ELSA recommended booklist
These books have been recommended by ELSA’s all over the country. I personally have used many of them. If you need a set of books to start you off then definitely look at this list. If you personally have used any others which you think need adding then please comment below and I will add them.
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CONFLICT
One little word – all about that important word ‘SORRY’
The Boy, the mole, the fox and the Horse
Beautiful book – a good all rounder for many areas of ELSA. Contains lots of lovely quotes about life.
ANXIETY AND WORRIES
What to do when you worry too much
No worries – activity book
The huge bag of worries this book is fabulous for addressing worries or anxieties with a child.
Little Mouse’s big book of fears – brilliant for exploring fears and opening up discussion with a child. Also a delightful book.
You’ve got Dragons – worries for older children or appealing to boys and girls who love dragons
Silly Billy – Great of you want to make a worry doll too
The Invisible String – Great for separation anxiety
The Red Tree
Owl Babies – Separation anxiety
Panicosaurus
Crumble the Comfort Cat and the bedtime worries
This is a lovely one to recommend to parents. It was gifted to me by Kay Lord and I love it!
The Kissing Hand – Separation Anxiety
Bereavement and Loss
The Hare-Shaped Hole – highly recommend for grief and loss – please see our blogpost on this book
Muddles, Puddles and Sunshine this book is perfect for bereavement.
A Volcano in my tummy
Badger’s Parting gift
The Gift – A good one for bereavement, Thought provoking, circle of life, visualising etc.
The Scar
Cry, Heart but never Break
The Day the Sea went out and never came back
The Heavy Bag – please see our blogpost and resources for this book
Self esteem
Only One you – Superb little book and fantastic for self-esteem
The Dot – Self-esteem and growth mindset
You be You – Self-esteem and diversity
A place for Pluto – about fitting in
Have you filled a bucket today? – Self-esteem, happiness, behaviour management
Growing up with a bucket full of happiness – Self-esteem, happiness
This is me – In this story we meet a girl. She used to be happy. But as she grew things did not feel quite right. She felt more like a boy than a girl.
Feelings
How are you peeling?
Hello Happy – Activity book
My many coloured days
A boy and a bear – mindfulness, relaxation
I’m not afraid of spiders
Angry Octopus
That’s when I’m Happy
Words and your heart
The Colour Monster
The Red Beast
Rory Red
Fergal is Fuming!
Bullying
Bullies, Bigmouths and so called friends
One
Life Choices, goals and targets
Oh the places you will go
Personal space
Personal Space Camp
Personal Space camp activity book
Autism
All cats have Asperger
Hal and the End Street
Mindfulness
Yasmine Yogi and Phoebe Bee
Other Resources you will love!
Christmas Bundle of Resources – Item 322
In this HUGE Christmas bundle of resources, there are 14 items all with a Christmas theme.
£20.00
Mindset conversation cards – Item 447
These mindset conversation cards will help pupils to learn what a growth mindset is. You could use these during circle times to discuss or use…
£2.25
School Separation Anxiety – Item 408
This School Separation Anxiety pack includes 2 stories, a male version and a female version. The children are worried about going to school and don't…
£3.50
Hi,
I use a set of books by Elaine Slade (she’s a local author) featuring her 2 dogs. They cover issues such as grief, not fitting in, being unique and special. The titles are as follows:
“Oh No, Charley Farley”
“Don’t Be Scared Charley Farley”
“You Can’t Play Charley Farley”
“It’s Okay To Be Sad, Charley Farley”
“What’s Your Christmas Gift, Charley Farley?”
Also “Waterbugs and Dragonflies” when explaining death.
Max Lucardo – “You Are Special”, “You Are Mine” and “The Oak Inside the Acorn” – all are faith-based but they focus on the child being special because of who they are, not what they have etc.
The Drama Llama by Rachel Morrisroe, I love this new picture book all about worries and regularly recommend it to teachers.
I love this list! So helpful to have tried and tested books to use.
May I also suggest, “The Memory Book”,
A Book About Grief by Joanna Rowland.
A very simple, beautifully illustrated book about the death of a special person. It never says who has died, so perfect for ELSA work around grief. The book also encapsulates the idea of creating a memory box.
Great list Debbie, thank you. I’ll be purchasing a few on there.
Worries are like clouds by Shona Innes and Irisz Agocs. Good for exploring worries, how they can make you feel and ideas for dealing with them.
Unfortunately I can’t find this in Amazon and I only link to Amazon. Sorry. If it ever comes available on there I will add to the list.
Fantastic list ! Thanks Debbie x
This one stop shop of support is invaluable. Thank you x
Michael Rosen The Sad Book
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