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Affirmation Weaver: a Believe in Yourself Story. Lori Lite, $17.95

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

Brave New Girls. Jeanette Gadeberg, $12.95 (ages 10 – 13)

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

Hot Stuff to Help Kids Cheer Up: the Depression and Self-Esteem Workbook. Jerry Wilde, $11.95 (ages 9-12)

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, $8.50

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.

The Little Book of Self-Esteem. Anita Naik, $7.95

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!

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.

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.

Books for Parents

Asperger’s and Self-Esteem: Insight and Hope through Famous Role Models. Norm Ledgin, $31.95

Becoming the Parent You Want to Be: a Sourcebook of Strategies for the First Five Years. L. Davis & J. Keyser, $25.95

Brave New Girls. Jeanette Gadeberg, $12.95 (ages 10 – 13)

Feeling Great: Teaching Children to Excel at Living. Terry Orlick, $21.95.

501 Ways to Boost Your Child's Self-Esteem. Robert Ramsey, $15.95

The Highly Intuitive Child: a Guide to Understanding and Parenting Unusually Sensitive and Empathic Children. Catherine Crawford, $20.50

Manifest Your Magnificence: 64 Affirmation Cards for Kids 6 - 12 Years Old. Susan Howson, illustrated by Mike Polito, $24.95

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

101 Ways to Make Your Child Feel Special. Vicki Lansky, $9.95

Raising Confident Boys: 100 Tips for Parents and Teachers. Elizabeth Hartley-Brewer, $15.95

Raising Confident Girls: 100 Tips for Parents and Teachers. Elizabeth Hartley-Brewer, $15.95

Self-Esteem: a Family Affair. Jean Illsley Clarke, $24.95

Self-Esteem Games: 300 Fun Activities that Make Children Feel Good about Themselves. Barbara Sher, $17.50

200 Ways to Raise a Boy’s Emotional Intelligence. Will Glennon, $19.50

200 Ways to Raise a Girl’s Self-Esteem. Will Glennon $21.50

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

Wonderful Ways to Love a Child. Judy Ford, $24.95

Your Child's Self-Esteem: Step-by-Step Guidelines for Raising Responsible, Productive, Happy Children. Dorothy Corkille Briggs, $19.25

Books for Children

Affirmation Weaver: a Believe in Yourself Story. Lori Lite, $17.95 (ages 6-9)

Glad to Be Me: a Self Esteem Activity Book. Jim & Joan Boulden, $ 6.95 (ages 8-10)

Hot Stuff to Help Kids Cheer Up: the Depression and Self-Esteem Workbook. Jerry Wilde, $10.95 (ages 9-12)

I Like Me! Nancy Carlson, $8.50 (ages 4-8)

I’m Gonna Like Me. Jamie Lee Curtis & Laura Cornell, $19.99 (ages 4-8)

Incredible Me! Kathi Appelt, $23.99 (ages 4-8)

It’s Going to Be Perfect! Nancy Carlson, $8.99 (ages 4-8)

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)

Jenneli’s Dance. Elizabeth Denny, Illustrated by Chris Auchter, $12.95 (ages 5-10)

Just Because I Am: a Child’s Book of Affirmation. Laura Murphy Payne, $12.50 (ages 4-10)

The Little Book of Self-Esteem. Anita Naik, $7.95 (ages 6-10)

Regina’s Big Mistake. Marissa Moss, $7.95 (ages 4-8)

Stick Up for Yourself! Every Kid's Guide to Personal Power and Positive Self-Esteem. Gershen Kaufman & Lev Raphael, $14.95 (8-12); Leader's Guide $27.50

Teen Esteem: a Self-Direction Manual for Young Adults. Pat Palmer & Melissa Alberti Froeher, $11.95

When I Feel Good About Myself. Cornelia Maude Spelman, illustrated by Kathy Parkinson, $7.95 (ages 3-6)

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