"Highly recommended." —School Library Journal A young girl with vitiligo celebrates her skin in this joyful picture book by debut author Lid’ya C. Rivera and illustrated by #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Niña Mata! This lyrical celebration of self-esteem, perseverance, and loving the skin you're in will inspire all children to appreciate their spots or what makes them different. Perfect for pairing with I Am Enough by Grace Byers, Remarkably You by Pat Zietlow Miller, and I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes. Includes a personal letter from the author and facts about vitiligo.

With very low level text, these books are simple introductions to how children can look after themselves and their physical and mental health. Questions throughout encourage children to talk about their ideas and experiences and engage children with the topic. The All About Me series helps young children to learn more about themselves, their body and their health. Read the other titles in the series: Family, Growing up, Keeping Well, My Body, My Senses.

A funny and reassuring tale about perseverance and resilience, by Rachel Bright and Chris Chatterton, creators of The Worrysaurus. When Wobblysaurus gets her very first bicycle, she can't wait to go and ride with all her friends. But every time Wobblysaurus sets off her new wheels, she wibbles... wobbles... and falls! This little dinosaur is just about ready to give up, but then a word from a wise Grannysaurus reminds her that when you really want something, it's always worth trying again. An empowering story with a reassuring reminder that everyone starts off wobbly when trying something new. From the author of the bestselling The Lion Inside. Check out the other books in the DinoFeelings series: The Worrysaurus The Hugasaurus The Stompysaurus

Go to sleep and grow your brain! During the day, your brain helps you do things like eat, walk, play with friends, and learn new things—and using your brain helps it stretch and get stronger. But did you know that you have the power to grow and train your brain just by going to sleep? In fact, while you're resting, your brain is doing some of its most important work! Learn about the important jobs your brain does at night like: Locking in what you learned during the day Resetting itself so that it's ready when you wake up Even taking a bath to make sure it's clean and healthy! Written by two brain experts, Good Night to Your Fantastic Elastic Brain is packed with fascinating science and fun facts that will have kids excited to get a good night's rest!

An uplifting story celebrating families of all shapes and sizes, from Dr Ranj, bestselling author and the nation's favourite doctor. Rohan is excited for the SUPERFAMILY SUMMER FESTIVAL where everyone will come together for a day of games, music, food and fun. But will Rohan and his daddy really be a superfamily with Mummy away? From music and singing, to adventurous treasure hunts and family-famous recipes - join Rohan at the festival as he discovers the superpowers of love that are always part of us . . . whether our family is near or far! From the team behind A Superhero Like You and A Superpower Like Mine comes an exciting new picture book about family, friendship and the power of community!

Feeling lonely can make you feel like there is no one else like you. Helping young children develop skills to identify and manage their feelings leads to an increase in confidence, self-esteem, and an optimistic and hopeful state of mind—creating a healthy emotional foundation. Each book features a page of parents' notes written by a child psychologist.

A new adventure of The Lonely Mailman’s 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’s 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… Worried, Deer decides to go home, and what a surprise! The house is turned upside down and… 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 entrañable y sorprendente historia que va a emocionar a pequeños y mayores, porque muchas veces lo más maravilloso se encuentra donde menos imaginamos.Un cartero silencioso y solitario. Unas cartas. Un secreto. Todos los días, un cartero pasea en bicicleta por el bosque entregando cartas a los animales locales. Estas cartas parecen mágicas, ya que siempre ayudan a resolver malentendidos, intercambiar invitaciones a cenar o tomar el té y formar amistades. Los animales siempre están ansiosos por saber qué mensaje les dará el cartero, y todos están encantados con las cartas. En el bosque hay menos discusiones y reina la armonía. Lo que nadie sabe es que todas las noches el dedicado cartero escribe cada carta una a una, pensando detenidamente qué escribir y a quién va dirigida. De hecho, él es el único que no recibe correspondencia. Hasta que un día recibe una carta muy especial en su buzón.

From Lisa Greenwald, the beloved author of the TBH and Friendship List series, comes a novel about one girl’s mission to revisit her top 5 friendship fails and prove she’s totally best friend material!  Eleni is the kind of person who’s always had a BFF—an automatic, guaranteed by-her-side person—at home, at school, and at camp. And since before she was even born, her very best friend has been Sylvie Bank. But when Sylvie’s end-of-summer birthday party becomes the end of their friendship, Eleni can’t picture starting middle school without her BFF by her side. She can’t picture anything without her BFF—especially 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’s wrong with her, and what makes a good friend. But if she’s totally honest, there’s only one real goal: to win back Sylvie Bank!

When a little girl asks her mother about princesses, she learns that they are much like herself.

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.

An uplifting and reassuring picture book filled with hope and new beginnings. My tree had been there from the beginning... and I loved it. Beautifully told and stunningly illustrated, My Tree is a story about the joy and adventure of life, the dark clouds that sometimes hang over us, and how endings can also be new beginnings. This comforting picture book is uplifting, reassuring and rather like a hug - one that will keep you warm long after reading. Lyrical and heartfelt story by award-winning author, Amy Sparkes Beautifully vibrant illustrations full of warmth by bestselling illustrator, Fiona Lumbers Gently touches on the circle of life in a hopeful and child-friendly way

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—this time leading us into a world of fantasy.

A story of friendship, first crushes, opera and the high drama of middle school told by award-winning Kyo Maclear in her debut graphic novel. Somewhere in the universe, there is the perfect tune for you. It’s almost the end of middle school, and Charlie has to find her perfect song for a music class assignment. But it’s hard for Charlie to concentrate when she can’t stop noticing her classmate Emile, or wondering about Luka, who hasn’t been to school in weeks. Then, the class learns about opera, and Charlie discovers the music of Maria Callas. The more she learns about Maria’s life, the more Charlie admires her passion for singing and her ability to express herself fully through her music. Can Charlie follow the example of the ultimate diva, Maria Callas, when it comes to her own life? Key Text Features speech bubbles captions bibliography Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.3 Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character's thoughts, words, or actions). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.3 Describe how a particular story's or drama's plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.6 Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text.

An interactive workbook for parents and children from the author of the bestselling titles Don’t Worry, Be Happy: A Child’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety and You’re a Star: A Child’s Guide to Self-Esteem Does your child appear worried or stressed? Do they find it difficult to concentrate for long periods of time? Do they spend a lot of time on their phone or gadgets? These could all be signs that your child would benefit from practising mindfulness. This practical guide combines cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness methods with simple activities to help your child improve their focus and be more present. It’s aimed at children aged 7–11 because a lot happens in these years that can impact a child’s emotional well-being, not just now but for years to come. Your child will be guided, with the help of Buddy – a friendly and supportive character they can identify with – through fun and engaging activities which are interspersed with useful tips, inspirational statements and practical information for parents.

When someone you love has died there will be sad days and angry days but also happy days and fun days. Nobody lives forever ... and some wish they could have stayed for longer ... This sensitively-written and deeply-moving picture book will help children grieve, celebrate and learn how to live and love life when a parent is gone. Praise for When I'm Gone: "Beautiful, humane and deeply moving, with illustrations that made me gasp out loud.." Phil Earle "Marguerite McLaren writes so beautifully and directly about the subject of loss. The reader is given permission to feel all of those difficult feelings that come with grief and also to celebrate happiness and life. Hayley Wells's illustrations are a perfect match. The love in this book makes it shine, I was left with such a warm glow." Polly Dunbar "This is such a beautiful book - heartbreaking and kind and gentle and wise." Alex Latimer With expert advice from the charity, Child Bereavement UK.

You're Here for a Reason, from bestselling and beloved author Nancy Tillman, takes a universal truth and makes it accessible for readers young and old. Not only are we loved, but we also matter. In this tender and timeless read-along book, Tillman reminds us of this message in beautiful illustrations as children and animals interact with acts of kindness. Thank goodness you're here! Thank goodness times two! I just can't imagine a world without you.

Stress is everywhere. There’s no way to escape it, but there are ways to deal with it. Take a deep breath. Control your schedule. Get rid of distractions. Replace tension and anxiety with relaxation and coping mechanisms that really work!

A unique and gentle art-therapy-based book to help children grow their resilience through creativity Picturing My Resilience encourages children to become 'resilience artists', using their amazing minds to get to know and grow their resilience. Children are asked to think about the colours, textures and shapes that express the look and feel of resilience to them. Children consider and recognise how they've been resilient in the past and how they can 'speak' about resilience through their art. At the end of the book, children have a set of self-made resources to use again and again when they need a reminder of their creative coping skills. All the Colours of Me is a series of books written by Art Psychotherapist and Mindfulness Practitioner, Anna Shepherd. The series addresses key emotions in the life of a child through safe and gentle creative engagement. Each books includes a guide for adults, a glossary of key terms and further resources for supporting children's emotional health, for age 5 and up. Contents of Picturing My Resilience: LISTENING TO OUR FEELINGS ART-MAKING CAN HELP RESILIENCE IS ... RESILIENCE FEELS LIKE RESILIENCE LOOKS LIKE RESILIENCE ACTS LIKE SHADES OF RESILIENCE SPEAKING OF RESILIENCE SLOW AND STEADY RESILIENCE PRACTISING RESILIENCE YOU ARE A RESILIENCE ARTIST! KEY TERMS AND FURTHER RESOURCES A GUIDE FOR ADULTS HELPFUL CONTACTS Books included in the series: Picturing My Sadness Picturing My Worry Picturing My Anger Picturing My Happiness Picturing My Resilience Picturing My Gratitude

Explore all the little ways YOU can make a big difference for our world in this sweet Earth Day book for kids from USA Today bestselling author Sandra Magsamen! No matter your size, you can do a lot to help the world! From the busy ants to bumblebees and butterflies, we all play an important role in caring for our planet. In this inspirational picture book about the bigness of small, discover 25 simple ways we can help heal our world in the face of climate change and get inspired to be a planet superhero every day! This encouragement book for toddlers and kids includes heartfelt text, colorful illustrations, easy tips and activities, educational information, and fun interactive ideas to do at home or in the classroom! A perfect read aloud story for ages 4-7, this empowering nature book for children is a delightful Earth Day gift, kindergarten graduation gift, summer reading book, or fun for any time of year! Have you ever felt like you're just too small to do important stuff in the world at all? Well, take a closer look, and then you'll see that the smallest of things are as AMAZING as can be!

An inspirational self-love workbook filled with over 130 empowering quotes and journal prompts for teen girls to find their courage and build confidence. This is your courage speaking. It's time to put your fear in its place and make it behave. No more surrendering to that whiny little voice telling you that you can't do what you dream of or be who you want to be. It's time to show the world—and YOU—what you're made of. No matter what goal you're after—creating new art, traveling the world, or standing up to someone who's been putting you down—you'll find your Courage in this inspirational book to help you discover who you are and who you can become. So, go ahead, girl. Get your side-eye ready. You've got things to do, and your fear is not going to stop you. Makes an incredible gift for:Birthdays for daughters and niecesMiddle school graduationJust because