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Comfort during COVID-19: Optimism
Some of our favorite books for parents to share with kids ages 3-6 during troubling times.
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How to Make a Shark Smile: How a Positive Mindset Spreads Happiness
2020 by Achor, ShawnGet this itemRipple the dolphin vows to make all the animals in the aquarium, even Snark the Shark, break into smiles.
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The Yes
2015 by Bee, SarahGet this itemOn its journey, the "Yes" meets many "Nos." The "Nos" are persistent, and sometimes kind of scary, but the "Yes" overcomes them, one by one.
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Mr. Sherman's Cloud
2019 by Habben, DavidGet this itemMr. Sherman’s bad mood takes the form of a rainy cloud that follows him wherever he goes. A happy group of children show him the silver lining.
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Sunny
2020 by Krampien, CeliaGet this itemMost kids would think trudging to school on a rainy day is no fun. But Sunny thinks it’s wonderful—and she’s right.
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Positive Thinking for Piglets
2019 by Bourgonje, ChantalGet this itemOvercoming obstacles — piglet style.
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It's Tough to Lose Your Balloon
2015 by Krosoczka, JarrettGet this itemLose your balloon? Maybe it will bring a smile to someone else. Skin your knee? You might get the coolest bandage ever. The author reminds us that what can seem like a loss might actually be a gain.
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The Invisible String
2000 by Karst, PatriceGet this itemWhen Liza and Jeremy run to their mother during a scary storm, she comforts them by telling them about the Invisible String, which connects people who love each other no matter where they are. That connection means that they are never alone.
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A Day So Gray
2019 by Lamba, MarieGet this itemTwo friends venture out on a winter’s day. One says, “This day is so gray.” Her best friend replies, “No, it isn’t.” She shows her friend, and us, how easy it is to find what is good, warm, and comforting in what seems like a bad situation.
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Grow Happy
2017 by Lasser, JonGet this itemKiko is growing two gardens: one in the ground, and one in herself: a garden of happiness. She shows us how to care for, nourish, and grow them both.
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Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes
2010 by Litwin, EricGet this itemPete the Cat just loves his new white shoes. When the unexpected happens, does Pete cry? Goodness, no! He just changes his goals and goes with the flow.
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No Biggy! A Story about Overcoming Everyday Obstacles
2018 by Rubin, ElyciaGet this itemTwo little words change a little girl’s outlook as she deals with life’s little annoyances and helps her parents cope, as well.
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Sergio Sees the Good: The Story of One Not So Bad Day
2019 by Ryden, LindaGet this itemWhen Sergio gets home from a terrible day at school, his mom shows him a simple way to measure how bad the day really was. Sergio is amazed to discover that his day was better than he thought.
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The Most Magnificent Thing
2014 by Spires, AshleyGet this itemA little girl sets out to make a magnificent creation, but it’s not quite as easy as she thought it would be. It takes the wisdom of her canine assistant to show her how to step back and look at her project with fresh eyes.
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Rosie's Glasses
2018 by Whamond, DaveGet this itemRosie is in a terrible mood until she finds some special glasses that change the way she looks at everything.
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