through real-world scenarios, kids learn to grow their confidence spot, setting goals and fostering positivity. Will they embrace bravery and kindness to thrive?
Picture Book · 2019

A Little SPOT of Happiness

Unlock happiness through kindness and creativity.

37 pages· 480 words
4.5 Goodreads · 208 ratings
Paperback
Summary: A little SPOT of happiness guides children to grow their Happiness SPOT by practicing kindness, creativity, and gratitude. Through simple daily tasks, young readers learn to turn challenges into positive experiences. Can they master the art of happiness?
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Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 2012

The Energy Bus for Kids

By Jon Gordon, Korey Scott (Illustrator)

Discover the secret to overcoming negativity and embracing positivity on the ride of your life.

48 pages· 2,725 words· Est. 21 min read-aloud
4.4 Goodreads · 544 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Join a young adventurer on the Energy Bus, where five powerful rules transform challenges into opportunities. As they navigate bullies and negativity, they learn to fuel their journey with positivity and love. Will they find the courage to share this newfound energy with others and enjoy the ride? Embark on this uplifting journey and see how positivity can change everything.
Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2015

Baditude!

A boy learns to transform negativity into gratitude, changing his outlook on life.

31 pages· 1,671 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
4.3 Goodreads · 99 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Noodle's 'baditude' is driving everyone away. With guidance from his teacher and mom, he learns to shift his perspective from 'have tos' to 'get tos.' Can Noodle embrace gratitude and find positivity in every situation? Discover how he turns his life around, empowering kids to manage their feelings and focus on the bright side, no matter the challenge.
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2020

Catching Thoughts

By Bonnie Clark, Summer Maçon (Illustrator)

A girl learns to transform unwanted thoughts into positive ones through mindfulness.

32 pages· 281 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.0 Goodreads · 195 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: A young girl is haunted by a persistent negative thought she can't shake. Despite her efforts to ignore or fight it, the thought lingers. In a moment of clarity, she greets the thought, opening her mind to a world of beautiful, positive ideas. This journey teaches her to replace anxiety with joy and calm, empowering her to choose her mental landscape. Discover how she learns to embrace mindfulness and transform her inner world.
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