Howard B. Wigglebottom Listens to His Heart

This illustrated book for children ages four to eight tells the story of Howard B. Wigglebottom, a bunny who loves to dance. When his schoolmates make fun of him, Howard stops dancing and tries anything he can to be cool—including singing, basketball, art, and running—but none of those things make him happy. Then one day, with a little help from his grandfather, Howard decides listen to his heart, with wonderful results.

This book is a helpful companion to Second Step lessons about self-esteem and empathy. Discussion questions are included at the end of the book. This book is recommended for reading ages 4 - 8.