Children's Picture Books

Pib's Universe

Pib's Universe is a children's picture book series that helps ages 3-7 understand and name their emotions. Each book focuses on one emotional situation, guided by Pib, his family, and friends. The series aims to become the go-to emotional intelligence resource for parents globally.

The Collection

All Books in the Series

I Feel Left Out
Book 4
I Feel Left Out
A Pib's Universe Story About Overcoming Exclusion and Finding the Courage to Speak Up
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I Broke My Promise
Book 3
I Broke My Promise
A Pib's Universe Story About Keeping Promises and the Power of a Real Apology
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The New Kid Next Door
Book 2
The New Kid Next Door
A Pib's Universe Story About Overcoming Shyness and Making New Friends
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I Lost the Game
Book 1
I Lost the Game
A Pib's Universe Story About Handling Disappointment and Learning Good Sportsmanship
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I Pretended Not to See
Book 11
I Pretended Not to See
A Pib's Universe Story About Overcoming Social Anxiety and Choosing to Be Kind
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I Wanted Everything My Way
Book 10
I Wanted Everything My Way
A Pib's Universe Story About Flexible Thinking and Considering How Others Feel
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I Didn't Listen to Mom
Book 9
I Didn't Listen to Mom
A Pib's Universe Story About Following Rules and Understanding Why Parents Care
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I Wish I Was an Only Child
Book 8
I Wish I Was an Only Child
A Pib's Universe Story About Sibling Rivalry and Discovering the Gift of Family
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I Told a Lie
Book 7
I Told a Lie
A Pib's Universe Story About Telling the Truth and Taking Responsibility
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I Can't Do It
Book 6
I Can't Do It
A Pib's Universe Story About Building a Growth Mindset and Never Giving Up
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I Said Something Mean
Book 5
I Said Something Mean
A Pib's Universe Story About the Power of Words and Making a Sincere Apology
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The Cast

Meet the Characters

Pib
Age 5
Pib
The heart of every story. Pib feels things big — and learns to talk about them.
Gem
Age 6
Gem
Pib's best friend. Energetic, bold, and always up for an adventure.
Tiki
Tiki
The cat who always means well. His help is legendary — just not always helpful.
Nora
Nora
Pib's warm, steady mum. She listens first and guides gently.
Arin
Arin
Pib's calm dad. A man of few words and great wisdom.

Friends Along the Way

SAM
Guest Character
Sam
The New Kid Next Door (Book 2)
New kid next door — shy boy who becomes Pib's first new friend
JAKE
Guest Character
Jake
I Broke My Promise (Book 3)
Pib's older cousin — skateboarder whose visit causes Pib to break his promise to Gem
MAYA
Guest Character
Maya
I Feel Left Out (Book 4)
New girl at the playground who is playing with Gem — her presence triggers Pib's feeling of exclusion