SEL Children's Books
Explore a world where emotional intelligence meets playful discovery.
Our curated collection of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) books is designed to help young readers navigate big feelings, build resilient hearts, and develop a deep sense of self-awareness.
The Feelings Journal
Build a strong emotional foundation with The Feelings Journal. This interactive SEL activity uses drawing and play to help preschoolers identify emotions. Paired with our educational videos, it provides the self-regulation tools kids need to find their calm and navigate daily challenges with confidence.
Age Range: 3-7 years old
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SEL Skills: Self-Awareness & Regulation
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Ideal Setting: Home or Classroom
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The Bedtime Checklist
Develop a peaceful routine with the Goodnight Checklist Journal, video and song. This visual toddler bedtime tool helps little ones feel secure as they transition to sleep. Perfect for building independence and healthy habits, this routine building activity turns the "bedtime battle" into a calm bonding experience.
Age Range: 1-3 years old
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SEL Skills: Self-Awareness & Regulation
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Ideal Setting: Home or Classroom
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The Earth Book
Foster a lifelong love for nature with our environmental awareness book that teaches children their role as planet protectors. Enhance the journey by singing along to our official music videos to make sustainability for kids fun and memorable!
Age Range: 2-6 years old
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SEL Skills: Social Awareness & Responsible Decision Making
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Ideal Setting: Home or Classroom
The Spring Book
Nurture a love for nature in this Singalong Picture Book and song, designed to foster environmental and biological awareness in young learners. By connecting with nature’s cycles—from budding cherry blossoms to the return of the singing bluebirds—children develop a lifelong appreciation for the seasons and also learn about seasonal changes and holidays.
Age Range: 2-6 years old
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SEL Skills: Social Awareness & Responsible Decision Making
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Ideal Setting: Home or Classroom
Count with Me
Introduce foundational math concepts through a multi-sensory lens. Our bold, easy-to-color illustrations make learning numbers and one-to-one correspondence a tactile, stress-free experience. Perfect for little hands and big imaginations, it’s the ideal educational resource to build early math confidence through creative play and coloring.
Age Range: 3-5 years old
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Early Learning: Math
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Ideal Setting: Home or Classroom
Our three-step approach turns a simple story into a powerful developmental milestone, starting with The Feelings Picture Book & Journal. Read along, joining Annie and Rocco on engaging adventures that make social-emotional learning feel like play. Relate as they see characters navigate 'big feeling' moments, children recognize their own real-world challenges in a safe, story-driven way. Regulate through integrated videos and journaling, children practice the literal tools-like deep breathing and positive self-talk to find their calm. It’s more than a story; it’s a repeatable rhythm for emotional success.
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Dive into our vibrant SEL children's books where music and poetry bring every character to life. Sing along to original songs that foster deep connection and use the power of rhythm to make emotional lessons stick for a lifetime.
Developing the Toolkit
Read, Relate and Regulate
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Allow your child connect with their own 'big feelings' by bringing them to life on the page. Encourage creative expression through bold colors or even simple scribbles—giving them a safe, hands-on way to process what they’re feeling.
Scan the QR code to bring the toolkit to life! Our interactive videos to equip your child with practical, ‘on-the-go’ tools. They develop self-awareness through Annie and Rocco’s lessons and master the skills to find inner calm in any situation.
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Why Parents Love Growing with Annie & Rocco
Every song we sing and story we tell is built on the five core pillars of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)—but to your child, it just feels like fun. By combining our feelings-focused picture books with catchy music and interactive videos, we provide a 360-degree 'emotional toolkit' that actually works. Whether you’re navigating the daily 'bedtime battles' or teaching your little one to be kind to the Earth, Annie and Rocco are here to help. Our relatable puppet characters model the healthy behaviors and self-awareness your child needs to master big feelings and make responsible choices every day.
The 5 Tools in Your Child's Emotional Kit
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Self-Awareness
Helping them put a name to "big feelings" so they don't feel so scary.
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Self-Management
Teaching them how to find their "cool down" button during a meltdown.
These aren't just lessons; they are the building blocks for a resilient life.
Relationship Skills
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Giving them the words to share, play, and make friends with confidence.
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Social Awareness
Helping them understand and care about the feelings of others and the world around them.
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Responsible Decisions
Empowering them to stop, think, and make kind choices on their own.
Story time with Annie and Rocco is adorable! It’s also developmentally appropriate, targeting the social and emotional needs of our kiddos. This is especially important to me as an educator. Sweet and fun 🤩
— Sarah W.
We love all of Annie and Rocco’s books. My toddler just loves to pick them to read and go through for bedtime. I feel like they have been really helpful in getting my toddler to speak more and express herself!
— Cheryl P.
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