"Bijsterbosch's crisp writing and colorful pictures appeal to children. This book includes sturdy lift-the-flap pages.. A solid choice for a toddler storytime." - School Library Journal The young wild animals in this book are dreaming about the future... About the things they can do when they’re grown up. They have big dreams! Read all about them. An endearing picture book about little ones who long to be big and strong. For toddlers ages 24 months and up with a focus on the child's world.

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.

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.

A series of fun and interactive books for toddlers and young children about how great it is to be different. Every person (and every cat, dog, fairy, and dinosaur) is special and everybody is different too - whatever their shape, size, age, or hairstyle! This series of colourful little books brings a fresh, topical approach about how our differences make us special - whether we are talking about dogs, dads, birthdays, bodies, families, or anything else. Every One is Special: Babies explains that every baby has different traits which make them unique and special, in a humorous and gentle way. Some babies get very messy, others are very loud, and some are very playful! Among the fun, there is a serious point to be made. At the moment, the differences between us can seem wider than ever. This series of bright little books for babies and toddlers aged 0-3 provides a way to encourage young children to accept and embrace the idea of difference. Celebrate your little one's differences, as they discover: - The very first book in a colourful new series that embraces how great it is to be different, and how differences make us special. - Adorable illustrated pages accompanied by simple, age-appropriate and warm text. - Clear and simple read-aloud text will engage young ones as they follow the story. - A safe and sturdy board book format making it easy for little hands to hold. This board book series provides a celebration of differences for little readers and will make great little handbooks for every child. There is one for every occasion and every important person in their life. Each one providing a handy little slice of life-affirming positivity and fun! More in the series Every One is Special is the perfect first baby board book for early learners and is a wonderful celebration of our differences. With bright illustrations and engaging, easy-to-read text, this awe-inspiring series is sure to delight. If your little one loves Every One is Special: Babies then why not try Every One is Special: Dogs, and celebrate all the different types of dogs there are!

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

Yellow is Ella’s favorite color — she loves the bright, sunny daytime. But every night, as darkness falls, she becomes afraid. Yellow is Ella’s favorite color — she loves the bright, sunny daytime. But every night, as darkness falls, she becomes afraid. Her mother encourages her to look at the soft glow of the moon and fireflies dancing in the night. Ella listens to the chirping of crickets and the gentle rustling of the wind as she gradually realizes that nighttime can be something to look forward to rather than something to fear. With sweet, luminous illustrations by Aimée Sicuro, this story will inspire parents and children to welcome the peaceful nature of nighttime into their homes and hearts. 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.1.2 Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.4 Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7 Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.3 Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.

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!

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

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!

A series of fun and interactive books for toddlers and young children about how great it is to be different. Every person (and every cat, dog, fairy, and dinosaur) is special and everybody is different too - whatever their shape, size, age, or hairstyle! This series of colourful little books brings a fresh, topical approach about how our differences make us special - whether we are talking about dogs, dads, birthdays, bodies, families, or anything else. Every One is Special: Dogs explains that every dog has different traits which make them unique and special, in a humorous and gentle way. Among the fun, there is a serious point to be made. At the moment, the differences between us can seem wider than ever. This series of bright little books for babies and toddlers aged 0-3 provides a way to encourage young children to accept and embrace the idea of difference. Celebrate your little one's differences, as they discover: - The second book in a colourful new series that embraces how great it is to be different, and how differences make us special. - Adorable illustrated pages accompanied by simple, age-appropriate and warm text. - Clear and simple read-aloud text will engage young ones as they follow the story. - A safe and sturdy board book format making it easy for little hands to hold. This board book series provides a celebration of differences for little readers and will make great little handbooks for every child. There is one for every occasion and every important person in their life. Each one providing a handy little slice of life-affirming positivity and fun! More in the series Every One is Special is the perfect first baby board book for early learners and is a wonderful celebration of our differences. With bright illustrations and engaging, easy-to-read text, this awe-inspiring series is sure to delight. If your little one loves Every One is Special: Dogs then why not try Every One is Special: Babies, and celebrate all the different types of babies there are!

"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.

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.

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..

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 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.