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Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal awareness: safety matters
Third-grader Gavin and his friends aren't sure what to make of the new boy in their class, Khufu. He sure doesn't look or act like the other kids . . . and they suspect that he stole Gavin's bike! Meanwhile, Gavin's great-aunt Myrtle is coming to stay with his family again, and Gavin is sure she'll be teaming up with his big sister to boss him around the whole time.
Offering spot-on storytelling, relatable characters and situations, and plenty of action, this gently humorous story about a diverse group of elementary-schoolers shows that even someone who seems strange can turn out to be a good friend, if you give them a chance.
Bullying is a widespread problem that affects thousands of teens
across the United States and around the world. Victims of bullying
battle depression, anxiety, insecurity, and fear. Sadly, some
victims internalize their frustration by harming themselves or
become bullies as well. But if young people agree that bullying is
so devastating, why does it continue? Most importantly, how can it
be stopped? In Bullying: The Ultimate Teen Guide, Mathangi
Subramanian addresses these and other questions about a major issue
for young adults and their families. Drawing on stories from young
teens around the country, this volume uncovers the social pressures
and individual choices that lead to violence. The author surveys
effective state, local, and national anti-bullying policies and
provides examples of teens throughout the nation whose leadership
and courage have helped stop violence. This volume also contains
exercises and strategies for young adults to employ that can pave
the way for social action. Topics covered in this book include:
*What makes a bully *The impact bullying has on victims,
perpetrators, and witnesses *Types of bullying, such as sexual
harassment and dating violence *Cyberbullying *What to do if you
are bullied *Strategies to combat bullying at school and elsewhere
*Resources Featuring a diverse collection of teen voices, this book
is designed to help teens take immediate action both individually
and collectively. The advice and exercises will not only help teens
think critically about bullying but will also empower them to
change both themselves and the circumstances that foster abuse in
their schools and communities. Bullying: The Ultimate Teen Guide is
a much-needed resource to help stem the tide of this social
epidemic.
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Words
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Lora Rozler; Illustrated by Lora Rozler; Foreword by Adrienne Gear
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Talking to My Mum is an activity pack for five-eight-year-olds
whose families have experienced domestic abuse to help and
encourage them to open up to their mothers about their distressing
experiences. Based on the authors' work with families who have
experienced domestic abuse, the book is full of illustrated
worksheets featuring animal characters who encourage the young
reader to explore a range of memories, such as changes in the
family's living arrangements or happy memories with siblings or
favourite toys that each prompt a particular emotion. These
activities are accompanied by guidance on how to use them
appropriately. Talking to My Mum is designed for children and their
mothers to complete together, and will assist both child and mother
with improving communication about the past, present and future.
This activity pack will be an essential tool for families with
children who have lived through domestic abuse, as well as social
workers and other professionals working with them.
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The Other Boy
(Paperback)
M G Hennessey; Illustrated by Sfe R Monster
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A beautifully heartfelt story about one boy’s journey toward acceptance. A book that Jill Soloway, the award-winning creator of Transparent, called “a terrific read for all ages” and Ami Polonsky, author of Gracefully Grayson, called “an emotionally complex and achingly real read.”
Twelve-year-old Shane Woods is just a regular boy. He loves pitching for his baseball team, working on his graphic novel, and hanging out with his best friend, Josh.
But Shane is keeping something private, something that might make a difference to his friends and teammates, even Josh. And when a classmate threatens to reveal his secret, Shane’s whole world comes crashing down.
It will take a lot of courage for Shane to ignore the hate and show the world that he’s still the same boy he was before. And in the end, those who stand beside him may surprise everyone, including Shane.
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A Bug and a Wish
(Paperback)
Karen Scheuer; Illustrated by Kalpart
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When Tyler is teased by the other boys, his good friend, Danae,
encourages him to give the boys A Bug and a Wish. When Tyler finds
a ladybug and a dandelion seed, he is convinced that this is what
Danae means. As his friend helps him learn the true meaning of her
advice, Tyler soon discovers the solution to his problem. Karen
Scheuer is a wife, mother, and teacher. She lives and works in
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and has been married to her high-school
sweetheart for 29 years. The author and her husband have a
23-year-old daughter and a 20-year-old son. She enjoys calligraphy,
knitting, making jewelry, traveling, reading, and never turns down
an offer to dine out. The first-time author encourages her second
graders to use A Bug and a Wish in various school situations. "In
the years I have been teaching, teasing and bullying have
increased. I felt that the 'bug and a wish' concept would make a
great children's book for teachers to use in their classrooms."
Publisher's website: http: //sbprabooks.com/KarenScheuer
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Gladiators
(Paperback)
Valerie Bodden
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X-Books are for kids who love facts-especially in bite-sized
portions and about fascinating, true subjects. As plentiful images
and graphical representations stimulate visual perception, readers
will be drawn into learning how to use informational texts. Each
title is framed by a signature Top 5 countdown feature that not
only serves as an example of sequential order but also narrates a
brief story within the main topic: in X-Books: Fighters, these
sidebars summarize the extraordinary true tales of famous warriors
throughout history. Count down the world's most extreme fighters,
and launch a lifetime of reading without limits!
When Baxter, Danny, and the rest of the forest animals are picked
on by Buford Blue Jay, they have to figure out what to do. They
learn how to fight bullying by standing up tall, saying nice
things, and sticking together as friends. This book aims to help
kids build a strong emotional foundation which will hold up to
bullying in the school years. Includes a "Note to Parents and
Caregivers" about preventing bullying by building self-esteem and
resilience and how to help kids stand up to bullying.
Social bullying involves hurting someone's reputation or
relationships. Also called relational bullying, it includes acts
such as social exclusion, spreading rumours, and embarrassing a
person in public. It also includes nonverbal acts such as staring,
pointing, and making gestures. This revealing title examines why
social bullying occurs and provides effective strategies to
confront it.
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