Books for Grade 5

Siblings

Humorous yet practical advice for building positive sibling relationships.

See You Later, Procrastinator!

Give kids lots of ways to kick the procrastination habit and feel more in charge of their lives.

Dude, That's Rude!

Manners are major social skills, and this book gives kids a great start.

Mindfulness In a Jar^®

Gentle prompts to help kids improve concentration, regulate emotions, and live in the moment.

Soulful Struttin'

A father and daughter's afternoon of cleaning becomes a celebration of the music, food, and culture of New Orleans.

James Finds the Beat

Hearing the beat helps James discover the courage to use his voice and find his community.

Jesse and the Snack Food Genie / Jesse y el genio de los bocadillos

When the Snack Food Genie appears, Jesse begins to recognize how food fuels his body.

Frankie versus the Food Phantom / Frankie contra el fantasma de los alimentos

Dear Dad: Love, Nelson

A boy's letters to his incarcerated father help them stay connected even while they're apart.

Jesse and the Snack Food Genie

When the Snack Food Genie appears, Jesse begins to recognize how food fuels his body.

Frankie versus the Food Phantom

A class project leads Frankie to learn where her food comes from and go up against the Food Phantom.

I Think I Think a Lot

A young girl notices, and celebrates, her way of looking at and experiencing the world.

What on Earth Do You Do When Someone Dies?, 2nd Edition

Help kids understand what death means and how to cope when they've lost a special person.

Jayden's Secret Ingredient

Jayden discovers the secret ingredient to trying something new.

Violet the Snowgirl

This versatile story gives children permission to grieve and helps them develop positive coping skills.

Coloring Book and Reflections for Social Emotional Learning

Reflect and relax with 36 SEL-focused mindful coloring activities for kids.

Mindful Classrooms™

A guide for busy elementary educators on how to easily incorporate mindfulness activities into existing curriculum.

The Survival Guide for Gifted Kids

The classic and essential guide to growing up gifted

Everything a New Elementary School Teacher REALLY Needs to Know (But Didn't Learn in College)

A veteran teacher's practical advice for conquering the unexpected challenges of the first years of teaching

Families Change

Straightforward words and full-color illustrations offer hope and support for children facing or experiencing change.

Kids Need to Be Safe

This book explains why some kids move to foster homes, what foster parents do, and ways kids might feel during foster care.

Feelings In a Jar^®

101 feelings words to develop emotional literacy

Mental Health Middle School and Teens Expanded 9-Book Collection

This nine-book set helps tweens and teens learn to cope with stress and tragic events.

When Gifted Kids Don't Have All the Answers

Look beyond the grades and test scores to see the real child in need of support