Books written by Cornelia Maude Spelman

When I Feel Worried

With a focus on identifying the causes of an emotional reaction, and coming up with ways to feel calm and happy again, this book offers simple strategies to help kids understand and take care of their emotions.
When I Miss You

Young children often experience anxiety when they are separated from their mothers or fathers.
When I Feel Angry

With a focus on identifying the causes of an emotional reaction, and coming up with ways to start feeling calm and happy again, this book explains simple strategies to help kids understand and take care of their emotions.
When I Feel Scared

Children will recognize similar experiences in their own lives as this little bear describes feeling scared when he has a bad dream or his mother goes away.
When I Feel Jealous

" The little bear finds ways to make herself feel better—she talks to someone about how she feels and then does something pleasant—and soon the jealous feeling goes away.An author's note for parents and teachers is included.
When I Care about Others

In today's society, perhaps more than ever, young children need to develop empathy. In this simple book, the author begins by helping children see that when they are sick, hurt, or unhappy, others care about them.
When I Feel Scared

Children often feel afraid. This book, with its comforting words and illustrations, will help children address those fears and learn some new ways to cope with being afraid.
When I Feel Sad

When someone else is sad, I feel sad, too...Sad is a cloudy, tired feeling. Nothing seems fun when I feel sad." Children will take comfort in this story.
When I Feel Good about Myself

I feel good about myself. Somebody loves me just as I am. I don't have to look like anyone else, be the same size, or do the same things. It's fine to be me. This book offers children positive and upbeat examples about being themselves.
Mama and Daddy Bear's Divorce

When Mama and Daddy Bear tell Dinah that they are getting a divorce, Dinah is very sad and scared.
Everybody's Somewhere

Reassures children that everyone is somewhere, even if you cannot see them.
Mama and Daddy Bear's Divorce

One sad day, Mama and Daddy Bear say they are getting a divorce.
Your Body Belongs to You

Introduces young children to the concept of sexual abuse and how they should deal with unwanted touching by others.
Your Body Belongs to You

"This book is positive and assertive without being frightening. It lets young children know that it's all right for them to choose when, and by whom, they are to be touched."--"School Library Journal." Full color.
When I Feel Jealous

"A young bear describes situations that make her jealous, how it feels to be jealous, and how she can feel better."--Title page verso.
When I Feel Scared

A child describes situations that bring about fear, how it feels to be scared, and what can make things better.
Mama And Daddy Bear's Divorce

Told from the perspective of a young bear, this simple story addresses the questions, emotions, and fears young children have when their parents are divorcing. Full-color illustrations.