Sensitive Subjects

Vashti Harrison traces a child's journey to self-love and shows the power of words to both hurt and heal.

Describes a variety of body characteristics in a positive way

Illness and death of a brother

Loss of a pet
This book is also a Caldecott book

Best friend is moving away.

Wearing glasses

Breaking a habit. Trying to get Owen to give up his blanket before he goes to school.

Siblings and anger

Fear of the dark

Feeling down or sad

Emotions and feelings

Fears - Imagination

Recognizing and learning to deal with different emotions.

Dealing with change

Waiting - Waiting is a big part of childhood

Fear

Anger

Being guilty, being honest

Advice on how to cope with a variety of social situations.

Friendship - Manners

Individual differences in children

Family life in animals- same-sex parents

Family life - two mothers and a toddler. Lesbian parents.