Boost Self Esteem!

Here are some books that might help children with their self esteem:

Author Lori Lite writes an Indigo Dreams Series intended to help children monitor and improve their emotions. 

 Affirmation Weaver is told from the perspective of a dolphin who learns confidence building techniques.



I Think, I Am! is written by Louise L. Hay and teaches children the power of affirmations.


This book might be paired nicely with The Little Engine That Could, a classic and great demonstration of the power of positive thinking.



Dr. Wayne W. Dyer has also written a series of books designed to improve a child's self-esteem.  Some of his titles include:


ish is one of my favorites by Peter S. Reynolds.  The illustrations are beautiful and the story well told.

Comic Books or Graphic Novels

I had a request for comic books or graphic novels for a third grade boy.  Here is a start!!



Amazing Greek Myths of Wonders and Blunders by Michael Townsend
A collection of moral messages delivered through the antics of Gods and mythical legends.


Fangbone series by Michael Rex
A barbarian attends elementary school.



Babymouse series by Jennifer Holm and Matthew Holm
Jennifer Holm is a Newbery Award winner and she's teamed up with her brother Matthew Holm to create this cute, funny Babymouse series.  Worth a read!


Squish series by Jennifer Holm and Matthew Holm
Squish is an amoeba trying to figure out life like any other kid.


Sidekicks by Dan Santat
Sidekicks is a group of superheroes in the form of animals.


Astronaut Academy by Dave Roman
The adventures and struggles of a boy attempting to make his way through astronaut training.


Explorer: The Mystery Boxes by Kazu Kibishi (Editor)
A spinoff of the Flight series, this series is based on mysterious boxes that open up various adventures.