Survival Guide of the Awkward Critters

📘 About the Series: Survival Guide of the Awkward Critters

“Survival Guide of the Awkward Critters” is a beautifully illustrated children’s book series designed to support social-emotional learning (SEL), promote mental wellness, and foster a deep sense of identity, inclusion, and belonging. Through engaging narratives and diverse, relatable characters, this heartwarming series invites readers ages 6 to 17 to explore the ups and downs of growing up—from friendship challenges and self-doubt, to discovering courage, kindness, and self-worth.

Each book in the series follows a different character’s perspective—like Finn the Firefly, Raven the Black Fox, or Shelly the Dachshund—each with their own unique struggles and strengths. The stories intersect and build a cohesive world that encourages children to embrace their differences, process their emotions, and build resilience in a compassionate and fun way.

Perfect for elementary and middle school classrooms, school counseling programs, therapy offices, or family reading time, the series is more than just storytelling—it's a tool for emotional intelligence, classroom discussion, and character education. From relatable life lessons to creative activity pages and teacher guides, “Awkward Critters” equips both children and adults with meaningful resources to support the emotional development of every child.

Whether your students are shy, spirited, struggling, or just trying to find where they belong, there’s an Awkward Critter who’s been there too.