Free SEL Books for Kids
My Hair
Have you ever wondered about all the amazing things you can do with your hair? Join a young girl who discovers that her long hair is perfect for every season - keeping cool in summer, catching snowflakes in winter, and looking beautiful with autumn leaves! She uses her hair to hold art supplies, creates wild styles for dress-up days, and even imagines birds making a nest in it. What creative hair adventures will she dream up next?
No One Like Me
A curious young animal searches the entire world, wondering if anyone else is quite like them. From the water hole to forests and beyond, they look everywhere for a kindred spirit. What will they discover about what makes them unique? Join this gentle adventure of self-discovery and acceptance.
The Flame
Dragon has a big fire test coming up, but he’d rather relax and munch snacks than train. He’s convinced he doesn’t need to practice—he’ll easily create the biggest flame in class! But when test day arrives, something unexpected happens. Will Dragon’s confidence help him succeed, or will he learn an important lesson about hard work?
Litterbug
Di loves throwing trash everywhere, but soon discovers her messy habit comes with a stinky price! As garbage follows her like a cloud and her friends disappear, Di realizes something has to change. Will she find a way to break free from her littering ways, or will the trash cloud follow her forever?
Pals or Not?
Spike the cactus is lonely and wants to find a friend. He hops around the garden in his pot, asking different trees if they want to be pals. But the orange tree is grumpy, the banana tree is scared, and others just sigh at him. Even when one tree gives him a chance, something goes wrong. Why is it so hard for Spike to make friends? Will this prickly little cactus ever find someone who truly understands him?
The Best Tube
Lila is an artist who loves painting with her watercolours. In her workshop, she creates magical scenes with swaying trees, cloud people floating in the sky, tiny sprites living in flowers, and all sorts of wonderful animals. But there’s one tube of paint that hasn’t been used yet - the yellow tube. It’s worried about getting squashed and squeezed like all the others. Will yellow find the courage to become part of Lila’s art?
The Internet
Did you know the internet connects the whole world like a giant web? Discover how it helps us learn, create, and share with friends everywhere—but also learn why we need to stay safe online. What amazing things will you explore on the internet?
A Mess!
When mum and dad ask them to clean the house after school, the kids discover an enormous mess waiting for them! Dirty dishes pile up in the kitchen, dust bunnies hide under the couch, and their rooms look like a tornado hit them. Can they work together to tackle all their chores and restore order to their home?
Allie's Haircut
Allie finds a picture of her mum with short hair and decides to give herself a haircut to look pretty too. But oh no—the scissors don’t cooperate, and Allie’s new look is a disaster! Will Allie find a way to fix her hair? Find out what wild things she tries and how her mum helps her see herself in a whole new way.
Cats Need to Sleep
Pokey the cat lives on the streets, and all cats need a good spot to sleep. But finding one isn’t easy! The cozy box is full of grumpy cats, and Inky won’t share his trash can. With the sun going down and rain starting to fall, Pokey is running out of options. Will he find a dry place to rest before the storm gets worse? And what will happen when lightning strikes?