Affirmation Weaver: a Believe in Yourself Story. Lori Lite, $16.95

This encouraging story can be used to bolster self-image, manage stress and anxiety, and accomplish goals.

Being Me: a Kid’s Guide to Boosting Confidence and Self-Esteem. Wendy Moss, $10.95

Being Me is loaded with tips and advice for taking on everyday challenges and for building up your confidence and self-esteem. Come on! Take a peek inside and find lots of ways to explore your strengths and feel more confident in school, with your friends…with everything!

Creative ideas to help girls be confident, healthy and happy.

This handy guide is designed to give kids the tools they need to work through their depression and self-esteem issues in a way that’s positive and effective. Author Jerry Wilde has used his experience as a school psychologist to create a workbook that is proven effective in giving kids the tools to break out of the rut of feeling bad. Kids will learn:

• How to think differently so they can feel differently
• What causes depression and low self-esteem
• How to stop worrying about what other people think
• Ways to cheer themselves up when they are feeling low
• And much more…!

I Like Me! Nancy Carlson, $7.99

I Like Me! Is the classic tale of an endearing young pig who feels good about herself and her life. Written by popular children's author and illustrator Nancy Carlson, it is a book that delights children and adults again and again.

I Want Your Moo: a Story For Children About Self-Esteem. Marcella Bakur Weiner & Jill Neimark, Illustrated by Jairo Barragan, $10.95 (ages 4-8)

This picture book tells the story of a young turkey who doesn't like her "gobble gobble" and has grave self-doubts. Then one day, her "gobble gobble" saves her friend and she sees that she is unique and valuable.

Jenneli’s Dance. Elizabeth Denny, Illustrated by Chris Auchter, $12.95

Jenneli is a shy young girl who feels that she is nothing special, until she learns about the Métis Red-River Jig from her Grandma Lucee. Jenneli loves having fun with Grandma Lucee, listening to fiddle music and learning the steps to the Jig, until one day, Grandma Lucee enters Jenneli into a jigging contest at the Lakeside Fair. Jenneli is scared and excited, but with Grandma Lucee's encouragement, love and support, Jenneli places her self-doubts and fears aside to dance in the contest.

Jenneli's Dance is a story that instills a sense of pride in the Métis culture, and deals with issues of overcoming low self-esteem.

Having a bad hair day? Feel like nobody loves you? Your self-esteem needs a boost! This book is packed with tips to remind you just how brilliant you are. Learn to accept yourself, aim high in life and remember — You’re Amazing!

The Monster Princess. D.J. Machale, $21.99

Deep in a cave, there’s a story it seems
Of a sweet little monster, with very big dreams …

Nurture the Nature: Understanding and Supporting Your Child’s Unique Core Personality. Michael Gurian, $18.95

An insightful look at how temperament, development, genetic predisposition combine to create a child’s unique personality — and what parents can do to help their children flourish and thrive.

Only One You.  Linda Kranz, $14.50

There's only one you in the great big world. Make it a better place.

Peter Penguin. Faye Luffman, $19.95 (ages 2-6)

Peter Penguin is the story of a young penguin who struggles to find his way. With the help of his mother, he finds he can do more than he ever thought possible, and learns to believe in himself.

This charming book comes with a finger puppet and CD.

The Quiet Mind: Increasing Self Esteem. Loretta Oleck, $43.95

• For Children, Teens and Adults
• Easy and Ready to Use Activities
• Includes Book and CD

THE QUIET MIND: INCREASING SELF ESTEEM is based on the premise that low self-esteem can be unlearned. Photographs used as visual cues are linked to activities that enhance self-confidence and promote a more positive self-image. The combination of activities and creative options along with the visual cues of the photographs lay out an easy-to-follow groundwork for healthy and needed change. The Quiet Mind series is suitable for educators, mental health professionals, and parents looking for practical and creative ways to modify or diminish negative behaviors and symptoms.

Think Confident, Be Confident for Teens. Marci Fox & Leslie Sokol, $18.95

A cognitive therapy guide to overcoming self-doubt and creating unshakable self-esteem.

Why Good Kids Act Cruel: the Hidden Truth about the Pre-Teen Years. Carl Pickhardt, $16.95

Why Good Kids Act Cruel gives parents the tools they need to understand why cruelty happens at this age and how to help their child through this difficult stage. This highly informative and useful book explains the psychology of early adolescent change, the short and long term effects of social cruelty, what parents can do, what the school can do, and much more.

You Be You. Linda Kranz, $12.95

Life is a grand journey!

Your Successful Preschooler. Ann Densmore & Margaret Bauman, $19.95

Ten skills children need to become confident and socially engaged.