World of Kids Books
Helping kids navigate emotions and life’s challenges through stories that inspire growth and compassion. Our books teach essential social-emotional skills—like empathy, honesty, and self-regulation—through engaging storytelling, vibrant illustrations, and unforgettable characters.
Over 500,000 Books Sold
More than 13,000 5-star reviews
Our books support social-emotional learning by helping children understand their emotions and develop healthy ways to manage them. Perfect for both home and classroom, they provide essential tools for fostering emotional growth and resilience.
Discover Popular Books
Explore an exciting collection of kids’ books, designed to ignite imagination and foster a love for reading.
The Books
Introducing Nick and Melissa: Two relatable characters who guide young readers through the challenges of understanding and managing emotions. Through engaging stories and SEL-based lessons, both series empower children to develop key social-emotional skills in fun and meaningful ways.
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social-emotional learning is essential for helping children navigate their emotions, build meaningful relationships, and develop the resilience they need to thrive in life. Recognized by many state regulations as a required component of early education and K-12 curricula, SEL equips young learners with vital skills for academic and personal success.
At World of Kids Books, we create stories that empower young readers to understand themselves and connect with others, fostering a foundation of empathy, confidence, and lifelong emotional intelligence.
Featured Books
Journeys Shared, Stories Told
In every shared experience, there’s a story waiting to be told. These heartfelt testimonials reflect the journeys of those who have walked with us, offering their genuine thoughts and experiences. Each voice speaks of trust, satisfaction, and the impact we’ve made together—testimonies of real moments that define our work.
“World of Kids Books’ stories are a must-have for anyone working with children! Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or caregiver, these valuable tools help teach emotional intelligence and social skills in an age-appropriate way. The books are beautifully illustrated, thoughtfully written, and packed with practical lessons kids can apply in their daily lives. They’re not just books—they’re resources for growth and connection.”
“As an elementary school teacher, I find Cole’s books to be an incredible resource for social-emotional learning in the classroom. The stories are engaging and relatable for students, and the lessons they teach—like mindfulness, kindness, and self-regulation—align perfectly with an SEL-based curriculum. The bonus activities included with each book make it easy to reinforce the lessons in creative and interactive ways. My students love them, and so do I!”
“Elizabeth Cole’s books are a favorite in our home! My son has struggled with expressing his emotions, especially anger and anxiety, but he’s now using the tools he’s learning from these stories to navigate tough situations. He can relate to Little Nick and the beautiful illustrations really engage him, and as a parent, I love the positive messages. ❤️These books have helped us create meaningful conversations about feelings in a way that’s fun and approachable!”
“Adorable rhyming book puts things back into perspective. This was such a great little book and so timely for my family. We’re all struggling with our anger recently and this adorable rhyming children’s book has put things back into perspective for all of us. ❤️ it! Can’t wait to read the others in this series to all 4 of my children.”
New & Noteworthy
Read Alouds
Step into the world of stories brought to life through voice. Whether you’re listening for comfort or convenience, these
read-alouds invite you to experience words in a whole new way—immersing yourself in the rhythm, emotion, and depth of each tale.
