Sarah really wants to go to school today, but she's feeling very sick. It's share day-her favorite day of the week. If she stays home, she'll miss story time, sharing her new birthday doll, and snack time with her friend Grace. Sarah's mom wants to call the doctor. But Sarah knows there's medicine in the bathroom cabinet, and she knows just what medicine she should take to feel better. Or does she? This book helps children understand the importance of keeping medicine locked up and leaving decisions about when to take medicine in the hands of adults. Ages 5-8

Are you an elementary school teacher or counselor who's been searching for time-saving ways to promote Red Ribbon Week? Want all your ideas and activities in one place? If so, look no furthera "this resource delivers "Celebrating Red Ribbon Week" is an imaginative and efficiently designed book that provides every resource you need for a successful Red Ribbon Week program. With up-to-date information and practical, fun ideas, this book is a must-have that will guarantee an informative, fun-loving celebration.

Book features include: Themes, contests, and easy-to-implement ideas for the week Writing prompts and word searches Lesson plans by grade level: Ka "1, 2a "3, 4a "6 The story behind Red Ribbon Week Online resources and websites Recommended picture books to introduce Red Ribbon Week

Ethan excels in almost every subject, except math. When it comes to test time, the numbers turn into some kind of alien language. His best friend, Jack helps him to relax by playing a quick game of mathsketball. With each shot Jack asks Ethan a math question, the one with the most correct answers wins With help from his teacher, Mrs. Alexander, who gives Ethan tips on how to relax before and during a test, can Ethan take his mad mathsketball skills into the classroom and learn to overcome his test anxiety? This book offers children a range of strategies and eight activity pages they can use to help ease test anxiety.

Stephanie loves her two best friends, Emma and Claire, and she's excited when Emma invites her to an upcoming sleepover. But when Stephanie learns that Emma didn't invite Claire, she finds herself in the middle of their fight. She has to choose one or the other-or risk losing them both. How will she get her friends to stop putting her in the middle of a friendship tug-of-war? And will they ever learn to get along?

This full-color story includes activities to help children learn about healthy boundaries in friendships and strategies for handling disagreements.

"Ages 8-12, Softcover, 40 pages"

Other titles available in the GIRL POWER: Believe in Yourself Series
Cyber Friend? (cyberbullying)
Frenemy Jungle (relational aggression)
It's Good to Be Me (self-confidence)

Wendell has resorted to hiding to get away from Lloyd, the class bully, but he's still getting picked on. Since he can't hide all day at school, Wendell asks Ms. Martinez, the school counselor, for some suggestions about standing up to a bully. Ms. Martinez offers him a variety of smart, practical ideas. Will Wendell be brave enough to use them?

This book offers children a wealth of strategies they can use to take back their power in the face of bullying. Included are eight activities to help reinforce the ideas presented in the book.

"Grades 2-6, Softcover, 40 pages"

Other titles available in the Make a Difference Series
Superheroes: The Power of Bystanders

Drat. Gulp. Sigh.
Mia's new school seems nothing like her old school, and the lump in her throat stops her from making new friends-until she discovers a poster with ten simple ideas that can easily turn things around. Let the step-by-step adventure begin

Written by a school counselor, this book makes meeting a new friend as easy as 1, 2, 3.

"Grades K-2, Softcover, 32 pages"

Other titles available in the School Time Series
Tattle Monster (tattling)
Amberella and the Clean Desk Fairy (cleaniness/organization)
Mathsketball (test anxiety)
Winter Wishes (kindness and compassion)

Olivia and Grace are best friends, but when Olivia accidentally hurts her friend's feelings, Grace takes out her frustrations online. Olivia is shocked by the cyberbullying and even more hurt when the entire school laughs at her over something Grace posted. Can the two girls work it out? Will they ever learn to be cyber friends?

This full-color story includes activities to help children learn about cyberbullying, understand appropriate Internet communication, and deal with the effects of cyberbullying.

"Ages 8-12, Softcover, 40 pages"

Other titles available in the GIRL POWER: Believe in Yourself Series
Frenemy Jungle (relational aggression)
Friendship Tug-of-War (friendship exclusion)
It's Good to Be Me (self-confidence)

Ashley likes hanging out with her small group of friends at school, but they aren't always nice-especially Marcy, who often says hurtful things. Ashley is confused about Marcy's indirect put-downs until she meets an unusual and wise teacher. Can this teacher help Ashley learn the difference between a frenemy and a true friend?

This full-color story offers a unique approach to one of the most pressing problems of our time ... relational aggression among tween girls. Included are easy-to-understand activities that foster self-reflection about relational aggression and teach girls how to create healthy, affirming friendships.

"Ages 8-12, Softcover, 40 pages"

Other titles available in the GIRL POWER: Believe in Yourself Series
Cyber Friend? (cyberbullying)
Friendship Tug-of-War (friendship exclusion)
It's Good to Be Me (self-confidence)

Brittany sees lots of great things about her best friend, but she doesn't see anything good about herself. She strikes out during softball, she's the last girl invited to a classmate's birthday party, and she isn't sure anyone really likes her. Mom sees that Brittany is having a hard time and helps her do something about it. Together they make a special box-one that will show Brittany all the great things about herself. It doesn't take long for Brittany to realize that it really is good to be her

This full-color story includes engaging activities and thought-provoking questions designed to foster self-awareness and self-confidence.

"Ages 8-12, Softcover, 40 pages"

Other titles available in the GIRL POWER: Believe in Yourself Series
Cyber Friend? (cyberbullying)
Friendship Tug-of-War (friendship exclusion)
Frenemy Jungle (relational aggression)

Jeffrey and his classmates are tired of being bullied by Kyle. When Jeffrey approaches his teacher, Miss Jones, for support, she advises him to keep his eyes open and look for a superhero. Jeffrey looks around and doesn't see any superheroes. But throughout the school day, he is amazed to see his everyday friends transform before his eyes.

This book teaches children that kids can be powerful when they band together to take a stand against bullying. Also included are tips for parents and educators on supporting children in standing up to bullying and activity pages for children to complete.

"Grades 2-6, Softcover, 40 pages"

Other titles available in the Make a Difference Series
The Bully Trap (bully prevention)

The snowy school grounds are a winter wonderland for Amber until she befriends Taylor and realizes that winter can be a hardship for kids who don't have warm clothes. After a small act of kindness allows Amber to help Taylor enjoy winter, Amber wants to help other kids in need. Can she make someone else's winter wish come true?

This book helps children understand that some people don't have what they need and how kids can make a difference. Also included are tips for parents and educators on fostering kindness and compassion in children and eight activity pages that reinforce the concept of compassion.

"Grades K-6, Softcover, 40 pages"

Other titles available in the School Time Series
Tattle Monster (tattling)
Amberella and the Clean Desk Fairy (cleaniness/organization)
Mathsketball (test anxiety)
New School, New Friends (new friendships)

Mrs. Joyce, the school counselor at Emerson Elementary, uses high-fives to connect with her students. When Raymond moves to town he's not sure what to think of Mrs. Joyce. He enters her office nervous and full of questions, but it doesn't take long for him to trust the caring counselor. By learning exactly what a school counselor does, Raymond finds he has nothing to fear and much to gain from friendly Mrs. Joyce. Building relationships is one of the primary jobs of a school counselor. Whether it's giving a high-five, a thumbs-up, a fist bump, a handshake or a hug, finding a way to connect with students is vital. "Mrs. Joyce Gives the Best High-Fives" is a fun-loving story that explains the important role of the school counselor. Grades K-6

It's hard to know what to say when older kids pressure you to do something you know is wrong. Blake is a fifth-grader with one thing on his mind: karate. He needs his friend's older brother, Jacob, to help him get ready for a big karate tournament. But Jacob's new friend, Ryan, has other ideas-that could get all of them into a lot of trouble. What will Blake decide when the right thing to do is also the hardest thing to do?

"Grades 3-6, Softcover, 32 pages"

Other titles available in the Red Ribbon Series
Charlie and the Curious Club...Candy or Medicine?
Sarah's Sick Day