Assures children that love is constant and ever-present, regardless of distance or circumstances. It teaches the enduring nature of parental love.
Wherever You Are: My Love Will Find You
Conveys the message that every individual has a purpose and is a valuable part of the world. It encourages self-worth and the importance of each person.
You're Here for a Reason by Nancy Tillman
Highlights the deep connection between parent and child, suggesting that love transcends appearances and circumstances. It fosters a sense of belonging and unconditional love.
I'd Know You Anywhere, My Love
Celebrates the uniqueness of each child and the joy their arrival brings to the world.
On the Night You Were Born : Tillman, Nancy
A beautiful bedtime book. Provides comfort and reassurance during bedtime, helping children transition to sleep with a sense of safety and love.
It's Time to Sleep, My Love
A beautiful book on acceptance and diversity. It celebrates the uniqueness of each child, encouraging them to embrace their individuality
You're All Kinds of Wonderful: Tillman, Nancy ...
Affirms the child’s inherent worth and dignity, likening them to royalty in their uniqueness and importance.
The Crown on Your Head
Another beautiful Nancy Tillman book. Encourages imagination and the power of wishes, promoting creativity and the belief that dreams can come true.
You and Me and the Wishing Tree: Tillman, Nancy
Reinforces the idea of unconditional love and acceptance, emphasizing that the child is loved simply for being themselves.
Because You're Mine by Nancy Tillman
A fun interactive book that builds self-belief, gentle encouragement, and identity affirmation
There's a Unicorn in Your Book by Fletcher
An interactive book about magic and explores mistakes and reversal
There's a Witch in Your Book: Interactive Kids
Fun and interactive and teaches emotional regulation and empathy
There's a Monster in Your Book: Funny Kids Book
Fun and interactive. Builds inclusion, curiosity, and cultural tolerance
There's an Alien in Your Book - Fletcher & Abbott
Fun and interactive. Redefines strength as cooperation and self-discipline
There's a Superhero in Your Book - Fletcher
Fun and interactive. Introduces cause–effect and responsibility
There's a Dragon in Your Book by Fletcher & Abbott
Fun and interactive. It introduces moral choice: doing the right thing even when no one will punish you. Teaches integrity versus manipulation.
There's an Elf in Your Book: Interactive Christmas
A great bedtime book. learning how to shift from active to restful state, a life skill
There's a Bear in Your Book: 9780241466636
Encourages confidence and perseverance, celebrating the child’s abilities and the belief in their potential to succeed.
I Knew You Could Do It! by Nancy Tillman
Explores themes of creation and the beauty of the world, fostering a sense of wonder and appreciation for life.
Let There Be Light: Tutu, Desmond, Tillman
Addresses the challenges of behavior and the importance of kindness, teaching children about empathy and the impact of their actions.
Tumford the Terrible
This one is very personal to me because it helped my family while we grieved our family dog. Explores the special bond between humans and animals, highlighting themes of compassion and the joy animals bring into our lives.
The Heaven of Animals - Books
Stimulates imagination and wonder, allowing children to dream about the possibilities of owning the moon and the adventures it could bring.
If I Owned the Moon by Nancy Tillman
Teaches children to face their problems because it may not be what they think it is
What Do You Do with a Problem: Yamada, Kobi
Teaches you that when you have courage, take chances, and say yes to new experiences, amazing things can happen.
What Do You Do with a Chance: Yamada, Kobi
The title says it all
Maybe: A Story about Endless Potential
A beautiful encouragement to try even when you think it’s impossible
Trying by Yamada, Kobi, Hurst, Elise
A beautiful book and the title says it all
Why Not?: A Story of Discovering Possibilities
How to be grateful and look for the things to make you happy
Feeling Grateful - Gratitude Gift Book, Hardcover
Having the courage to follow your dreams
Chasing Dreams: Add More Daring to Doing
Teaches us to live with the full-hearted abundance of hope, joy, and imagination
Finding Muchness: How to Add More Life to Life
A beautiful book for a first birthday or graduation
I Wish You More Book By Amy Krouse Rosenthal, ('pi')
A beautifully illustrated pop-up book that helps children identify and understand their emotions by following the story of a color-changing monster.
The Color Monster: A Story About Emotions
This heartwarming story reassures children that they are always connected to loved ones, no matter the distance, through an invisible string of love.
The Invisible String Book By Patrice Karst, ('pi')
Encourages children to embrace their creativity and individuality, showing that even a simple dot can lead to a world of possibilities.
The Dot - Books
A lyrical ode to self-acceptance and inner strength, this book encourages children to recognize their inherent worth and embrace who they are.
I Am Enough by Grace Byers & Keturah Bobo
A story that explores themes of community, diversity, and finding beauty in unexpected places through the eyes of a young boy and his grandmother.
Last Stop on Market Street by de la Peña & Robinson
Teaches children about empathy and the importance of simply being present for others during difficult times.
The Rabbit Listened: Doerrfeld, Cori ...
A poignant tale about the ripple effect of kindness and the impact of missed opportunities to be kind.
Each Kindness - Books
An inspiring story about resilience and creativity, showing that even when things don’t go as planned, one can still create something beautiful.
What If... by Samantha Berger & Michael Curato
Encourages perseverance and problem-solving as a young girl strives to create the most magnificent thing, learning valuable lessons along the way.
The Most Magnificent Thing
A beautifully illustrated book that blends imagination and reality, showing how a child’s creativity can transform everyday experiences.
The Paper Kingdom by Helena Ku Rhee
It touches on selflessness, unconditional love, and the balance between giving and taking
The-Giving-Tree.pdf
Teaches kids about kindness, empathy, and how positive actions “fill” others’ and their own emotional buckets.
Have You Filled a Bucket Today? - Kids Guide
A subtle story about friendship, giving, and selflessness, with beautiful illustrations.
The Lion and the Little Red Bird by Kleven
Explores love, loss, and emotional openness in a way that’s gentle for children.
The Heart and the Bottle by Oliver Jeffers
Shows generosity and care for others through the metaphor of gardening and nurturing.
The Gardener: Caldecott Honor Book by Stewart & Small
A classic - Love makes us real, even if it wears us down.
The Velveteen Rabbit, or, How Toys Become Real.
Gentle lessons about kindness, vulnerability, and courage.
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Our “circle” of care grows as we do… and life is about including more.
The Circles All Around Us | Scholastic Canada
True joy comes from giving rather than hoarding.
The Quiltmaker's Gift
Your duty in life is to make the world more beautiful.
Miss Rumphius : Cooney, Barbara
One person’s devotion to nature can change an entire city.
