Resilience Books

“It is really wonderful how much resilience there is in human nature. Let any obstructing cause, no matter what, be removed in any way, even by death, and we fly back to first principles of hope and enjoyment.”

Bram Stoker, Dracula

It’s a great quote about resilience, isn’t it? Unfortunately, too many kids are losing their resilience skills. Sure, we could sit here all day and point fingers are parents, schools and society. All three have a role. But, I’m not going to tell anyone how to parent their child. Does your child struggle with resilience? How do you know if they lack resilience skills? And, most importantly, what can you do?

resilience books

Definition of Resilience

  1. the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

That is the definition of resilience. Think of the average toddler, who freaks out when you give them their drink in the green cup instead of the blue cup. This is how kids first learn to deal with disappointment and bounce back. It’s also why, even in the moment it’s easier to just give them the blue cup, it’s probably more valuable for the long run to make it a teachable moment.

When parents fix things instead of teaching them how to deal with disappointment, it can hinder resilience skills.

However, this is not to say that all kids who lack resilience skills have bad parents. Or, that for a real trauma or disappointment, that they should just “buck up and shake it off.” That’s not helpful either. There are a lot of factors that go into resilience, and our kids may struggle a bit more due to learning differences.

My point is, first, parenting is hard. But also that kids do need to learn to deal with life’s disappointments.

Kennett Ginsburg (one of his books in on the list) has written about this, and he defines resilience into 7cs.

7 Cs of Resilience

  • Competence
  • Confidence
  • Connection
  • Character
  • Contribution
  • Coping
  • Control

Resilience at School

If a child lacks resilience skills, this may affect them at school. You may want to consider adding a Social-Emotional IEP goal, or SEL. You can find some ideas in that link.

For more information about these concepts of resilience and more in the resilience books below. The first list is books that a child would read, or that you would read to a child. The second list is resilience books for teens.

The last list is parenting books about resilience. Or, books that a parent would purchase and read. And then implement the ideas at home.

Resilience Books for Kids

Bestseller No. 1
The Boys' Guide to Growth Mindset: A Can-Do Approach to Building Confidence, Resilience, and Courage
66 Reviews
The Boys' Guide to Growth Mindset: A Can-Do Approach to Building Confidence, Resilience, and Courage
  • Akindele LMSW, Oluwatosin (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 164 Pages - 07/12/2022 (Publication Date) - Rockridge Press (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 2
The Resilience Workbook for Kids: Fun CBT Activities to Help You Bounce Back from Stress and Grow from Challenges
48 Reviews
The Resilience Workbook for Kids: Fun CBT Activities to Help You Bounce Back from Stress and Grow from Challenges
  • Baruch-Feldman PhD, Caren (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 208 Pages - 04/01/2022 (Publication Date) - Instant Help (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 3
Resilience: A book to encourage resilience, persistence and to help children bounce back from challenges and adversity
175 Reviews
Resilience: A book to encourage resilience, persistence and to help children bounce back from challenges and adversity
  • Sanders, Jayneen (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 42 Pages - 05/15/2017 (Publication Date) - Educate2Empower Publishing (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 4
Resilient Kids: Raising Them to Embrace Life with Confidence
22 Reviews
Resilient Kids: Raising Them to Embrace Life with Confidence
  • Koch PhD, Kathy (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 192 Pages - 08/02/2022 (Publication Date) - Moody Publishers (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 5
My Body Sends a Signal: Helping Kids Recognize Emotions and Express Feelings (Resilient Kids)
2,091 Reviews
My Body Sends a Signal: Helping Kids Recognize Emotions and Express Feelings (Resilient Kids)
  • Maguire, Natalia (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 81 Pages - 06/17/2020 (Publication Date) - VLB (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 6
The Hugging Tree: A Story About Resilience
531 Reviews
The Hugging Tree: A Story About Resilience
  • Hardcover Book
  • Neimark, Jill (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 32 Pages - 09/07/2015 (Publication Date) - Magination Press (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 7
The Resilient Sloth: A Children’s Book About Building Mental Toughness, Resilience, and Learning to Deal with Obstacles
97 Reviews
The Resilient Sloth: A Children’s Book About Building Mental Toughness, Resilience, and Learning to Deal with Obstacles
  • Dane, Charlotte (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 37 Pages - 10/12/2020 (Publication Date) - Independently published (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 8
The Grit Workbook for Kids: CBT Skills to Help Kids Cultivate a Growth Mindset and Build Resilience
136 Reviews
The Grit Workbook for Kids: CBT Skills to Help Kids Cultivate a Growth Mindset and Build Resilience
  • Nebolsine LCSW, Elisa (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 136 Pages - 11/01/2020 (Publication Date) - Instant Help (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 10
Dealing with Feelings: Self-Regulation Skills for Kids (Resilient Kids)
27 Reviews
Dealing with Feelings: Self-Regulation Skills for Kids (Resilient Kids)
  • Maguire, Natalia (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 154 Pages - 12/07/2022 (Publication Date) - VLB (Publisher)

Resilience Books for Teens

SaleBestseller No. 1
The Resilient Teen: 10 Key Skills to Bounce Back from Setbacks and Turn Stress into Success (The Instant Help Solutions Series)
16 Reviews
The Resilient Teen: 10 Key Skills to Bounce Back from Setbacks and Turn Stress into Success (The Instant Help Solutions Series)
  • Raja PhD, Sheela (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 192 Pages - 06/01/2021 (Publication Date) - Instant Help (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 2
Building Resilience in Children and Teens: Giving Kids Roots and Wings
233 Reviews
Building Resilience in Children and Teens: Giving Kids Roots and Wings
  • Amazon Kindle Edition
  • Ginsburg, Kenneth R (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 429 Pages - 05/26/2020 (Publication Date) - American Academy of Pediatrics (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 3
The Resilience Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Gain Confidence, Manage Stress, and Cultivate a Growth Mindset
155 Reviews
The Resilience Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Gain Confidence, Manage Stress, and Cultivate a Growth Mindset
  • Bradshaw MA, Cheryl M. (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 160 Pages - 05/01/2019 (Publication Date) - Instant Help (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 4
The Resilience Recipe: A Parent's Guide to Raising Fearless Kids in the Age of Anxiety
28 Reviews
The Resilience Recipe: A Parent's Guide to Raising Fearless Kids in the Age of Anxiety
  • Khanna PhD, Muniya S. (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 224 Pages - 11/01/2021 (Publication Date) - New Harbinger Publications (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 5
Resilient Black Girl: 52 Weeks of Anti-Racist Activities for Black Joy and Resilience (Social Justice and Antiracist Book for Teens, Gift for Teenage Girl) (Badass Black Girl)
4 Reviews
Bestseller No. 6
Be Resilient: How to Build a Strong Teenage Mind for Tough Times
28 Reviews
Be Resilient: How to Build a Strong Teenage Mind for Tough Times
  • Amazon Kindle Edition
  • Morgan, Nicola (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 192 Pages - 07/01/2021 (Publication Date) - Walker Books (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 7
Building Resilience in Children and Teens: Giving Kids Roots and Wings
97 Reviews
Building Resilience in Children and Teens: Giving Kids Roots and Wings
  • Ginsburg MD MSEd FAAP, Kenneth R. (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 358 Pages - 04/01/2011 (Publication Date) - American Academy Of Pediatrics (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 8
Resilience (Vengeance and Vampires Book 2)
72 Reviews
Resilience (Vengeance and Vampires Book 2)
  • Amazon Kindle Edition
  • Rades, Alicia (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 212 Pages - 11/27/2018 (Publication Date) - Crystallite Publishing LLC (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 9
Rooted, Resilient, and Ready: Empowering Teen Girls As They Grow
8 Reviews
Rooted, Resilient, and Ready: Empowering Teen Girls As They Grow
  • Sealey, Lindsay (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 288 Pages - 03/17/2020 (Publication Date) - LifeTree (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 10
The Parents’ Practical Guide to Resilience for Preteens and Teenagers on the Autism Spectrum
20 Reviews
The Parents’ Practical Guide to Resilience for Preteens and Teenagers on the Autism Spectrum
  • Jeannette Purkis (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 200 Pages - 05/21/2018 (Publication Date) - Jessica Kingsley Publishers (Publisher)

Resilience Parenting Books

SaleBestseller No. 1
Building Resilience in Children and Teens: Giving Kids Roots and Wings
233 Reviews
Building Resilience in Children and Teens: Giving Kids Roots and Wings
  • Ginsburg MD MS Ed FAAP, Kenneth R (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 368 Pages - 05/26/2020 (Publication Date) - American Academy of Pediatrics (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 3
Raising Resilient Children : Fostering Strength, Hope, and Optimism in Your Child
95 Reviews
Raising Resilient Children : Fostering Strength, Hope, and Optimism in Your Child
  • Robert Brooks (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 336 Pages - 08/28/2002 (Publication Date) - McGraw Hill (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 4
The Resilience Recipe: A Parent's Guide to Raising Fearless Kids in the Age of Anxiety
28 Reviews
The Resilience Recipe: A Parent's Guide to Raising Fearless Kids in the Age of Anxiety
  • Khanna PhD, Muniya S. (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 224 Pages - 11/01/2021 (Publication Date) - New Harbinger Publications (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 5
Raising Resilient Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Strategies for Maximizing Their Strengths, Coping with Adversity, and Developing a Social Mindset
19 Reviews
Raising Resilient Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Strategies for Maximizing Their Strengths, Coping with Adversity, and Developing a Social Mindset
  • Brooks, Robert (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 288 Pages - 01/09/2012 (Publication Date) - McGraw Hill (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 6
The Co-Parenting Handbook: Raising Well-Adjusted and Resilient Kids from Little Ones to Young Adults through Divorce or Separation
444 Reviews
The Co-Parenting Handbook: Raising Well-Adjusted and Resilient Kids from Little Ones to Young Adults through Divorce or Separation
  • Bonnell, Karen (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 288 Pages - 08/22/2017 (Publication Date) - Sasquatch Books (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 7
Conscious Parenting: A Guide to Raising Resilient, Wholehearted & Empowered Kids
22 Reviews
Conscious Parenting: A Guide to Raising Resilient, Wholehearted & Empowered Kids
  • Hardcover Book
  • Polizzi, Nick (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 208 Pages - 09/07/2021 (Publication Date) - Hay House Inc. (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 8
10 Rules for Resilience: Mental Toughness for Families
173 Reviews
10 Rules for Resilience: Mental Toughness for Families
  • Amazon Kindle Edition
  • De Sena, Joe (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 267 Pages - 10/19/2021 (Publication Date) - HarperOne (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 9
Raising Resilience: The Wisdom and Science of Happy Families and Thriving Children
21 Reviews
Raising Resilience: The Wisdom and Science of Happy Families and Thriving Children
  • Willard PsyD, Christopher (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 224 Pages - 10/01/2017 (Publication Date) - Sounds True (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 10
Scaffold Parenting: Raising Resilient, Self-Reliant, and Secure Kids in an Age of Anxiety
230 Reviews
Scaffold Parenting: Raising Resilient, Self-Reliant, and Secure Kids in an Age of Anxiety
  • Amazon Kindle Edition
  • Koplewicz, Harold S. (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 260 Pages - 02/02/2021 (Publication Date) - Harmony (Publisher)

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