Mental Health Books
Books for Children
Zane the zebra learns about his stripes and how each one, including his “autism stripe,” makes him who he is.
Fiona learns to embrace what makes her unique and different.
Little Bear needs Mama Bear’s help to make his big worries feel smaller.
Sherman sees something bad happen, and a counselor helps him feel better after.
Sophie gets angry, and the book shows what helps her to calm down.
Zak has autism. He describes his love of watches and how he feels his senses a little different than other kids. This is a good book for children with autism to share with friends, siblings or teachers.
Davey is blind, so no one in his class thinks he will be good at kickball. He shows them that he can do it with their help.
Books for Teens and Adults
The book provides everyday strategies for your young child with autism. It’s used in the Fraser Early Beginnings program.
The book explains why your child might be having behaviors and how to address these effectively.
The book teaches strategies for dealing with certain behaviors and how to encourage emotional and cognitive development.
The book provides information for encouraging children to expand their language and communication
Adoption and Foster Care Books
Books for Children ages 1-8
Joey learns independence from Mama so that he can try new things.
Riley tries to conquer his fears and overcome feelings of shame, fear and sadness.
This book teaches that the bond between children and parents can support children experiencing separation anxiety or grief.
A little squirrel tells his friends about being scared and learns they’ve been scared before, too. They all talk about what helps make them feel calm and safe.
Books for Teens and Adults
This book consists of letters written by adult adoptees and adults who were fostered to provide support for all adopted and fostered youth.
The book teaches parents about the impact of traumatic experiences on children, and some common behaviors associated with trauma. It also provides strategies for how to respond to these behaviors with love.
The book provides support for families who have adopted a child and are experiencing difficulties with attachment, special needs or how to discipline their child productively.
The book discusses how to support your adopted teen as they find their identity and process the complexities of adoption.
Charlie, the narrator of the story, was adopted. He shares his adoption story as a first-person narrative of his thoughts and feelings about the process.
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