Charlie feels like he has a whirling, twirling motor running inside him all the time and sometimes he just can't settle. When his mom wants to talk to him, he figures he's in trouble - but she has a surprise for him instead! Includes a note with more information on ADHD, behaviour management, and helping children focus on the positives.
Absence becomes remembrance in this soothing book that offers tender ways to pay tribute throughout daily life to a loved one who is not around. Be it friends, family, pets, or others, memories can carry us beyond the precious moments we have together to keep the ones we love in mind always.
When Max's parents tell him they are divorcing it feels like an earthquake. There are so many changes to deal with and a lot of big feelings. Follow Max as he begins to move and live between his two homes, learns about his emotions and adjusts to life after the 'divorce earthquake'.
ISBN-13: 9781925839142
(Paperback)
Publisher: LITTLE STEPS Imprint: LITTLE STEPS PUBLISHING
Harper discovers that the addition of a new baby to the family does not mean there is less love to go around, but instead there is more to share. When Dad and Daddy adopt a new baby, Harper is excited to be a big sister for the first time. She picks out a stuffed animal just for her baby brother and practices holding a doll in case Dad and ......
Helps children understand the divorce of same-sex parents and how a child's living situation may change. The book sensitively portrays the challenges of moving from one house with both parents to two houses, and offers reassurance on many questions and feelings readers may have after their parents divorce.
Winner of the 2014 IndieReader Discovery Award for Childrens Fiction.
"The Forgotten Map: Pie Rats Book 1 is a delight from start to finish. A children’s book with an artist’s touch; it is a treasure worth seeking." IndiReader
Whisker is a cyclone-surviving circus rat with a troublesome tail and a boat load of luck. When a ......
Winner of the 2015 IndieReader Discovery Award for Childrens Fiction and the 2016 Book Excellence Awards, Canada.
"The Pie Rat series is a hidden gem that deserves to emerge into the light of day. Readers and their children will be glad they hopped aboard the Apple Pie with Whisker and the Pie Rat crew." ......
A young girl named Sarah misses her big brother who died. But with a little help from her cat Buttons and a lot of support from her parents, Sarah finds a way to always remember him and keep him close to her heart.
Deep in the heart of Aladrya stands a mighty mountain. Rising high above the clouds, its rocky crags and windswept cliffs are home to four species of birds.
With only three days left until the full moon feast, Whiskers rescue mission hangs in the balance. Even if he can reach the ......
Esma is excited to be visiting family in Morocco for the summer. She cant wait to explore the souk -- a giant market full of incredible acrobats, delicious-smelling spices, and cheeky monkeys. But while Esma is being charmed by swaying snakes, she loses track of Mama and Auntie Fatima. Esma is lost! With the help of the souks lively ......
Oscar loves Grandma, and their time together is always lots of fun. As she becomes less able to look after herself, she has to go into a care home. More and more children are encountering dementia and its effects on their families. This touching story, told in Oscar's own words, is a positive and practical tale about the experience. The ......
Toddlers expecting a new addition to the family don't know exactly what will happen, and it can be confusing and emotionally challenging. Through the introduction of the new sibling, to the incorporation of it into daily life, toddlers will be reassured that while things will be different, mom and dad still love them just the same.
Around Whiskers neck hangs a tiny golden pendant - a symbol of hope and a reminder of his family. Passed down from generation to generation, the golden anchor is much more than just a lucky charm.
It may be Whiskers final hope of saving his parents.
A timely and thoughtful story that depicts the life of two children thrust into homelessness, as they move out of their house to a motel, to a shelter, and finally another more permanent home. Throughout the duo is challenged by uncomfortable new places and inquiries from strangers, but ultimately never lose their optimism or determination.
When the SOS Lifesaving Day is held on a pirate ship, Flick Foulweather wants to run down the gangplank and hide. The ocean terrifies her. Especially the sharks! Can the black cat face her fears and perform the rescue of her life? Welcome to the School of Scallywags (SOS), a boarding school for young pirates where each new day is an adventure ......
Winner of the 2016 IndieReader Discovery Award for Childrens Fiction and the Beverly Hills Book Awards.
“The Trophy of Champions is the fourth book in a delightful series filled with action, mystery, and humor about the adventures of a pirate crew of eccentric rats.” IndieReader.
When a family of hamsters are shipwrecked, the Scallywags help by raising money with a costume parade. But every costume The Big Chipper tries to make is a disaster! How will the salty seagull feel when he discovers Deluchio’s cool costume?
Winner of the 2018 American Fiction Awards (Juvenile Fiction).
Ahoy there, and welcome to the School of Scallywags. Appropriately nicknamed, SOS, the School of Scallywags is a bizarre boarding school for pirates who need a little HELP to reach their full potential. With the motto of “Mischief, Mayhem and Mucking About,” who knows ......
Mischief McScruff is running late for class – again! With the scruffy Sea Dog on his last warning, Mischief must arrive on time for the circus excursion or face expulsion from the School of Scallywags. But being marooned on the not-so-deserted Dessert Island was not part of the plan. Can Mischief eat his way out of trouble and reach the circus ......
When Benny Banana Peel is invited to a superstar singing weekend with Madam Melody, he thinks he is dreaming. But when the other students choose to learn opera singing, Benny is faced with a big decision. Will he follow his heart or follow the crowd?
What happens when four students try to make their own Volcanic Candy? A full-on CATASTROPHE happens, that’s what happens! Join Mischief, Benny, Flick and Horace on their second disastrous adventure at the School of Scallywags.
It’s a rollercoaster ride from start to finish (and yes, there is an actual rollercoaster in the story). ......
Riley is Papa's princess and Daddy's dragon. She loves her two fathers! When Riley's classmate asks her which dad is her real one, Riley is confused. She doesn't want to have to pick one or the other. Families are made of love in this heartwarming story that shows there are lots of ways to be part of one.
When Scorch turns up to the team tryouts for the Cannonball Cup, he never imagines he can make the team. But after he stops a runaway ball, he is the talk of the town. Will the fireball fox be the next top shot, and who will be left off the SOS team?
When Nora Nibblesworth sees the poster for the model ship competition, she knows she can win first prize. But when it becomes a group project, everything starts going wrong! Can Nora get along with her teammates or will their entry end up as one big mess?