What Should I Do When I Feel Happy?
Have you ever asked a child, "When do you feel happy?" When does Mango feel happy, and what does he do then?
Mango Lion
What Should I Do?
A social-emotional picture-book series that begins with recognizing and managing feelings, then expands to empathy, listening, and relationships. Question-based follow-up activities and parent guidance make it easy to use at home.
Ages 1-7
30 books
7 sample previews
Step 3
Book List
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What Should I Do When I Feel Sad?
Mango cannot stop crying after his pet snail dies, but he hears that Santa will not bring gifts if he cries. This story helps children recognize sadness and learn that expressing grief is natural.
What Should I Do When I Feel Angry?
Blocks come crashing down. Roar! Allie gets angry and throws a toy. What should children do when they feel angry?
What Should I Do When I Feel Scared?
Ghosts, thunder and lightning, and even spiders! Peach and her friends are afraid of many things. What do they do when they feel scared?
What Should I Do When I Feel Embarrassed?
Allie has a bowel accident in her pants. It feels as if her friends are teasing her, and she is too embarrassed to know what to do. What should children do when they feel embarrassed?
What Should I Do When I Feel Thankful?
From teachers and delivery workers to Mom and Dad, children are surrounded by people to be thankful for. This story helps young readers recognize gratitude and practice expressing it.
What Should I Do When I Feel Startled?
Thump, thump! Dad gives Mango a big surprise, and Mango's heart beats fast. Why does the heart race when we are startled, and what should children do?
What Should I Do When I Miss Someone?
Ms. Berry is sick and does not come to kindergarten. Cabbit misses his teacher and keeps thinking about her. What should children do when they miss someone?
What Should I Do When I Feel Worried?
Bomi worries a lot. What if Mom is late? What if the turtle gets sick? Sensitive and thoughtful, Bomi often feels anxious. What can children do when worries keep coming back?
What Should I Do When I Feel Disappointed?
Tomorrow is Bomi's birthday party, but Bomi gets sick and cannot attend. Disappointed, Bomi blames Mom. What can children do when they feel disappointed?
What Should I Do When I Feel Lonely?
Cabbit's mom is busy again and will be late coming to kindergarten. Cabbit feels strange inside, as if the heart is empty. What can children do when they feel lonely?
What Should I Do When I Feel Irritated?
Mango feels irritated when he wants more popcorn and when his robot will not come together the way he wants. The story helps children notice irritation and learn calmer ways to respond.
What Should I Do When I Want to Feel Proud of Myself?
Bami loses confidence after seeing how smart Mango is. The teacher gathers the friends around Bami. How will the teacher help Bami build self-esteem?
What Should I Do When I Don't Want to Be Apart from Mom?
Peach sticks close to Mom and looks for her whenever she is away, even briefly. This story supports children who struggle with separation and helps them practice confidence when apart from a caregiver.
What Should I Do When I Can't Sleep with the Lights Off?
It is a day for turning off lights around the world. Allie is afraid to sleep in the dark. How will Allie learn to sleep with the lights off?
What Should I Do When I Like a Friend?
Allie likes Cabbit, but Cabbit says Mango is the one Cabbit likes. Allie feels very sad that Cabbit does not feel the same way. What will Allie do?
What Should I Do When a Friend Won't Play with Me?
Koori is sick and cannot come to kindergarten. Bami feels lonely without Koori, Bami's best friend. What can children do when other friends will not play with them?
What Should I Do When I Need to Say Sorry?
After Bami teases Mango for passing gas and the two fight, Bami wants to make up. This story helps children understand apology, reconciliation, and how to repair a relationship after hurting someone.
What Should I Do When I Feel Jealous?
Bomi is good at drawing and sports. Cabbit envies popular Bomi and starts to feel jealous. What can children do when they feel jealous?
What Should I Do When I Dislike Someone?
Allie's mom keeps praising Mango, so Allie starts to resent Mango. What can children do when they feel dislike toward someone?
What Should I Do When My Conscience Bothers Me?
Mango secretly takes Allie's card, but afterward Mango's conscience begins to bother him. What can children do when they feel uneasy about something they have done?
What Should I Do When I Feel Guilty?
Without Mom knowing, Mango eats ice cream with Peach, who has a cold. When Peach's cold gets worse, Mango feels it is all his fault. What can children do when they feel guilty?
What Should I Do to Listen Carefully?
Mango does not listen carefully to others and ends up acting in silly ways. Mom teaches Mango how to listen well. Will Mango learn to listen attentively?
What Should I Do When a Friend Feels Sad?
Peach is so sad that Peach cries and cries. Even when friends offer favorite toys and try to comfort Peach, the crying does not stop. What can children do when a friend feels sad?
What Should I Do When I Need Self-Control?
Mango promises Mom to use the phone for only 30 minutes a day, but Mango wants to keep using it. What can children do when they need self-control?
What Should I Do When It's Hard to Say No?
Koori finds it hard to say no, so Dad teaches a clear and respectful way to refuse. The story helps children practice boundaries and confident self-expression.
What Should I Do When Following Rules Feels Annoying?
Bami stuffs too much toilet paper into the toilet and clogs it completely. The friends cannot use the bathroom and become upset. What can happen when children do not follow rules?
What Should I Do When Mom Gets Angry?
When Mom gets angry at Koori for grumbling in the morning, Koori also becomes upset. This story helps children think about family conflict, emotional reactions, and ways to respond when an adult is angry.
What Should I Do When I Can't Say How I Feel?
Mom gives balloons to Allie, who has trouble expressing feelings. Allie uses the colors of the balloons to show today's mood. What color is Allie's feeling?
What Should I Do When I Can't Name My Feelings?
The teacher asks Mango and the friends how they feel today. Children who find it hard to understand their emotions use stickers to express them. What colors are their feelings?