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All parents want their child to be happy and make a positive impact on the world. Children learn to be agile and resilient, developing their academic and life skills as well as emotional well-being as they grow. A child depends a lot on their parents and teachers for guidance so they can understand and manage their emotions, as well as set and achieve positive goals. Though not often expressed, all this learning is actually an important aspect of what is Mindfulness. This book is organised into 30 topics or themes which can be used for weekly discussion between parent and child. The author also provides ideas on how parents can use the activities to engage the child to deepen their social emotional health using mindfulness. Children can explore the activities, reflections, experiments and mindful colouring and have fun, while learning
Inside Day was Morning. It was an enormous morning. There was everything in it. There was Pia. And a rabbit. And Pia鈥檚 papa. Join a girl and her father on a richly layered journey through the wonders of a new day Morning seems small to a waking girl and her rabbit. But it isn鈥檛 long before colours and shapes and sounds come bursting into Pia鈥檚 small, quiet world. There are butterflies and toys, clothes and golden sunshine . . . Then, as she sets out of the house with Papa, there are animals, plants, hills, clouds . . . Pia鈥檚 sense are soon brimming, her imagination soaring . . . and her heart full of love and belonging. A lyrical celebration of wonders big and small, waiting to be discovered by curious minds and open hearts 鈥 with joyful illustrations from the creator of the Waterstones Children鈥檚 Book Prize-winning There鈥檚 a Tiger in the Garden.
What does it mean to be lonely? Loneliness may not make us feel good, but it's an emotion everybody has! In this book, children will learn how to identify when they are lonely and discover ways to manage their feelings. Large, vivid photos help illustrate what loneliness looks like. A mindfulness activity at the end of the book gives readers an opportunity to explore their own feelings.
What does it mean to be scared? Being scared may not make us feel good, but it's an emotion everybody has! In this book, children will learn how to identify when they are scared and discover ways to manage their feelings. Large, vivid photos help illustrate what being scared looks like. A mindfulness activity at the end of the book gives readers an opportunity to explore their own feelings.
Kyra Valorian and Sebastian Sayre have finally remembered their pasts as the former Felserpent Queen and King, and now it鈥檚 time for them to change the future鈥攂y reuniting the realms and bringing peace to Astrals and Daevals. But tensions between Aeles and Nocens have never been higher, and those of silver and gold blood are more divided than ever. In addition to improving her recovrancy abilities and completing internship, Kyra is determined to uncover her father鈥檚 role in the evil Astral experimentation program, no matter the danger. As Sebastian learns to be in a relationship, he finds himself facing the traumas of two very different pasts, forcing him to make tough decisions about his chosen profession and who he wants to be. Meanwhile, Tallus, arch-enemy to the Felserpent monarchy, has also returned鈥攁nd it will take help from Cyphers, as well as friends both old and new, to find and stop him. As Kyra and Sebastian struggle to navigate the differences between their past and current relationship, one thing鈥檚 clear: part of fulfilling their destiny means accepting their fate. The choices they make will reach all the way into Death in this thrilling found family sequel to Reign Returned.
Cuddle up and laugh with this heart-warming and funny children鈥檚 picture book from number-one bestselling author David Walliams, gloriously illustrated by the awesome Adam Stower! One morning, deep in the forest, a beautiful baby panda was born. The panda was different to all the others, as he had dazzling orange fur. 鈥淚 will call you Marmalade,鈥 his mummy whispered. . . Meet Marmalade, the little panda who goes on a big adventure as he sets off to explore the forest one day to find where he belongs. Along the way, he meets all sorts of animals . . . until he sees he has come full circle and is back home with his mum, which is where he always did belong, of course! This gorgeous and endearing story is a celebration of family love, being yourself and finding your place in the world. It is the perfect story to share with your special someone 鈥 big or little.
This picture book is an adorable introduction to Easter for pre-readers. Meet a sleepy bunny with an unlikely talent, that will remind little ones their differences can also be their superpower. Benji snoozes all day long, while the other animals bounce about and have the best Easter fun together. They laugh at him for this, but when it's time to set up the annual secret egg hunt, who could be more perfect for this night-time job? From the bestselling book, The Happy Pumpkin, comes a new springtime adventure for Easter! Grown-ups and children can enjoy this exciting Easter book about a sleepy little bunny that does things differently, teaching little ones to embrace and celebrate their differences. This heartwarming picture book for 0-5 year olds: - Has an exciting storyline that's easy for young children to follow along. - Promotes social and emotional learning (SEL) themes, as it teaches children to develop healthy, positive identities, as well as showing compassion to others. - Includes beautiful illustrations that accompany charming narrative text. - Features sturdy pages in a small format making it perfect for adults to share with little ones. With playful springtime illustrations in full bloom, adults and children will love to read aloud and follow the story of this bunny to see if she ever gets her hop back! The Sleepy Bunny will inspire young readers to be bold and proud of their individuality while encouraging others to appreciate these differences.
"Very accessible and age-appropriate, with lots of helpful suggestions." Diana M. Cant, Consulatant child and adolescent psychotherapist. "A very valuable tool for children, teachers and parents. The text is fabulous and very informative." Clare Arnold, art psychotherapist, CAMHS This book aims to help children aged nine and above develop and maintain good mental and physical health. It discusses how to overcome feelings of stress and anxiety and safely navigate the pitfalls of time spent on social media. It encourages children to understand their feelings and look after their brain and body. There are hints and tips throughout on quick ways to improve mental health that can be done every day or as often as needed. The text has been approved by consultants working in the field of young people's mental health at ChildNet, Tavistock Psychotherapists and CAMHS.
Avi is an anxious avocado. He worries about EVERYTHING always wondering what-if? what-then? what鈥檚 going to happen? and ends up avoiding everything that frightens him. Until one day when he hears an unusual sound outside his kitchen window.... what possibly could that THUMP! THUIMP! THUD! be? Fear swells in the pit of his stomach, but it occurs him. What is the worst thing that could happen if he just dares himself to face his fears? Versatile enough for family's reading, classroom or school counselor use, readers will be rooting for Avi as he navigates situations that he once avoided. Avi's confidence builds, bolstered by the support of friends and energized by a proven method for dealing with social anxiety, Avi takes the plunge and faces his fears head on!
Grace says goodbye to Grandmother in this touching book about love and loss. Grandmother lives with Grace鈥檚 family. She teaches her how to measure water for rice. She tells her stories about growing up in China and together they savor the flavors of her childhood. Grandmother says goodbye when she drops Grace off at school every morning and hello when she picks her up at the end of the day. Suddenly, Grandmother stops walking Grace to and from school, and the door to her room stays closed. Father comes home early to make dinner, but the rice bowls stay full. One day, Grandmother鈥檚 room is empty. And soon after, she is buried. After the funeral, Grace鈥檚 mom turns on all the outside lights so that Grandmother鈥檚 spirit can find its way home for one final goodbye. Carmen Mok鈥檚 gentle illustrations show the love between a child and her grandmother in this story that will resonate with anyone who has lost a loved one. Betty Quan鈥檚 picture-book debut is haunting yet hopeful. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.6 Identify who is telling the story at various points in a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.1 Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.3 Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.7 Use information gained from the illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate understanding of its characters, setting, or plot. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.7 >Explain how specific aspects of a text's illustrations contribute to what is conveyed by the words in a story (e.g., create mood, emphasize aspects of a character or setting) CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.2 Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, including how characters in a story or drama respond to challenges or how the speaker in a poem reflects upon a topic; summarize the text.
Remind little ones that bold, heartfelt prayers support them every day with this sweet picture book from best-selling author Hannah C. Hall. Expressing daring dreams and heartfelt hopes for a beloved child, this irresistible book tells kids that there are people in their lives who care for them and believe in them, and that a loving God hears our prayers and shapes their futures. Simultaneously challenging and comforting, the beautiful verse encourages boldness and bravery, but also humility and gentleness: "And when you finally find your way and dawn comes breaking through, you'll show the way to others with the same grace shown to you." Perfect for reading with a special child, this empowering picture book will remind kids that they are supported by the love, hopes, and prayers of those who care deeply for them.
From Lisa Greenwald, the beloved author of the TBH and Friendship List series, comes a novel about one girl鈥檚 mission to revisit her top 5 friendship fails and prove she鈥檚 totally best friend material! Eleni is the kind of person who鈥檚 always had a BFF鈥攁n automatic, guaranteed by-her-side person鈥攁t home, at school, and at camp. And since before she was even born, her very best friend has been Sylvie Bank. But when Sylvie鈥檚 end-of-summer birthday party becomes the end of their friendship, Eleni can鈥檛 picture starting middle school without her BFF by her side. She can鈥檛 picture anything without her BFF鈥攅specially the looming school overnight. Who will she even room with? So before the big overnight, Eleni sets out on a mission: to figure out where her friendships went wrong, what鈥檚 wrong with her, and what makes a good friend. But if she鈥檚 totally honest, there鈥檚 only one real goal: to win back Sylvie Bank!
A hilarious, minimalist story about patience the ups and downs of waiting from author-illustrator, Alice Courtley. Rabbit is waiting for Froggo, quietly and patiently. Mouse is also waiting for Froggo, but not so quietly or patiently ... "What's a Froggo?" Mouse asks. "When will they get here? What do they look like?" Rabbit urges Mouse to wait but as more animals show up to join them, things start to get more busy and chaotic. Just as Rabbit is about to lose his temper, Mouse asks the biggest question: what if Froggo doesn't come? Inspired by Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot, Alice Courtley's Waiting for Froggo is a minimalist story of the ups and downs of waiting with brilliantly expressive characters and charming deadpan humour. Froggo is definitely worth waiting for!
A fun and sweet celebration of being true to yourself, from the brilliant duo behind The Day the Banana Went Bad. Michael's one cool cookie - and he LOVES to stand out from the batch. Everyone knows it, but not everyone loves it, especially his brothers and sisters: "Fall in line," they tell him. "Be round! Be good! Be neat! Be what cookies should be - super round and super sweet." Michael doesn't want to be like the rest - he wants to be Michael. But when Michael starts to feel like he can't be himself, he feels all alone and the poor cookie CRUMBLES. Will his brothers and sisters be there for him when he needs them most? And will they realise that it's our differences that truly make us sweet? Engaging rhyming text by Michelle Robinson makes this funny and heartwarming picture book the perfect way to talk to children about their emotions Laugh-out-loud illustrations by Tom Knight brings even more warmth and personality to this brilliant story Also available: When Ice Cream Had a Meltdown, When Cucumber Lost His Cool,When Jelly Had a Wobble and The Day the Banana Went Bad
A new adventure of The Lonely Mailman鈥檚 beloved characters. A charming tale, printed in stone paper, that invites readers to think about the emotional impact of jealousy, the importance of empathy, and the ability to forgive.Deer wakes up every morning at the break of dawn, when the sun begins to rise and illuminates the entire field. Deer鈥檚 daily routine consists of harvesting seasonal fruits: winter is the time for oranges, pears and apples, spring for strawberries and cherries, summer for raspberries and figs, and autumn is for chestnuts and hazelnuts. And you may wonder ... What does Deer do with all those fruits? You see, Deer loves to cook with all the ingredients that he collects every morning, but what makes him extremely happy is to gather all his friends and share his elaborate dishes with them. One morning like any other, Deer starts his daily route, but someone seems to have already been there鈥 Worried, Deer decides to go home, and what a surprise! The house is turned upside down and鈥 someone has stolen his precious Secret Recipe Book! Do you dare to discover this great mystery? Ganador de los Moonbeam Children's Book Awards y los International Latino Book Awards en 2017. Una entra帽able y sorprendente historia que va a emocionar a peque帽os y mayores, porque muchas veces lo m谩s maravilloso se encuentra donde menos imaginamos.Un cartero silencioso y solitario. Unas cartas. Un secreto. Todos los d铆as, un cartero pasea en bicicleta por el bosque entregando cartas a los animales locales. Estas cartas parecen m谩gicas, ya que siempre ayudan a resolver malentendidos, intercambiar invitaciones a cenar o tomar el t茅 y formar amistades. Los animales siempre est谩n ansiosos por saber qu茅 mensaje les dar谩 el cartero, y todos est谩n encantados con las cartas. En el bosque hay menos discusiones y reina la armon铆a. Lo que nadie sabe es que todas las noches el dedicado cartero escribe cada carta una a una, pensando detenidamente qu茅 escribir y a qui茅n va dirigida. De hecho, 茅l es el 煤nico que no recibe correspondencia. Hasta que un d铆a recibe una carta muy especial en su buz贸n.
A lyrical picture book from Cleere Cherry Reaves of the popular brand Cleerely Stated, The Miracle of You celebrates the unconditional love of a parent and the uniqueness of your child among all the beauty of God's creation. From the creatures that swim deep in the sea to the galaxies that reach far and wide, the world is filled with the color and creativity of God. Yet nothing compares to experiencing His miraculous design like the gift of the child He has given you. When Cleere Cherry Reaves's son was born three months prematurely, Cleere and her husband watched as their child--their miracle--fought for his life, developed, and began to thrive. In The Miracle of You, Cleere's poetic words speak for every parent and grandparent in awe at the God-given miracle of their little ones. This read-aloud book for boys and girls ages 4 to 8 pairs heartwarming rhymes with whimsical artwork; teaches children that Jesus is the giver of miracles; is a perfect gift for a baby shower, baptism, baby dedication, child's birthday, or Mother's Day; serves as a stunning decorative piece in nurseries and children's bedrooms; and builds a healthy self-esteem in kids, focusing on who they are, not what they do. A love letter to the child of your heart, The Miracle of You reminds children that they are more marvelous than anything else God created and loved beyond anything they could ever imagine.
Who hasn't heard of the legendary vessel, the Black Crock! Other ships cower in fear as they gaze at it through their spyglasses. Its fearsome crew is known all over the Seven Seas. And their captain is Daniela, Daniela the Pirate. In this new adventure, Daniela and her mates find themselves unable to save the day... Because some other pirates beat them to it! As word of the Fearless Piranhas, a crew of intrepid pirate girls, reaches their ears, Daniela sets sail to find them! Follow her and the crew of the Black Croc in the long-awaited continuation of Daniela the Pirate, by Susanna Isern and Gomez. Long live the pirate girls! Hay un nuevo barco pirata surcando los mares, !el barco de las Piranas Intrepidas! Se estan haciendo famosas, han salvado a gente en peligro y conseguido tesoros fabulosos...
Susie Dent, bestselling author, broadcaster and word expert, is on a mission to find light in the deepest, darkest corners of our language. It takes just a short browse through the dictionary to spot how it is filled with negative words. But Susie has searched far and wide to unearth happy and uplifting words and phrases that, in some cases, are long forgotten, while others have only just been discovered. Paired with beautiful illustrations, this is the perfect book to lift you out of your mubble fubbles (a slightly sad mood), make you grin like a gigglemug (someone who never stops smiling), and have you feeling forblissed (extremely happy) in no time. This joyous collection of 100 positive words and their origins will show readers young and old just how wonderful language can be - and how you can use your words to make the world a happier place.
Winner at the 2012 Independent Publisher Book Awards and 2012 International Latino Book Awards. Clucky the Hen and her chicks decide to go camping in the Garden of Mirrors, a place full of fun and magic where they will discover the unbreakable bond of family.Clucky the Hen and her chicks decide to go camping in the Garden of Mirrors, a place full of fun and magic and whose guardian is a very strange creature indeed. Once they arrive, they soon will know that the mirrors in that garden have unique powers, and will reveal the most wonderful emotions to them. Mirror by mirror, the family will learn to stick together and to always give support to the one who feels lost. This is the second story featuring the adorable hen, who once again amazes us with her clumsiness and her kindheartedness鈥攖his time leading us into a world of fantasy.
Little Leopard Learns to Swim offers a gentle introduction to the experience of learning to swim for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of gaining confidence in the water. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children reflect on their own experiences. Little Leopard and her class are learning to swim, and everyone is excited to get in the water - everyone except Little Leopard. She isn't very keen on having a bath, let alone putting her head under the water. Luckily, Mr Croc is there to reassure her, and help Little Leopard take it one step at a time. The Experiences Matter series of picture books provide a gentle means of discussing experiences, boosting self-esteem and reinforcing good behaviour. Supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage, and is also suitable for use with children in KS1 and can be used to discuss values. Suitable for children under 5.
When Abigail can't concentrate in class, she gets bored and does naughty things! Abigail is sent to the cooling down room. Then she has a music class. She can't make any of the instruments work! Just when things are about to go wrong again, the teacher discovers exactly what to do to engage this little girl, and Abigail ends up finding a special voice of her very own.
While all the wolves in the valley are busy preparing for the for the big Howling Ceremony, Little Wolf is afraid to use his voice. Little Wolf thinks he'll never find his howl - but then some wise words from Big Wolf remind him that even the smallest voice can make the sweetest sound. An inspiring, heartfelt tale for little pups everywhere about having the courage to find your own voice - even if it makes you stand out from the pack. From NUMBER ONE bestselling author-illustrator, Peter Donnelly.
A gift for the young goddess in your life - with life lessons for living confidently, courageously and fearlessly. Cultures around the world celebrate tales and myths of daring and brave goddesses. These legendary ladies were tenacious, smart and strong. Meet... 路 Osun, the Yoruba goddess of love who refuses to be dismissed because of her gender and stands up to those who believe women are less important than men 路 Rhiannon, the Welsh queen of fairies who won't let anyone make decisions for her and instead follows her heart 路 Freyja, the Norse goddess of love and death who doesn't give into pressure, sets boundaries and is comfortable with being a single independent woman From demanding respect and recognising unhealthy relationships, to standing your ground, helping others and using words instead of violence, these rich and sometimes forgotten female stories of the ancient past teach girls and young women everything they need to know, so they can be just as fierce and fearless in the future.
Did you know that life is like an obstacle course? It's exciting and fun, but full of tricky spots to get through. If you're a kid who feels so frustrated by those tricky spots that it's hard to enjoy the good things in life, this book is for you. What to Do When You Grumble Too Much guides children and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques used to treat negative thinking. Lively metaphors and illustrations help kids see life's hurdles in a new way, while drawing and writing activities help them master skills to get over those hurdles. And step-by-step instructions point the way toward becoming happier, more positive kids. This interactive self-help book is the complete resource for educating, motivating, and empowering children to work toward change. Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers by psychologist and author Dawn Huebner, PhD. This book is part of the Magination Press What-to-Do Guides for Kids series and includes an 鈥淚ntroduction to Parents and Caregivers.鈥澛 What-to-Guides for Kids are interactive self-help books designed to guide 6鈥12 year olds and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques most often used in the treatment of various psychological concerns. Engaging, encouraging, and easy to follow, these books educate, motivate, and empower children to work towards change. |
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