Growing With Jesus
An adventure awaits, so step inside to start your journey with Jesus.Powerful words, prayers and pictures designed to hep children everywhere grow in faith - everyday!A child's prayerbook for each day of the week.
The Terrible Snore
Sam wakes one night to hear a scary growling sound coming from his parents' room. What could it be? Find out the clever way Sam overcomes his fear and sleeps through the horrible noise! All with the help of his silly dog Dutch.
The Terrible Snore
Sam wakes one night to hear a scary growling sound coming from his parents' room. What could it be? Find out the clever way Sam overcomes his fear and sleeps through the horrible noise! All with the help of his silly dog Dutch.
Carole Jane from Starfish Lane
What do you do at the beach when it's not summertime? Carole Jane lives on Mac Island, and even though summer is fun, Carole Jane thinks she might love the other seasons even more. She can peek into tide pools in the spring, talk to gulls in the fall, and play in the sand all year round, building all sorts of things. Home on Mac Island is Carole Jane's favorite place to be. The pale-yellow house at the end of Starfish Lane is where Carole Jane lives. She can see the ocean every day, all year long, and there is always something interesting to see and do on the island. Spend the year with Carole Jane, discovering everything from parades celebrating Mac Island's townspeople, to a bonfire on the beach, to peaceful days reading on the pier.
Carole Jane from Starfish Lane
What do you do at the beach when it's not summertime? Carole Jane lives on Mac Island, and even though summer is fun, Carole Jane thinks she might love the other seasons even more. She can peek into tide pools in the spring, talk to gulls in the fall, and play in the sand all year round, building all sorts of things. Home on Mac Island is Carole Jane's favorite place to be. The pale-yellow house at the end of Starfish Lane is where Carole Jane lives. She can see the ocean every day, all year long, and there is always something interesting to see and do on the island. Spend the year with Carole Jane, discovering everything from parades celebrating Mac Island's townspeople, to a bonfire on the beach, to peaceful days reading on the pier.
Billy the Buffalo and His Bride Barbara
Billy the Buffalo and His Bride Barbara introduces children to a buffalo family who roams the Western Regions of the United States. Beautiful skies, vast mountain ranges and the changing seasons all skillfully designed to enhance natural curiosity as the reader becomes part of the wonder of nature. The alliteration and Rhyming throughout this unique book help young readers identify sounds, build fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. PreK - 3
Billy the Buffalo and His Bride Barbara
Billy the Buffalo and His Bride Barbara introduces children to a buffalo family who roams the Western Regions of the United States. Beautiful skies, vast mountain ranges and the changing seasons all skillfully designed to enhance natural curiosity as the reader becomes part of the wonder of nature. The alliteration and Rhyming throughout this unique book help young readers identify sounds, build fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. PreK - 3
ABC 123 Sing, Read & Play
Singing is learning! The chunky music player works on the big board book or snaps out to carry along for dancing and marching fun. Music player plays 10 songs with real performers singing the lyrics. The middle button is a wise little owl whoooo wants you to learn ABCs, animals, counting, rhyming, colors, and more! Hours of looking, finding, thinking activities fill the book to build preschool skills. Perfect for summer bridge readiness. Songs include Row, Row, Row Your Boat, Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, Hickory Dickory Dock, and more! Toddlers will love the music and activities, too!Explore more deluxe music player titles and children's board books by Cottage Door Press!The interactive and removable sound book player includes 10 songs and related activities.Push the matching buttons and icons on the player to hear the song that goes with the page. Press the button in the middle of the music player to hear each fun sound that helps keep kids engaged and entertained throughout playtime.Sturdy board book pages are perfect for little hands to grasp over and over again. Take-along, lightweight, durable music player detaches to carry around.Great gift for kids for Easter, Valentine's Day, Christmas, birthdays, and more!
My Busiest Book Ever!: Scholastic Early Learners (Touch and Explore)
An interactive novelty book featuring sensory touches, flaps, and more to help develop fine motor and early literacy skills. Perfect for the busy hands and busy brains of toddlers!This busy novelty book is full of fun touches to keep your child engaged! With an embedded popper on the back cover, a velcro closer, textures on every page, and a singsong text, it's the perfect book to inspire curiosity and learning through play.Scholastic Early Learners is a dedicated learning program that builds school skills from infancy through second grade. Created by experts and focused on reinforcing curriculum topics and current academic guidelines with kid-friendly activities, this educational line is the best partner in your child's learning journey.Scholastic Early Learners: The Most Trusted Name in Learning!
One Fox
Counting from one to ten has never been so thrilling in this Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Honor Book and recipient of the Mathical Book Prize from Kate Read! One hungry fox with two sly eyes is on the prowl . . . three plump hens had better watch out! Rich and colorful illustrations plunge the reader into a dramatic and exciting story set in a moonlit farmyard. With something different to count on each page, this gripping tale introduces page-turning tension to young readers in an age-appropriate way. Great for early education and read alouds, this fun numbers introduction has a hugely satisfying ending that's sure to delight! Pluck up this one up for your little math enthusiast today and check out the available activity kit online. Also by Kate Read: Hey! A Colorful Mystery, a perfect selection on color vocabulary for budding artists. "Stunning... Count on requests for many readings." --School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Honor Book Recipient of the Mathical Book Prize Charlotte Zolotow Award (Highly Commended) Parents' Choice Gold Award Recipient An ALSC Notable Children's Book A Capitol Choices Noteworthy Book for Children and Teens Cybils (Fiction Picture Books) A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year A NYPL Best Book for Kids A CCBC Choice
Fall and Winter
A book filled with recognizable images of a brisk fall day and a winter's day in the snow. For toddlers ages 12 months and up, with a focus on the world surrounding the child.Hurrah! It's fall! The air is cool, rain is drip-dropping, leaves are falling--and I'm ready to go outside. After fall, it's winter! I'm all bundled up in lots of warm clothes so I can go outside to play in the snow.
Biscuit and the Great Fall Day
Join the beloved and bestselling little yellow puppy, Biscuit, on a great fall day! Biscuit loves Fall! He picks apples, jumps in leaves, runs through a corn maze, and even goes on a tractor ride! Woof, woof!A perfect companion to any fall day, including for apple and pumpkin picking trips, Halloween celebrations, and preschool units on seasons.Biscuit and the Great Fall Day, a My First I Can Read book, is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations--which means it's perfect for shared reading with emergent readers.For over 25 years Biscuit, the beloved little yellow puppy, has warmed the hearts of young readers. The sweet little yellow puppy is a comforting partner for your preschooler. Before you know it, your child will be reading along with you. Biscuit and the Great Fall Day is a good choice for reading together when snuggled up, as well as for shared reading in a classroom, especially with children ages 3 to 5.
Princess Picks a Lot
A very special princess learns that picking your nose and eating your boogers can have serious consequences. She must learn to stop this bad habit.
Biscuit and the Great Fall Day
Join the beloved and bestselling little yellow puppy, Biscuit, on a great fall day! Biscuit loves Fall! He picks apples, jumps in leaves, runs through a corn maze, and even goes on a tractor ride! Woof, woof!A perfect companion to any fall day, including for apple and pumpkin picking trips, Halloween celebrations, and preschool units on seasons.Biscuit and the Great Fall Day, a My First I Can Read book, is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations--which means it's perfect for shared reading with emergent readers.For over 25 years Biscuit, the beloved little yellow puppy, has warmed the hearts of young readers. The sweet little yellow puppy is a comforting partner for your preschooler. Before you know it, your child will be reading along with you. Biscuit and the Great Fall Day is a good choice for reading together when snuggled up, as well as for shared reading in a classroom, especially with children ages 3 to 5.
Can You Smell Breakfast?
A lighthearted story about a girl and her mother.Using only their sense of smell, a girl and her mother try to figure out what Dad is cooking for breakfast. While the girl guesses things deliciously sweet and unexpected, her mother always counters with the more likely dishes. In the end, they both happily receive what neither of them imagined.Catering to a young child's imagination (and taste buds), CAN YOU SMELL BREAKFAST? makes mealtime a guessing game. In the end, breakfast is a treat for everyone.About The AuthorEdward Jazz is an Art Director, musician, surfer & dad (of two wacky ones) from Southern California. Parenting a strong-willed child has inspired Edward to write engaging and funny stories that will help parents and children work together and get along better! Learn more at edwardjazz.com.
Thankful for...
The arrival of fall is a very special time of the year with lots of fun activities. Outside, we have crisp weather and vibrant colors as the leaves change and drop to the ground. Inside, we have a warm, cozy, and inviting kitchen. The excitement builds as winter approaches, bringing snow and Christmas holiday festivities with the scent of holiday candles and baking mingling in the air. As the year ends, and a new one approaches, we look forward to a fresh beginning. We have much to be thankful for throughout the year: let's look at a few of the reasons.
On Grandpa's Beach in Maine
There is a very big rock on Grandpa's beach. How did it get there? And why does it keep disappearing?In this charmingly illustrated book, a giant rock is the main character, taking us through the seasons of the Maine coast. Full of lovely, simple details of animals and plants-and the seaside adventures of grandchildren who come to visit each summer-the rock's story is set against the rhythm of the tides and the great expanse of the ocean.
A Tale of a Whale
Discover the enchanting journey of Stew, a young captive humpback whale from the Big Island of Hawai'i, who gains the attention of friends from the natural world in the most phenomenal way. Sparked by the poetic style of Dr. Seuss and the magnificent beauty of Hawaii, this simple, playful book of hand-painted pages is designed to inspire young children (and adults) to feel the power of cooperation, freedom and Aloha.
Dinosaur Dinosaur 123
This fun, early-learning sticker activity book, which features bright and colorful stickers, is an ideal way for toddlers to learn numbers and counting with adorable dinosaur friends. Toddlers will love to learn with dinosaur friends! This fun, early-learning sticker activity book features bright and colorful stickers so children can practice learning numbers and counting. Black line letters include directional arrows to teach children how to form the numbers correctly, with matching stickers to reinforce learning.
Rolleen Rabbit's New Spring Home Moments with Mommy and Friends
As a new spring continues and Rolleen gets busy with an extra new home in the country to share with her cousins and families, moments of delight and creativity bring new cheer to everyone around.
Autumn Leaves Fall
Take babies and toddlers on an active, rhyming jaunt through changing seasons and falling leaves in this sweet board book. Fuzzy squirrels, sly foxes, and little bunnies romp through the forest as the trees' leaves change from summery greens to amber fall colors and finally to the bare branches of early winter. This board book will help children get excited for autumnal fun: collecting leaf after leaf, trips to the pumpkin patch, and cozying up as the weather changes. Amber Hendricks' short expressive lines with repeated action words make this poem perfect for sharing with babies and toddlers, and Gavin Scott's warm, cozy illustrations encourage all ages to appreciate nature. For fans of The Happy Pumpkin, The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First Fall, and Little Acorn.
Here We Are: Book of Opposites
Introduce babies and toddlers to opposites in this charming board book companion to the #1 New York Times bestseller Here We Are, from world-renowned picture book creator Oliver Jeffers! Inspired by the bestselling picture book, Here We Are, comes this irresistible concept board book that helps introduce babies and toddlers to opposites. A tender and charming book to welcome babies to our planet. Praise for Here We Are: "Moments of human intimacy jostle with scenes that inspire cosmic awe, and the broad diversity of Jeffers's candy-colored humans...underscores the twin messages that 'You're never alone on Earth' and that we're all in this together."--Publisher's Weekly (starred review) "A sweet and tender distillation of what every Earthling needs to know and might well spend a lifetime striving to achieve. A must-purchase for new parent shelves." --School Library Journal "From the skies to the animal kingdom to the people of the world and lots of other beautifully rendered examples of life on Earth, Here We Are carries a simple message: Be kind." --NPR "A true work of art."--Buzzfeed "A must-have book for parents."--Gambit "A celebration of people all shapes and sizes, and of the beauty and mystery of our Earth."--Booklist
We Leave Our Shoes EVERYWHERE!
As in Claire's first book, My Shoes Take Me Everywhere!, this book is also about children and their shoes. But it's also about losing their shoes! Taking inspiration from her six grandchildren (the Super Six), and also the many children she has taught, she realizes children leave their shoes everywhere! So going barefoot is also a love for children and actually not really caring where their shoes are! As you read this book with your child, you will find some similarities in where your child's shoes have ended up, and the emotions that go with trying to find them! Now, snuggle up with your child as you enjoy We Leave Our Shoes EVERYWHERE! and celebrate their shoes. And also celebrate going barefoot because you can't find their shoes!
Sadie Builds A Business
Future Funders presents Sadie Builds A Business, a fun and uplifting tale for parents who are trying to teach important money lessons to their kids. On the way home from school one day, Sadie sees a super cool pair of roller skates sitting in a toy store window that she has to have but realizes she does not have enough money to pay for them. Through creative thinking and determination she works to reach her goals along the way realizing she holds the power within herself to make all her dreams come true! To learn more about Future Funders and our mission visit https: //www.gofuturefunders.com/
Sam and Ted Visit the Doctor
The Sam and Ted First Time Experience Series is a fun and enjoyable picture storybook helping young children prepare for situations that may cause low-level anxiety. Using fun and creative rhyming language in an enjoyable picture story format, Sam and Ted help parents and carers by taking children through the experience, so they are prepared, relaxed and have an understanding of what to expect. Sam and Ted Visit the DoctorJoin Sam and Ted as they visit their family Doctor for an important check-up as Sam and Ted have woken with a sore throat, runny nose and a sore ear. Dr Ray uses his special tools to check Sam's ears, throat and temperature to make sure that Sam and Ted are going to be OK.Dr Ray provides Sam and Ted with some important health tips too so they are ready to get back to playing the very next day!Together, Sam and Ted can achieve anything!Product Overview: 8 x 8 inch Hardcover42 pagesFull-colour illustrationsFun and Creative language. Perfect for toddlers!Available in both Paperback and Hardback
Spell - Spinning Sleep
A children's picture book about the wonders of sleep and dreams. This story is told in rhyme and is filled with colorful pictures to engage the young reader and inspire them to learn more about the magic of sleep. A great addition to any young library!
How to Spend Wisely
Do you want to raise financially prudent children?This book teaches children how to distinguish between needs and wants, as well as how to set up a budget and manage their money. Recommended for children ages 3-8. Knowledge of math is helpful but not necessary to understand this book.SynopsisHank the hamster had a few items he was looking to buy. He wanted to get his mom a cake for her birthday, a pair of new shoes, and a few other items. However, he didn't have enough money in his "spend" piggy bank for everything. What should he do? Find out in this fun, colorful, and educational Econ for Kids book.What parents think about this book..."The presentation of the ideas is flawless.""I would say this is a must but for parents of children of all ages.""This is the first book in this series I've checked out, and I'm hooked =) the book is colorful, and the concepts are presented in exactly the right way.""A terrific little story, both well-written and insightful. What a wonderful way to teach children the importance of managing their money and differentiating between want and need. Parents will have a wonderful time reading this to their children.""This book is clever in that it uses cute images and items that even kids know of and recognize."
The Big Leaf Leap
The leaves are down. The rakes are out. But one girl can't do it alone. Neighborhood kids join forces to build a big, huge, enormously enormous mountain of leaves. Ready, set . . . leap! The girl wants a leaf pile to leap in. A big leaf pile, a huge leaf pile, an enormously enormous leaf pile! She rakes and rakes and rakes, but there are not enough leaves in her yard to make the leaf pile of her dreams. And she can't do it alone. She will need some help. And so it begins: one neighbor kid here, a couple of neighbor kids there, others from down the street. They all have leaves to contribute as they build a pile together in a nearby vacant lot. Beautiful leaves from so many trees: maple, oak, ginkgo, aspen, birch, locust, sumac, catalpa. Beautiful children from so many families, all in pursuit of a single goal. The result is a dream come true. And now what? These kids know just what to do. In The Big Leaf Leap, playful phrasing evokes fall's crisp air, warm sun, and rustling leaves. Energetic illustrations--with characters based on the illustrator's own neighborhood kids--depict the satisfying effort of new friends working together to create something wonderful. A deep, soft, crunchy, springy leaf pile. A tall, wide leaf pile. A big, huge, enormously enormous leaf pile! And when all the work is done, it's time to play. To count down together. To leap.
Some Bodies
Our bodies! Our amazing, astounding, and all-around awesome bodies! Bodies come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, and can do extraordinary things. Our bodies are uniquely our own yet they connect us to the world around us in so many ways. Through playful rhymes and colorful engaging artwork, all the things that make our bodies special--from the texture of our hair to the color of our eyes--are celebrated. This sweet and inclusive book encourages young readers to acknowledge and accept differences, and offers the perfect opportunity to open up conversations about body acceptance. Every body is different and all bodies are good. Back matter includes tips and conversation starters for parents and educators to use with children.
Stranger Things: We Can Count on Eleven (Funko Pop!)
Counting has never been more fun as adorable Funko Pop! versions of characters from Netflix's Stranger Things go from one to eleven in their first-ever Little Golden Book! With waffles, walkie-talkies, and Demogorgans, learning to count has never been more fun. Humorous scenes around Hawkins introduce charming Funko Pop! versions of Eleven, Lucas, Dustin, and other popular characters in this offbeat counting book. Funko collectors of all ages and fans of Netflix's hit television series Stranger Things will love this new addition to the Little Golden Book line. Welcome to the thrilling world of Netflix's hit series Stranger Things. Follow Eleven, Dustin, Max, Lucas, and their friends for mystery, suspense, and supernatural adventures in 1980s Hawkins.
Hedgehog Summer Paperback Book
It's finally summer, and curious Hedgehog is so happy to see a new season arrive! On a walk through the woods, he discovers that summer has brought something special for all of the inhabitants of the forest: the flowers have received the gift of the warm sun, which has helped them to open up; the bees and butterflies are delighted to have received flowers that produce the sweet nectar that the bugs eat; and there's fresh green grass for the rabbits and warm water in the pond for the frogs. But Hedgehog wonders what his gift is! It seems as though everyone has received something special except him. Sadly, he sits down on a tree stump--and then suddenly, a shiny red apple falls at his feet. Hedgehog knows that the delicious apple is his gift from summer--and he hasn't been forgotten after all. This delightful, engaging story introduces young readers to a host of animals and bugs that live in the forest and presents the exciting changes that happen in nature in summer. Back matter includes additional information about the summer months (June, July, August) and what happens during the summer.
Silly 123's
This book teaches children how to count while engaging their imaginations. The whimsical illustrations keep their interest, challenging them to search, identify and count familiar objects in each scene. They will follow elephants having tea, hippos playing on the beach, owls in the garden, and more. A delightful blend of artwork and learning.
Freddy Learns to Follow Directions at the Store
Learning to follow directions is a crucial lesson for parents to teach their children, not only for the children's development but also for their own safety. Freddy Learns to Follow Directions at the Store is a sequel written to illustrate how Freddy struggles to obey his parents' instructions during a trip to the store. Ultimately, his parents help him to follow directions and act with more self-control. Read Freddy Learns to Follow Directions at the Store with your children and learn together the four simple steps of following directions!
Green
A heartwarming winter story, exploring big emotions - from the award-winning author of The Night Box Ed is at his happiest when winter comes and Green turns to White. White means snow and playing on his fast, sleek, shiny sled.But one day, some other sleds whizz by - faster, sleeker, shinier - making Ed's sled seem old and dull and slow.There is only one thing to do... Ed must build a new sled, so spectacular, it will stop everyone in their tracks.But while he is busy working, competing to be the best, things around Ed are changing. White is disappearing and Green is returning...Perfect for fans of Abi Elphinstone's The Snow Dragon, Benji Davies' The Snowflake and Lu Fraser's The Littlest Yak. A lyrical and reassuring introduction to the big emotion of envy - and companion title to the Greenaway-nominated Sweep. Hannah Peck has been shortlisted for The Alligator's Mouth Award 2022 and the V&A Illustration Awards 2022.
Tanty Says
Trinbagonian culture meets British culture as Emily visits her Tanty- a respected aunt or elderly woman, in Canterbury, England. Emily has trouble paying attention, is easily distracted, and is sometimes hyperactive. Tanty teaches Emily about being mindful, a universal state of being involving slowing down, being open, and using one's senses. Is Emily able to master mindfulness and enjoy her vacation? From ancient eastern origins of mindfulness to West Indian and European culture Tanty Says is the fusion everyone needs in their home.
Jj's Busy Day
CoComelon fans can play and learn with JJ in this busy book with textures to touch, a mirror to smile in, and plenty more fun! It's a busy day for JJ! Get ready with JJ in the morning, trace letters at school, play with JJ and his brother and sister, and join in on many more fun adventures in this engaging book with touchable textures, a mirror, and lots more to keep little ones busy. CoComelon is the #1 kids show on YouTube (over 135 million subscribers)! CoComelon(TM) (c) 2023 Moonbug Entertainment. All Rights Reserved.
Belly Button Book!
Shiny, sturdy, and featuring a navel-shaped die-cut cover, this board book from bestselling and beloved Sandra Boynton provides enduring, giggly, read-aloud fun. Hoping for hippos? Take a look! They're in this Belly Button Book! Featuring a beachful of bare-bellied hippos--including one tiny baby who only says BEE BO!--this quirky book captivates with inimitable illustrations and joyful rhyming text. Belly Belly Button, You're oh so fine! Ooo, Belly Button I'm so happy you're mine!
Kiss, Kiss, Little Fish
Get ready to count sweet underwater kisses with your little ones in this tall board book featuring five shiny, iridescent fish tails!Introduce your little ones to counting and kisses in this adorable, whimsical touch-and-feel tall board book! Babies and toddlers will be enchanted by the iridescent, tactile fish tails that appear on every spread. With rhyming text, adorable underwater illustrations, and an plenty of fish kisses, this board book is the perfect way to familarize them with the concept of numbers and remind them just how loved they are!
The Dwarves’ Dilemma
The Queen is the fairest judge in the land. All her subjects bring their problems for her to decide. She uses her magic mirror to see the Sparkle of Fairness in their eyes. The dwarves bring her a problem where both sides think they are being fair, and the mirror shows that the Queen is NOT the fairest one of all. Snow White is sent to investigate. What she finds can change the kingdom forever.
The Dwarves’ Dilemma
The Queen is the fairest judge in the land. All her subjects bring their problems for her to decide. She uses her magic mirror to see the Sparkle of Fairness in their eyes. The dwarves bring her a problem where both sides think they are being fair, and the mirror shows that the Queen is NOT the fairest one of all. Snow White is sent to investigate. What she finds can change the kingdom forever.
Violet the Hugging Octopus
Swimming with confidence and bursting with joy, Violet greets her friends Puffer Fish, Moray Eel, Jumbo Shrimp and Stinging Ray. She is outlandishly happy which excites their curiosity. What is her secret? How is she so happy? Can they be that happy too?Inside the book teachers and parents will find Seaside Chat discussion questions that can be adapted for all ages.
Martin Started Kindergarten
Martin is used to being with his friends in daycare, so he's a little afraid to leave them and go to kindergarten. His parents have told him the change is part of growing up, but Martin isn't sure he can handle it.Will Martin feell any different once he goes to his new school?
Charlie and Emmet Snowy Day
"Wake up! Wake up! Wake up! The sky is breaking!" Emmet is shaken when puffs of cloud-like white fall from the sky.Snow angels, snow-a suaruses, sledding, snowball fights - Charlie shows Emmet how to have a fun snow day until she laces up her skates and Emmet can't join her on the ice.Follow Charlie and Emmet on this fun snow day adventure and discover how Charlie and Emmet make the impossible possible.
We Are Gods
We Are Gods is a self help book that looks at your personal growth and looks at how the mind affects your every action, as spiritual beings we are able to do anything we set our minds to. This book will help you with goal setting and reaching you potential, you are able to get anything you desire.
A Teacher's Top Secret Confidential
Dear Teacher, You have been cleared to share this critical and top-secret information with your class. This information is important to share within the first few weeks of school.Everything that your class needs to know is in the briefing inside this book. Your mission is to simply read it. Good luck.-Command"This is now my forever-first day of school read aloud!" - Nicole Turner
Mia gave Granny a Bitcoin
A rhyming story about a little girl named Mia, who gives her grandma a Bitcoin. This book introduces kids and adults to the concept of Bitcoin. Through their conversation, Grandma who knows nothing about Bitcoin learns about what is a Bitcoin, how it works and why Mia thinks so highly of it.
The Power of Consent
A colorful story demonstrating the meaning of consent and the power of establishing boundaries.When a new student joins Andie's class and happily greets everyone with a hug, Andie is faced with an all-too-common dilemma. While Andie wants to make a new friend, they are not entirely comfortable hugging the newcomer. After a talk with Andie's dad about the meaning of consent and the importance of establishing boundaries, Andie has a big choice to make. Will Andie ignore their instincts or boldly communicate how they feel?Andie's experience celebrates the identity, mind, body, heart, and soul of a child while also allowing space for self-reflection and advocacy.