Books About Self-care · 15 titles considered

The Best Self-care Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about self-care? 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 Sleepy SPOT
Just Me in the Tub
The Kindness Book
Grumpy Pants
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Self-care

Picture Book · 2020

A Little Sleepy SPOT

By Diane Alber · A Little SPOT series

A little SPOT helps kids conquer bedtime struggles.

36 pages· 839 words
4.8/5 Goodreads · 129 ratings
Sale price
$1248
Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 1988

I Like Me!

A pig discovers the joy of being her own best friend.

34 pages· 116 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,661 ratings
$12.99Save 4%
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2020

A Girl Like You

Celebrate uniqueness and kindness in a world of endless possibilities for girls.

32 pages· 482 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 366 ratings
$16.99Save 6%
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2001

Oh, the Things You Can Do That Are Good for You!

Discover healthy habits with the Cat in the Hat's fun-filled adventure.

64 pages· 1,211 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,933 ratings
$9.99Save 4%
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2020

When We Are Kind

Explore the impact of everyday kindness on a child's world.

32 pages· 145 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 779 ratings
$21.95Save 5%
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2001

Just Me in the Tub

A bath becomes an adventure with toys, bubbles, and surprises.

24 pages· 399 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.5/5 Goodreads · 11 ratings
$5.99Save 4%
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

The Big Squeeze

By Molly Harris, Alison Hawkins (Illustrator)

A sponge faces an overwhelming mess and discovers the power of friendship and self-care.

32 pages· 418 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 330 ratings
$19.99Save 5%
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2019

The Kindness Book

Discover the power of kindness in every choice you make.

32 pages· 220 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 501 ratings
$17.99
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

Grumpy Pants

Can Penguin turn a grumpy day into a good night?

32 pages· 203 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,408 ratings
$16.99Save 6%
Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2014

Katie and the Fancy Substitute

A substitute teacher arrives, and Katie's efforts to impress her go awry.

32 pages· 449 words· Est. 8 min read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 59 ratings
$21.32Save 5%
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Self-care Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about self-care for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Give Us a Smile, Cinderella

Ages 4–7 · 2014

A magical bath transforms Cinderella before the ball. Will her new smile change her fate?

Grumpy Monkey: Play All Day

Ages 4–7 · 2024

A playful monkey learns the cost of avoiding responsibilities.

Catching Thoughts
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$1799

Catching Thoughts

Ages 4–7 · 2020

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

I Am Love
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$1499

I Am Love

Ages 3–7 · 2019

A person reflects on how to help someone going through a difficult time.

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