Free SEL Books for Kids
First?
Rabbit is starting school and really wants to be first at something! He tries to be first to class, but Bee beats him there. He trains hard for sports, but Turtle crosses the finish line first. He rushes through art, writing, and maths, but there’s always someone faster. Poor Rabbit just can’t seem to win! Will he ever find something special to be first at? What hidden talent might Rabbit discover about himself?
Mel Can Help
When a terrible flood hits Mel’s town, she gets separated from her parents and ends up at a school turned into an emergency shelter. Feeling scared and alone, Mel meets a kind doctor named Jen who is busy helping injured people. But Mel doesn’t want to just sit and wait—she wants to help too! Can one young girl really make a difference during such a big disaster?
The Good Lamp
Cam lives in a small village far from the city, where there are no electric lights. Every night, he relies on his trusty little lamp to help him catch frogs and finish his homework. But when electricity finally comes to the village, everything changes. The bright new lights make Cam forget all about his faithful lamp. Will the little lamp ever get to shine again?
Fast
Meet an ambulance with a big dream—to zoom through the city streets at lightning speed! But his careful driver Mr. Chow takes things slowly. When a new, speedy paramedic arrives, the ambulance finally gets his wish. Will going fast be everything he hoped for, or will he learn something surprising about doing things the right way?
I Think I Can Help!
A friendly bird has just moved to a new neighborhood, but he doesn’t know anyone yet. He notices that the other animals all seem to have problems they can’t solve on their own. The rhino has pesky flies, the crocodile has a sore tooth, and the giraffe has something stuck behind his ear! The helpful bird has an idea - maybe he can lend a wing. Will his kindness help him make the friends he’s hoping for?
Mirror Magic
Three selfish children sneak a peek at their father’s magical mirror, but instead of seeing their own faces, they see three ugly, weird monsters staring back! Why does the mirror show them monsters? Can the children discover the mirror’s secret and change what they see?
Dogs and Cats
Dog and Cat are the best of friends! They play together, sleep side by side, and share everything. Dog always makes Cat feel safe, and they love lazing under the big tree in the yard. But one day, something changes. Cat gets invited to live inside the house with the people, and Dog is left all alone in the shed. Will jealousy tear apart their wonderful friendship, or can they find a way to stay best friends?
Pencil Box
Shawn gets a brand new box of coloured pencils and can’t wait to use them. But inside the box, the pencils are scared! They don’t want to come out. When Shawn falls asleep, the brave pencils sneak out and discover a book filled with drawings that have no colour. Can the pencils overcome their fears and help bring Shawn’s artwork to life?
This is the Way
Ted is blind, but he knows the way to his friend’s birthday party! Using his senses—smell, touch, and hearing—Ted navigates the streets with confidence. As his neighbor Kim follows along amazed, she discovers something surprising: Ted has his own special way of ‘seeing’ the world. How does Ted find his path when he cannot see?
Min Wants Help
Min is excited for her first day of school in her new uniform, but everyone in her family is too busy to help her get dressed! Her mummy is baking, her daddy is feeding the chickens, and her grandpa is herding cows. Will Min find someone to help her, or will she have to figure it out herself?