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| The Girl With 500 Middle Names |
Margaret Peterson Haddix |
Third grader Jane feels out of place in her new school filled with rich students until she realizes that there are more important things than money.
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| I Like Me! |
Nancy Carlson |
The charming main character admires her finer points, takes care of herself, and is her own best friend.
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| Just Because I Am |
Lauren Murphy Payne |
This book is an excellent introduction to self esteem as it invites young children to love and accept themselves.
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| I’m Gonna Like Me: Letting Off A Little Self-Esteem |
Jamie Lee Curtis |
A boy and girl “let off a little self-esteem†at every opportunity during a full day of activities.
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| I Love My Hair! |
Natasha A. Tarpley |
A young African American girl learns to appreciate her hair when her mother lovingly explains its beauty.
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| Unlovable |
Dan Yaccarino |
Alfred, a pug, pretends he is a golden retriever until a new friend helps him realize he is just fine the way he is.
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| I Like Myself |
Karen Beaumont |
The high-energy main character encourages children to appreciate their individual qualities.
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| Incredible Me! |
Kathi Appelt |
A girl celebrates herself with bouncy rhymes and colorful illustrations.
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| So What? |
Miriam Cohen |
A first grader learns to accept himself as he is.
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| The Blue Ribbon Day |
Katie Couric |
A grade school girl learns everyone can shine when they find out what their own strengths are.
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| When I Feel Good About Myself |
Cornelia Spelman |
The guinea pig main character explains that confidence comes from learning new things, and not being afraid to make mistakes.
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| ABC I Like Me |
Nancy Carlson |
This alphabet book highlights self esteem.
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| I Can Do It Too! |
Karen Baicker |
With caring support from family and friends, an African-American toddler finds out she can do some “grown up†things, too!
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| I’m A Pig |
Sarah Weeks |
As she frolics around the countryside, a joyful pig radiates positive self esteem.
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| Hooray For You! A Celebration Of You-Ness |
Marianne Richmond |
This celebration of self esteem highlights diverse cultures, physical traits, and individual dreams.
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| The Liberation of Gabriel King |
K.L. Going |
Two fifth grade students face their fears in a story that includes themes of racism, friendship and courage.
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| Make-believe Ball Player |
Alfred Slote |
Although he’s not very good at baseball, ten year old Henry uses his imagination to become a better ball player and to handle a dangerous situation.
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| Amazing Grace |
Mary Hoffman |
Although a classmate says that she cannot play Peter Pan in the school play because she is black, Grace discovers she can do anything she sets her mind to.
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| The Lucky Baseball Bat |
Matthew Christopher |
In this beginning chapter book a boy learns about having confidence in his own abilities.
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| Daisy and the Doll |
Michael Medearis |
This is a story about an eight year old African-American girl’s awakening racial awareness.
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| A Different Beat |
Candy Boyd |
Jessie develops self esteem as she proves to herself and to her father that she can succeed at performing arts middle school.
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| Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul |
Jack Canfield et al |
This book is full of stories, poems and cartoons related to troubles teens often face.
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| Minerva Clark Gets a Clue |
Karen Karbo |
A thirteen year old with low self esteem gets an electric shock that makes her no longer self-conscious.
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| Keeping The Moon |
Sarah Dessen |
Fifteen year old Colie spends the summer with her eccentric aunt and explores her sense of self.
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| Emily of Deep Valley |
Maud H. Lovelace |
Emily stays home to care for her grandfather although she longs to go to college. After wallowing in self-pity she takes control of her life.
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