A Junior Library Guild Selection! Bogo watched many animals around him. Some of them were so incredible that they made him feel less special. One day he decided to invent amazing things so that he could have everything he wanted. A pair of wings to fly like a bird. It never worked. A pair of night glasses to see like an owl. It never worked . . . Susanna Isern works as a child psychologist and writer. Most of her books have been translated into over a dozen languages. She has been awarded the Silver Medal in the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards 2013 in the United States. Sonja Wimmer is a renowned international illustrator. Her books have been translated into several languages. In the United States, she received the Independent Publisher Book Award and was a two-time winner of the Moonbeam Children´s Book Award and International Latino Book Award.

Laugh along with the adventures and misadventures of Little Captain Jack. Great things can come in all shapes and sizes, big or small. Once upon a time, there was a little pirate. He was so very little that everyone called him Little Captain Jack. One day, the bad pirate Badlock, took Little Captain Jack and locked him in a dark cellar. Our pirate was scared but he was helped by a mouse. And the mouse was helped by a seagull… ---Alicia Acosta is a professional storyteller from Andalusia (Spain). She works with groups of children in schools and for Government organizations. She combines her background as a psychologist to promote the love of reading in children. She is also a radio announcer and organizes theater workshops. Mónica Carretero is a renowned illustrator in Spain. She has published more than 70 books in England, Australia, and the USA. She was awarded by the London Children’s Book Fair for her illustrations. She has received five International Latino Book Awards and one Living Now Award.

Winner at the 2015 International Latino Book Awards. A magical hat shop arrives in town. However, all the customers who enter leave somehow changed... Do you dare to discover the mystery?One day, a hat shop mysteriously appears in the main square of a little town. The townspeople are surprised by this new arrival. No one knows where it came from or why it appeared right there, in the middle of the town square. “Who needs a hat?�, some wondered. Confusion and mistrust begin to reign in town, but Timid Tim, determined to reveal the mystery that the hat shop was hiding, decides to enter and reveal what is it that the shop offers. But then something happens that nobody expects: the first customers put on their hats, and make an amazing discovery. A delightful tale about magic hats and bonnets, but above all about the importance of being yourself and the hidden treasures we carry within us. Premiado en Estados Unidos en los 2015 International Book Awards. Una sombrerería mágica llega a la ciudad. Sin embargo, todos los clientes que entran salen cambiados… ¿Te atreves a descubrir el misterio?Un día, sin saber cómo, una sombrerería aparece en la plaza de un pequeño pueblo. Sus habitantes se sienten inquietos ante tal novedad. Nadie sabe de dónde ha salido ni por qué se ha establecido allí. “Pero quién necesita sombreros?�, se preguntan algunos.  La confusión y la desconfianza empieza a reinar en el pueblo, pero Miguelito el miedoso, decidido a desvelar el misterio que la sombrerería escondía, decide entrar y averiguar qué ofrece esa sombrerería. Pero entonces ocurre lo que nadie esperaba: los primeros clientes se ponen los sombreros y hacen un gran descubrimiento. Todos los que entran salen cambiados, de una manera u otra. Una bella historia sobre sombreros mágicos pero sobre todo que resalta la importancia de ser uno mismo y de descubrir los tesoros que todos llevamos escondidos en nuestro interior

The second book in a magical middle grade adventure series, inspired by The Arabian Nights and perfect for readers of Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Michelle Harrison and Sophie McKenzie. The Sahar Peninsula lies just beyond the horizon, but it isn't the easiest place to get to. No maps will take you there, nor can it be charted by gazing up at the stars, or down at a compass… Farah is a Moonchild with a very special kind of magic and a jinni of her own. But although she loves her magical animal companion – a lizard called Layla – Farah isn’t entirely convinced that she’s cut out for the life of adventure, which seems to bring endless danger! When it becomes clear that Farah and her fellow Moonchildren – Leo and Amira – have unlocked moon magic that could destroy the Sahar Peninsula, Farah and her friends are thrust into another accidental adventure. And it takes them to a burning desert and another mysterious city which holds deadly secrets of its own … Go on more magical adventures in Moonchild: Voyage of the Lost and Found, the stunning prequel to Moonchild: City of the Sun

A beautiful weaving of old age wisdom and knowledge within the circle of Truth. Reaching out magically to touch a young heart willing to learn.

School-leaver Skye plays guitar in her all-female Chronic Cramps band. Making her name in the competitive punk/indie scene is easier than FTM (female to male) transitioning: from Skye to Finn, from girl to man. Uncovering genetic mysteries about family heritage tear the family apart. Trans gender identity is more than injections and surgery, it's about acceptance. Going public, Finn sings ftm lyrics on TV. With a little help from bemused mates and family who don't want to lose a daughter, but who love their teenager, Finn is transitioning. f2m has appeal to teen readers (both boys and girls) through its: Compassionate, candid and funny 'coming of age' via punk music and family history genetic clues Accessible facts in story format on a little-understood medical situation. FTM means female to male. MTF means male to female International first; female to male gender transition YA fiction NOT autobiographical, but co-writer Ryan has experienced the medical sequence of gender reassignment from female to male, which is less common than MTF Insight into genetic inheritances.

There is a great need for transformation in the youth of America today. It can be done by conscientiously educating our young people with a program like Gracian de Paul, Transforming America's Youth. This program was created to entice Gracian de Paul students to take a closer look at themselves, their behaviors and the world around them. Throughout this conceptual study they will learn the importance of etiquette, valuable social skills and develop in character by studying God's Word. We now have an exciting approach with a new program, which offers children ages 8 to 12 and teenagers 13 to 17 a six and twelve week study coving twenty five important topics. These topics begin with self image and address Attitude, Eye to Eye Contact, Being a Good Friend, Modesty Is in, Being a Lady, Being a Gentleman, Telephone Etiquette, Formal Table Setting and so much more. The focus of this book is to show young children and teens the value of being a true "Quality Person" and how to be one. Gracian de Paul, Transforming America's Youth is a workbook by nature with answers, questions, inter- active role playing, improvising, imagining, thinking, probing and creating.;It is a jam-packed curriculum filled with Christian values and spontaneous fun!

Can a worrier really become a warrior? Nine-year-old Erik Sheepflattener’s life motto is Avoid Stuff, despite his family’s attempts to bring out his inner Viking. In this outrageously quirky, "funny and perceptive"* novel . . . why not be both? (*Booklist, starred review) Meet Erik Sheepflattener. Each member of his modern-day Viking-heritage family has a motto to live by. His parents have Family and Pride. His sisters have Conquer and Win. His grandfather has Turnip. But Erik is developing a motto he can truly believe in: Avoid Stuff. Mostly, Erik’s fierce family ignores or discounts him, especially when he tries to say no. But while spending the summer with his rough-and-tumble cousins and older sister Brunhilde in Minnesota, axe-wielding Bru gets the idea to name and Conquer all of Erik’s fears. Will anyone hear him say no before it’s too late? And will Erik end up defined by his fears, or by his fearless family?  Erik vs. Everything is an adventurous, humorous, and heartfelt romp about finding your place, speaking up for yourself, and pursuing what you love . . . even when it scares you.

An exciting new laugh-out-loud picture book from Sam Copeland, the bestselling author of Charlie Changes into a Chicken, and Pippa Curnick, creator of the award-winning Indigo Wilde series. Meet Ivor, a little boy in a big world, who absolutely, categorically, definitely does NOT like any sort of attention. So it's more than a minor catastrophe for Ivor to discover on his first day of school that he has a great big . . . BEAR BEHIND! And as the bumbling bear begins to cause chaos and calamity, Ivor's hope for a normal first day at school quickly fades . . . A hilarious, larger-than-life story to show little ones there's fun to be had when you leave your worries behind!

Bea is anxiously waiting for her friends to show up for her birthday party. When the worries start to grow around her like tree branches, she uses breathing exercises and visualization techniques to calm herself down. Bea asks herself questions like, “What if my friends don’t like the games?� Her stomach flip-flops and she feels shaky. She tries to run away from the thoughts in the worry tree, but it doesn’t work! Bea uses deep-breathing exercises and visualization techniques to calm herself down. ​Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers by Ara Schmitt, PhD about the ways in which kids can respond to their anxious thoughts.  

In their final month of elementary school, 11-year-old Aldo Zelnick and friends are faced with a series of Lasts: Last Cafeteria Meatloaf; Last Band Concert; Last Monkey Bars Fail. Blindsided by an uncharacteristic sense of loss, Aldo decides to bag some new Firsts—including putting himself out there for the 5th grade talent show—only to be beset by a series of logjams. This twelfth installment in an A-to-Z alphabet series also includes a glossary of fun and challenging "L" words, such as lackadaisical, loony, and limbo..

A book to help kids stand up for themselves. They will love laughing (and counting!) in this read-aloud. Ozzy the Ostrich and her friends were trotting across the plain. Three ostriches eating flowers: Yum Yum Yum. They came across three lions that wanted to eat them… What did the ostriches do to save themselves and defend what’s theirs? This title is also available in Spanish as La avestruz Mariluz 978-84-945415-8-2. José Carlos Andrés is a famous author in Spain. He is a professional clown and children's theater actor. He has published The Journey of Captain Scaredy Cat and Carlota Wouldn´t Say Boo. Bea Enríquez: A graduate of the School of Fine Arts in Madrid, Bea Enríquez is a visual artist who has exhibited her work in many shows. As an illustrator, she has worked with Santillana and Everest as well as with other publishers.

Winner of the 2017 New York City Big Book Award. Some say that we always return to the places where we embraced life, where we were happy. Zoe, a girl who must flee her city with her family because of the war, remembers them before she leaves.Zoe had lived in the city since she was born. She knew every building, every park, every corner of the city. But the war broke out and she, like many others, had to say goodbye to her home and leave without knowing when she might return. Zoe has so many good memories of her city… Her grandparents' house, a shelter full of dreams and games, her old school, where she met her friends and loved learning new things. Not to mention the downtown park, where She’d spent many Sunday mornings there, playing on the swings, listening to people playing music, and riding her bike. Almost about to leave, Zoe spread the map of the city on a table and and started to mark all the places where she was really happy, with the certainty that they will always accompany her.

The rhyming narration helps little kids to identify a worry and provides them with helpful tools to reduce and cope with worries. Worries can feel like a BIG problem to a LITTLE kid! A Feel Better Book for Little Worriers assures kids that having some worries is normal — everyone has them, even adults! The rhyming narration helps little kids to identify a worry and where it might come from, as well as provides them with helpful tools to reduce and cope with worries. Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers that expands on the cognitive-behavioral science behind the strategies and tools presented in the book, with more information on how you can help your little worrier to stay calm. From the Note to Parents and Caregivers: Imagine if the skills for managing stress and anxiety were learned in early childhood. Children as young as three years old who are experiencing anxious feelings for the first time could ease their worries by practicing proper breathing and relaxation techniques.. Teaching these skills early in a child’s life will not only establish confidence and courage, but will set the foundation for managing anxiety that can transition well into adulthood. How This Book Can Help A Feel Better Book for Little Worriers offers an interactive approach that not only teaches little worriers to recognize anxiety as it’s happening, but provides them with simple coping mechanisms they will look forward to practicing day after day. Each verse offers a valuable lesson. Whether using this book at home, school, or in a clinical setting, these lessons can be put to use in a multitude of ways.

"Big Wolf and Little Wolf, The Little Leaf That Wouldn't Fall "is the second book about Big Wolf and Little Wolf. Sweet and humorous, the story is amplified and deepened by Tallec's illustrations, which are bold in perspective and rich with feeling.
The book begins, "High up in a tall tree was a little leaf," and it is Little Wolf's need to touch this leaf and the fact that it will not fall that create the drama. Big Wolf refuses Little Wolf's request that he climb up and get the leaf several times. "Wait," he tells him. "Eventually it will fall." But the leaf doesn't fall. Winter arrives and the leaf is still there, high up in the tree. Then one morning Big Wolf wakes up, stretches and says, "I'm going up." He says it just like that--simply to see Little Wolf's eyes sparkle. At first his climb up the big tree goes well, but the higher he goes the more slippery it gets and the more dangerous. Little Wolf waits below wondering whether such a little leaf is worth such trouble after all. To climb to the top of a frost covered tree isn't easy, and what if something should happen to Big Wolf?
As with Frog and Toad and George and Martha, there isno Little Wolf without Big Wolf, so things have to work out somehow And they do. Surprisingly and beautifully.
This second Big Wolf and Little Wolf title is a lovely story about two friends and the many ways in which friendship teaches patience, boldness and love.

Two lonely souls find each other in this unusual tale of friendship and belonging from award-winning comic writer Cary Fagan featuring vibrant art by Banafsheh Erfanian. Is there someone out there for everyone? Two lonely souls find each other in this unusual tale of friendship and belonging from award-winning comic writer Cary Fagan. In her North American debut, illustrator Banafsheh Erfanian brings ornate artistry to the cage and birds that inhabit this surprisingly human story. A long-empty birdcage takes a chance and leaves behind its attic home to find a bird to keep. Out in the world, the cage encounters many birds and offers shelter to each of them. One by one, they refuse, explaining why they belong elsewhere. The cage feels lonelier than ever – until the cage in search of a bird finds a bird in search of a cage. Based on an aphorism by Franz Kafka, Fagan’s original story will make readers laugh at its absurdity and ponder its meaning long after they finish reading. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.3 With prompting and support, identify characters, settings, and major events in a story. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7 Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.

The way you think about yourself affects how you live your life In The Psychological Toolkit, you will learn how to use psychology on your journey to knowing your true self. It is so important to take the time to understand how you view yourself, and to understand that your most important relationship is the one that you have with yourself. This workbook will guide you through the development of your own positive theory and view of your unique self and identity. You will learn how to think about yourself on a deeper level, through honest, non-judgemental questioning, and based on what is of value to YOU. You will also: - Learn to engage proactively with the world and those around you - Develop new thinking skills and resources - Improve your autonomy and ownership of your thoughts, feelings and behaviours - Develop a strong understanding of your own identity and ongoing 'story' - Take control of your wellbeing, resilience and mental health - Increase your self-esteem and self-awareness - Improve your pro-social and citizenship behaviours to make a more positive impact in the world - Connect to your inner voice and become your own personal advisor

A gorgeous, inspiring picture book about how one simple act can be the beginning of real change—from popular author Kat Yeh and award-winning illustrator Isabelle Arsenault. An ideal gift, this is perfect for fans of What the Road Said. Your one little light cannot light the whole sky but it is enough to begin. This luminous picture book is a powerful reminder to readers of any age that no matter how dark it may seem, even the smallest glimmer of hope can make a difference. 

Mabel will inspire, engage and empower readers everywhere; the perfect book for fans of Rob Biddulph, Rachel Bright and Jim Field. Mabel may be small but she has BIG plans . . . Introducing the marvellous Mabel - an adventurous fly who dreams of climbing mountains, much to the disbelief of her flying friends. From exciting new picture-book talent Kim Hillyard, this positive picture book will inspire readers big and small to follow their hearts and face new challenges.

In this story, Katy Cupsworth, aka The Performance Warrior, takes us on a journey in which she longs to become a professional women's footballer. Katy possesses plenty of natural ability, including a ferocious left foot that can deliver a 'Screamer' of a shot. She undoubtedly has the potential to make it to the Women's Premier Football League (WPFL). Her aspirations stretch further as she wants to be a star player and even win the World Cup for England! Katy is also introduced to the magical powers of Fred, whilst trying not to let Doubting Debbie into her head! Through her highs and lows, successes and stresses, Katy discovers that her footballing ability will only take her so far; she must get her attitude right if she is to overcome barriers which are preventing her from achieving her dream. Every child has a window of opportunity to develop their potential and be their best. The Performance Warrior is a simple, yet effective way to enhance a child's development so each child can make a positive impact in the world. Every child deserves the opportunity to be a success...are you going to provide this opportunity? Includes: measurement tools, activity charts, interactive choices and consequences sections, video and audio support.

Spanish version of 'I'm a Zcary Vampire'. This little vampire is very scary! Or rather... ZCARY! To pass his Vampire Test, he must give someone the zcare of their life. If he fails, he'll be sent to... Banana Peeler School! Can he pull off the biggest scare ever or will he fail the test? Una nina paseaba por la calle vacia de la lejana Transilvania cuando !aparecio una enorme sombra! !Una sombra que asombra! -!ZOY UN VAMPIRO! !UN VAMPIRO PELIGROZO! La nina temblo, pero de risa. Este vampirito no consigue dar un susto a nadie. A este paso no podra superar el examen de la escuela de vampiros... Una divertidisima historia para superar nuestros miedos, de Jose Carlos Andres, autor de Los miedos del capitan Cacurcias o Adoptar un dinosaurio, ilustrado por Gomez, reconocida por Daniela pirata, El dedo en la nariz o Ni guau ni miau.

Often Ray would sit and wonder. "What is this cloud I am under?" But today, as he woke he had a different thought, for it was the answers that he sought: "What is the key to being happy?" `Finding Ray’s Key’ is a beautifully simple illustrated rhyming story for children, with a universal message that can be appreciated by all - young or old. The story’s young protagonist, Ray (who often feels quite blue), wonders; `What is the key to being happy?’. He one day decides to go on a journey to find this key - and is surprised to find that it is `within him and all around’. The story is underpinned by Reiki and Mindfulness teaching - readers need not be familiar with this, but this aspect can be an invitation to discover more and will be recognisable by anyone familiar with Reiki.

Sean Covey presenta los principios entredecíos en el fenómeno los 7 hábitos, para adolescentes y jóvenes. Este cuaderno inspirado por el clásico ensena los principios de los 7 hábitos para ayudar a los jóvenes manejar las situaciones más difíciles y decisivas. Solo como Sean Covey puede, el ofrece una este guía para que los adolescentes mejoren sus vidas familiares, académicas y personales.

M. E. Kerr’s first novel—hailed by the New York Times as a “timely, compelling,� and “brilliantly funny� look at adolescence and friendship It was bad enough that they had to move to Brooklyn—Brooklyn Heights, as Tucker Woolf’s dad instructs him to tell everyone after he loses his job. Now his father has suddenly developed an allergy to Tucker’s cat, Nader, a nine-month-old calico Tucker found underneath a Chevrolet. Tucker’s beloved pet finds a new home with overweight, outrageous Susan “Dinky� Hocker, the only person to answer Tucker’s ad. As Tucker starts paying regular visits to Dinky’s house to check up on Nader, his life begins to change. Dinky introduces Tucker to her strange cousin, Natalia Line, a compulsive rhymer whom Tucker finds fascinating. And enter P. John Knight, who’s fat like Dinky . . . and now, like Nader. With this odd cast of characters, a little world is created for big kids who need to go on diets. And who also, all of them, need to find out who they are. A story of friendship, self-image, and surviving adolescence, Dinky Hocker Shoots Smack! is also about the terror—and exhilaration—of daring to be yourself.