As some of you may know, my sister & I have acquired J.O.T. journals & one of those journals will be aimed at helping kids learn the skills to start journals and create an awareness of moods & emotions as they grow up. Here's a sample of some of the books we have curated to go along with our journal; I hope you enjoy it! 
(Side note: You can support me & my family by buying these books on Amazon using my store ID: katielynnstor-20 or the link below; thanks in advance!)
amzn.to/4bovQQg

1. Feelings are Wild, by: Sophy Williams
www.amazon.com/Feelings-Are-Wild-Sophy-Williams/dp/1250343232/ref=sr_1_1?crid=15I1E8JMIA2ZI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.z7XtYqj1cNLtceEQ8Dj17DOp2p9VwHRt99dlLWhkwuKAE_Q3bodv98VO93HiZJaT-dU78NZ6WihZJEK0XmMnSClSdBavfzypaezVnamsmx1N3ZYy8gB_7-R0BBsS7hGJABIljoQ7vPnnVreklYUio43hLMbkPfaJbZhOmz0QRkA60eHhCH1FKnCzNvZCwcGuplfK-mTI7U-QlqgBaJli2pNoms8PDtz0_97fKkbndYs.9jQZ-6MaSiXOhOGcTc69GYbnHyBqK6gXdacukmOR1_Q&dib_tag=se&keywords=feelings+are+wild&qid=1738803627&sprefix=feelings+are+wil%2Caps%2C340&sr=8-1

​2. The Color Monster, by: Anna Llenas
www.amazon.com/Color-Monster-Story-About-Emotions/dp/0316450014/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ZGENXSTQPYIW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Td9a6xAEuKmff9tvb4o8nxNuC3OA4mH3-nGM3oBgZEV1BFWlbKT-i6HDw0T1xrz589fJH4vcRETTNcE-5MZccP_NmaOEdVPKdqiyJjzq46F0yEkRM9BfnY-72J9nufof6NPagPk62QNMA6s41rPDSmBZS9CjhgSIqdzheoawYWXTUCnHrmiqUbj53K9jYv_Xm_zGzAhArxCvVdG78XQC_uGXuKKcqCkmbXWx0kzen3I.krfejchibVXrPMTg2sYSPg6doPUzKuRw4PYopZtKy_w&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+color+monster&qid=1738889422&sprefix=the+color+monst%2Caps%2C236&sr=8-1
​3.Big, by: Vashti Harrison
www.amazon.com/Caldecott-Medal-Winner-Coretta-Scott/dp/0316353221/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2WYAGKV4ZLSCW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.X-0fDEpaooHGwzr5WhizDRC_1KP7SAbZ-m_KP0tORaTIg_xoLa8p6WGMIENwMql4n05w79_55_vs-gwQ7hdQJgy0z3IOLk1ljVlWlrsrNI8dH0ZIjXs3cu6pmqUkvi7luCM9Ff62n8JOHF6knt8smo7M6KoXBoqOdReuUrpjJEtlbqfZrnkdVW5UmTctr5O1etnSTfnuBnGp8C4rtK3GAqjUedG8rqpA2KEDACF5-kY.4rJ2IyC1IzCWSNb7SMN2fG3RHAkrp7-eb5VfdDVk5MI&dib_tag=se&keywords=big&qid=1738889559&s=books&sprefix=bi%2Cstripbooks%2C240&sr=1-1

4. My Mixed Feelings, by: DK & Maureen Healy
www.amazon.com/My-Mixed-Emotions-Handle-Feelings/dp/1465473327/ref=sr_1_1?crid=NGX2KLMZ4BO3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.S-owu6DgD2_4N9RCfYhiS-Bwxr0jqgzGlyRFbIxVwd_gxtRryC3WNQTjeFTcON7lhza1rAID2VjJMmdHOcHqdBTsEov94xNcRmNIizR72Dm8IXG4h_L5FSeSP9I3UhtWfbbFUCC_utFi0tnbVO4PXS4psJG09lnJl93XJjbB7vPKYQoA_BXY4u0rpllN__CMGCYAJv4zoUWNR1CoFPl_kalgZtxwnPv7dY7kUDj4dRs.9k9u4ci_h4Se68lUTGrrp63X_5nGHo9d8ZBDdowgwrk&dib_tag=se&keywords=my+mixed+emotions&qid=1738889591&s=books&sprefix=my+mixed+emot%2Cstripbooks%2C836&sr=1-1

5. How Do you Feel?, by: Lizzy Rockwell
www.amazon.com/How-You-Feel-Lizzy-Rockwell/dp/0823448479/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2JFXNVOJQ3AQT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.t_U0tbb6z3i01u3y0SC9kRELYOYsJXlIWDeMvA604AlT1x2uqKOVy-jcQ-9Dm4o-yoDtzsUHmIcyblMCtnuhwfYYkPMQjUgbvW9DmM0xEtxFJtnLer6lN68k_eG0GRRObuuEu1j3XRh10sbKpIw13XhawdM_LjTv_UTPpvMrZiP-Ccb0Fuue1ePMQSU5mjrg2iyLm7deCrUpnXD3mNFXsYi7DEOaesOxZHVqFlpLlNk.cBCiW5HXzwiI2sq_RsEdRVWyryhTbbvb9Pq5MkUqGAE&dib_tag=se&keywords=how+do+you+feel%3F&qid=1738897221&s=books&sprefix=how+do+you+feel+%2Cstripbooks%2C190&sr=1-5

6. My Blue is Happy, by: Jessica Young
www.amazon.com/My-Blue-Happy-Jessica-Young/dp/0763651257/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1YBUBWB4RBGWQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zq8wiAx8Cx6YxS1iOPR_0TZpLnDrC8BtD757R85cUYpC6GRZxegGhzI_uzYnFPdmr_Y7MeDjABvuffka5eLhu_iaL3cKUs0jnIxOSqFFllJlqKBPFKKqReSVmiChbG05eyyeAcEXTAVqUU-faVZiN015sEU6bA20pVejmPCeZyoNaYVJWuf9EwrZsL11r9FzXtnriQM2vYPOL5sGejKGm9DqzoPAdkVxsVXBRhafg0c.D377yJjg-mcQNHHaULxfEfW-ZnZJ85FbSmGK4ZKbXwM&dib_tag=se&keywords=my+blue+is+happy&qid=1738897981&s=books&sprefix=my+blue+is+happy%2Cstripbooks%2C191&sr=1-1

7. The Boy With Big, Big Feelings, by: Britney Winn Lee
www.amazon.com/Boy-Big-Feelings/dp/150645450X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=12ZTM7NHRMLT7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.VH61Ap1cKwXu1z7EQWt7y60yyKofSc2_-yO0txKpFYxlO9hPTP0EVBOsRYKQBv5SCLmTTwKkJXLNOD3v-ofrCVb2omtOBbJEVltSttFqu634WacTwgFdOFkHYcQrGzeTOU0YAa2pi6hrjYLzqFTsx9kFxHY9GGgH9CcZrXFA0mW4LfQrpBKuAZrjLg2rfIbj9_3dPoXb9aVo2tlKK7or_jtDxBClDrURZWyLNrUxolo.WIZG3aDwosRLE_UKQii3tgeqPjfS-vRRDMrWHX4LrNQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+boy+with+the+big+feelings&qid=1739395211&s=books&sprefix=the+boy+with+the+big+feelings%2Cstripbooks%2C174&sr=1-1

8. Slumberkins: the Feels, by: 
www.amazon.com/Slumberkins-Unicorn-Your-Light-Shine/dp/1955377391/ref=asc_df_1955377391?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80539356894430&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584138878131123&psc=1
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9.The Happy Book, by : Andy Rash
www.amazon.com/Happy-Book-Andy-Rash/dp/0451471253/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1274OBQWURU93&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Vam4uSBDQG-ZFq8_UgOh3vNlJUolA1IB2fCrYRlgXWkbLfIzCsMV0ZOU0HNX1WwrsOBpZ2N8deG1bcOCeFgdUajVSK0nPH_SGmNuPPEui_OzFey8SjOfzRgwSnAkb2rPyPsNnXAmc0jwbtpCr0kCBe40c0MYzKkvz6-Uqtf0wWi59fL1s7o67I-4eOm4_pqtY1-v76nQeXr9aOim-EeizGNHTWMSUcv4whmokqYm1so.wWtLdavORz8rcmNfLGK8hlQp9n6Vuf1CxdyHrzki6vw&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+happy+book&qid=1739342319&s=books&sprefix=the+happy+boo%2Cstripbooks%2C183&sr=1-1
10.  Pocket Full of Sads, by: Brad Davidson
www.amazon.com/Pocket-Full-Sads-Brad-Davidson/dp/0593564561/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2XHN06PMVO4NY&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.xXyZUJrPN5vdaBopbn70wbE8lLiPfXS65gskoP_USDRUorDroNkhmADqUCNbdzYCqphDELj_OcCUiGN9HKpBki9dEzx03IvRsfUTyazQx8DPotrxkuD4fZKn8NvXuk7Ayh_IVomb7ONJwdP02Xk9SvQDbYoqsT8FR_XfQCEeM7h5fw_edPLr1YaSBprOSU-aiMXjQ0X15GMWdwtQCHKXCPtGbeEnYS00aE9kQdv22co.ELzhyJ7wFmtIGfbgmn6uthhyPP79rMxlpqFW1a4GPW4&dib_tag=se&keywords=Pocket+Full+of+Sads&qid=1739653300&sprefix=pocket+full+of+sads%2Caps%2C458&sr=8-1
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11. Angry Cookie, by: Maria Karipidou & Laura Dockrill
www.amazon.com/Angry-Cookie-Laura-Dockrill/dp/1536205443/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2KNGADRO1IQRR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SCxyT-qB3UykEzriyU_dGzGhX_jVulyZ3BAACJ1zvt19fmwHTEkgdTetJNhShYC3N0CXbrfVkWwiieazQ9XSAY_sPuDcZVK-0w4DBgRGE23056qOyQArZYll-pzlN8Hnh1ZDxUdwEusiM5MUweplCKB0O34zo8jH9HnhvX5x6viGWx3zH6tufl_zTYRjkEuGpP8Hgvw62w6ILF4t6NtA6c5xycNPH2V5eHlsT_TdIGVEIXOZi56dmtOQICsWLrCUsqtkBc18LRs2TT5GtUOXRJ3B0nidmA2fITgEoZrqZeX_kXQ65ogC29l3_zpMbE91rSnLe1f25ia1pb_hmd26bKvtvx-xZE_Y8iXw7US0kuuZuWP2IzE9xF7eVSCBaPnmK98HAzRkqChVX7No-usOCgGyJ_lV-vlx0RB7GbKZXcj50DCDUFOz0X5G6vQbl79o.DO6Srqq_wXi0Ayw8-c8AbRpIfoA4I_v0jdeLwnjmQB4&dib_tag=se&keywords=angry+cookie&qid=1739653327&sprefix=angry+coo%2Caps%2C623&sr=8-1

12. The Sour Grape, by: Jory John 
www.amazon.com/Sour-Grape-Food-Group/dp/B09TWVP5G8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=327T9IBZF15GE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ve48GKk4K3bIa6ot6D6wxXaUyY1YEA5u5zelte6KsuzqGZ7FrqlTp3YN9WvffipVeZ88QeoIW16ng2xkcnFm
13. Mad Isn't Bad, by: Eli Blessings
www.amazon.com/Mad-Isnt-Bad-Faith-Filled-Understand/dp/B0DNKGL8LP/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1EO8I5VYNSHOR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fU3d6ZxGs8M24FjITU2e6vW9waUT938iWC78-cwTxIQ5jSb446UH08ucCxP9ocSQigl2LOJrM1F9Lym0DIta2rbjeGZV1sndamKcWq_Z2u_dpJ-IGSjN4kftoPRyO4II-jBmBMqI3yl6kOZZ305BHH0UU7KCSNTm5DHo63fBBeFZVWzg7rh31MqWNnUqYrecLVlMM8mFwUOIuZxTKesUvsf0kQx_EtMCGWo1Xm6w_zmkaoN69SRQV6DQJvBE9mTcvThsAiZwgXJ_bNDCc1kwQQ.tb3WXQxKM1bjTOuvyTHm1KFIi-juxaxrkkACkDljLSY&dib_tag=se&keywords=mad+isn%27t+bad&qid=1739655511&s=audible&sprefix=mad+isn%27t+bad%2Caudible%2C172&sr=1-2-catcorr

14. When I Feel Angry, by: Paula Bowles 
www.amazon.com/When-Feel-Angry-First-Feelings/dp/1786287463/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2EUB79P34SKTJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Dk-lqPDg9VzezYCzH8e08b6kFO0tztrpVtbRs9AphKKBVj1Z7dW4YFNvgLYF3ORze-I7SS29nlYq7p3PXVvsQQ4sEpzVaBcSLTtfrJZ0S3gB0CAuxdmZkrgWtczsXkTl_fNnDCyp_hvVTxKGHDYbMuUf6LfiKeWpxYfe9OUIGEqOIext5RX9wVGnEeC3Vh49GLyOh3eycv9XP4Fzj59fRI4C-CVJJ8ROuJhpe7daqHw.MUH9cgJ2n-B-qj1S1kLVidOelQP4QU5SuEUzTYRyqG8&dib_tag=se&keywords=when+I+Feel+angry&qid=1739655800&s=audible&sprefix=when+i+feel+angry%2Caudible%2C258&sr=1-2

15. My Magical Moods, by: Becky Cummings
www.amazon.com/My-Magical-Moods-Tantrums-Regulate/dp/195159732X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2DTJ3OQR3RSG0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7RX4Ot-JwsiXDS2nNkDqc2ERiVzvFl8K1f9wcmVFdoNAqGWnIu6W9Ku0482iRRBZtaLBs1D7zwXKRPnS-C3ognhJhb6oD1unU3QY9YFgMKpFJGUKPe7zRI1VVuU6UzNWO8-3_mQBIBwknM-X8cUZjm_N5YbzGrkDjUBHNGrs023ikNf1lFmFDCwHUZFm82J-TjZY3Fax2H5sF6GsNUiTieaK2WQ34qf5a8agQ7UbVLwA6Hb1fiil6DGG3Xm2f6VK.Jsip0KB6kPqSGeDevhgQKvyPztgev5Ej_7XanxQAEkc&dib_tag=se&keywords=My+Magical+Moods&qid=1739655716&s=audible&sprefix=my+magical+mood%2Caudible%2C195&sr=1-1-catcorr

1. An Ode to a Bad Day,
by: Chelsea Lin Wallace
www.amazon.com/Ode-Bad-Day-Chelsea-Wallace/dp/1797210807/ref=sr_1_1?crid=19DBQ1PC5UJON&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Oir5LBlPG4kgJdWJ0oMFbk_aTEDluMLu98QeaYbBQ5iqV73RI15smBmXSPAXBcQ4B29TEXEKgcZeX6T4AFUwjhWuPqOvHChs6-G7DJPBmpItTZiRQdZa6Z8IKfSMgdUMgLbmhwKaXdjVNCb-ml7G8n6AgHAk6eV-OaiYE6z99mnWFICFv77WaWWERFe3OBXrmyQDaP1Qo6h4gRk40pqRnV-ifFKR0O05BKofyA2kI_E.10KvqQk39ejK2JBezZAHlZZK0Gvumf5NG4NodalUxRU&dib_tag=se&keywords=an+ode+to+a+bad+day&qid=1727885697&sprefix=an+ode+to+a+bad+d%2Caps%2C217&sr=8-1

2. Sunny
by: Celia Krampien

3. When Things Aren't Going Right, GO LEFT
by: Peter H. Reynolds
www.amazon.com/When-Things-Arent-Going-Right/dp/1338831186/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3D51P4Q6G0DZQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.xgeLvBF7XEsiLgwkUhTFGwG9CLMuWifrIDM0klKyRX-AUIZpyX03KVJ_9NY2hll0_NWdTy0wtwaMyJ8SQJYBuwN-ISFkbq8LZOsK4f4ijUCBHKvZ-0Fm6ZJYSWFajctQcCYy0Rh-Oj8sl4951b-gPb7aWG4iKSPdBt6bMrj6qEGL45PeYzMOgGJeHET5NM_4WmtoQ-0VTXz2oGoHVBXJcrSeEDBItZtTl8h-hRylWeM.mu35Fm8YJMclkllmkh1uJLr9p48r1JeC8bZI_R5V5ZY&dib_tag=se&keywords=Go+Left+book&qid=1727929231&sprefix=go+left+book%2Caps%2C330&sr=8-1

4. The Rabbit Listened
by: Cori Doerrfeld
www.amazon.com/Rabbit-Listened-Cori-Doerrfeld/dp/073522935X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=30IP89E9O5FNT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kepw3Au9f_YvKiCfTeN1S3Kn0qrFet-ouaRCBSSBK9LMSko0bh79HHX2_bUkWeurLX4RjeJ44A1c_RQ3bdX_dDZrMvMF2W2XCy1h_PdiHJi9F4TFMhwl5Xl1uxYq_S8XoY24TMLGRECZgLF3CnnGpfX-4_pinHRqibeHQZ3eJPV8cJx9S9ZdMflmZnZuRTGBCZjwvAiCxEpCyL5sfF1MVPTISV0PlP3yh6yUD2UetNQ.aCTqoAGfSEftYYtYqaJEH490PuJRtJCS8osD4aR8urQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+rabbit+listened&qid=1728068407&sprefix=the+rabbit+listened%2Caps%2C303&sr=8-1 

5. Rita & Ralph's Rotten Day
by: Carmen Agra Deedy
www.amazon.com/Rita-Ralphs-Rotten-Carmen-Deedy/dp/1338216384/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TMBX924OWY0I&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8g-Cnjo4MS5BNbKw10j6QPKt3TQx_w6khqDKzWdh-Gc.21V7QaifOETSLAjTkUu1clm1ezvlSiByQeJHWlEWRpU&dib_tag=se&keywords=rita+and+ralphs+rotten+day&qid=1728068609&sprefix=rita+and+ralphs%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-1
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6. I Love It When You Smile
by: Sam McBratney
www.amazon.com/I-Love-When-You-Smile/dp/0062221337/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3BH0ZM3S7UVK2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.w3qJ-P8z2-qQeCG24YHIwkTnfqeouvJITpmOsKuzPcvqbP-G6Q4opGz_S1rXmaFtPZbDySILo3dXRJYCnpXdf2I0k5BqsiUQpH_vOYx9Il56MHe0gnmRB06mgdwQV94I6XjRa5lWx8heKDkjnGjehganrTLQ6UMhdHHxUvQMkpcGVy1CRxRGlEZUwXqgDp5uo6GA7GBHf9TebCAkP8-wcc1GskSQX1z5_W_dDcdq2iI.Z5EKqwnBkG78YmF0JZSFsjtD4yyojzKGrnfbxx23F5w&dib_tag=se&keywords=I+Love+it+when+you+smile&qid=1728068710&sprefix=i+love+it+when+you+smile%2Caps%2C235&sr=8-1 

7. Grumpy Monkey
by: Suzanne Lang
https://www.amazon.com/Grumpy-Monkey-Suzanne-Lang/dp/0553537865/ref=sr_1_1?crid=O9OJL1TKDGDZ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0rJN0yfD8IMNzG9K2GU6CkTp7FN5jkgu-YOdL57Y0hiGdpN_fvifmLxJiS9ztszDk5TCf1UnZjJnhpmD4OCFEf6U-9cd88j3Hu3fZuhnoAu4Wcc4mzXfmKkQ5IpazbeE1MdMaX24km3j_ob9ZPXbBFGtv4hYCh4jAUHi8iYtC--jq6ZDd_R7javusbzZM2pa8AYrccg3B-kIFLYeFgr93DIO7Ko2MHhU6aErKUlv0sA.DTY1y8HLh1rhZAs9iJrPwLGJNbXOBrtboAndFREh8oQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=grumpy+monkey+book&qid=1728228365&sprefix=Grumpy+Monkey%2Caps%2C450&sr=8-1

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This book round-up came as a result of looking for ways to help my daughter, who is battling low self-esteem...as a 5-year-old. We try hard to say positive things to her, encourage her to say prayers & thank God for what He has given her, & she's just not buying into it. So I thought maybe someone else's words (that we read) would help her out. And I hope these books help you out too! 

BUILDING CONFIDENCE + AFFIRMATIONS (for kids & adults!) 
1. My Magical Words
by: Becky Cummings
Link--www.amazon.com/Magical-Confidence-Self-Esteem-Affirmations-English/dp/1732596344/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=P72XMNSBCOWN&keywords=my+magical+words&qid=1697139293&sprefix=my+magical+words%2Caps%2C223&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1 
​2. Trying
by: Kobi Yamada
www.amazon.com/Trying-Kobi-Yamada/dp/1970147288/ref=sr_1_2?crid=UHHR8N1TRYX0&keywords=trying&qid=1697175566&sprefix=tryin%2Caps%2C375&sr=8-2 
3. I Will be Fierce
by: Bea Birdsong
www.amazon.com/Will-Be-Fierce-Bea-Birdsong/dp/1250295084/ref=sr_1_1?crid=CSGLOEQZANFA&keywords=I+Will+be+fierce&qid=1697175619&sprefix=i+will+be+fier%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-1 
4. Soar
by: Hillary Daecher 
www.amazon.com/SOAR-Hillary-Daecher/dp/0764359878/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3SS1U4915FXG0&keywords=soar+hillary+daecher&qid=1697175701&sprefix=soar+hillary%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-1
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5. I Am Enough
by: Grace Byers
www.amazon.com/I-Am-Enough-Grace-Byers/dp/0062667122/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1697433594&sr=8-6

6.Who I Am: Words I Tell Myself 
by: Susan Verde & Peter H. Reynolds
​www.amazon.com/Who-Am-Words-Myself-Books/dp/1419770918/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=36H5D9ARU78MH&keywords=I+Am+One&qid=1697433722&sprefix=i+am+one%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1





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That time of year has already rolled around-- the school year is starting in less than a month! And for the very first time, I am sending a child to school...every day. I'm just so grateful he's only doing half-day M-F in kindergarten. That's about all I can handle, especially when it adds to our pickup/dropoff schedule & means not having him home all the time. Do you know a kindergartner or have one at home? Here are some good picture books to share with them, in case they're anxious to start school!
Books for Kids Starting School:
1. King of Kindergarten
by: Derrick Barnes
www.amazon.com/King-Kindergarten-Derrick-Barnes/dp/1524740748/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=king+of+kindergarten&qid=1658853151&sprefix=king+of+kinderg%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-1
2. The Night Before Kindergarten
by: Natasha Wing
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www.amazon.com/Night-Before-Kindergarten-Natasha-Wing/dp/0448425009/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+night+before+kindergarten&qid=1658853887&sprefix=the+night+before+kindergar%2Caps%2C170&sr=8-1

3. Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten
by: Joseph Slate
www.amazon.com/Miss-Bindergarten-Gets-Ready-Kindergarten/dp/0140562737/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=7PBECAYXGSL6&keywords=off+to+kindergarten&qid=1658870592&sprefix=off+to+kindergarten%2Caps%2C177&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyOE83SUxCVlY1Q1Q3JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTI2NzkxMUZPTDE5RUUxVlpHVSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTg1OTg1VkhVU0xUSllDQ1pDJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

4. Kindergarten Here I Come
by: D.J. Steinberg
www.amazon.com/Kindergarten-Here-Come-D-J-Steinberg/dp/0448456249/ref=sr_1_6?crid=7PBECAYXGSL6&keywords=off+to+kindergarten&qid=1658870782&sprefix=off+to+kindergarten%2Caps%2C177&sr=8-6

5. How to Be Kind in Kindergarten
by: D.J. Steinberg
www.amazon.com/How-Be-Kind-Kindergarten-Backpack/dp/0593226720/ref=sr_1_1?crid=183N19JD8ISXW&keywords=how+to+be+kind+in+kindergarten&qid=1658870968&sprefix=how+to+be+kind+in+kindergarte%2Caps%2C200&sr=8-1
6. Clifford Goes to Kindergarten
by: Norman Bridwell
www.amazon.com/Clifford-Goes-Kindergarten-Norman-Bridwell/dp/0545823358/ref=sr_1_7?crid=26UNFYEXRP7ME&keywords=kindergarten+books&qid=1658871430&sprefix=kindergarten+book%2Caps%2C154&sr=8-7

7. Kindergarten: Where Kindness Matters Every Day
​by: Vera Ahiyya & Joey Chou
www.amazon.com/KINDergarten-Where-Kindness-Matters-Every/dp/0593484622/ref=sr_1_8?crid=1T1715H9DX3TW&keywords=kindergarten+books&qid=1659644861&sprefix=kindergarten+b%2Caps%2C241&sr=8-8
8. Next Stop: Kindergarten
by: Brooke Jordan

9. Goodbye Preschool, Hello Kindergarten
by: Sonica Ellis
www.amazon.com/Goodbye-Preschool-Hello-Kindergarten-Sonica/dp/0578707543/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=goodbye+preschool+hello+kindergarten&qid=1659421128&sprefix=goodbye+preschool+hello%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-1

10. Pirates Don't Go to Kindergarten
by: Lisa Robinson & Eda Kaban
www.amazon.com/Pirates-Dont-Kindergarten-Lisa-Robinson/dp/1542092752/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=pirates+don%27t+go+to+kindergarten&qid=1659671208&sprefix=Pirates+don%27t+go+to+kinder%2Caps%2C279&sr=8-1 

11. Countdown to Kindergarten
by: Alison McGhee & Harry Bliss
www.amazon.com/Countdown-Kindergarten-Alison-McGhee/dp/015205586X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=countdown+to+kindergarten&qid=1660067885&sprefix=countdown+to%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-1

12. Skippyjon Jones: Class Action
by: Judy Schachner
www.amazon.com/Skippyjon-Jones-Class-Action-Schachner/dp/0425288927/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=skippyjon+jones+class+action&qid=1660068029&sprefix=skippy+jon+jones+class+%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-1
13. First Day Jitters
by: Julie Danneberg
www.amazon.com/First-Jitters-Hartwells-Classroom-Adventures/dp/158089061X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3MWBBPG1944ED&keywords=school%27s+first+day+of+school+first+day+jitters&qid=1660070657&sprefix=school%27s+first+day+of+schoolfirst+day+jitters%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-1
14. The Kissing Hand
by: Audrey Penn
www.amazon.com/Kissing-Hand/dp/1939100429/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2Z5SQLN5U21E6&keywords=the+kissing+hand&qid=1660079341&sprefix=the+kissing+han%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-1
15. School's First Day of School
by; Adam Rex & Christian Robinson 
www.amazon.com/Schools-First-Day-School-Adam/dp/1596439645/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3SJFCYNTOUQ8L&keywords=school%27s+first+day+of+school&qid=1660070547&sprefix=school%27s+first+day+of+school%2Caps%2C218&sr=8-1

There are so many great books out there about dads, father figures, & we want to celebrate all the good men in our lives, the 3rd week of June! I'd love to hear some of your favorites, or if you like any of these books listed here. 
BOOKS ABOUT FATHERS & GOOD MEN:  
1. We Love Our Dad
by: Jan & Mike Berenstain
kidsbooks.com/Store/Details/9780062697189B/we-love-our-dadwe-love-our-mom-the-berenstain 
2. You Made Me a Dad
by: Laurenne Sala & Mike Malbrough 
​www.amazon.com/You-Made-Dad-Laurenne-Sala/dp/0062396943/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3N6TXE8AI9Q10&keywords=you+made+me+a+dad&qid=1654819205&sprefix=you+made+me+a+dad%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-1 
3. Dad By My Side
by: Soosh
www.amazon.com/Dad-My-Side-Soosh/dp/0316438081/ref=sxin_10_mbs_w_global_sims?content-id=amzn1.sym.167d0880-9da0-400b-938e-4382731a4102%3Aamzn1.sym.167d0880-9da0-400b-938e-4382731a4102&crid=3N6TXE8AI9Q10&cv_ct_cx=you+made+me+a+dad&keywords=you+made+me+a+dad&pd_rd_i=0316438081&pd_rd_r=da695aeb-07ba-44b6-89cd-f527a30a210a&pd_rd_w=lLcCV&pd_rd_wg=ohJwg&pf_rd_p=167d0880-9da0-400b-938e-4382731a4102&pf_rd_r=8H0R1EXA97TQMBHNHZPJ&qid=1654836972&sprefix=you+made+me+a+dad%2Caps%2C152&sr=1-3-9e7645f9-2d19-4bff-863e-f6cdbe50f990

4. My Papi Has a Moto
by: Isabel Quintero
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5.  Just Me & My Dad
by: Mercer Meyer 

6. Saturday is Dadurday
by: Robin Pulver 
www.amazon.com/Saturday-Dadurday-Robin-Pulver/dp/080278691X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=NO0P0PA2Y8OK&keywords=saturday+is+dadurday&qid=1654837150&s=books&sprefix=saturday+is+dadurday%2Cstripbooks%2C127&sr=1-1
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7. Daddy-Sitting
by: Eve Coy
www.amazon.com/Daddy-Sitting-Eve-Coy/dp/1328489892/ref=sr_1_1?crid=VSDPLFPK9HXT&keywords=daddy+sitting&qid=1654837363&s=books&sprefix=daddy+sitting%2Cstripbooks%2C124&sr=1-1

8. How To Surprise a Dad
by: Jean Reagan 

9. Daddy Depot
by: 
10. Time Together: Me & Dad
by: 
11. How to Babysit a Grandpa 
by: Jean Reagan  
12. Me & My Dad (Rory the Dinosaur) 
by: 

13. I'm Not Very Afraid of Being Alone
by: Anna Milbourne 
p12697.myubam.com/p/9020/im-not-very-afraid-of-being-alone 
14. Three Squeezes 
by: Jason Pratt &
www.amazon.com/Three-Squeezes-Jason-Pratt/dp/1250313457/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3FTAPDEIKRW44&keywords=three+squeezes&qid=1654994960&sprefix=three+squee%2Caps%2C302&sr=8-1

It is a little known fact that I LOVE summertime! And it is hands-down my favorite season, especially because of warm weather, but also swimming & parks, and watermelon & barbecues & a general release of busy, tight schedules. I also love the beach, and it's a shame I live so far from any beaches here in Utah. I like to get back to the east coast or California beaches when the opportunity presents itself for a vacation! 
​What do you love best about summer? Food? Swimming?  And what books do you read with your littles as you welcome the sunny season?

Books about Summer: 
1. And Then Comes Summer*
by: Tom Brenner & Jaime Kim 
www.amazon.com/Then-Comes-Summer-Tom-Brenner/dp/076366071X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=and+then+summer+comes&qid=1653767725&sprefix=and+then+summer%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-1
2. The Watermelon Seed
by: Greg Pizzoli
www.amazon.com/Watermelon-Seed-Greg-Pizzoli/dp/1423171012/ref=sr_1_1?crid=CPUCWJUCE559&keywords=the+watermelon+seed&qid=1653767842&sprefix=the+watermelon+see%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-1 
​3. Maisy Goes on Vacation
by: Lucy Cousins 
www.amazon.com/Maisy-Goes-Vacation-First-Experiences/dp/0763660396/ref=sr_1_1?crid=9UKTC5J1OVUL&keywords=maisy+goes+on+vacation&qid=1653767977&sprefix=maisy+goes+on+vacation%2Caps%2C129&sr=8-1
4. Vacation for Dexter
by: Lindsay Ward
www.amazon.com/Vacation-Dexter-T-Rexter-Book-ebook/dp/B07GDK3XJQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=22KC4WNXFW4QU&keywords=vacation+for+dexter&qid=1653768208&sprefix=vacation+for+dexte%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-1

5. Scaredy Squirrel at the Beach
by: Melanie Watts
www.amazon.com/Scaredy-Squirrel-Beach-M%C3%A9lanie-Watt/dp/1554534623/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ZDLFVZTGH8MZ&keywords=scaredy+squirrel+at+the+beach&qid=1653768277&sprefix=scaredy+squirrel+at+the+beach%2Caps%2C125&sr=8-1

6. A Camping Spree with Mr. McGee
by: Chris Van Dusen
www.amazon.com/Camping-Spree-Mr-Magee/dp/0811836037/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=a+camping+spree+with+mr+magee&qid=1653768439&s=books&sprefix=a+camping+sp%2Cstripbooks%2C123&sr=1-1

7. Cannonball
by: Sacha Cotter
www.amazon.com/Cannonball-Sacha-Cotter/dp/1728217563/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2O8D9IQ5NDNLS&keywords=cannonball&qid=1653768697&s=books&sprefix=cannonball%2Cstripbooks%2C141&sr=1-6

8. Fancy Nancy Sand Castles & Sand Palaces
by: Jane O'Connor & Robin Preiss Glassner
www.amazon.com/Fancy-Nancy-Sand-Castles-Palaces/dp/0062269542/ref=sr_1_1?crid=228BHP0W57E4D&keywords=fancy+nancy+sand+castles&qid=1653769025&s=books&sprefix=fancy+nancy+sand+castle%2Cstripbooks%2C138&sr=1-1

9. Beach Day
by: Karen Roosa & Maggie Smith
www.amazon.com/Beach-Day-Karen-Roosa/dp/1328910695/ref=sr_1_1?crid=16BS03S6K7OMD&keywords=beach+day&qid=1653799356&s=books&sprefix=beach+day%2Cstripbooks%2C379&sr=1-1

10. Llama Llama Sand & Sun (baby board book)
by: Anna Dewedney
www.amazon.com/Llama-Sand-Sun-Anna-Dewdney/dp/0448496399/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1BJY399HYF8ZB&keywords=llama+sand+and+sun&qid=1653800198&s=books&sprefix=llama+sand+and+sun%2Cstripbooks%2C126&sr=1-1

11. Jabari Jumps
by: Gaia Cornwall
www.amazon.com/Jabari-Jumps-Gaia-Cornwall/dp/1536202908/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3K65T2HB19EZD&keywords=jabari+jumps&qid=1653800221&s=books&sprefix=jabari+jumps%2Cstripbooks%2C127&sr=1-1

12. Curious George: Curious about Summer
by: H.A. Rey
www.amazon.com/Curious-George-About-Summer-tabbed/dp/1328857719/ref=sr_1_1?crid=JD18B6DJULQG&keywords=curious+george+curious+about+summer&qid=1653800291&s=books&sprefix=curious+george+curious+about+summe%2Cstripbooks%2C123&sr=1-1

13. Paletero Man
by: Lucky Diaz
www.amazon.com/Paletero-Man-Lucky-Diaz/dp/0063014440/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1NSGKK9Q4UJEB&keywords=paletero+man&qid=1653800331&s=books&sprefix=paletero+man%2Cstripbooks%2C130&sr=1-1

14. The Night before Summer Vacation
by: Natasha Wing & Julie Durrell
www.amazon.com/Night-Before-Summer-Vacation/dp/044842830X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3KYBDLB8KD7QA&keywords=the+night+before+summer+vacation&qid=1653800601&s=books&sprefix=the+night+before+summer+vacation%2Cstripbooks%2C127&sr=1-1
15. Aqualicious
by: Victoria Kann
www.amazon.com/Aqualicious-Pinkalicious-Victoria-Kann/dp/0062330160/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1LBO3BMOS8YB5&keywords=aqualicious&qid=1653800646&s=books&sprefix=aqualicious%2Cstripbooks%2C123&sr=1-1

I can't believe it's Mother's Day next week!!! Well, to honor the special females in your life (be they moms, grandmas, teachers, aunties, etc.) I have gathered a pretty large list together here & I think most of these books are sweet & show love between a mother figure & a daughter figure.
Mother's Day Books:
1. Me & Mama
by: Cozbia Cabrera
(This cute little girl sure loves her mama & follows her around & experiences each day, fully, with her mom. From waking up in the morning & searching for her mama, a walk at lunchtime, to reading stories at bedtime, this girl sure loves her relationship with her mama.)
www.amazon.com/Me-Mama-Cozbi-Cabrera/dp/1534454217/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1X0WAQ50HGFI5&keywords=me+%26+mama&qid=1651812802&sprefix=me+%26+mam%2Caps%2C162&sr=8-1

2. You Made Me a Mother
by: Laurenne Sala & Robin Preiss Glassner
(One of my very favorite to read with my oldest-- it's a mother recounting what it was like being pregnant & then becoming a mama for the first time.) 
www.amazon.com/You-Made-Mother-Laurenne-Sala/dp/0062358863/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=you+made+me+a+mother&qid=1651858258&sprefix=you+made+me+a+m%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-1
​
3. I Love You, Too
by: Igloo Books
www.amazon.com/I-Love-You-Too-IglooBooks/dp/149988012X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1APVJDKPM8G8U&keywords=I+love+you+too&qid=1651858334&sprefix=i+love+you+too%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-3

4. How to Raise a Mom
by: Jean Reagan & Lee Wilson
www.amazon.com/How-Raise-Mom-relationships/dp/0553538292/ref=sr_1_1?crid=ULWSC63EGV3W&keywords=how+to+raise+a+mom&qid=1651812738&sprefix=how+to+raise+a+mom%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-1
5. I'd Know you Anywhere, My Love
by: Nancy Tillman
www.amazon.com/Id-Know-You-Anywhere-Love/dp/1250072921/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=i%27d+know+you+anywhere+my+love+by+nancy+tillman&qid=1651812714&sprefix=I%27d+Know+You%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-1
6. The Kissing Hand
by: Audrey Penn
www.amazon.com/Kissing-Hand/dp/1939100429/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3EI374E2IAC74&keywords=the+kissing+hand&qid=1651785924&sprefix=the+kissing+hand%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-1
7. Grandmas are Lovely
by: Meredith Costain
www.amazon.com/Grandmas-Are-Lovely-Meredith-Costain/dp/125081653X/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3C3YF4VUR4U32&keywords=grandmas+are+lovely&qid=1651790656&sprefix=grandmas+are+lovely%2Caps%2C148&sr=8-2
8. How to Babysit a Grandma
by: Jean Reagan & Lee Wilson
www.amazon.com/How-Babysit-Grandma-relationships/dp/0385753845/ref=sr_1_1?crid=25QUMAQ8QN7M8&keywords=how+to+babysit+a+grandma&qid=1651858379&sprefix=how+to+b%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-1​
9. The Mother's Day Mice
by:Eve Bunting and Jan Brett
www.amazon.com/Mothers-Day-Mice-Gift/dp/0544880331/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3VWOTWDVHH09F&keywords=the+mother%27s+day+mice&qid=1651812638&sprefix=the+mother%27s+day+mic%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-1
10. Love You Forever
​by: Robert Munsch 

11. Just Me & My Mom
by: Mercer Meyer
(
​www.amazon.com/Just-Mom-Little-Critter-Book/dp/030712584X/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2P349IXOWHSSB&keywords=just+me+and+mom&qid=1651689561&sprefix=just+me+and+mom%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-2 
12. Mommy's Best Kisses 
by: Margaret Anastas 
www.amazon.com/Mommys-Best-Kisses-Margaret-Anastas/dp/006124130X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LMBDN8GBJQY2&keywords=Mommy%27s+Best+Kisses&qid=1651812687&sprefix=mommy%27s+best+kisse%2Caps%2C149&sr=8-1

13. The Runaway Bunny
by: Margaret Wise Brown & Clement Hurd
(A little bunny schemes running away from home; but a wise & loving mama bunny just says she'll change form as well to chase him & bring him home ------ from the bunny becoming a fish & the mom a fisherman, or the bunny becoming a kite & the mama bunny transforming into a tree, this classic is one of the sweetest stories of a loving parent.) 
www.amazon.com/Runaway-Bunny-Margaret-Wise-Brown/dp/0061074292/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3FH2CTZPMTIDL&keywords=the+runaway+bunny&qid=1651952451&sprefix=the+runaway+bunny%2Caps%2C149&sr=8-1

14. You Be Mommy
by: Karla Clark
www.amazon.com/You-Be-Mommy-Karla-Clark/dp/1250225388/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1651812944&sr=8-1
15. Just Like Mama
by: Alice Faye Duncan
www.amazon.com/Just-Like-Mama-Alice-Duncan/dp/1534461833/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1VLDORW19UKHR&keywords=just+like+mama&qid=1651940238&sprefix=just+like+mam%2Caps%2C212&sr=8-1
​
16. When I Hold You
by: Ashley Huffstutler
www.amazon.com/When-Hold-You-Ashley-Huffstutler/dp/1087739411/ref=sr_1_1?crid=14AB0TYK6XXQT&keywords=when+I+hold+you&qid=1651812898&sprefix=when+i+hold+you%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-1
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