Picture Books to Develop Emotional Intelligence

I was thinking about what to do for a blog post today and my boyfriend suggested titles to develop emotional intelligence… who am I to argue with a good idea! And so, here’s today’s post – Picture Books to Develop Emotional Intelligence. Check out some of these great titles to teach kids how to identify their own emotions (and others) and how to process them.

1. Today I Feel Silly Other Moods That Make My Day by Jamie Lee Curtis, illustrated by Laura Cornell
2. Llama Llama Mad at Mama by Anna Dewdney
3. One by Kathryn Otoshi
4. Glad Monster, Sad Monster by< Ed Emberley, illustrated by Anne Miranda
5. Millie Fierce by Jane Manning
6. In My Heart: A Book of Feelings by Jo Witek, illustrated by Christine Roussey
7. The Way I Feel by Janan Cain
8. Have You Filled a Bucket Today?: A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids by Carol McCloud
9. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst, illustrated by Ray Cruz
10. Grumpy Bird by Jeremy Tankard
11. The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle
12. The Quiet Book by Deborah Underwood, illustrated by Renata Liwska
13. My Many Colored Days by Dr. Seuss, illustrated by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher
14. The Feelings Book by Todd Parr

If you’re looking for more information, check out this article on Aha! Parenting – 5 Steps To Nurture Emotional Intelligence in Your Child.