A selection of books to work on emotions, identity and critical thinking from childhood
Sant Jordi is not just a day for giving books as gifts. It’s an opportunity to pause and choose which stories we want to put in the hands of children .
Because not all stories are the same. Some entertain. Others, in addition, open conversations, accompany processes, and help us understand the world (and ourselves) .
From Aplicaset, and with the help of Laura, Raquel and Mariela, we have compiled a selection of books that go beyond history: they are educational, emotional and social tools for the classroom and the family.
Books that accompany emotional education
I have a volcano
An essential tool for putting words to emotional distress.
This book allows boys and girls to recognize, legitimize and navigate their emotions without repressing them.
In addition, it includes guidance for families, making it a very comprehensive resource.
👉 Ideal for working on emotional management in the classroom.
A vegades la mare tea el cap ple de trons
An unusual perspective: the emotions of adults seen from childhood .
It allows for the development of empathy and understanding that what adults feel is not the fault of the child.
👉 Very useful for working on family bonds and coexistence.
The invisible thread
A deeply emotional tale about the bonds that unite us, even beyond death.
It introduces loss from a warm, accessible, and respectful perspective.
👉 Essential for addressing death at an early age.
After the rain
An album that addresses the feeling of belonging and prejudices .
Through teamwork (and the exclusion of one of the characters), it invites us to reflect on how we treat others.
👉 Ideal for working on coexistence and diversity.
Identity, co-education and critical perspective
Mermaid’s tail
A story that brings us closer to gender identity and social roles from a place of respect.
It invites us to question labels and accept who we are beyond what is expected.
Even princesses fart
A humorous story that breaks stereotypes and demystifies unrealistic ideals.
👉 Because educating is also about bringing people closer to reality through laughter .
My body is mine
A fundamental tool for the prevention of sexual abuse.
Through everyday situations, it empowers children to recognize limits and express their voice .
👉 Essential reading in any educational context.
Tags
A book to reflect on how labels condition identity.
👉 Perfect for working on self-esteem and critical thinking.
Books to understand the mind and development
The Teenage Brain – David Bueno
A guide to understanding what happens at this stage and how to support it through education.
Neurodivergent – Ramiro Miter
A perspective that focuses on capabilities, not on diagnosis.
👉 Key to a truly inclusive education.
Antonia and the gorilla snot
A book that connects with childhood through humor and everyday life, allowing important conversations to begin.
With the hands
A proposal that connects generations, body and bond from a symbolic perspective.
Stories to talk about what is difficult (and necessary)
Talking about death, fear, or loss isn’t always easy. But avoiding it doesn’t make it go away.
These books offer a respectful and accessible way to do so:
- The Duck and Death
- I am death
- Is this what death is like?
- The llop will not come
👉 They allow for opening spaces for conversation based on calm and understanding.
Choosing stories is choosing how we educate
Every book that enters the classroom or home shapes perspectives . That’s why Sant Jordi or Book Day isn’t about buying more, but about choosing better.
Choose stories that:
- accompany emotions
- question stereotypes
- generate thought
- connect with reality
How can we bring these stories into the classroom in a meaningful way?
Reading is not enough. The value lies in what we do afterward.
Some ideas:
- open dialogue without giving definitive answers
- ask how they feel about the story
- relate it to real situations
- leave room for interpretation
The story doesn’t educate on its own. The accompaniment does it.
🎥 Keep exploring with Aplicaset
At Aplicaset you will find short videos where education professionals share how to use stories and resources like these in the classroom in a practical and realistic way.
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Because education isn’t about making it perfect.
It’s about doing it with purpose .
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