Free SEL Books for Kids
Tears
A young child admires their brave big sister who never seems scared—until one day the child notices something unexpected. Why is big sister crying when she’s been so strong all day? Join this sweet story about discovering that even the people we look up to have feelings, and that’s okay.
The Flame
Dragon has a big fire test coming up, but he doesn’t feel like training. Why bother? He’s sure he’ll breathe the biggest flame in his whole class without even trying! But when test day arrives, Dragon can only puff out tiny clouds of smoke. No flames at all! Now Dragon feels embarrassed in front of all his friends. Can a magical chilli plant help Dragon get his fire back?
The Giant Wants to Play
Sen is a giant boy who lives underground with his family, but today he wants to explore the world above! When he climbs out of his cave, he spots some human children playing. Sen tries to say hello, but his voice is SO loud that it scares them away. He accidentally breaks their bike too! All Sen wants is to make friends, but how can he when everyone is afraid of him? Will the children ever give this gentle giant a chance?
Where is Pluto?
The Sun has a problem—she can’t find Pluto anywhere! He usually stays far at the back of the solar system, but now he’s completely disappeared. Mercury is too hot, Venus can’t see through her thick clouds, and Earth is busy watching her humans. As the planets search from the rocky inner worlds to the icy outer reaches, they discover something is very wrong with their distant friend. What could be making Pluto so upset?
Save It
It’s her tenth birthday and she gets wonderful presents from her mother - a doll, a guitar, pencils, and even a camera! But when Dad gives her a clay donkey money bank, she’s disappointed. She wanted a new phone! As she starts saving her coins and watching her donkey get heavier, something unexpected happens at her new school. Will she keep saving for that phone, or will her money find a different purpose?
The Monster
Sam and his sibling used to be the best of friends, slaying imaginary monsters and winning treasures together. But now a new kind of monster has arrived - one that makes Sam sleep all day, hide in his room, and forget about all the fun they used to have. This monster is different from any they’ve faced before. No matter what the family tries, nothing seems to work. Can they find a way to help Sam fight this invisible monster?
Mum Needs a Bike
Mama Bear is always late picking up Baby Bear from school. Every other parent has a bike, but Mama Bear doesn’t know how to ride one. Will she be brave enough to learn? Join Mama Bear on an exciting adventure as she discovers something new and discovers she’s braver than she thought!
Save Our Sea
A young girl discovers that pollution from a nearby factory is hurting the sea she loves. When she writes a special message in the sand, something amazing happens. Will her brave idea make a difference? Join her on an inspiring journey to protect our ocean.
Tire Trouble
An old tire has had enough! After being bounced over rocks, rolled through mud, and pushed too hard by a speeding car, the tired tire decides to roll away and find somewhere new to belong. But finding the right fit isn’t easy. The truck is too heavy, the bike says he’s too wide, and the horse cart doesn’t even use tires! Will this lonely tire ever find a place where he truly belongs?