Self-Esteem & Confidence for Kids

Explore Self-Esteem & Confidence made for young readers and classrooms. Discover curated children’s books and matching illustrations that bring Self-Esteem & Confidence to life—perfect for parents, teachers, librarians, and curious kids.

Browse age-appropriate picks, meet creators, and find read-alouds, classroom favorites, and bedtime gems—all themed around Self-Esteem & Confidence.

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Dyani's Adventures

Kitty Arceneaux

🌟 AWARD-WINNING BOOK 🌟Step into the colorful world of Dyani’s Adventure, where curiosity leads the way and every corner holds a new discovery. Dyani feels a stirring in her spirit—a longing to explore beyond the familiar streets of her hometown. With courage in her heart, she sets off to see what lies beyond her block.Along the way, Dyani meets Melo, Yoli, Pilar, Navya, and many others—each with unique stories, traditions, and cultures to share. From the local library to lively markets, she uncovers the richness of the world and begins to wonder: Could the diversity she seeks be closer than she imagined?Join Dyani on a heartwarming journey of friendship, cultural discovery, and t...

The Crow Child

Sherrie Todd-Beshore

Orphaned at three and growing up on a small farm with his grandfather 13-year-old Elijah Clearwater is also growing up with Cystic Fibrosis. He's the shortest in his class and dealing with a school bully - so - perhaps the least likely superhero ever or perhaps an ancient legend is coming true through him...

The Woman in the Yellow Hat

RJ Payne

When Elizabeth sees a beautiful butterfly in her backyard, she follows it down the street. But soon she realizes that she doesn't know where she is! The Woman in the Yellow Hat is a colorful story that will teach children about the importance of being safe while obeying instructions to not wander off alone.

Pineapple Moon and Other Poems for Children

Carla L Ibanzo

What do children love to see in a story? Humour, adventure and some hint of mystery. Something that they can relate to. The Pineapple Moon book offers that and more. It is the ultimate poetry book. These poems are imaginative, engaging, and rhythmic; with life lessons that are character and confidence building. Every child will find two or more poems to call their favourites. And, parents will treasure these poems, too. Children will be encouraged to love and accept themselves and to follow their dreams. And most importantly, they'll learn to develop a deep love of poetry from very early.

SOLDIER Show and Tell

Mary Clark Dalton

Brent loved show and tell at school. Every time a new person would share their profession, he knew that was exactly what he wanted to be.

When his teacher leaves today's guest a surprise, he and his friend James find themselves trying to guess, who could it be?

Brent, and his class, were not prepared for the lesson they learned from this show and tell. The class learns a whole new outlook on what courage, dedication, patriotism, and character really are.

Follow along as a hero tells his story!

Mercy

Mary Clark Dalton

Mercy hovered in the back of the cage at the shelter. She knew people were coming through the shelter looking for the perfect dog! Why put herself through more pain? Mercy had accepted the fact that no one was going to choose her long ago. All of the other dogs made fun of her.

Aidan was born blind. Today was his eighth birthday. His father promised him a dog for his birthday. Though his father wanted a service dog, Aidan wanted a dog to love.

As soon as Mercy stood before him, Aidan knew she was the one. "I can't see what she looks like, and she doesn't care that I'm blind."

Follow Mercy and Aidan on their great adventure, proving once again, love truly is blind.

Rainbow's Promise

Mary Clark Dalton

Being the last caterpillar in his class to receive his wings causes poor Rainbow's classmates to tease him. He dreams of being beautiful colors and flying with his friends. His mom tells him to be patient and look for things that only a caterpillar can do. His father promises him, "When you receive your wings Rainbow, they will have all the colors of the rainbow."

Rainbow hates that word patient, he thinks it is just another word for boring!

Follow Rainbow on his unexpected adventure!

Clarksdale's Secret Santa

Mary Clark Dalton

Georgia was excited as she ran home from school. She had only been in Clarksdale for six months, and already she had a new best friend named Carrie. Today she heard the best news ever! Clarksdale has their own secret Santa! Imagine that! There was just one problem for her, the monster who lived next door. Oh, she had never seen him, but the kids at school all talked about him. He never comes out except at night; no one has ever seen his face! She always ran past his house. No, she wasn't going to let him ruin her excitement. She had more important things to think about, like what did she want Clarksdale's secret Santa to bring her.

Boo's Shoes - A Rabbit and Fox Story

Sybrina

No Laces! That’s what Boo, the bunny, always says. He doesn’t want to learn to tie them. He has plenty of shoes for every occasion and none of them have laces or strings. So, what’s the point of learning to tie? His friend, Farah Fox, convinces him that it’s a skill he can use. . . and one that might make him happier, too.This book is meant to be a parent-child activity. Youngsters can read Boo’s story and their parents can help with the how-to-tie instruction pages. A fun shoelace-themed “I Did It” badge is included at the back of the book to give in celebration of conquering this difficult task.Exercises in manual dexterity build self-esteem in children. Knowing how to tie sh...

Breathe like an Owl: Bedtime Story For Children, Nursery Rhymes For Babies and Toddlers (Animal Bedtime Book 1)

Emily Hartmann

Looking for a cozy bedtime book that helps your little one wind down?Breathe like an Owl is a gentle, rhyming story that takes kids on a calming journey through the nighttime forest. Along the way, they’ll meet sleepy animals—like owls, bears, and hedgehogs—who each show a simple way to relax, stretch, and breathe before bed.With soothing words, fun animal facts, and sweet little movement prompts, this interactive bedtime book helps toddlers and preschoolers settle down with a smile.This peaceful goodnight story for toddlers helps kids:✔ Try easy relaxation exercises inspired by forest animals✔ Practice calming bedtime routines with a playful twist✔ Learn fun facts about animals ...