Engaging Picture Books on Balance (Yin Yang)
Yin Yang is the understanding that balance is required for sustainability and wellbeing. The Couch Potato Written by Jory John Illustrated by Pete Oswald The concept of yin yang is…
Engaging Picture Books on Immigration
Engaging children in topics such as immigration encourages discussion and reflection on empathy, open-mindedness, and the courage it takes to become an immigrant. A Different Pond Illustrated by Thi Bui…
Predict With These Engaging Picture Books
Good readers use predicting as a way to connect prior knowledge to new texts. Before reading, they may make predictions about what they think the book will be about. During…
Engaging Picture Books on Perspective (Viewpoints)
Being able to understand that people have different perspectives, viewpoints and experiences is a precursor in having empathy and understanding the world around them. By giving children the ability to…
Engaging Picture Books on Mindfulness
Teaching kids how to be mindful teaches them to live in the moment, be aware of their surroundings and respond to their emotions. Mindfulness can help children to calm their…
Engaging Picture Books on Resilience
These engaging picture books address the virtue of resilience. Through learning how to persevere and be resilient in different situations, a child can adapt to new situations, understand that change…
Engaging Picture Books on Patience
Patience allows one to persevere and make more productive decisions, often leading to greater success. Being patient is not easy but when instilled in children can lead to responsible decision-making,…
Engaging Picture Books on Acceptance
These engaging picture books on acceptance have characters who accept differences in themselves, others, and their situations. By exploring the virtue of ‘acceptance’ through picture books, children are able to…
Engaging picture books on community
These engaging picture books on community help to show that a community is the understanding that a group shares a common purpose or space to learn together. These books get…