Welcome to The Whimsical Bookshelf: From Classroom Rugs to Bedtime Stories—a handpicked collection of elementary literature designed to bring pure joy to the school day and sweet dreams to the night.
Curated for teachers, parents, and young readers,...
Sections
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Growth Mindset
Favorite Authors- Book Sets
Positive Character Traits
Social Emotional Learning
Beginning Chapter Books
Humorous
Growth Mindset
Yet is a magical word for times things become difficult. “I can’t do it… Yet!”
The Magical Yet
A book that helps develop a growth mindset as young children learn it’s ok to grow from our mistakes.
The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes: Growth Mindset Book
A great lesson: to learn about individual differences and staying true to oneself.
A Bad Case of Stripes (Scholastic Bookshelf)
One of my favorite books about creativity! “Just make a mark and see where it takes you."
The Dot (Creatrilogy)
Don’t worry… Leo finally bloomed!
Leo the Late Bloomer - Books
A read aloud that teaches resilience, conquering fears, and the power of the "yet."
After the Fall: How Humpty Dumpty Got Up
Favorite Authors- Book Sets
You can never go wrong with a Kevin Henkes’ book!
Kevin Henkes 8-Book Set: Chester's Way
Pete the Cat is one groovy cat! Children love this series.
Pete the Cat Series 5 Books Collection Set
Positive Character Traits
The difference between tattling and telling is a hard concept for young minds. This books helps teach the difference.
A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue: Picture Book
I love using this book to talk about the importance of learning patience.
Interrupting Chicken: Funny Read Aloud Book Ages 4-8
A great book for little interrupters!
My Mouth Is a Volcano: Picture Book
A tale of tattletales presented in a humorous way.
Don't Squeal Unless It's a Big Deal
Lacey Walker talks and talks until she loses her voice and is forced to learn how to listen.
Lacey Walker, Nonstop Talker (Little Boost)
Social Emotional Learning
You can build and strengthen your class community while learning their classroom is a place where it’s safe to be themselves.
Our Class is a Family - Classroom Collection
A wonderful beginning of the year read aloud. Mrs. Raccoon shares a family secret called the Kissing Hand to give her little one the reassurance of her love any time his world feels a little scary.
The Kissing Hand (Kissing Hand Books)
A story about a flat-sided rock named Ricky who couldn’t roll. It teaches perseverance, inclusion, and what it truly means to be a supportive friend
Ricky the rock that couldn't roll: Storybook Walk Edition
Learn why we treat our friends with care.
We Don't Eat Our Classmates: A Penelope Rex Book
Beginning Chapter Books
Junie B. Jones always makes us laugh in my classroom! Silly and goofy chapter books for elementary children.
Junie B. Jones First Boxed Set Ever!: Books 1-4
The Magic Treehouse chapter books are always a read aloud favorite in my classroom!
A Library of Tree House Complete Set 1-28
I always read this book on the first day of school!
First Day Jitters (The Jitters Series)
Humorous
Find out what happens when the crayons all quit.
The Day The Crayons Quit Books
Be prepared to have kids cracking up while you are forced to say silly words.
The Book With No Pictures by B. J. Novak
A book that builds anticipation—the words say one things but the illustrations show another!
