Books About Social Skills · 34 titles considered

The Best Social Skills Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about social skills? 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.

Decibella and Her 6-Inch Voice
A Little SPOT of Empathy
Alfie Gives a Hand
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Social Skills

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Picture Book · Ages 5–11 · 2014

Decibella and Her 6-Inch Voice

By Julia Cook, Anita Du Falla (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the Communicate with Confidence series

A loud girl learns the art of using the right voice for every situation.

30 pages· 1,180 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 383 ratings
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Picture Book · 2020

A Little SPOT of Feelings

Master your emotions with practical techniques.

32 pages· 830 words
4.6/5 Goodreads · 279 ratings
Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2024

A Little Spot of Kindness

Discover the magic of kindness in everyday moments.

32 pages· 409 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 592 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2019

Kind

By Alison Green, Beatrice Alemagna (Illustrator), Steve Antony (Illustrator), David Barrow (Illustrator), Rotraut Susanne Berner (Illustrator), Quentin Blake (Illustrator), Serge Bloch (Illustrator), Melissa Castrillon (Illustrator), Benjamin Chaud (Illustrator), Marianna Coppo (Illustrator), Kitty Crowther (Illustrator), Pippa Curnick (Illustrator), Gerda Dendooven (Illustrator), Michael Foreman (Illustrator), Lucia Gaggiotti (Illustrator), Ingrid Godon (Illustrator), Susanne Gohlich (Illustrator), Chris Haughton (Illustrator), Nicola Kinnear (Illustrator), Ole Könnecke (Illustrator), Anke Kuhl (Illustrator), Sarah McIntyre (Illustrator), Dorothée de Monfreid (Illustrator), Lydia Monks (Illustrator), Jorg Muhle (Illustrator), Thomas Muller (Illustrator), Barbara Nascimbeni (Illustrator), Guy Parker-Rees (Illustrator), Moni Port (Illustrator), David Roberts (Illustrator), Axel Scheffler (Illustrator), Nick Sharratt (Illustrator), Birgitta Sif (Illustrator), Helen Stephens (Illustrator), Lizzy Stewart (Illustrator), Britta Teckentrup (Illustrator), Philip Waechter (Illustrator), Ken Wilson-Max (Illustrator), Cindy Wume (Illustrator)

Can kindness change the world? Discover how simple acts make a big impact.

48 pages· 551 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 402 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008

The Berenstain Bears and the Golden Rule

A locket's message challenges Sister Bear to live by the Golden Rule.

32 pages· 531 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,489 ratings
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Picture Book · 2021

A Little SPOT of Empathy

Discover the power of empathy and kindness.

32 pages· 688 words
4.7/5 Goodreads · 181 ratings
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2012

The Crazy Cousins

A boy struggles to cope with a visit from his noisy and messy cousins, but eventually finds a way to have fun with them

48 pages· 1,432 words· Est. 16 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 352 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 2–8 · 1993

Just Say Please

A critter learns the true meaning of good manners.

24 pages· 573 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 538 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1983

Alfie Gives a Hand

A nervous boy attends a party alone and discovers unexpected confidence.

32 pages· 1,118 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 320 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2007

Personal Space Camp

By Julia Cook, Carrie Hartman (Illustrator)

A young space enthusiast learns the true meaning of personal space at camp.

32 pages· 1,473 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 533 ratings
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Social Skills Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about social skills for preschool and elementary-age readers.

What If Everybody Did That?

Ages 4–7 · 1990

What if everyone ignored the rules? Chaos or harmony awaits.

Clifford's Manners

Ages 3–6

Clifford learns good manners and inspires others to make the world better.

Hands Are Not for Hitting
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Hands Are Not for Hitting

Ages 4–7 · 2000

Discover the power of hands for kindness, not harm.

Being Frank
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Being Frank

Ages 5–7 · 2012

A young boy struggles with understanding the nuances of honesty and tact.

Friendshape

Ages 3–5 · 2015

Shapes discover the true essence of friendship through ups and downs.

Graphic Nov.
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Good Rosie!

Ages 4–8 · 2018

A lonely dog seeks friendship at a bustling park. Can she learn to connect?

Llama Llama and the Bully Goat

Ages 2–5 · 2013

Llama faces teasing at school. Can he find a way to make peace with Gilroy?

Chill, Chomp, Chill!

Ages 4–7 · 2021

A T. Rex learns to manage emotions using mindfulness in tricky situations.

The School Book
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The School Book

Ages 4–8 · 2019

Discover the joys and challenges of school, where everyone belongs.

Try a Little Kindness

Ages 3–5 · 2018

Discover the fun of kindness through playful animal antics.

Madeline Says Merci

Ages 3–7 · 2001

An adventurous girl discovers the power of kindness and good manners.

Talk and Work It Out
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Talk and Work It Out

Ages 4–8 · 2005

Discover the steps to peaceful conflict resolution for children.

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