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Picture Books That Add a Pep to Your Step
By Alice Gelber
Sometimes when we’re feeling down, anxious, or uncomfortable, all we need is a little reminder that things get better. That the world will turn itself right-side up. That the thing we’re anxious about will be okay. This reminder doesn’t have to be anything big, just something we go to when we need to reignite our courage and confidence. Like a book!
I’ve gathered a collection of picture books that young readers can turn to when they need to kindle their excitement, alleviate anxiety, and simply put the pep back into their steps. Read and discover those peppy steps!
The big day is coming! The talent show or presentation or big performance or whatever it is. And your little reader is so excited. But also, so scared. Luckily, What Are You Waiting For? is here to remind kids that they are strong, that they are brave, and that the world is ready for them!
This item is a preorder. Your payment method will be charged immediately, and the product is expected to ship on or around March 4, 2025. This date is subject to change due to shipping delays beyond our control.
Just looking at the cover of Be a Hero with Skipper the Seal makes me feel more uplifted! Maybe it’s because clearly, Skipper (a seal who doesn’t have feet) has a peppy step. This inspiring picture book teaches readers of all ages that anyone can be a hero and that everyone has something to give.
This item is a preorder. Your payment method will be charged immediately, and the product is expected to ship on or around March 18, 2025. This date is subject to change due to shipping delays beyond our control.
This is another book that just makes me peppy looking at it. It’s cute and delightful and sends an important message about helping others! Throughout this vibrant and heartwarming story, Maya spreads joy with random acts of kindness. It’s a reminder that what goes around comes around and that helping others helps build a stronger community and a kinder world.
Price
$18.99
Price
$24.99 CAD
Format
Hardcover
This item is a preorder. Your payment method will be charged immediately, and the product is expected to ship on or around November 12, 2024. This date is subject to change due to shipping delays beyond our control.
I kind of feel like this title says it all, right? This book cheers on all readers, whether they are learning to skate, baking a cake, or even making a mistake. Hilarious and heartfelt, this rhyming story reminds us that trying our best is reason enough to celebrate.
Price
$17.99
Price
$22.99 CAD
Format
Hardcover
This item is a preorder. Your payment method will be charged immediately, and the product is expected to ship on or around April 4, 2023. This date is subject to change due to shipping delays beyond our control.
Everything about this book makes me so, so, SO happy! It is bursting with joy. Written by So You Think You Can Dance alum Mark Kanemura and inspired by his childhood in Hawaii, this exuberant picture book encourages readers to discover their confidence and find spaces that allow them to shine their brightest.
This item is a preorder. Your payment method will be charged immediately, and the product is expected to ship on or around May 9, 2023. This date is subject to change due to shipping delays beyond our control.
This magical picture book celebrates all we can do…just not yet! All that we haven’t learned…yet! This is the perfect tool for turning a negative into a positive when helping children cope with life’s difficult learning. The whimsical art, rhyming text, and the adorable character of Yet will turn any problem into a problem that hasn’t been solved YET!
This item is a preorder. Your payment method will be charged immediately, and the product is expected to ship on or around April 21, 2020. This date is subject to change due to shipping delays beyond our control.
There’s something about Keyana’s can-do attitude that moves me every time I read this story. She has big ideas and isn’t afraid of a challenge. And if challenges do arise—which is inevitable with big ideas—she knows that she can rely on the support of her loved ones to help her big dreams become reality!
This item is a preorder. Your payment method will be charged immediately, and the product is expected to ship on or around December 13, 2022. This date is subject to change due to shipping delays beyond our control.
Rosemary Long Ears is another book that just radiates joy. The cover, the interiors, the story—they’re all so dang cute! But this book isn’t just an adorable, uplifting story. It also teaches readers about the joys of letting loose, getting dirty, and joining in on the delightful mess that is life!
Price
$18.99
Price
$24.99 CAD
Format
Hardcover
This item is a preorder. Your payment method will be charged immediately, and the product is expected to ship on or around April 22, 2025. This date is subject to change due to shipping delays beyond our control.
