Play Therapy & Counseling Books

Check out our selection of play therapy and counseling books handpicked for therapists, counselors, and mental health professionals. On this page, you’ll find engaging storybooks to support emotional growth, useful workbooks for kids, teens, and adults, plus clinical resources covering CBT, DBT, EMDR, sand tray therapy, trauma, and more.
Group Exercises for Enhancing Social Skills and Self-Esteem
$25.99 $29.95
I Just Don't Like the Sound of No!
$9.99 $11.95
The Social Success Workbook for Teens: Skill-building Activities for Teens with Social-skill Problems
$22.99 $24.95
How to Have Friends
$12.99 $17.99
Teen Communication Skills Workbook
$47.99
The Friendship Book
$12.99 $14.99
Mindfulness for Teen Anger: A Workbook to Overcome Anger and Aggression
$16.99 $18.95
Social Skills Activities for Kids: 50 Fun Exercises for Making Friends, Talking and Listening, and Understanding Social Rules
$9.99 $15.99
Teens - Social Skill Strategies Workbook
$45.99 $49.95
That's Wrong: A Story about Learning to Disagree Appropriately
$9.99 $11.95
Group Exercises for Enhancing Social Skills and Self-Esteem Volume 2
$27.99 $29.95
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Katie Woo: Boss of the World
$5.47 $8.97
Hurty Feelings
$7.99 $9.99
More Tools for Teaching Social Skills in School w/CD: Grades 3-12
$32.97
How To Be a Friend
$6.99 $9.99
How Do I Stand In Your Shoes? (Empathy)
$13.99 $14.95
Don’t Ask Cat!: Words Can Hurt
$13.99 $18.99
Teaching Social Skills to Youth (4th Edition)
$32.19 $37.95
The Social Skills Workbook for Teens: Exercises and Tools for Building Empathy and Boosting Confidence
$11.79 $15.99
Ready-To-Use Social Skills Lessons & Activities for Grades 1-3
$29.99 $32.99
101 Ways to Teach Children Social Skills
$39.95
LEGO®-Based Therapy
$27.99 $29.95
The Social Skills Picture Book: Teaching Communication, Play and Emotion
$25.99 $39.95
What to Do When You Feel Too Shy: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Social Anxiety
$14.99 $16.95
The Lonely Little Monster Storybook
$11.99 $14.99
The Sour Grape
$12.99 $19.99
A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue
$6.99 $10.95
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Katie Woo: The Big Lie
$5.47 $9.97
Lacey Walker, Nonstop Talker (hardcover)
$13.99 $14.95
I Can't Believe You Said That!: My Story About Using My Social Filter...or Not!
$10.49 $11.95
The Invisible Boy (hardcover)
$9.49 $17.99
It's My Way or the Highway: Turning Bossy into Flexible and Assertive
$9.99 $11.95
Believing in Me: A Child's Guide to Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem
$8.99 $9.99
Awesome Dawson: It's NOT Your Turn!
$9.99 $11.95
Mister Rogers: Making Friends
$6.99 $7.99
Social Skills Picture Book for High School And Beyond
$29.99 $39.95
The Teen Girl's Survival Guide: 10 Tips for Making Friends, Avoiding Drama & Coping With Social Stress
$10.19 $17.95
Decibella and Her 6-Inch Voice (2nd Edition)
$10.99 $11.95
Social Skills for Kids: Over 75 Fun Games & Activities for Building Better Relationships
$24.99 $26.99
Freddie the Fly: Connecting the Dots - Learning to Read Social Cues
$10.99 $11.95
The Great Compromise
$5.49 $10.99
Sophie's Shell: A Book About Being Shy
$12.99 $14.99
Peer Pressure Gauge
$10.99 $11.95
She Said What About Me? Hurtful Words Can Destroy a Special Friendship
$13.99 $14.95
Don't Squeal Unless It's a Big Deal: A Tale of Tattletales (paperback)
$8.99 $9.99
Basic Social Skills for Youth
$5.99 $6.95
Well, I Can Top That!
$9.99 $11.95
Kindness Counts: A Story for Teaching Random Acts of Kindness
$9.99 $11.95
Tools for Teaching Social Skills in Schools: Lesson Plans, Activities, Techniques to Help Students Succeed
$31.99 $34.95
Bella and the Empathy Adventure
$13.99 $14.95
It's OK to Be Quiet!: A Picture Book for Introverted Kids
$14.99 $17.99
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Teaching Social Skills to Youth w/ CD
$19.97 $35.95
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Say Goodbye to Being Shy: A Workbook to Help Kids Overcome Shyness
$14.97 $23.97
Communication Skills for Teens: How to Listen, Express & Connect for Success
$15.97 $17.95
Herman Jiggle, Say Hello!: How to Talk to Others when your Words get Stuck
$10.79 $11.99
Big Deals and Little Deals and What to Do When They Happen to You Book
$21.49 $22.95
Ready-To-Use Social Skills Lessons & Activities for Grades 4-6
$19.99 $33.95
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These therapy books can be used for reading aloud to clients, in classroom lessons, or for professional development. Reading a therapeutic book to a child helps foster emotional connection, develop empathy, and build awareness of one’s own feelings and experiences.

Explore our kids’ therapy books for engaging stories that support emotional growth and understanding. For professionals, our clinical and reference books cover the latest approaches and modalities in the field: including EMDR, sand tray therapy, DBT, trauma-informed care, art therapy, and more.

With hundreds of titles in stock, all at competitive prices and fast shipping, it’s easy to find the right resource for your clients or classroom. You can browse our books by topic, age group, or format. Spanish-language options are also available.

What types of books do you offer?
We carry a wide range of play therapy and counseling books, including engaging storybooks for kids to support emotional growth, practical workbooks for teens and adults, and clinical resources on CBT, DBT, EMDR, sand tray therapy, and trauma-informed care. There’s something for every therapist, counselor, or parent.
Are these books suitable for professional use?
Yes, our collection includes clinical and reference books designed for therapists, counselors, and mental health professionals. These cover the latest modalities like sand tray therapy and EMDR, perfect for enhancing your practice or continuing education.
Do you have books for different age groups?
Absolutely! You’ll find books tailored for kids, teens, and adults, with options to filter by age group. From children’s storybooks to adult workbooks, we’ve got resources to meet every need.
Can I find Spanish-language play therapy books?
Yes, we offer Spanish-language options alongside our English titles. Browse by format to find the right fit for your clients or classroom.
How do I choose the right book for my needs?
Use our filters to sort by topic, age group, or format. Whether you need counseling books for trauma or storybooks for emotional development, our categories make it easy to find the best match.