
Social-emotional learning for kids by an early childhood and elementary education expert
Family Matters
Books about family relationships, pregnancy, grandparents, deployment, divorce, and belonging.

A Bee with Two Hives
A little bee with two very different hives learns that things work out when the hives cooperate.

What is a Dad?
A little emporer penguin asks Dad, "What is a dad?" The dad happily answers by telling his little penguin about every part of a dad and what each piece is for. Baby penguin sees that every piece of Dad is made for the little penguin.

Fat Kitty's My Human Was Deployed
Fat Kitty is sad that his owner is leaving. He'll miss the snuggles and cuddles while he's away. Meanwhile he sits and waits for his best friend to return and takes comfort knowing he is loved and safe.

What is a Grammie?
A little unicorn asks Grammie, "What is a Grammie?" The Grammie hapily answers by telling the little unicorn each part of Grammie that makes her special to the baby unicorn. The little unicorn sees that every piece of Grammie is magically made of love for the little unicorn.

I Will See You On My Birthday
A baby inside of mom's belly wonders what it will be like when it's born. Baby is thinling about what you will be like and what you are doing. Baby wants to look into you eyes and bond with you. Baby is looking forward to meeting you.

What is a Mom?
A little panda bear asks Mom, "What is a mom?" The mom happily answers by telling her little bear about every part of a mom and what each piece is for. Baby bear sees that every piece of Mom is magically made for the little panda.

Wish Upon A Tiny Star
A sweet young family is trying to have a baby and decides to wish upon a tiny star to help them have success.