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

SaleBestseller No. 1
The Resilience Workbook for Kids: Fun CBT Activities to Help You Bounce Back from Stress and Grow from Challenges
59 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. 2
This Will Pass: A Story of Mindful Resilience
9 Reviews
This Will Pass: A Story of Mindful Resilience
  • Hardcover Book
  • Donnini, J. (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 40 Pages - 05/24/2022 (Publication Date) - Bushel & Peck Books (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 3
My Body Sends a Signal: Helping Kids Recognize Emotions and Express Feelings (Resilient Kids)
2,164 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)
SaleBestseller No. 4
The Grit Workbook for Kids: CBT Skills to Help Kids Cultivate a Growth Mindset and Build Resilience
141 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. 5
The Resilient Sloth: A Children’s Book About Building Mental Toughness, Resilience, and Learning to Deal with Obstacles
100 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)
Bestseller No. 7
Dealing with Feelings: Self-Regulation Skills for Kids (Resilient Kids)
37 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)
Bestseller No. 8
Resilient Kids: Raising Them to Embrace Life with Confidence
30 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)
Bestseller No. 9
Resilience - Facing challenges: (Children´s Books about Resilience, Emotions Management, Kids Age 6 to 10)
7 Reviews
Resilience - Facing challenges: (Children´s Books about Resilience, Emotions Management, Kids Age 6 to 10)
  • Rodrigues, Fabiano (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 26 Pages - 05/06/2021 (Publication Date) - Independently published (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 10
Emotionally Resilient Tweens and Teens: Empowering Your Kids to Navigate Bullying, Teasing, and Social Exclusion
24 Reviews
Emotionally Resilient Tweens and Teens: Empowering Your Kids to Navigate Bullying, Teasing, and Social Exclusion
  • Payne, Kim John (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 296 Pages - 08/09/2022 (Publication Date) - Shambhala (Publisher)

Resilience Books for Teens

SaleBestseller No. 1
Emotionally Resilient Tweens and Teens: Empowering Your Kids to Navigate Bullying, Teasing, and Social Exclusion
24 Reviews
Emotionally Resilient Tweens and Teens: Empowering Your Kids to Navigate Bullying, Teasing, and Social Exclusion
  • Payne, Kim John (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 296 Pages - 08/09/2022 (Publication Date) - Shambhala (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 2
Building Resilience in Children and Teens: Giving Kids Roots and Wings
236 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)
SaleBestseller No. 3
The Resilient Teen: 10 Key Skills to Bounce Back from Setbacks and Turn Stress into Success (The Instant Help Solutions Series)
17 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. 4
The Resilience Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Gain Confidence, Manage Stress, and Cultivate a Growth Mindset
157 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. 5
Resilience (Vengeance and Vampires Book 2)
73 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)
Bestseller No. 6
The Parents’ Practical Guide to Resilience for Preteens and Teenagers on the Autism Spectrum
21 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)
SaleBestseller No. 8
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)
5 Reviews
SaleBestseller No. 9
The Resilience Recipe: A Parent's Guide to Raising Fearless Kids in the Age of Anxiety
30 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. 10
Be Resilient: How to Build a Strong Teenage Mind for Tough Times
34 Reviews
Be Resilient: How to Build a Strong Teenage Mind for Tough Times
  • Morgan, Nicola (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 07/01/2021 (Publication Date) - Walker Books (Publisher)

Resilience Parenting Books

Bestseller No. 1
How Parents Can Raise Resilient Children: Preparing Your Child for the Real Tough World of Adulthood by Instilling Them With Principles of Love, ... Parenting Books For Becoming Good Parents)
186 Reviews
Bestseller No. 2
The Co-Parenting Handbook: Raising Well-Adjusted and Resilient Kids from Little Ones to Young Adults through Divorce or Separation
454 Reviews
The Co-Parenting Handbook: Raising Well-Adjusted and Resilient Kids from Little Ones to Young Adults through Divorce or Separation
  • Amazon Kindle Edition
  • Bonnell, Karen (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 268 Pages - 08/22/2017 (Publication Date) - Sasquatch Books (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 3
Emotionally Resilient Tweens and Teens: Empowering Your Kids to Navigate Bullying, Teasing, and Social Exclusion
24 Reviews
Emotionally Resilient Tweens and Teens: Empowering Your Kids to Navigate Bullying, Teasing, and Social Exclusion
  • Payne, Kim John (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 296 Pages - 08/09/2022 (Publication Date) - Shambhala (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 4
Resilience Parenting: Raising Resilient Children in an Era of Detachment and Dependence
33 Reviews
Resilience Parenting: Raising Resilient Children in an Era of Detachment and Dependence
  • Santillo, Chris (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 156 Pages - 03/22/2019 (Publication Date) - Lioncrest Publishing (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 5
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. 6
Brave Parenting: A Buddhist-Inspired Guide to Raising Emotionally Resilient Children
98 Reviews
Brave Parenting: A Buddhist-Inspired Guide to Raising Emotionally Resilient Children
  • Pozatek, Krissy (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 200 Pages - 03/18/2014 (Publication Date) - Wisdom Publications (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 7
The Resilience Recipe: A Parent's Guide to Raising Fearless Kids in the Age of Anxiety
30 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. 8
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. 9
Raising Resilient Kids: 8 Principles for Bringing Up Healthy, Happy, Successful Children Who Can Overcome Obstacles and Thrive despite Adversity
29 Reviews
Raising Resilient Kids: 8 Principles for Bringing Up Healthy, Happy, Successful Children Who Can Overcome Obstacles and Thrive despite Adversity
  • Hardcover Book
  • Spencer-Hwang DrPH MPH, Rhonda (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 304 Pages - 08/03/2021 (Publication Date) - Tyndale Refresh (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 10
Raising Resilient Sons: A Boy Mom's Guide to Building a Strong, Confident, and Emotionally Intelligent Family
24 Reviews
Raising Resilient Sons: A Boy Mom's Guide to Building a Strong, Confident, and Emotionally Intelligent Family
  • Amazon Kindle Edition
  • Kessler, Colleen (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 203 Pages - 12/08/2020 (Publication Date) - Ulysses Press (Publisher)

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