Raising Kids Gear and Products Children's Books for Building Confidence By Arlin Cuncic Arlin Cuncic, MA, is the author of "Therapy in Focus: What to Expect from CBT for Social Anxiety Disorder" and "7 Weeks to Reduce Anxiety." Learn about our editorial process Arlin Cuncic Fact checked by Fact checked by Adah Chung on June 11, 2020 linkedin Adah Chung is a fact checker, writer, researcher, and occupational therapist. Learn about our editorial process Adah Chung Updated on June 11, 2020 Print More in Raising Kids Gear and Products Activities Celebrations Technology Children's books about building confidence are a great way to help your shy or socially anxious child learn positive behaviors. These books range from general discussions of the value of uniqueness to specific stories of children who learn to speak up. Below is a list of some of the most popular children's books about confidence. 1 Willow's Whispers Hero Images/Getty Images Willow's Whispers tells the story of a little girl who talks so quietly she is constantly misunderstood or ignored. One day, Willow discovers that if she talks through a cardboard tube, everyone can hear her. However, when the tube becomes crumpled at school, she has to dig within herself to find the confidence to speak up and realize that she had it in her all along. 2 Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon Molly Lou Melon is the story of a little girl with a lot of challenges but who still manages to have confidence in herself. Molly is blessed with a grandmother who told her to always believe in herself; but when Molly moves away from her grandmother and has to start at a new school, her strength is put to the test. 3 Louder Lili If your child is the "quietest" kid in class, she will be able to relate to Louder Lili. She spends her time indoors at recess and lets herself be bossed around by another girl named Cassidy. Her ability to summon confidence is tested, however, when it is necessary for her to speak up to protect a pet. 4 I Like Myself A story about a little girl in grade 2 who really likes herself! If your child is lacking confidence or feels that he looks "differently" than others, this might be the book for you. Confidence is catching, and the main character is full of love for herself even in light of all the "unusual" characteristics that make her unique. 5 What I Like About Me If your child is self-conscious about some physical aspect of herself, What I Like About Me shows how a group of very different children can all be confident in themselves. Children who are shy or socially anxious sometimes also suffer from worries about how they look or how they are different. Help your child build confidence by showing her that it is okay to be unique. 6 Only One You A beautifully illustrated book about how to handle life's challenges; this is one that both your child and you will enjoy. There is a message here for all ages. 7 You Be You Once again, author Linda Kranz brings to life a little rockfish named "Adri" as he travels the sea discovering and learning about being different and accepting others. If your child struggles with feelings of inadequacy or trouble fitting in, You Be You has some valuable lessons and themes about diversity and acceptance. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Get expert tips to help your kids stay healthy and happy. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit Article Sources Verywell Family uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Rabner J, Mian ND, Langer DA, Comer JS, Pincus D. The Relationship Between Worry and Dimensions of Anxiety Symptoms in Children and Adolescents. Behav Cogn Psychother. 2017;45(2):124‐138. doi:10.1017/S1352465816000448