{"id":324,"date":"2026-04-23T23:55:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T23:55:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.palomar.edu\/childguidance\/?post_type=back-matter&#038;p=324"},"modified":"2026-05-21T21:14:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T21:14:44","slug":"childrens-literature-for-teaching-conflict-resolution-skills","status":"publish","type":"back-matter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.palomar.edu\/childguidance\/back-matter\/childrens-literature-for-teaching-conflict-resolution-skills\/","title":{"raw":"Children\u2019s Literature for Teaching Conflict Resolution Skills","rendered":"Children\u2019s Literature for Teaching Conflict Resolution Skills"},"content":{"raw":"<h2>An Introduction<\/h2>\r\nChildren\u2019s literature provides meaningful, developmentally appropriate opportunities for exploring conflict, emotions, and relationships. The following books are organized by the primary skills and awarenesses they support. Many books address multiple skills and can be used flexibly across contexts. Many titles support multiple areas of development and can be used flexibly across contexts.\r\n\r\nEducators can use these books to:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Introduce specific conflict-resolution skills<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Facilitate classroom discussions<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Model problem-solving strategies<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Create role-play scenarios<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Reinforce social-emotional learning concepts<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nChildren\u2019s literature is such a wealth of wisdom. These suggestions just scratch the surface. Through intentional use of children\u2019s literature, we can create meaningful opportunities for children to explore conflict, practice empathy, and develop the skills needed to build positive and respectful relationships.\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h3>Understanding Emotions and Emotional Regulation<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><em>When Sophie Gets Angry\u2014Really, Really Angry<\/em> by Molly Bang\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Focus: Recognizing and managing strong emotions<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use: Helps children understand anger and explore calming strategies<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>The Way I Feel<\/em> by Janan Cain\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Focus: Emotional vocabulary<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use: Supports children in identifying and labeling feelings<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>Today I Feel Silly<\/em> by Jamie Lee Curtis\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Focus: Changing emotions<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use: Reinforces that emotions are normal and temporary<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>A Little Spot of Emotion Series<\/em> by Diane Alber\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Focus: Emotional awareness and self-regulation<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use: Teaches specific emotions and coping tools<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>Calm-Down Time<\/em> by Elizabeth Verdick\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Focus: Self-regulation strategies<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use: Provides concrete calming techniques<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>Painting the Fire <\/em>by Jonathan Sherwood\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Focus: Positive expression of anger<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use: Encourages acknowledgement of feelings and safe expression<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>My Many Colored Days <\/em>by Dr. Seuss\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Focus: Exploring different emotional moods<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use: Helping children see that it\u2019s normal to experience different moods for a day<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h3>Perspective-Taking and Empathy<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><em>Enemy Pie<\/em> by Derek Munson\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Focus: Changing perceptions, empathy<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use: Helps children rethink assumptions about others<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>What Was I Scared of? <\/em>By Dr. Seuss\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Focus: Fear of people who are different<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use: To show that underneath, no matter how different, we experience the same emotions<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>Each Kindness<\/em> by Jacqueline Woodson\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Focus: Empathy, missed opportunities<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use: Encourages reflection on how actions affect others<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>Hey, Little Ant<\/em> by Phillip &amp; Hannah Hoose\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Focus: Perspective-taking<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use: Invites children to consider another point of view<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>Walk in My Shoes<\/em> by Alwyn Evans\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Focus: Understanding others\u2019 experiences<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use: Builds empathy and awareness of differences<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h3>Communication Skills (Listening, Expressing Feelings)<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><em>Talk and Work It Out<\/em> by Cheri J. Meiners\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Focus: Problem-solving communication<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use: Teaches children to use words to resolve conflicts<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>I Can Listen<\/em> by Cheri J. Meiners\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Focus: Active listening<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use: Reinforces the importance of hearing other<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>My Mouth Is a Volcano!<\/em> by Julia Cook\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Focus: Interrupting, self-control<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use: Teaches conversational self-regulation<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>Voices Are Not for Yelling<\/em> by Elizabeth Verdick\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Focus: Tone and communication<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use: Helps children express themselves appropriately<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h3>Problem-Solving and Conflict Resolution<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><em>The Zax<\/em> by Dr. Seuss\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Focus: Rigidity, escalation<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use: Demonstrates the consequences of inflexibility<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>The Butter Battle Book<\/em> by Dr. Seuss\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Focus: Escalation, conflict cycles<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use: Explores how conflicts grow when both sides try to \u201cwin\u201d<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>George and Martha: The Complete Stories<\/em> by James Marshall\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Focus: Friendship and problem-solving<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use: Shows everyday conflict resolution between friends<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>What Should Danny Do? <\/em>by Adir Levy\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Focus: Decision-making<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use: Interactive story showing consequences of choices<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h3>Sharing, Fairness, and Cooperation<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><em>Llama Llama Time to Share<\/em> by Anna Dewdney\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Focus: Sharing and fairness<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use: Addresses common classroom conflicts<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>Should I Share My Ice Cream?<\/em> by Mo Willems\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Focus: Decision-making and sharing<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use: Explores internal conflict and generosity<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>It\u2019s Mine!<\/em> by Leo Lionni\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Focus: Cooperation vs. selfishness<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use: Illustrates consequences of not sharing<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>The Rainbow Fish<\/em> by Marcus Pfister\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Focus: Sharing and belonging<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use: Encourages generosity and community<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h3>Managing Anger and Aggression<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><em>Don\u2019t Pop Your Cork on Mondays! <\/em>By Adolph Moser\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Focus: How stress leads to anger and aggression<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use: Helps children understand the Amygdala hijack and how to regain control<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>Hands Are Not for Hitting<\/em> by Martine Agassi\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Focus: Alternatives to aggression<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use: Teaches appropriate behavior<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>Teeth Are Not for Biting<\/em> by Elizabeth Verdick\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Focus: Impulse control<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use: Helps young children manage physical reactions<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>No, David!<\/em> by David Shannon\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Focus: Impulse control and limits<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use: Opens discussion about behavior and consequences<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h3>Inclusion, Respect, and Social Awareness<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><em>The Sneetches <\/em>by Dr. Seuss\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Focus: The dynamics of classism<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use: Helps children understand the dynamics of privilege and prejudice<em>\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>Amazing Grace <\/em>by Mary Hoffman\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Focus: Sexism and racism<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use: Helps children see that the qualification for something shouldn\u2019t be determined by sex or race<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>Giraffes Can\u2019t Dance <\/em>by Giles Andrede\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Focus: Physical differences don\u2019t have to limit your potential<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use: Helps children to trust their hidden talents and demonstrates the power of encouragement<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>Chicken Sunday <\/em>by Patricia Polacco\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Focus: Moving story of acceptance and grace<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use: Helps children see the benefits of embracing people who are different<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>Have You Filled a Bucket Today?<\/em> by Carol McCloud\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Focus: Kindness and emotional impact<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use: Encourages positive social behavior<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>We\u2019re All Wonders<\/em> by R. 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Palacio\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Focus: Inclusion and acceptance<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use: Promotes understanding of differences<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>Strictly No Elephants<\/em> by Lisa Mantchev\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Focus: Inclusion and belonging<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use: Encourages welcoming others<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h3>Understanding Conflict Escalation and De-escalation<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><em>The Recess Queen<\/em> by Alexis O\u2019Neill\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Focus: Power dynamics and bullying<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use: Shows how conflict can change through empathy<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>Chrysanthemum<\/em> by Kevin Henkes\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Focus: Teasing and emotional impact<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use: Helps children understand social conflict<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>Don\u2019t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!<\/em> by Mo Willems\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Focus: Persistence and boundaries<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use: Great for discussing negotiation and limits<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","rendered":"<h2>An Introduction<\/h2>\n<p>Children\u2019s literature provides meaningful, developmentally appropriate opportunities for exploring conflict, emotions, and relationships. The following books are organized by the primary skills and awarenesses they support. Many books address multiple skills and can be used flexibly across contexts. Many titles support multiple areas of development and can be used flexibly across contexts.<\/p>\n<p>Educators can use these books to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Introduce specific conflict-resolution skills<\/li>\n<li>Facilitate classroom discussions<\/li>\n<li>Model problem-solving strategies<\/li>\n<li>Create role-play scenarios<\/li>\n<li>Reinforce social-emotional learning concepts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Children\u2019s literature is such a wealth of wisdom. These suggestions just scratch the surface. Through intentional use of children\u2019s literature, we can create meaningful opportunities for children to explore conflict, practice empathy, and develop the skills needed to build positive and respectful relationships.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Understanding Emotions and Emotional Regulation<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><em>When Sophie Gets Angry\u2014Really, Really Angry<\/em> by Molly Bang\n<ul>\n<li>Focus: Recognizing and managing strong emotions<\/li>\n<li>Use: Helps children understand anger and explore calming strategies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><em>The Way I Feel<\/em> by Janan Cain\n<ul>\n<li>Focus: Emotional vocabulary<\/li>\n<li>Use: Supports children in identifying and labeling feelings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><em>Today I Feel Silly<\/em> by Jamie Lee Curtis\n<ul>\n<li>Focus: Changing emotions<\/li>\n<li>Use: Reinforces that emotions are normal and temporary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><em>A Little Spot of Emotion Series<\/em> by Diane Alber\n<ul>\n<li>Focus: Emotional awareness and self-regulation<\/li>\n<li>Use: Teaches specific emotions and coping tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><em>Calm-Down Time<\/em> by Elizabeth Verdick\n<ul>\n<li>Focus: Self-regulation strategies<\/li>\n<li>Use: Provides concrete calming techniques<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><em>Painting the Fire <\/em>by Jonathan Sherwood\n<ul>\n<li>Focus: Positive expression of anger<\/li>\n<li>Use: Encourages acknowledgement of feelings and safe expression<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><em>My Many Colored Days <\/em>by Dr. Seuss\n<ul>\n<li>Focus: Exploring different emotional moods<\/li>\n<li>Use: Helping children see that it\u2019s normal to experience different moods for a day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Perspective-Taking and Empathy<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Enemy Pie<\/em> by Derek Munson\n<ul>\n<li>Focus: Changing perceptions, empathy<\/li>\n<li>Use: Helps children rethink assumptions about others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><em>What Was I Scared of? <\/em>By Dr. Seuss\n<ul>\n<li>Focus: Fear of people who are different<\/li>\n<li>Use: To show that underneath, no matter how different, we experience the same emotions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><em>Each Kindness<\/em> by Jacqueline Woodson\n<ul>\n<li>Focus: Empathy, missed opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Use: Encourages reflection on how actions affect others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><em>Hey, Little Ant<\/em> by Phillip &amp; Hannah Hoose\n<ul>\n<li>Focus: Perspective-taking<\/li>\n<li>Use: Invites children to consider another point of view<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><em>Walk in My Shoes<\/em> by Alwyn Evans\n<ul>\n<li>Focus: Understanding others\u2019 experiences<\/li>\n<li>Use: Builds empathy and awareness of differences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Communication Skills (Listening, Expressing Feelings)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Talk and Work It Out<\/em> by Cheri J. Meiners\n<ul>\n<li>Focus: Problem-solving communication<\/li>\n<li>Use: Teaches children to use words to resolve conflicts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><em>I Can Listen<\/em> by Cheri J. Meiners\n<ul>\n<li>Focus: Active listening<\/li>\n<li>Use: Reinforces the importance of hearing other<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><em>My Mouth Is a Volcano!<\/em> by Julia Cook\n<ul>\n<li>Focus: Interrupting, self-control<\/li>\n<li>Use: Teaches conversational self-regulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><em>Voices Are Not for Yelling<\/em> by Elizabeth Verdick\n<ul>\n<li>Focus: Tone and communication<\/li>\n<li>Use: Helps children express themselves appropriately<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Problem-Solving and Conflict Resolution<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><em>The Zax<\/em> by Dr. Seuss\n<ul>\n<li>Focus: Rigidity, escalation<\/li>\n<li>Use: Demonstrates the consequences of inflexibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><em>The Butter Battle Book<\/em> by Dr. Seuss\n<ul>\n<li>Focus: Escalation, conflict cycles<\/li>\n<li>Use: Explores how conflicts grow when both sides try to \u201cwin\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><em>George and Martha: The Complete Stories<\/em> by James Marshall\n<ul>\n<li>Focus: Friendship and problem-solving<\/li>\n<li>Use: Shows everyday conflict resolution between friends<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><em>What Should Danny Do? <\/em>by Adir Levy\n<ul>\n<li>Focus: Decision-making<\/li>\n<li>Use: Interactive story showing consequences of choices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Sharing, Fairness, and Cooperation<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Llama Llama Time to Share<\/em> by Anna Dewdney\n<ul>\n<li>Focus: Sharing and fairness<\/li>\n<li>Use: Addresses common classroom conflicts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><em>Should I Share My Ice Cream?<\/em> by Mo Willems\n<ul>\n<li>Focus: Decision-making and sharing<\/li>\n<li>Use: Explores internal conflict and generosity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><em>It\u2019s Mine!<\/em> by Leo Lionni\n<ul>\n<li>Focus: Cooperation vs. selfishness<\/li>\n<li>Use: Illustrates consequences of not sharing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><em>The Rainbow Fish<\/em> by Marcus Pfister\n<ul>\n<li>Focus: Sharing and belonging<\/li>\n<li>Use: Encourages generosity and community<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Managing Anger and Aggression<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Don\u2019t Pop Your Cork on Mondays! <\/em>By Adolph Moser\n<ul>\n<li>Focus: How stress leads to anger and aggression<\/li>\n<li>Use: Helps children understand the Amygdala hijack and how to regain control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><em>Hands Are Not for Hitting<\/em> by Martine Agassi\n<ul>\n<li>Focus: Alternatives to aggression<\/li>\n<li>Use: Teaches appropriate behavior<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><em>Teeth Are Not for Biting<\/em> by Elizabeth Verdick\n<ul>\n<li>Focus: Impulse control<\/li>\n<li>Use: Helps young children manage physical reactions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><em>No, David!<\/em> by David Shannon\n<ul>\n<li>Focus: Impulse control and limits<\/li>\n<li>Use: Opens discussion about behavior and consequences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Inclusion, Respect, and Social Awareness<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><em>The Sneetches <\/em>by Dr. Seuss\n<ul>\n<li>Focus: The dynamics of classism<\/li>\n<li>Use: Helps children understand the dynamics of privilege and prejudice<em>\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><em>Amazing Grace <\/em>by Mary Hoffman\n<ul>\n<li>Focus: Sexism and racism<\/li>\n<li>Use: Helps children see that the qualification for something shouldn\u2019t be determined by sex or race<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><em>Giraffes Can\u2019t Dance <\/em>by Giles Andrede\n<ul>\n<li>Focus: Physical differences don\u2019t have to limit your potential<\/li>\n<li>Use: Helps children to trust their hidden talents and demonstrates the power of encouragement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><em>Chicken Sunday <\/em>by Patricia Polacco\n<ul>\n<li>Focus: Moving story of acceptance and grace<\/li>\n<li>Use: Helps children see the benefits of embracing people who are different<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><em>Have You Filled a Bucket Today?<\/em> by Carol McCloud\n<ul>\n<li>Focus: Kindness and emotional impact<\/li>\n<li>Use: Encourages positive social behavior<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><em>We\u2019re All Wonders<\/em> by R. 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