Understand the nature and sources of conflict. Examine and understand responses to conflict. Learn and practice skills for managing and resolving conflict. This bibliography includes an extensive list of children's books to aid parents, teachers, and caregivers in teaching young children skills of conflict management. The bibliography provides sources that support the development of positive attitudes in children about self-esteem, relationships, conflict, feelings, and problem solving.
Most books listed in the bibliography are available from public libraries.
First copy is free. A manual and an accompanying set of picture cards are available to use to teach children skills of conflict management. The manual and picture cards help adults work with children using songs, stories, and other activities to address behaviors such as anger and aggression, biting, lying and tantrums. Topics such as divorce or separation, bath time, and moving are also covered. The picture cards are available in English and Spanish.