The paper presents examples of contemporary Croatian problem picture books by authors Tihana Lipovec Fraculj, Tatjana Gjurković, Tea Knežević, Tamara Vučković, Jelena Pervan and Jelena Brezovec (the illustrator). The picture books are analysed with regard to the topics they are problematizing, the approach to the problems in question, the relation of verbal and visual discourse in the transmission of messages and the appropriateness for young children of school age. Within the scope of availability, the analysed picture books are compared to examples of problem picture books translated into Croatian, with the aim of establishing their position in the context of the production of problem picture books by Croatian and foreign authors. The results of the analysis showed that these are high quality picture books created by experts in the field of psychology and pedagogy. The analysed picture books were written with the aim of developing emotional intelligence in children of preschool and younger school age and by using the dialogue of the characters these picture books show the latest methods and approaches in the field of education. The most commonly used educational methods in these picture books are the method of empathic reflection and various methods of mindfulness. Additional methods and tips for parents can be found in the guidelines for parents attached to the picture book. Due to numerous instructions for parents, a complex text that directly counts on the participation of parents in reading and a pronounced pedagogical tone, contemporary Croatian problem picture books can also be called educational manuals. In the mentioned picture books parents and educators will find solutions to many challenges that arise in modern childhood, which is characterized by institutionalization, urgency, stress, increased demands, mass media etc.