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Read mentor text picture books to teach problem and solution text structure. Understanding the problem and solution story structures improves comprehension and helps readers make informed predictions. (As well as helping children see the creative possibilities in problem-solving!)

Of course, almost all stories have a problem and a solution –with the exception of a concept book. So really, you can search out problem and solution examples in any book, whether it’s fiction or nonfiction.

When children learn what to expect in a problem and solution story, not only will they be able to predict solutions, but they will also be better able to write their own problem-solution stories. I started teaching this early to my young kids, well before they were school-age because we want our children to become problem solvers. That is an important life skill!

While many picture books model the narrative story structure of problem and solution, these are my favorites to use with kids both at home and in the classroom.

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Problem Solved! by Jan Thomas When Rabbit sees his messy room, he learns that he has HIS OWN PROBLEM SOLVING PORCUPINE! Which seems good at first. But, it turns into a disaster. Because to clean up the blocks, the porcupine flushes them down the toilet. And to clean up his shirts, he feeds them to the goldfish. How can Rabbit get rid of his not-very-helpful problem-solving porcupine?

A House in the Woods  by Inga Moore Little Pig’s den becomes filled with friends, but once Moose arrives, the den collapses. Oh, no! Problem. What will they do to find a solution? Together, the animals build a new house in the woods big enough to fit all the friends.

Enigma  by Graeme Base Bertie needs to find the missing magic show props that have disappeared from his grandpa’s retirement home. Each performer tells him what’s missing. Readers help find the items in the illustrations so that Bertie can find the culprit. Like all his books, Base excels in his detailed illustrations.

7 Ate 9: The Untold Story  by Tara Lazar, illustrated by Ross MacDonald 6 bangs on Private I’s door for help! Because there’s a rumor that 7 is eating other numbers because apparently, 7 ate 9. YIKES! But did 7 really eat 9? Pitch perfect tongue-in-cheek number and word humor will crack you up throughout this suspenseful, funny problem and solution story. (Also on:  Best Picture Book Mysteries .)

The Brownstone  by Paula Scher, illustrated by Stan Mack The Bear family is ready for hibernation but first, they need to figure out what to do about the noise problem. Their solution? All the animals work together to shift apartments so that everyone finds the best apartment for their specific needs. You’ll love the message and illustrations.

Pigeon P.I.  by Meg McLaren What a unique and delightful mystery story! A little canary asks Pigeon P.I. (private investigator) to help her find her missing friends. Then the canary goes missing, too. It’s up to Pigeon to solve the missing bird mystery. The author writes in the style of the old detective shows– punchy with short sentences. The illustrator captures the details, giving kids clues to notice as they read.

One Word from Sophia  by Jim Averbeck, illustrated by Yasmeen Ismail This picture book is a great way to teach kids summarizing and word choice as well as a problem-solution text structure! Sophia really wants a pet giraffe for her birthday. As a result, she sets out to convince her family, starting with her mother, a judge. However, Mother says that Sophia’s argument is too verbose. As a result, Sophie tries fewer words with Father. But he says her presentation is too effusive. Sophia continues with each family member until she reaches her last-ditch attempt and says the one word that works: PLEASE.

No Boring Stories!  by Julie Falatko, illustrated by Charles Santoso When a cute little bunny tries to join a group of animal storytellers (mole, weevil, crab, and babirusa), the group doesn’t want to add her to their brainstorming group. As the animals continue their story plans with relatable characters, an inciting incident, rising action, climax, and…. Only the group gets stuck with the ending. That’s when bunny reveals that she likes making up weird (not boring) stories. The group realizes that the bunny has the perfect ending idea. Reluctantly, they agree that she can be part of the group. At least until a “ bunch of adorable frogs and puppies show up next week… ” This book shows plotting as well as the creative strengths of writers working together.

That Fruit Is Mine!  by Anuska Allepuz This is a charming problem and solution story about learning to share and the power of working together. You’ll crack up watching the elephants’ many failed attempts to get delicious-looking fruit off a tree while simultaneously watching a tiny group of mice work together to get the yummy fruit, too. The problem is getting the fruit but only one animal group succeeds in a solution. Who do you think it will be? Great for prediction! (Also on:  Picture Books That Teach Cooperation .)

Great, Now We’ve Got Barbarians!   by Jason Carter Eaton, illustrated by Mark Fearing Mom says that if the boy doesn’t clean his room, he’ll get pests . . . which the boy thinks aren’t all that bad, right? However, things go downhill when barbarian “pests” start arriving. Because they eat everything, use his toys to clean out their ears, and steal blankets and pillows. So there is only one thing to do — CLEAN up his room. It’s a predictable but funny solution with the perfect forgot-to-clean-up twist at the end.

Walrus in the Bathtub  by Deborah Underwood, illustrated by Matt Hunt The worst thing about this family’s new home is the walrus in the bathtub. And walrus songs are very, very loud. It’s a big problem. The family tries lots of clever things to get the walrus to leave the bathtub but with no success. So they decide to move. Again. That’s when the walrus shows them his list — “ How to Make Your New Family Feel Welcome ” — which, surprisingly, includes all the things that annoy the family. It turns out the walrus was just trying to be nice. As a result, the family stays with a few *new* rules. This story will make you want your own walrus in a bathtub.

The Thingity-Jig by Kathleen Doherty, illustrated by Kristyna Litten Wordplay, problem-solving, and persistence! One day Bear finds a Thingity-Jig (aka. a couch), which he thinks is wonderful as a sit-on-it, jump-on-it thing.  He asks his friends to help him carry it home but they’re too fast asleep, so Bear figures out some ideas to do it himself. He makes a Rolly-Rumpity! Which is a pack-it-up, heap-it-up, load-it-up thing. That isn’t enough to move the Thingit-Jig so Bear makes something else — a Lifty-Uppity. And then, a Pushy-Poppity. And at daybreak, he arrives back at home where his friends are waking up, with his special Thingity-Jig. Bingity…Bing…Boing…Bear falls asleep.

Someday is Now: Clara Luper and the 1958 Oklahoma City Sit-Ins  by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich Clara advocated for justice and equality during a time when Black people weren’t permitted the same rights as white people. As a teacher, she inspired her students to believe that change was possible. Clara and her students went to the Katz drugstore and asked to be served — even though the store didn’t serve black people. She and her students returned day after day despite people yelling and throwing food. Eventually, the Katz store relented and started to serve people of all races. Clara and her students finally could enjoy a Coke and a burger without trouble.

Wangari’s Trees of Peace  by Jeannette Winter Based on the true story of Wangari Maathai, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, read how Wangari helped her country of Kenya whose forests were all but destroyed. She started planting trees which started a movement motivating other people to plant trees as well. This is an example of how narrative nonfiction book can also teach the plot structure of problem and solution .

Battle Bunny   by Jon Scieszka and Mac Barnett, illustrated by Matt Myers When Alex gets a silly, sappy picture book called Birthday Bunny, he picks up a pencil and turns it into something he’d like to read: Battle Bunny. An adorable rabbit’s journey through the forest becomes a secret mission to unleash an evil plan–a plan that only Alex can stop. Not only does this mentor text model problem and solution, but also voice and revision.

When Pigs Fly  by James Burke One day, an exuberant pig declares that he will fly. His sister observes with disbelief and horror as one attempt after another fails. The brother pig is so disappointed that he decides to give up. That’s when his sister comes up with an idea — something he hasn’t tried before that will help her brother fly — a pretend airplane. The pigs’ expressive illustrations are absolutely perfect as is the message of persistence despite failure.

Piper and Purpa Forever!  by Susan Lendroth, illustrated by Olivia Feng Most stories have a  problem and a solution  but this story is a great example showing a little girl’s ability to creatively  problem solve  with a beautiful solution to her problem. Piper loves her beloved purple sweater, Purpa, and is so sad when she grows out of it. Will she be able to keep her sweater somehow?

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11 Books That Help Empower Little Kids to Solve Big Problems

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Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty, illustrated by David Roberts

Mindset: There are problems to solve all around us.

The only thing better than Beatty’s masterful rhymes are her marvelous characters. In Ada Twist, Scientist , she nails the curiosity and inquiry that drives a true problem seeker and solver. Our kids love this one, and we hope it inspires them to take on the mindset that there are problems to solve all around us. As parents, we love how this book both acknowledges some of the lumpier parts that come along with supporting genuine problem solving in our kids and reminds us that it’s so worth it in the end.

Stuck by Oliver Jeffers, 

Mindset: Problem solving can be fun (or at least quite silly).

Although we would never advocate throwing objects into trees, we cannot help but love this book. This whimsical tale shows a young boy, Floyd, as he attempts to solve an all too familiar problem—his kite is stuck in a tree! Floyd’s approach makes kids of all ages smirk and squeal with delight. When we read this, we enjoy acting amazed as the situation grows more and more outrageous. The book gets our kids talking, too. Even our youngest has ideas about why Floyd’s plan is not ideal and can share how she’d go about getting that kite un-stuck. 

What Do You Do With a Problem? by Kobi Yamada, illustrated by Mae Besom

Mindset: I have the resources to solve problems.

Even though our goal is for problem solving to be joyful , sometimes real problems are daunting, especially to kids who may not yet realize that they have the capacity to solve them. This beautiful follow up to Yamada and Besom's What Do You Do with an Idea helps kids see a child really wrestle with a problem and gives everyone a way to talk about the opportunity available in every problem, even the ones that seem hard.

Cat and Bunny by Mary Lundquist 

Mindset: Sometimes the key to solving a problem is teamwork and inclusion.

When a new friend asks to join Cat and Bunny’s tight-knit two-friend circle, Bunny says yes, but Cat’s not so sure. The changing dynamics of friendship can be tough for kids to navigate, and flexibility solves a lot of tricky issues. 

Going Places by Paul A. Reynolds, illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

Mindset: Every problem has many different solutions.

Talk about thinking outside the box: Some kids love to follow directions. Others prefer to let their imaginations take them from challenge to solution. This book about a go-cart race that takes flight celebrates both sets of strategies.

Papa’s Mechanical Fish by Candace Fleming, illustrated by Boris Kulikov

Mindset: Creative thinking is at the heart of problem solving.

We love that this fanciful story about a dad inspired by his child’s question (“have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a fish?”) to invent the submarine is based on a real-life inventor! This story gets school-aged kids’ imaginations whirring. 

The Boy and the Airplane by Mark Pett

Mindset: Problem solving is joyful.

A little boy’s beloved toy airplane gets stuck on a roof. Through the beautiful illustrations in this wordless book, kids can work through the problem with the protagonist, and wonder how they’d go about solving it themselves. 

To the Sea by Cale Atkinson

Mindset: I have the capacity to solve any problem.

“I see you” are the magic words that kick off an epic adventure. When Tim meets a big blue whale no one else can see (no one else can see Tim, it seems to him sometimes), he’s tasked with helping his new friend find his way back to the sea. Kids will love discovering Tim’s process as he methodically sketches solutions for this massive problem. The winning strategy is a sweet surprise.

Solutions for Cold Feet (and Other Little Problems) by Carrie Sookocheff

Mindset: There are problems to solve everywhere.

Solutions abound for many of life’s little problems, as illustrated by a little girl and her dog. What if you’re caught in the rain? Faced with a boring day? Eating a fast-melting ice cream cone? Strategies range from clear to creative.

Beautiful Oops! by Barney Saltzberg  

Mindset: I have experience that I can use to solve new problems.

Kids’ problem-solving comes with lots and lots of mistakes along the way, which is the most wonderful thing about the process. This interactive book celebrates mistakes as an opportunity for new discoveries. Read it together and then make “Beautiful Oops” a family catch-phrase for turning problems into launching pads for progress.

Journey by Aaron Becker  

A girl yearning for adventure in this Caldecott Honor book makes it herself with a swipe of her red crayon. That single tool takes her on a magical trip and it’s what she uses to draw her way out of each dilemma. 

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The Problem-Solving Superhero is an illustrated rhyming story about a little boy who learns how to accomplish tasks without relying on his parents.

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Picture Books about Decision Making

Helping students understand how to make decisions is an important SEL skill. Using read alouds can help start a discussion about it. Here are a few of my favorite picture books about decision making skills!

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8 Picture Books about Conflict Resolution for Elementary Teachers in 2024

Reading aloud children’s books to your elementary students is a great way to introduce and teach conflict resolution. Below is a list of our favorite picture books to teach this social emotional learning topic. They all lend themselves well to facilitating rich classroom discussions around conflict resolution. Those Pesky Rabbits , The Sandwich Swap , The Squirrels Who Squabbled and The Recess Queen are part of our conflict resolution SEL Unit , which includes interactive read aloud lesson plans among tons of other resources for teaching conflict resolution. Learn all about these picture books about conflict resolution below and how you can use them to teach conflict resolution!

8 Conflict Resolution Books

Below are 8 quality conflict resolution children’s picture books for elementary teachers. Your kids will love these  read alouds ! They are great for teaching conflict resolution, as well as many other concepts and skills.

1. Those Pesky Rabbits by Ciara Flood

One day, a family of rabbits moves right next to Bear’s. This makes Bear very angry. Even worse? They keep bothering him! Furious, Bear tells the rabbits he just wants to be left alone. One day, Bear hears a soft knock at the door and finds a note and basket from the rabbits. After receiving the basket, Bear realizes he has been feeling lonely and decides to visit the rabbits. In the end, Bear realizes that he enjoys spending time with his new neighbors. This heartwarming story reminds us to pause, reflect, and identify our problems. My Conflict Resolution SEL bundle includes an SEL lesson based on this picture book!

2. The Sandwich Swap by Queen Rania of Jordan Al Abdullah and Kelly DiPucchio

One day Lily decides to tell Salma that her sandwich is gross. Then Salma tells Lily that she thinks her sandwich is gross too. This causes a huge conflict for the girls, and soon the other students join in on the conflict. A huge food fight erupts and the girls realize they need to resolve their conflict. Students will learn about friendships, solving conflict, and respecting each other as they hear about the problems the sandwiches started. My Conflict Resolution SEL bundle includes an SEL lesson based on this picture book!

3. The Squirrels Who Squabbled by Rachel Bright

Cyril the squirrel wakes up and realizes winter is coming and he hasn’t stored away any food. He sees one pinecone left and decides it has to be his. Bruce also sees the pinecone and even though he is prepared for winter and has plenty of food, he decides that he needs the pinecone, too. The two squirrels fight over the pinecone. Throughout the story, Cyril and Bruce learn the importance of teamwork, sharing, and solving conflict to benefit each of them. My Conflict Resolution SEL bundle includes an SEL lesson based on this picture book!

4. The Recess Queen by Alexis O’Neill

Jean is the Queen of Recess at her school. She is always the one to go first when playing games and will growl at anyone who crosses her. One day, a new student, Katie Sue, joins Jean’s class. Not knowing the rules, Katie Sue kicks, bounces and jumps before Jean. When Jean confronts Katie, she is surprised to find that Katie Sue talks back! This story will teach children the importance of identifying feelings, problems, and finding ways to make solutions between friends. My Conflict Resolution SEL bundle includes an SEL lesson based on this picture book!

5.  A Piglet Named Mercy by Kate DiCamillo

Mr. and Mrs. Watson lived ordinary lives in their ordinary town. They cut the grass, wash their car, and vacuum the house. One day, Mrs. Watson onced asked if their lives were a little too predictable. That night, a piglet came rolling off a truck and landed at the Watson house. Throughout the story, neighbor Eugenia Lincoln had many negative thoughts about the piglet. She shared that pigs were too unexpected, and the name Mercy was ridiculous. Eugenia also said that it was absurd to feed the piglet. However, Mr. and Mrs. Watson did not let this affect them. They still loved their new family member. The Watsons were able to stand up for their family and resolve the conflict with their neighbor. Check out these A Piglet Named Mercy activities !

6. Hug it Out by Louis Thomas

Woody and Annie are siblings and they keep arguing! Their mother has finally had it and tells them that from now on whenever they argue, they have to hug it out. After taking space from each other, they realize how important the other is in their lives. This story shows a conflict resolution strategy of giving space when feeling frustrated, which is an idea that many students can connect with. Check out these Hug It Out activities !

7. Mother Bruce by Ryan T. Higgins

Bruce is a grumpy bear and a picky eater, so he does NOT like anything except eggs. One day, as he is trying out a new recipe, his breakfast suddenly hatches. Bruce becomes the victim of mistaken identity. This story lends itself to teaching about conflict resolution as Bruce must figure out what to do with the tiny goslings that call him “Mama”. Check out these Mother Bruce activities !

8. Greta and the Giants by Zoe Tucker

The animals came to Greta asking for help- the Giants were destroying the forest! One day, Greta began picketing for the Giants to stop. Then, more and more children joined in. Eventually, they spoke to the Giants about the effect of their actions on the forest. The Giants began helping to fix the forest, interacting with more hobbies, and helping in their community. This story reminds readers of ways we can peacefully resolve problems with others. Check out these Greta and the Giants activities !

Integrated SEL and Literacy Activities

Below are some integrated SEL and literacy resources for elementary teachers.

Our  Conflict Resolution Unit , which is available individually or as part of a  year-long SEL bundle , includes lessons for the first four books on this list. This unit is packed with lesson plans, teaching resources, games, and activities. Click an image below to either get this  individual conflict resolution unit  or get ALL  30 SEL units !

SEL Book Companions

As I mentioned earlier, I love  teaching SEL skills using picture books . That’s why I created the  Starts With a Story  Collection. High quality children’s literature supports elementary teachers in delivering meaningful and accessible SEL lessons. All of the read alouds on this list are part of this book companion collection. Check out the book companions below!

In closing, we hope you found this list of conflict resolution picture books helpful! If you did, then you may also be interested in these posts:

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The Problem-Solving Superhero: A Children’s Growth Mindset Book About Becoming a Problem Solver Kindle Edition

The Problem-Solving Superhero is an illustrated rhyming story about a little boy who learns how to accomplish tasks without relying on his parents.

Teach your children independence and the powerful ability to solve problems on their own.

This story is ideal for children ages 4-8 and is a great growth mindset resource for parents and teachers.

Children’s Book Details:

• Colorful illustrations featuring a young boy and girl at the park
• Teaches the joy of independence and the value of a growth mindset
• Ideal for boys and girls, ages 4-8

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No capes or wands are needed for this superhero story; just a desire to learn, grow and try something new!

• Reading age 4 - 8 years
• Print length 26 pages
• Language English
• Grade level Preschool - 3
• Publication date 15 October 2021
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• ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09GRMNCHK
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• File size ‏ : ‎ 5417 KB
• Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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• Print length ‏ : ‎ 26 pages
• #652 in Religious Fiction for Children
• #10,749 in Children's Literature & Fiction (Kindle Store)

About the author

Heidi miget.

Hi! I'm Heidi :-) I am a mom of two boys, who were my inspiration for this story. One of my favorite activities as a mom is reading with my children. Ever since they were newborns, I have always wanted to write one of my own and it's been such a fun process! My husband, Eric, and I live in St. Louis, Missouri where we love to try new adventures as a family.

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About the Author

Well, you use TAPS every second of the day. You use it in all subjects and work - everything in normal life and school! In school, you use it by figuring out problems: math, reading, writing!

Sydney, 4th Grade

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The Learn to Reason with TAPS package includes everything you need to build critical thinking skills with any student.

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Talk aloud problem solving.

Talk Aloud Problem Solving (TAPS) is a strategy that promotes remarkably strong reasoning skills that can be used in any situation, both nonacademic and academic. This active approach to becoming a confident and able problem solver becomes a lifelong habit. With the materials provided here, the TAPS approach can be acquired systematically. The lessons provided are designed to establish two repertoires: a Problem Solver and an Active Listener . The Active Listener serves to keep the Problem Solver activated, following the process carefully and encouraging the reasoning process. The Problem Solver learns to break every problem situation into smaller manageable parts, carefully checking under the watchful eye of the Active Listener. Problems or instructions or real-world tasks that seem challenging become fun and engaging as solutions are reached!

The psychology behind this instruction

Problem solving can be defined as a two-stage process. First there is an absence of a solution or answer to our problem, and second there is the enquiry that leads to the solution. The answer to the problem is not readily available nor is it immediately obvious what is to be done to get to the solution or answer. The process of finding the answer in these situations can be described as reasoning.

Reasoning involves inspecting the problem, determining what is required for the solution, and actively engaging with the material until the solution is reached. Such a process involves those activities where the reasoner learns specific talk aloud strategies to supplement content knowledge already in the reasoner’s repertoire. The reasoner engages in a self-dialogue that leads to the solution.

Instruction provided in this guide is intended to have learners identify the problem to solve, ask the “right questions,” classify examples and nonexamples of the critical attributes found in the performance of an expert reasoner and problem solver, and solve problems in both classroom and everyday activities. These important metacognitive skills allow learners to examine resources that lend themselves to effective peer tutoring or self-instructional repertoires required to truly be independent thinkers.

Dr. Joanne Robbins is the Principal and Associate Director of Morningside Academy in Seattle, WA, and co-founder and Executive Director of Partnerships for Educational Excellence (PEER) International. She has more than 35 years of experience in program development, curriculum design, and teaching and supervision of programs for children and youth. Dr. Robbins’s experience has been in both educational and mental health settings. She has developed programs for pre-kindergarten through the college level. She is the author of Learn to Reason with TAPS: a Talk Aloud Problem Solving Approach, and co-author of Fluent Thinking Skills: A Generative Approach. She recently served as co-chairperson of the Seattle Public Schools Superintendent’s Positive Climate and Discipline Advisory Committee. She is a Board member of Balefire Labs, a company that evaluates apps according to the best practices of instructional design and usability design as established by scientific research. Dr. Robbins completed her Ph.D. in educational psychology at the University of Illinois at Chicago under the mentorship of Dr. Susan Markle, Dr. Phil Tiemann, and Dr. Herbert Walberg.

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