Cats have a lot to say! Just like people, cats share their feelings in all sorts of ways. It's up to us to uncover what our furry friends are trying to tell us. Are they gently purring or curiously crouching? Is their tail straight or swishing? Featuring a diverse cast of kids and cats from all over the world, this social-emotional learning book ......
What to Do When You Worry Too Much, Second Edition, guides children and parents through the modern cognitive-behavioral techniques most often used in the treatment of anxiety. Now revised and expanded, this groundbreaking best-selling series has helped millions of children. An updated edition of the classic best-seller, What to Do When You ......
This gentle and affirming story encourages readers to remember a loved one in small and meaningful ways through their own life experiences. Our loved ones are always with us, and we can remember them not only with past experiences, but with future ones as well. Whether it's making a snowman just like they used to, or watching the fireworks they ......
A sweet poem about being an introvert in a big loud world. Inspired by a quote from the late, great childrens book author Margaret Wise Brown, this poem honors and celebrates the beauty of being your authentic self. Soothing rhymes and soft illustrations convey the peace of being alone with your thoughts. This is a gentle introduction to the ......
An engaging story that uses imaginative metaphors to explore a child's anger when his mom tells him "no." Do you know how I feel when I hear NO? Kids hate the word "no"! It can make them feel mad and sad, turning them into a dragon that breathes fire, a mischievous wizard, and a raging volcano. It can make them want to destroy everything in ......
Cats have a lot to say! They curl their tails when they're curious and crouch low when they're ready to play. Sometimes they like to be left alone, other times they want lots of cuddles! In this bilingual (English/Spanish) edition of How Cats Say I Love You, visit homes from around the world to meet silly, sassy cats and their human pals. As each ......
A parent's guide to learning and communicating with children to forgea family with mettle
Roots and Wings is a modern parent guide. Part A, Roots, focuses on education and communication within the family and offers specific advice. Part B, Wings, is a philosophical vision of what parents and primary caregivers can do to create a family identity.
Sports can be a BIG deal for a LITTLE kid! The acclaimed Feel Better Book series now offers an upbeat rhyming story that tackles the fun and the not-so-fun parts of sports: winning, losing, being a good sport, and even resilience. This is a helpful book for little ones who are just entering the world of competitive play, so that they can get the ......
A companion book to the manners must-have When A Dragon Comes to Stay, this book helps kids get fired up for good classroom behavior. Follow the dragon's lead as kids headed to class explore school manners. When a dragon goes to school, will she throw crayons and refuse to share the toys? Why, no! Dragons don't do that! While behaving well at ......
Following his hero Dads passing, Ollie goes on a journey to find his Dad in heaven. Lots of little creatures come out to help him and ultimately he realises that it is in spirit of nature his Dad now lives. This book might provide a starting point for anyone else who may be on a similar journey.
Strategies, Activities, and Techniques for Therapists and Teachers
This indispensable resource provides a flexible framework and a wealth of engaging tools for teaching mindfulness to children and adolescents with varying needs in school or clinical settings. Numerous kid-friendly mindfulness practices are presented, complete with step-by-step instructions, sample scripts, suggested variations, and discussion ......
When one dog catches eye of another dog's bone, all he wants is a bone of his own. But what happens when he gets a bigger, juicier bone? In this hilarious picture book for all ages, Oskarsson uses subtle movement and expressions to explore feelings of jealousy, greed and anger.
This is the story of Nour, a little girl who didn't have a family or a home. She lived on the street somewhere far away and long ago. Sadly, when you're the main character in a book, you can't escape from your story and go off and find a happier life. Or can you? This enchanting tale teaches children about the limitlessness of the imagination.
All of the savannah animals are excited to audition for the school Christmas play, except Raffi the giraffe, who feels discouraged about being extremely tall, until he realizes that that he is just the right size to play the most important part.
Stickley didn't like making mistakes. "Oh no!" he'd say, and he wouldn't try again. He wanted to be perfect. With help from his Grandpa, Stickley learns to hop up, try again, and say "oh well" when he makes a mistake. Nobody's perfect, and good things can happen - even when you make mistakes.
Every inquisitive little girl wonders what it is really like to be a genuine princess. At the heart of Do Princesses Wear Hiking Boots? lives an energetic, spirited, and contemporary child who has lots of important questions for her mom. Do princesses ride tricycles, climb trees, do chores, or have to eat the crusts of their bread? The mother's ......
A Care Guide for Kids Who Have Experienced Neglect
Explores the feelings and thoughts many kids have when they've had to look out for themselves or be alone much of the time. A useful book to read with a caring adult, Somebody Cares reassures children who have experienced neglect that they are not to blame for what happened in their family, and that they can feel good about themselves for many ......
The tween years are a time of change and possibility. They are also a time when kids may begin to feel confused, unsure, and even different. Have you ever felt like that? This book is for you - the tween! The Tween Book is chock full of tips, advice, research, and reflection questions to help you navigate the tween experience.