
Social-emotional learning for kids by an early childhood and elementary education expert
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Books addressing topics often underserved in children's literature

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

Rainbow Bridge
Inspired by the well-known poem Rainbow Bridge, this book offers a gentle interpretation of a beloved pet's journey after death. It provides grieving pet lovers with a sense of reassurance and something tangible to hold onto during difficult times.

Fat Kitty's My Human Was Deployed
Fat Kitty is sad his owner is leaving, so he sits and waits for his best friend to return and takes comfort knowing he is loved and safe.

The Living Tree
The Living Tree offers a child-like explanation of the cycle of life, using nature as an example. The young tree loses her protective older tree but grows stronger in the process. The young tree repeats the process with her own young tree.

Flutterfly
Through the life cycle of a butterfly, this story uses nature to help us understand the changes we experience in life and reminds us that love never ends—it simply takes a different form.

To Love a Hummingbird
When one hummingbird lies to get extra treats, its beak grows longer with every deception. When its pleas go unanswered, the other bird learns that love and concern cannot control another's behavior. This story provides a child-friendly way to discuss addiction, personal responsibility, and the limits of control.