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Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal communication & presentation skills
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.
Meet Odo and all his friends at Forest Camp in this exciting
picture book adventure, based on the animated TV series, now
showing on Milkshake! Odo loves going to Forest Camp to play with
all his friends, and today it's Show and Tell, but Odo has
forgotten to bring anything. He goes looking for something to show
and meets Reggie, the fox. Odo thinks it's a great idea to take
Reggie to Show and Tell – but will everyone else agree? Based on
the preschool animated series shown on Milkshake, Odo: Show and
Tell is a charming picture book which captures all the warmth and
humour of the TV episodes, with themes of building self-confidence
and empathy in a unique beautifully-crafted forest setting. It
includes a special spread at the back with reading tips for
grown-ups and ideas for discussion with your child. Join Odo and
his friends for more adventures at Forest Camp in The Egg, Super
Owl! and Odo's Sleepover.
What do you want to be today? Brave? Caring? Quiet? Creative?
Adventurous? Let your dreams run free and embark on an adventure
with one very special boy. Follow him as he explores a fantastical
world filled with dragons, giants, robots, lions, tigers and even
aliens! Celebrate the magic of YOU in this inspiring picture book,
written and vibrantly illustrated by Ben Cort, the bestselling
illustrator of the Aliens Love Underpants series.
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The Miracle of You
(Hardcover)
Cleere Cherry Reaves; Illustrated by Alejandra Barajas
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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.
Celebrate the courage and bravery in every child with Be Brave
Little One, from the bestselling author of If I Could Keep You
Little. Perfect for cheering someone on, this story affirms how
bravery can show up in all different ways! When I look at you,
shining bright as the sun, I wish for you this... be brave little
one! Share this inspiring message at every special occasion in a
young child's life! Be Brave Little One makes for the perfect:Baby
shower giftPreschool graduation giftKindergarten graduation
giftFirst day of school giftWhen times are tough, this is the
perfect preemie or NICU baby book for families seeking an
encouraging and heartfelt message of bravery.
Carolyn is in a wheelchair, but she doesn't let that stop her! She
can do almost everything the other kids can, even if sometimes she
has to do it a little differently. Includes a Note to Parents,
Caregivers, and Teachers with more information on discussing
disabilities with children and helping them to build positive,
empathic relationships.
A "new back-to-school picture book that deserve[s] an “A.â€
...Tired moms and dads will smile at this charming depiction of
trying to get a 3-year-old out the door. And this tale, which
features a tiny biracial heroine, is also a lesson in diversity." -
USA TODAY “The book shines! A simple story enhanced by its funny,
gently ironic illustrations†- Kirkus reviews "Cute debut." -
Betsy Bird, Fuse Eight, SLJ blog I wake with my bed buddies. I had
a good sleep. Mommy and Daddy did not hear a peep. It's a new day
and I'm ready to go! But Mommy and Daddy are so very slow. A funny
picture book about the morning ritual of a little girl that can do
everything by herself. Almost everything... For children ages 4 and
up. Debut children’s book by author Kim Crockett-Corson who lives
in Atlanta, GA and illustrated by Jelena Brezovec Guided Reading
Level H
 From the bestselling creator of Grumpycorn! comes a second
picture book story of a rather moody unicorn. Unicorn, Narwhal,
Mermaid and Jellyfish are ready for an adventure, and, as Unicorn
quite rightly points out, nothing is more adventurous
than travelling into SPACE. But when the four friends
disagree over which planet to visit first, Unicorn most definitely
turns into a very grumpy Grumpycorn and decides to go
off on his own. Will Unicorn see the error of his ways? Will he
realise that friendship is what makes
everything fun? Will he finally stop being such
a Grumpycorn? There’s only one way to find out… adults
and children will both love this hilarious picture book about
dealing with bad moods shiny silver foil cover make this a really
special gift bumpy bits on the cover give it a terrific tactile
element filled with super-bright, action-packed illustrations
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The Wobblysaurus
(Hardcover)
Rachel Bright; Illustrated by Chris Chatterton
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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
They say he’s been stealing art. But is Attila being framed?
Outdoor art is disappearing all over the neighbourhood! From
elaborate Halloween decorations to the Stream of Dreams fish
display across the fence at Stephen and Renée’s school, it seems
no art is safe. Renée’s brother, Attila, has been cursing those
model fish since he first had to make them as part of his community
service. So everyone thinks Attila is behind it when they
disappear. But, grumpy teen though he is, Attila can do no wrong in
Renée’s eyes, so she enlists Stephen’s help to catch the real
criminal.
Anastasia, formerly a princess thanks to the fairy Brunilda's magic
wand, is now an everyday cockroach with a big heart, determined to
do good. She dreams of becoming a famous, important figure like her
distant relatives, the Egyptian scarab beetles who are treated like
royalty. After some exciting adventures in her new
incarnation--including saving the lives of an entire human
family--Anastasia realizes it's not so bad being an ordinary
cockroach after all. Will Brunilda reward Anastasia for her
generous deeds? This humorous tale of self-acceptance and unity is
sure to have children seeing cockroaches in a new light.
"Anastasia, anteriormente una princesa gracias a la varita magica
del hada Brunilda, ahora es una cucaracha cualquiera con un corazon
grande, empenada en hacer el bien. Suena con ser famosa e
importante como sus parientes lejanos, los escarabajos egipcios que
son tratados a cuerpo de rey. Despues de algunas aventuras
emocionantes en su nueva encarnacion--incluyendo cuando le salva la
vida a una familia de seres humanos--Anastasia se da cuenta de que
ser una cucaracha comun y corriente no esta tan mal despues de
todo. Recompensara Brunilda a Anastasia por sus generosas acciones?
Esta historia humoristica que trata sobre la aceptacion de uno
mismo y la solidaridad hara que los ninos vean a las cucarachas con
otros ojos."
In this 90-day devotional for young women, Grace Valentine
encourages you to stop settling for the world's image of
post-worthy perfection and live for more: more joy, more peace, and
more meaning. Grace has felt the pressure of our culture's
conflicting messages about girls and God, from the picture-perfect
“good Christian girl†that toxic culture touts or the God who
treats women like sidekicks or after-thoughts. For any girl tired
of the lies and expectations, Grace has a message for you: you are
important to God, and He has so much more for your life.
In her first devotional, Grace shares the lessons she has
learned through her own challenges and guides you to discover your
true identity and self-worth in the eyes of your Creator. In these
90 daily devotions, Grace breaks down the truth of Scripture with
her genuine, been-there honesty that has made her a role model for
young women. She shows girls of all ages how to stop hustling to
please, perform, and be perfect recognize toxic relationships and
leave them let go of impossible expectations on yourself, your
people, and your body replace worry, pressure, and fear with God's
peace choose kindness and positivity navigate all the mixed
messages around sex and dating live out God's amazing plans for
your life "I get it. You're busy! But stop trying to just get
through another week, and grab this devotional. Five minutes a day
will help you discover how to live your MORE. You deserve this,
sister!†—Grace Valentine
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Candy Pink
(Hardcover)
Adela Turin; Illustrated by Nella Bosnia
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The book created by Adela Turin 40 years ago to promote equality
between boys and girls arrives for the first time in the United
States. A must. Adela Turin is an art historian and lives in Paris.
She founded a publishing house for children books in Milan in 1974.
That was the origin of an editorial experience at that time where
she tackled girls' rights. Her work is very well known in France,
Italy, and Spain, and she has been translated into different
languages. Nella Bosnia participated with Adela Turin in founding
the publishing house, and illustrated her first picture books.
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My Tree (PB)
(Paperback)
Amy Sparkes; Illustrated by Fiona Lumbers
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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
A unique and gentle art-therapy-based book to help children come to
terms with their anger through creativity Picturing My Anger
encourages children to become 'anger artists', using their amazing
minds to get to know and show their anger. Children are asked to
think about the colours, textures and shapes that express the look
and feel of anger to them. Children consider and recognise how they
act when they're angry and how they can 'speak' about anger through
art if finding words is hard. 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 Anger: LISTENING TO ANGER
ART-MAKING CAN HELP ANGER IS ... ANGER FEELS LIKE ANGER LOOKS LIKE
ANGER ACTS LIKE ANGER OF SADNESS SPEAKING OF ANGER CAN'T STOP THE
ANGER? PRACTISING ANGER YOU ARE AN ANGER 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
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Regret The Egret
(Paperback)
Wendy Wilson Billiot; Contributions by Kayla Harris Johnson; Edited by Stephanie Kovac
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Kerri Monnerat, Olivia Chalkley; Illustrated by Saige Hopkins
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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.
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