what do you do with a problem? by kobi yamada, illustrated by mae besom
Mindset: I have the resources to solve problems.
You are reading: Children’s books about problem solving
While our goal is to make problem solving enjoyable, sometimes real problems are overwhelming, especially for kids who don’t yet realize they have the ability to solve them. this beautiful sequel to what do you do with an idea by yamada and besom helps children see a child really struggle with a problem and gives everyone a way to talk about the opportunity available in each problem , even those that seem difficult.
cat and bunny by mary lundquist
Mindset: Sometimes the key to solving a problem is teamwork and inclusion.
When a new friend asks to join the cat and the bunny’s circle of two friends, the bunny says yes, but the cat isn’t so sure. the changing dynamics of friendship can be difficult for children to manage, and flexibility solves many complicated problems.
go places by paul a. Reynolds, Illustrated by Peter H. reynolds
mindset: every problem has many different solutions.
Talk about thinking outside the box: Some kids love to follow directions. others prefer to let their imaginations take them from challenge to solution. this book about a go-kart racer taking flight celebrates both sets of strategies.
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daddy’s mechanical fish by candace fleming, illustrated by boris kulikov
Mindset: Creative thinking is at the core of problem solving.
We love that this fantastic story about a father inspired by his son’s question (“have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a fish?”) to invent the submarine is based on a real-life inventor! This story soars the imagination of school-age children.
the boy and the plane by mark pett
Mindset: Problem solving is joyful.
A little boy’s beloved toy airplane gets stuck on a roof. Through the beautiful illustrations in this wordless book, children can solve the problem with the protagonist and wonder how they would solve it themselves.
to the sea by cale atkinson
mentality: I have the ability to solve any problem.
“I see you” are the magic words that start an epic adventure. When Tim comes across a large blue whale that no one else can see (no one else can see Tim, it seems to him sometimes), he is tasked with helping his new friend find her way back to the sea. Kids will love discovering Tim’s process as he methodically outlines solutions to this huge problem. the winning strategy is a sweet surprise.
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solutions for cold feet (and other little problems) by carrie sookocheff
Mentality: There are problems to solve everywhere.
Solutions abound for many of life’s little problems, as illustrated by a girl and her dog. What happens if you get caught in the rain? facing a boring day? eating an ice cream cone that melts quickly? strategies range from clear to creative.
beautiful oops! by barney saltzberg
Mindset: I have experience that I can use to solve new problems.
Children’s problem solving involves many mistakes along the way, which is the most wonderful thing about the process. This interactive book celebrates mistakes as an opportunity for new discoveries. read it together, and then make “beautiful oops” a household catchphrase to turn problems into launching pads for progress.
journey by aaron becker
mentality: I have the ability to solve any problem.
a girl who yearns for adventure in this caldecott honor book does it herself with a stroke of her red crayon. that one tool takes her on a magical journey and is what she uses to get out of every dilemma.
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