Self Esteem Books
First Books (Toddler Room)
Dulaney, Kim I Love Me!
E DUL First Book
Picture Books
Havill, Juanita Jamaica and the Substitute Teacher
E HAV
Jamaica copies from a friend during a spelling test because she wants a perfect paper, but her substitute teacher Mrs. Duval helps her understand that she does not have to be perfect to be special.
Mayer, Mercer All By Myself
E MAY
A small animal proudly relates all of the things he can do by himself.
Parr, Todd It's Okay To Be Different
E PAR
Illustrations and brief text describe all kinds of differences that are "okay," such as "It's Okay to be a different color," "It's Okay to need some help," "It's Okay to be adopted," and "It's Okay to have a Different nose."
Juvenile Fiction
Greene, Stephanie Owen Foote, Second Grade Strongman
J Greene, S.
Owen, a second grader who is being teased for his small size, discovers that his friend Joseph is just as concerned about being overweight, and they share their fear of being humiliated by the school nurse.
Kline, Suzy Marvin and the Mean Words
J Kline, S.
Marvin overhears remarks made by his second-grade teacher and is sure she hates him.
Napoli, Donna Jo On Guard
J Napoli, D.
Excited by a fencing demonstration he happens to see, fourth grader Mikey starts taking lessons in hopes that the sport will make him special like his brother and sisters.
Scribner, Virginia Gopher Takes Heart
J Scribner, V
While the fifth grade prepares for Valentine's Day, Gopher struggles to stand up to the class bully, hold onto his milk money, and retain his self-respect.
Children's Non-Fiction
Johnston, Andrea Girl's Speak Out: Finding Your True Self
J 155.553 JOA
A handbook on self-esteem for girls.
Kramer, Patricia M. Discovering Self-Confidence
J 158.1 KRP
Explains how self-esteem and self-confidence can be achieved and maintained
Adult Non-Fiction
Forsyth, Sondra See Jane Win: The Rimm Report on How 1000 Girls Became Successful Women
155.533 RIS
Forsyth, Sondra Girls Seen and Heard: 52 Life Lessons For Our Daughters
306.874 FOS
Marone, Nicky How To Mother A Successful Daughter: A Practical Guide to Empowering Girls From Birth to 18
649.133 MAN
Stout, Maureen The Feel-Good Curriculum
373.73 STM
Dumbing-down of America's kids in the name of self-esteem.
Youngs, Bettie B. The 6 Vital Ingredients of Self-Esteem, and How To Develop Them In Your Child
649.7 YOB
Six vital ingredients of self-esteem, and how to develop them in your child.
Teacher's Shelf
Shapiro, Lawrence E. The Building Blocks of Self-Esteem: Activity Book
J 152.412 SHL Teacher's Shelf
A skill-oriented approach to teaching self-worth.
Parent's Shelf
Briggs, Dorothy Corkille Your Child's Self-Esteem
J 649.1 BRD Parent's Shelf
Moser, Adolph Don't Feed the Monster on Tuesdays!
J 158.1 MOA Parent's Shelf
Discusses how to develop and maintain healthy self-esteem and a positive attitude.
Rutter, Virginia Beane Celebrating Girls: Nurturing and Empowering Our Daughters
J 306.874 RUV Parent's Shelf
Juvenile Cassette
Barman, Alicerose S. How A Healthy Sense of Self Develops
J CAS 155.4 BAA Parent's Shelf
This lecture suggests ways in which parents can help strengthen their child's sense of self. She discusses the effects of bonding, attachment, and separation on self-esteem and ways that a child can develop self-esteem.
Birdseye, Tom Just Call Me Stupid
J CAS Birdseye, T.
Terrified of failing and convinced that he is stupid, a fifth grader who has never learned to read begins to gain self-confidence with the help of an outgoing new girl next door.
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