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Children's SEL Books for the San Jose Metro Area

The Ellis Abel Learns series serves families, schools, and daycares across the entire San Jose metro — every community within 100 miles. Parents, teachers, and counselors use these stories to help kids ages 3–8 build emotional intelligence.

Schools, Daycares & ABA Centers

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The Complete Series

Ellis Abel & The Big Test

Lesson: test anxiety

Ellis Abel faces the biggest test of the school year and learns that preparation, self-belief, and calm breathing beat worry every time.

Ellis Abel & The Scary Playground

Lesson: facing fears

A new playground feels big and scary until Ellis Abel discovers that courage means trying even when you're afraid.

Ellis Abel & The Red Block

Lesson: frustration and problem-solving

When the red block won't fit, Ellis Abel learns to pause, breathe, and try a new way instead of giving up.

Ellis Abel & The Disciple

Lesson: mentorship and character

Ellis Abel learns what it means to follow a good example and to become someone worth following.

Ellis Abel and the Two Wolves Within

Lesson: self-talk and choices

Two voices compete inside every choice. Ellis Abel learns that the wolf you feed is the wolf that wins.

Ellis Abel & The Magic Triangle

Lesson: growth mindset

Effort, practice, and patience form the magic triangle that helps Ellis Abel turn 'I can't' into 'I can't yet.'

Communities We Serve Near San Jose