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 is a normal part of life, and build confidence. These books help children reflect on what they would do in these situations and brainstorm different problem-solving skills.

What If, PIg?

What If, PIg

Written and Illustrated by Linzie Hunter

The virtue of resilience is explored in this book by two friends, Pig and Mouse, who are throwing a party, and one friend deals with the anxiety of things that could possibly go wrong.

Teachable Moments: #resilience #friendship #worries #kind #thoughtfulness

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Jeremy Draws a Monster

Written and Illustrated by Peter McCarty

The virtue of resilience is explored in this book by Jeremy, a little boy, who is apprehensive to go outside. He draws a monster and when the monster becomes a nuisance, Jeremy has the courage to make changes to his own situation.

Teachable Moments: #resilience #courage #change #imagination

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Lottie and Walter

Written and Illustrated by Anna Walker

The virtue of resilience is explored in this book by Lottie and overcoming her fear of water. With the help of a new friend, Walter, Lottie is able to find the courage to get into the swimming pool.

Teachable Moments: #resilience #courage #friendship #imagination #fearofwater

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The Koala Who Could

Written by Rachel Bright

Illustrated by Jim Field

The virtue of resilience is explored in this book by looking at Kevin, a koala who is apprehensive to come down from his tree. With the help of his friends and a change in his situation, he is able to overcome his fear.

Teachable Moments: #resilience #courage #change

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Perfect Square

Written and Illustrated by Michael Hall

The virtue of resilience is explored in this book by a perfectly content square piece of paper being transformed into creative objects after being cut into pieces, poked full of holes, and torn into strips.

Teachable Moments: #resilience #change #creativity #imagination #prediction

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The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend

Beekle

Written and Illustrated by Dan Santat

The virtue of resilience is explored in this book by the birth of an imaginary friend who does not give up on finding his perfect match.

Teachable Moments: #resilience #change #imagination #friendship #courage #belonging #acceptance

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Me and My Fear

Written and Illustrated by Francesca Sanna

The virtue of resilience is explored in this book when a little girl brings her ‘fear’ along with her to her new country and new school. The girl shares her fear with others and shows how friendship, empathy, and connection can help with resilience.

Teachable Moments: #resilience #change #friendship #immigration #courage #belonging #empathy #connection

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The Darkest Dark

Written by Chris Hadfield

Illustrated by The Fan Brothers

The virtue of resilience is explored through a brave boy who loves to imagine he is exploring the universe despite having one fear-the dark. By watching the moon landing he discovers that his fear -the dark- is beautiful and exciting.

Teachable Moments: #resilience #courage #spacetravel #exploration #imagination

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The Barnabus Project

Written and Illustrated by the Fan Brothers

The virtue of resilience is explored in this book when a ‘failed project’ dreams of freedom and are assisted on his journey of discovery with the help of his friends.

Teachable Moments: #resilience #friendship #acceptance #belonging #cooperation #integrity #amazingillustrations

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Trying

Written and Illustrated by Kobi Yamada

The virtue of resilience is communicated in this book with the idea that failure and trying is the beginning of a journey.

Teachable Moments: #resilience #courage #change

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I am (Not) Scared

Written by Anna Kang

Illustrated by Christopher Weyant

The virtue of resilience is explored in this book with two friends going to an amusement park and trying to convince each other that there are much scarier things than a roller coaster.

Teachable Moments: #resilience #friendship #communication

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Can I Tell You a Secret?

Can I Tell You a Secret

Written by Anna Kang

Illustrated by Christopher Weyant

The virtue of resilience is explored in this book with a frog who has a secret, he cannot swim. The frog learns to face his fear with help from the reader.

Teachable Moments: #resilience #friendship #communication

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