Bøker av Michael Gordon

It's okay to be upset - it's good to let it out. Emotions can come out in loud, shocking, and sometimes unappropriate ways. When big emotions are too much to keep inside, we can see tantrums, mean words, or impulsive behavior. Here's a great story for helping kids manage their emotions and feelings:Help kids recognize their emotions Learn to Identify what triggered the emotion ·Help to validate children's feelings Teach self-regulation skillsExpress emotions in a safe way ***** "Such an amazing tool to teach my kids how to identify and regulate their emotions. The illustration is top notch! Highly recommended for kids ages 3 to 8" - Megan Perfect for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten. A great tool for parents, teachers and anyone who works with kids.

What to do when you are so mad you feel like exploding!!Learn common reasons why kids get madHelp kids identify their body sensationsLearn good ways to let the anger outUse mad power to change the situation or solve the problemExplains anger & feelings:"Great book on learning to calm down when we get angry. Perfect for preschoolers " - Erika"Well done! This is perfect for school age children to learn to manage their emotions" - MariaAnd* Cute illustrations with nice rhyming story * Not too long, grabs kid's attention

Laughing one minute, crying the next. Sometimes, no matter how hard you try to jolly the dinosaur into a better mood, things go south very quickly.* Helping kids identify and express feelings* It's ok to have difficult moments* Teaching your kids to understand triggers*Solutions that help children handle their emotions in healthier waysIt has a great message:"I think it's important for children to learn that it's fine to "be grumpy" even on Christmas Day" - Sandra"A beautiful book. Great for preschoolers!" - SamExplains emotions & feelings:"This is a great book for children and adults alike. Great message about feeling." - Lily"This is lovely. Nice pictures and a beautiful little story. I'm enjoying it as much as my grandkids! " - SarahAnd* Cute illustrations with a nice rhyming story* Not too long, grabs kid's attention

What to do when you are so mad you feel like exploding!!Learn common reasons why kids get madHelp kids identify their body sensationsLearn good ways to let the anger outUse mad power to change the situation or solve the problemExplains anger & feelings:"Great book on learning to calm down when we get angry. Perfect for preschoolers " - Erika"Well done! This is perfect for school age children to learn to manage their emotions" - MariaAnd* Cute illustrations with nice rhyming story * Not too long, grabs kid's attention

It's hard to be patient. But there are ways to make it easier on parents and children alike!Teaching kids about patience is one of the most important lessons you can teach your little ones. Children will learn how to stay calm in stressful situations, which they'll face throughout their lives.Here's a great story about patience:Teaching the importance of self-control, an important life skillPromoting manners and emotion regulationLearning that some things are worth waiting forDealing with not always getting what you want***** "We had so much fun reading this book with my 4 and 6 years old! This is a great book about patience." - DaniellePerfect for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten. A great tool for parents, caregivers, teachers and healthcare professionals.

Doing Good with Money is not your typical book about money. It's not about how to earn more, save more, or invest with better results. It's about how to do good in the world with the money you have - whether a little or a lot. Do you want your spending to align with your values? Your bank or credit card to support your community? And investments you make to make a meaningful difference? This book provides a framework for telling us how. It's both a handbook and a deeper dive into ideas many of us have heard of but may not fully understand, like: fair trade, buy local, ESG, and effective altruism.At its heart, this book is about the heart: How we can view money as a tool for building relationships, restoring communities, connecting with the Earth, and acting with greater empathy and generosity.

Children often need help to calm down from strong emotions. This children's book teaches highly energetic kids to be a bit more present and focused. This joyful kids book shows how to manage feelings in different situations: on the playground, at home or school. This story is filled with wonderful illustrations and sweet dialogues will help your kids in many ways:Help kids work through their emotionsTeach children to manage their energyTeach your child social skillsTeaching healthy way to process feelingsA fun choice as an introduction to mindfulness Includes simple techniques for children to practice Helping kids discover how they can slow down and breathe¿¿¿¿¿This book is amazing! I love the message, but also the illustrations are lovely. It has some very good techniques to use that I'm definitely going to start using with my 3 yr old.Perfect for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten. A great tool for parents, teachers and anyone who works with kids.

How important is telling the truth?Honesty is important in all that we do and it's never too early to teach kids about the importance of being honest.Here's a great story about honesty:Children learn that choices have consequencesSelf-regulation is a skill that children need to be taught and practice. ·Teach children impulse control techniquesHelp kids learn healthy ways to deal with their emotions and feelings*****"My 5 year old daughter absolutely adores this book. This is a great book for preschool- and school-aged children just learning the value of truth." - ElizabethPerfect for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten. A great tool for parents, teachers and anyone who works with kids.

What went wrong?Why? How can I fix that for next time? All preschoolers and young kids need help learning to control their emotions or actions. With self-regulation skills, children are more able to manage difficult and stressful events that occur as part of life. Self - regulation is key to helping kids with ADHD make friends and control their anger.Teaching kids how to control their emotions and attentionEncouraging children to slow down and reflectHelping kids to develop emotional regulation skillsLearning how to control impulses***** "I got this for my 5 year old. While he may be a bit young to fully understand, this book teaches great lessons on self-regulation." - SaraPerfect for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten. A great tool for parents, caregivers, teachers and healthcare professionals.

Kindness is a simple action but it can be hard for children. This children's book about kindness promotes compassion, sharing and empathy.This joyful kids book shows how to be kind in different situations: on the playground, at dinner time or on a neighborhood street. This sweet story shows the way kindness helps build friendship and community.This story about kindness is filled with wonderful illustrations and sweet dialogues will help your kids in many ways:Teaching empathy is a key part of teaching kids kindnessLearn to respect parents and the elderlyTeach your children the joys of helping others.Teaching good manners, such as being respectful to othersHelp to teach diversity and compassionLearn about bullying and what to do to prevent and stop bullyingLearn how kindness sparks happiness and gratitude¿¿¿¿¿We loved this book! My son is 4 years old and it's just the perfect story to introduce empathy, kindness and compassion. The book has sweet illustrations that contribute to the meaning of the story. I can't wait to read the next book in this series. Perfect for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten. A great tool for parents, teachers and anyone who works with kids.

Tired of tantrums? Here's a great story for helping kids manage their emotions and anger.* It's okay to feel angry, but it's not okay to hurt anyone with our words and actions* Help children understand angry feelings* Learn how to calm down and express themselves in appropriate ways* Help kids learn to self-regulate and build self-control* Learn how to behave, tolerate frustration, adapt to change* Teaching kids about empathy, kindness, and compassionIt has a great message:"This series is awesome for helping kids with dealing with emotions, perfect for kids ages 3-5 and adults. " - Rhonda"It's a great book for preschoolers! It has a nice story that illustrates choices we can make when we're really mad." - TomExplains emotions & anger:"Good ideas about what to do when a child is mad. I read it to my 3 year old a lot " - Emily"Love this book! As a school counselor, I know that it is hard to find good resources to support self-regulation. !"- StacyAnd* Cute illustrations * Not too long, grabs kid's attention* Print version includes COLORING PAGES*Perfect for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten

Limits help children feel safe, physically and emotionally. Here's a great story for helping kids set healthy boundaries.Teaching young children about body boundariesLearn how to set appropriate boundariesTeach children to respect the bodies of othersIdentify safe and unsafe feelingsIt has a great message:" The illustrations are great and don't take away from the message. Easy to understand for a 5 year old. " - Sabrina "I bought this book to read to my children to open up conversation about body safety. " - Christine Explains body boundaries:"This book teaches the concepts of body boundaries, respect, & consent in a way that is easy for young kids to understand." - Rhonda"This is a great book that talks about personal space/boundaries and being able to say no."-AshleyAnd* Cute illustrations* Not too long, grabs kid's attention* Print version includes COLORING PAGES*Perfect for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten

Friends are important for children's development. But making and keeping friends doesn't always come easily, and children need to learn how to do it.This joyful kids book shows how to make friends in different situations: on the playground, at home or school.This story is filled with wonderful illustrations and sweet dialogues will help your kids in many ways:Learn how to communicate and listen and speak effectivelyDevelop healthy relationships with othersTeach your child social skillsTeaching healthy way to process feelingsLearn how to make and keep friendsIncludes simple techniques for children to practiceLearn what sharing and taking turns is¿¿¿¿¿This is a great book for children struggling with friendships. Thank you!Perfect for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten. A great tool for parents, teachers and anyone who works with kids.

Got a bad attitude? Here's a story to help children notice and manage their negative thinking and behavior.This joyful kids book shows how to change their attitude in different situations: on the playground, at home or school.This story is filled with wonderful illustrations and sweet dialogues will help your kids in many ways:Learn how to communicate and listen and speak effectivelyDevelop healthy relationships with othersTeach your child social skillsTeaching healthy way to process feelingsIncludes simple techniques for children to practiceHelpful for ADHD children¿¿¿¿¿I love this book. The story has relatable characters to keep the 4-6 yr olds curious. And the illustrations are lovely.

Teaching kids patience requires, well...patience. Here's a great story for helping kids manage their emotions.* Great way to help children understand the concept of waiting* Help children understand emotions and feelings* Learn how to calm down and express themselves in appropriate ways* Help kids learn to self-regulate and build self-control* Learn how to behave, tolerate frustration, adapt to change* Practice patience often makes the time spent waiting worth itIt has a great message:"We read this as a bedtime story to my then 4 yr old son.I recommend this book to everyone with small children. " - Michele"Very cute book. My pre-k class enjoyed the pictures and story." - AnneExplains emotions & feelings:"Lovely illustrations. Great story about patience and cooperation." - Sarah"This is a wonderful book. It addresses the reality that waiting is hard but it usually worth it."- EmilyAnd* Cute illustrations* Not too long, grabs kid's attention* Print version includes COLORING PAGES*Perfect for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten

Tired of tantrums? Here's a great story for helping kids manage their emotions and anger.* It's okay to feel angry, but it's not okay to hurt anyone with our words and actions* Help children understand angry feelings* Learn how to calm down and express themselves in appropriate ways* Help kids learn to self-regulate and build self-control* Learn how to behave, tolerate frustration, adapt to change* Teaching kids about empathy, kindness, and compassionIt has a great message:"This series is awesome for helping kids with dealing with emotions, perfect for kids ages 3-5 and adults. " - Rhonda"It's a great book for preschoolers! It has a nice story that illustrates choices we can make when we're really mad." - TomExplains emotions & anger:"Good ideas about what to do when a child is mad. I read it to my 3 year old a lot " - Emily"Love this book! As a school counselor, I know that it is hard to find good resources to support self-regulation. !"- StacyAnd* Cute illustrations* Not too long, grabs kid's attention* Print version includes COLORING PAGES*Perfect for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten

What to do when you are so mad you feel like exploding!!Learn common reasons why kids get madHelp kids identify their body sensationsLearn good ways to let the anger outUse mad power to change the situation or solve the problemIt has a great message:"I love that this book both sends the message that it's okay to feel mad, while teaching fun methods to cope with those emotions. - Carrie"My 5 year old blows up at everything. It's a great book to learn how to control her anger! Parents can also learn a few tricks to control their anger!- LizExplains anger & feelings:"Great book on learning to calm down when we get angry. Perfect for preschoolers " - Erika"Well done! This is perfect for school age children to learn to manage their emotions" - MariaAnd* Cute illustrations with nice rhyming story * Not too long, grabs kid's attention

Dinosaurs have worries - from monsters to natural disasters.*Worries and fears a normal part of childhood*Explain what it means to worry *Relaxation strategies for managing anxiety*Encourages kids to reach out to trusted adults to help the worry go away It has a great message:"My son has had me read this to him almost 6 nights in a row now!" - Felicia"I purchased this book for our daughter with anxiety. She has referred back to its techniques multiple times!" - ErinExplains emotions & feelings:"Adorable story of a worried little dinosaur! I think this book will be a huge help in our family" - Robin"This was a great book for my 5 year old" - AngelaAnd* Cute illustrations with nice rhyming story* Not too long, grabs kid's attention*Coloring and activity pages*Excellent resource for counselors, parents, and teachers

Frustration isn't a bad thing; it's what we do with it that makes the difference.*Frustration can even be a good thing*Frustration encourages problem-solving*Help children recognize their feelings better*Learn strategies for managing frustrationIt has a great message:"All the books we have from this series have been so great for our kids." - Laura"This super fun series of books are sure to please all the dinosaur lovers out there!" - SarahExplains frustration & emotions:"Got this book for my 3 year old grandson who struggles with controlling anger and putting into words why he is frustrated." - Emily"We love it! It processes the emotion in a playful way." - JessAnd* Cute illustrations with nice rhyming story* Not too long, grabs kid's attention*Coloring and activity pages*Excellent resource for counselors, parents, and teachers

Sometimes Deano feels left out because he looks and acts differently from other dinosaurs.Learn the importance of having all types of friendsHelp young children who may be feeling left-outIt's a good way to start a conversation about feelingsLearn simple techniques of conflict resolutionIt has a great message:"Good book. We bought all the series as my son enjoys reading them." - Sarah"We have read this with my children many times. It has really helped and offered some good strategies when kids get left out." - ChrisExplains emotions & feelings:"Great for starting discussions. Simple story, but fairly realistic actions." - Harry"Love this picture book!!! I am a teacher and will use it for my students!" - SusanAnd* Cute illustrations with nice rhyming story* Not too long, grabs kid's attention*Coloring and activity pages*Excellent resource for counselors, parents, and teachers

"It's OK to be different"It's never too early to start talking to children about race, diversity and acceptance. Here's a heart-warming story encouraging readers to celebrate diversity and recognise how our differences make us special. Teaching kids to appreciate and celebrate diversityA great conversation-starter for parents Learn about respect, empathy and inclusivityHelp to explore kindness and how we can be kinder*****"A children's book with a great message! My son, who is almost 6 years old, enjoyed it from start to finish." - LauraPerfect for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten. A great tool for parents, caregivers, teachers and healthcare professionals.

"We don't listen""We don't take turns""And we don't follow rules"All preschoolers and young kids sometimes break rules or don't listen. As much as kids enjoy more freedom at home or school, rules are supposed to protect children and make sure they are safe.Here's a great story about responsibility:Why kids need rules and consequencesLearn self-regulation techniquesTeach your children right from wrongHelp keep kids safe and encourage good behavior *****"I love the story and so does our 5 year old.This book is great for teaching social skills to preschool and kindergarten! " - LaurenPerfect for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten. A great tool for parents, caregivers, teachers and healthcare professionals.

"He started it!""She was there with me!""I can't help it."No one likes to be wrong but there is a way to teach kids to accept responsibility for their actions.Teaching kids about responsibility is one of the most important lessons you can teach your little ones. Children will learn how to act in stressful situations, which they'll face throughout their lives.Here's a great story about responsibility:It's OK to make mistakesTeaching kids to be honestLearning how to consider the consequences firstTeaching kids to take responsibility for their actions*****"I love this book! Definitely recommend for teacher, parents or school counselor" - SarahPerfect for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten. A great tool for parents, caregivers, teachers and healthcare professionals.

We don't like rules.All preschoolers and young kids sometimes break rules or don't listen. As much as kids enjoy more freedom at home or school, they need enough rules to feel safe and secure. Here's a great story about rules:Teaching the importance of following rulesLearn the importance of listening and not always talkingLearning to accept responsibilityDealing with not always getting what you want***** "I read this book to my class, and they loved it. It was loved so much that they requested I read it again!" - JennaPerfect for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten. A great tool for parents, caregivers, teachers and healthcare professionals.

Why dragons are yelling, slamming doors and having tantrums? Despite our best efforts, reality doesn't always meet our expectations. There is no need to be upset or mad.Here's what readers are already saying about this amazing picture book:"My kids loved this book and wanted to read it often." -- Tony"'Favorite anger book for children at my home daycare. There's something about dragons that hits a sweet spot for many kids." -- Mary"This is the best book for the ever-shifting moods of preschool kids. " -- SamBen has a pet dragon called Gronk. Dragon always gets angry when he doesn't get what he wants, or when things don't go his way. Gronk experiences the things that make him furious, but he also learns ways to deal with the anger-ways that won't hurt others.Warning: Dragon Overload!The best childrens book about a dragon - so good, dragon-loving adults should check it out too!You and your kids will love this book for ages 3- 5.

Decisions Can Be HARD! Here's a great story for helping kids manage their emotions and anger.This fun picture book opens a lot of opportunities to talk about emotions and feelings. Based on self-regulation theory, this is a story that helps to let their feelings out in a healthy way.* Teaching kids how to make good choices* Every choice (good or bad) comes with consequences* Helps children with decision-making process* Learn how to behave, tolerate frustration, adapt to change* Teaching kids about empathy, kindness, and compassionChildren will learn how to breathe through anger and frustration, to be able tothink before acting, to be mindful. It's perfect for preschoolers ages 3 to 5, parents, teachers and anyone who works with kids.And* Cute illustrations with nice rhyming story* Not too long, grabs kid's attention* Print version includes COLORING PAGES*Perfect for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten

What happens when a Dragon doesn't brush his teeth? Well...we all heard about the ''dragon's breath''. That's why learning proper dental care is really important for a little boy and his friend Dragon Joe.* Teach the importance of brushing teeth in a cute and fun way* Create more positive attitudes in preschoolers* Perfect book for kids who love dragons*Solutions that help keep teeth clean and healthyIt has a great message:"This picture book inspire dental hygiene and encourage kids to brush their teeth while having fun." -- John"'This is a really helpful story because I've never met a preschool kid who was motivated to brush his teeth" -- KateChildren's book that makes you laugh:" It was a great picture book! Made my 3 year old laugh!! " - Mandy"This is just too funny because I keep thinking about this happening with my family. My kids loved the Dragon Joe " -- LizAndCute illustrations with nice rhyming storyNot too long, grabs kid's attention

Did you know that anger isn't all bad?* Teach children to identify their anger signs * Anger is a normal, healthy emotion* Teaching your kids to deal with disappointment *Solutions that help kids handle their hot feelings in healthier waysIt has a great message:"I cannot say enough positive words about this story. Get it, you won't be disappointed!. " - James"A "life lesson" book for ages 3 5 with fun colorful illustrations. Great kindergarten book!" - HeatherExplains anger & feelings:" It was a great book! Made my 3 year old laugh!! " - Kathy" It is a nice book for kids to discuss anger and feelings." - EricaAnd:Cute illustrations with nice rhyming storyNot too long, grabs kid's attention

Saying NO to hugs is OKAll preschoolers and young kids want to touch everything and everyone as they learn about the world around them. As much as kids enjoy physical contact with close family members, it doesn't always mean that they are okay with strangers or friends touching them.Here's a great story about personal boundaries and consent:Teaching young children about body boundariesLearn how to set appropriate boundariesTeach children to respect the bodies of othersIdentify safe and unsafe feelings***** "A perfect book that handles a fairly tough topic in an easy way for kids to understand." - AshleyPerfect for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten. A great tool for parents, caregivers, teachers and healthcare professionals.