Kids will figure out what they want out of their friendships, how to be a good friend, resolve conflicts, and much more in this upbeat book meant to help forge lasting relationships. Full of practical tips, insightful quizzes, and relatable examples, this is a unique resource to help kids understand friendships.
Exploring childhood perfectionism, The Elf, The Princess and the Impossible Shoe sees a shoemaker elf tasked with making a pair of shoes for the Princess. Through the elf's fear that the shoes won't be perfect and the pressure she puts on herself, the story offers children aged 5+ skills to understand and overcome their perfectionist feelings.
The Big Book of Pride Flags is the perfect resource for teaching children about LGBTQIA+ identities and pride. With fun facts and simple explanations accompanying each beautifully illustrated flag, there's also a Reading Guide to encourage conversations and a Create Your Own Pride Flag design at the back.
Getting to Know Your Relationship Patterns, Boundaries, and Values for H
Relationships are tough. Family, friendships, romance - they've all got their own complications. So, what can you do? We're all wired differently and programmed to think and react in certain ways. Are you a people-pleaser or someone who trusts too easily? Do you find it hard to put your guard down or often compare yourself to others? This book ......
"Someday girls like us will be able to wear whatever we want. People will call us by the names we choose. They'll respect that we are women. The cops will leave us alone and no one will go hungry." Sylvia and Marsha are closer than sisters. They are kind and brave and not afraid to speak their truth, even when it makes other people angry. This ......
The High School years can be filled with a mixture of trepidation, excitement, anxiety, and stress. After experiencing a global pandemic in 2020, being in lockdown for some time, and managing remote learning from home, our young people need all the support they can get to navigate this next step into secondary school. We all want our young people ......
Set in the midst of the 2019-2020 Australian bushfires, this beautifully illustrated picture book follows a family separated from their rambunctious pup – will they be united when the flames die down?
Spacemanateeis a story about Anna Lee, a sweet-natured manatee whose dreams are even bigger than her mighty flippers. Determined to find the "Manatee on the Moon," she blasts off to outer space.
She'd always imagined her song for Emilia would quietly develop, and one day she would sit at her piano or the desk, take a blank music sheet, and begin the first sweet bars. It did not begin like that...
There's something different about Dad. He gets upset when we're even a minute late for dinner, he is angry at noisy family gatherings, and he really likes talking about buses. He is also always on time to pick us up from school, helps with our homework for hours on end, and has a detailed knowledge of car engines that has saved day trips from ......
When children learn about something big and bad - even when they hear only bits and pieces - their brains get busy trying to make sense of it. Where did it happen? Why did it happen? And especially, will it happen again?
Something Bad Happened guides children ages 6 to 12 and the adults who care about them through ......
Therapy can be intimidating for anyone, and even more so for children. Someone To Talk To is a straightforward and interactive guide to help children through the therapy process. It is an invaluable therapy accompaniment that covers what to expect, how to prepare, and tips for wrapping up.
Presents therapy in a way that is simple, direct, and easy for young children to understand. Children will hear about what to expect from therapy and how therapists are very good at helping kids to solve problems. They will learn that therapy can be a positive and helpful experience.
This is the first book that offers educators suggested approaches for teaching young adult literature in tandem with the most commonly taught works of Shakespeare.
An early reader and teacher resource for Steiner Waldorf schools sharing the story of Scoochie Mouse's life on a farm. Encourages young children to care for the natural world and develop a love for all animals big and small.
Using Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory and Peter Langman's categorical descriptions of school shooters, this book analyzes several Young Adult (YA) texts about school shootings and uncovers how the authors represent such violence and the perpetrators while developing stories that effectively speak to their adolescent readers
After having her classmates walk away from her during a soccer game at recess because she hogs the ball, is bossy, and cares only about winning, Sally gets some good advice from her teacher and her mother. Includes note to parents.
A Parent's Guide to Diet-Free Living, Exercise and Body Image
A guide for parents on creating a weight-neutral, body positive home and supporting their teen in building a healthy relationship with food and body image, from the authors of No Weigh!
Roxie is an independent-thinking quail chick who just has to find out what's over that hill! Topknot is her bossy troop leader who pecks the fun out of adventures with all her silly rules. When Roxie takes her own path, gets lost along the quail trail and can't remember the special call that will reunite her with her brood, she learns the hard way ......
Priscilla liked collecting things. Not any one type of thing in particular. She collected little things, big things, ordinary things, just things in general. Priscilla was a pack rat. Priscilla tries to pick out birthday presents for her friends, but has trouble parting with her favorite finds. In the end, Priscilla learns to value the party - and ......
Joy loves her big brother, Noah. But When Noah is teased for being gay, Joy wants to help! Join Joy in learning what it means to be an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community in this charming picture book. Featuring a reading guide for adults and questions for discussion.
A Therapeutic Story With Creative Activities to Help Children Aged 5-10 to Regulate Their Emotions and to Find Calm
Like all dogs, Presley the Pug loves to play, run, and snuggle up under his warm blanket. But sometimes, Presley gets gets so excited that his feelings take over. Sometimes it's anger, sometimes stress, sometimes worry. He doesn't know how to calm down! What can Presley do when he feels like this? Luckily Presley's canine friends are nearby ......
