My Tiny Shiny Shell
Life is a beautiful thing, and we all have our time on earth. Our physical bodies may no longer live, but our presence, beliefs, values, and views live on with everyone we knew and everything we did. No matter who you are or how old you are, you will experience loss in your life. My Tiny Shiny Shell reminds you that though a loved one is no longer physically here, they are with you on your life's journey, no matter where that is.
Gracie and Aero's Wallet
This book is the first of a three-book series that will focus on savings, entrepreneurial spirit/business, and investment. InGracie and Aero's Wallet, we focus on savings. Last summer, Gracie and Aero Brown had a yard sale to earn ice-cream money. This year, their goal is to buy a telescope. With their parents' help, they work extra chores and have a yard sale to raise additional funds. Come along with the Brown siblings as they learn to work, budget, and make decisions about saving and/or buying extra things. A budget chart and ideas for kids to earn money is included in the back of the book.
First of Many
In this story, an excited little girl takes children on a fun and vibrant journey, as she shares her experience of her first tooth falling out with her family and her surprising encounter with the tooth fairy. This story will encourage children to read, dream, imagine, and have fun with this unique childhood experience. When Shawn was teaching kindergarten, his class was horrified when a student lost his first tooth. The child cried and was confused. Many of the children didn't know this was normal. Some didn't have older siblings, friends or cousins who experienced this in front of them. Shawn wanted to write this book to show kids that losing a baby tooth is a fun and natural experience.
Sascha Martin's Christmas Eve
How do you produce a flying sleigh on Christmas Eve, complete with nine flying reindeer? (Hint - it's not okay to steal Santa's).Sascha has just hours to deliver the impossible, or face the wrath of his not-friend Mary-Alice, who's been dreaming the impossible all year.Can he bring her down to earth? Should he leave her up there? It's all designer scarves, reindeer lattes and shiny objects as Mary-Alice cracks the whip high above Landfill. But when science goes overboard and reality strikes her magical journey, will Sascha and Luca dare stand up to her? And is that even safe, in a sleigh?Sascha Martin's Christmas Eve: It's a Magical Journey, or Else!One of those stories to read again and again, because you weren't there. Aurelius Jack, Landfill teacher.So funny. I wasn't there either. Giggle. Tilly (Matilda) Mayhem, Class Teacher for Sascha, Luca and Mary-Alice. And probably that other Luca now as well.It's a magical journey, or else! Jerome Addendum, Landfill and districts champion subtitle-finder.Mary-Alice Cooper is a role model for all girls. Mary-Alice Cooper.That girl should be locked up! Boadicea Barnum, Landfill teacher.Humorous. Klaus, over coffee.I won't judge the actions or attitudes of my classmates, but I would have liked another 90,000 words. Agnetha Plumladen, Landfill Readathon Champion and eight-times winner of the Premier's Compulsive Reading Award.Discerning boys and girls of any age will recognise this book for what it really is - an adventure in verse to unite all children, 0-5, 6-8, 9-12, 10-99 and beyond, in the joyous exuberance of shameless, preteen laughter. A friend of the author.A story that unborn kids will adore. The Education in Utero Foundation (EUF).It happened in the holidays, so it's nothing to do with me, the school or my professional reputation. Rose-Potpourri Hat, Principal, Landfill Public School.The rhymes delight, and the rhythm is right! Angus McClangus, rhyming columnist at the Landfill Journal (Please note: the g is hard).See me at Recess. Boadicea Barnum, Landfill teacher.Oh my god that is so unfair! Mary-Alice Cooper.And at lunchtime! Boadicea Barnum, Landfill teacher.Oh my ... (Review deleted).
Be Kind to Others
Young children are very resourceful and love helping others. It is during these critical years of early childhood that young children develop empathy, caring, kindness, pride in their accomplishments, and self-confidence, all values that can last a lifetime. Young children are also fascinated with young animals, and through reading about things that they like, young children develop the love for reading and become independent readers. The series, TJ Cat and the Superheroes, is beautifully illustrated in colour, and easy to read. It shows how TJ Cat, Puppy D, and the other superheroes, as good friends, try to help others through their superheroes club. In the fourth book in this series, Be Kind to Others: TJ Cat and the Superheroes Community Plan, TJ Cat and the superheroes return to school after their Christmas holidays. They learn from Ellie Elephant that not all little animals had a good Christmas. Besides not getting gifts, some of these little animals did not have food over the holidays. TJ Cat and the superheroes are concerned about this. Be Kind to Others: TJ Cat and the Superheroes Community Plan shows TJ Cat and his classmates getting to work brainstorming about how to keep little animals from being hungry. With the support of the community, TJ Cat and the superheroes succeed in developing a plan to help families deal with food insecurity in their community, Sunshine Village. Be Kind to Others: TJ Cat and the Superheroes Community Plan shows that young children can accomplish big goals. Not only do the superheroes demonstrate their empathy and kindness, but they also illustrate how to cooperate with each other and with others in the community to bring about their plan. TJ and the superheroes also learn what it means to be caring, to have confidence in themselves, and to persevere when others think the project is too big for them. This book helps young children develop emotional intelligence, and reinforces kindness and the message that superheroes are "brave, kind, and caring about others". Be Kind to Others: TJ Cat and the Superheroes Community Plan will appeal to most young children, and is suitable reading material for children between 7 and 10 years, and for even earlier readers. Parents, grandparents, teachers, caregivers and those who work with young children will enjoy reading this book to the young children in their care and will have no difficulty encouraging them to become lifelong readers. Order your copy of Be Kind to Others: TJ Cat and the Superheroes Community Plan today.Calling all Parents, Grandparents, Teachers and those who work with young children to give their little ones the opportunity to find pleasure in reading by getting these books for them, for their class or group, and by encouraging them to become independent readers.
Nonno's Tomatoes
Nonno lives in Australia, and makes his own tomato sauce in the Italian tradition. To do this, he grows his own tomatoes for the sauce. Follow each step from preparing the soil to grinding the ripened tomatoes to create his traditional sauce. With the members of the family being the judges, each sauce is tested for perfection on Nonna's pasta meals.The author has shared authentic family recipes of pasta sauce handed down for generations from nonne and nonni all over Italy and around the world.
Okie Dokie, Maddox Oakley!
Okie Dokie, Maddox Oakley is a fun children's book highlighting the funny quirks of a little boy with an imagination as big as the moon. If he is not a superhero saving people from slimy monsters, he is king of the playground castle, a cowboy chasing off robbers and bandits, or an astronaut fighting off big green aliens! In Okie Dokie, Maddox Oakley, you will get to meet superheroes, cowboys, astronauts, samurai warriors, and his sister, Nelly. Although Maddox was a tiny boy, his mother's love for him was huge. Maddox Oakley gives readers the freedom to role-play, disappear, and bring memorable characters to life. Okie Dokie, Maddox Oakley allows children to also be reminded that their biggest fans are right there with them. If Mommy and Daddy are not playing along, they're always there to reassure Maddox that he is loved. It is my hopes that Okie Dokie, Maddox Oakley inspires young readers everywhere to let their little feet and imagination take them to wherever they decide to go!
Ozzy and the Prickly Huggles
"Don't ever go near human beings," he remembered his mom warning him. But Ozzy didn't want to exclude anyone because of who or what they were... Ozzy was different, from the first moment of his spiky life. In his prickly world, huggles and cuddles were abundant, everyone could be huggled, no matter how different they seemed." Ozzy and the Prickly Huggles is a delightful picture book about inclusion, friendship, confidence, self-love and acceptance. Ozzy's home life is full of cuddles, huggles and snuggles. Mom loves his prickly self and adores him unconditionally, but the real world is different. Out there, no one can imagine loving anyone so prickly.Through fall and winter Ozzy searches for a new friend, someone who will love and accept him exactly the way he is. But the rabbit, squirrel, and Guppy don't understand - how can you cuddle and huggle a hedgehog?At first Ozzy wishes he was different, someone else, someone softer. But he doesn't give up.Ozzy's story is one of perseverance, courage, inclusion, and self-acceptance, teaching children to never ever give up on their dreams, and to love themselves and others exactly as they are.
Pulling Together
Grandma knits Lila a poncho. This poncho has not one, but three, head holes in it! Lila is sure Grandma made a mistake. Grandma sends her out to play, saying, "We all pull together!" Lila thinks that makes no sense. She encounters three kids who need her help, including the neighborhood bully. Who will she help? And what does the poncho have to do with it? and make the world a better place?
Growing Up in the Torrone Zone
Growing Up in the Torrone Zone is a story about a hardworking little boy and the joy he finds while helping his family to make torrone, a traditional Italian candy, for the annual town festival that takes place atop the small mountain town he calls home. Every step is filled with fun and excitement, from going down the mountain to buy the torrone ingredients to preparing the delicious candy treat. Treasured memories are made with family and friends...in the torrone zone.
Brooklynn's Big Day
Brooklynn's Big Day is sure to become a household favorite for your family as it takes parents and children alike on a memorable, magical journey of a toddler's 1st day of daycare from breakfast to bedtime.
Our Mighty Little Town
This is a rhyming tale of a young girl who takes the reader on a journey through her hometown, sharing all of the things that make it mighty! Slides are super-duper fast. Buildings are mighty tall. But the mightiest thing about this town, you ask? You'll have to read through to find out!Inspired by the charming town of Hoboken, New Jersey, this children's book captures its beauty in vibrant watercolor illustrations. The young listener will enjoy a lesson told in rhyme and the reader will remember how wonderful it is to view the world through a child's eyes.
Reborn Throne
Fighting herself is a battle she cannot win.Gandrett Brayton's adventure finds its heart-wrenching pinnacle as the forces of Neredyn unite and fates are decided at the brink of the Dragon King's victory.Gandrett has given everything to save them-her friends, her people, her Mate. But at a high cost that now might make her into the very tool to end them all.Captured by the evil Fae Queen Liri as a vessel for Raynar, Gandrett must draw upon her years of training and discipline in the Order of Vala to stay her hands when she is forced to hurt and torture at the Dragon King's whims.As they learn about Gandrett's captivity, Drew and Palvin drum up new allies in a rigorous attempt to free their queen, while in Phornes, Taghi and Mckenzie face the consequences of the prince's foolish bargain. Struggling to defend the western capital of the shattered kingdom, Brax and Armand must make a tough decision before all of Sives falls under Raynar's spell. But even with the forces they have gathered, the Human-Fae Alliance might not be enough to save Neredyn.And Nehelon will not rest until he finds his queen-even if the cost may be his own life.Dark clouds draw up on the horizon of Neredyn as the Dragon King summons his monstrous legions to eradicate every last thing standing in his path to victory. And all must fight for a chance at a free Neredyn-for if one of them fails, they will all be doomed. Reborn Throne is the unforgettable finale to Angelina J. Steffort's bestselling Shattered Kingdom series. In this series: Shattered KingdomWicked CrownShadow RuleLost TowersSecret CourtDark RefugeReborn ThroneThis series is part of the ALCUNAIRE. Other series by Angelina J. Steffort: The Quarter MageThe Quarter MageThe Hour MageTBA coming 2023TBA coming 2023Two WorldsTwo Worlds of ProvenanceTwo Worlds of OblivionTwo Worlds of RedemptionTwo Worlds of Dominion Breath of FateTornUnraveledUnforgivenTetheredWings SeriesWhiteBlackGraySparkFireAshesCrash
Wishes
On the eve of the Coronation, aspiring newspaper columnist Penelope Beaumont is assigned the story of a lifetime-revealing the Crown Prince isn't the rightful heir to Loirehall's throne.Desperate to leave her dysfunctional step-family, and tempted by the chance to fulfill her deepest wish and claim her late father's former column in The Loirehall Times, Penelope accepts the job.But a fateful encounter with Crown Prince Nicholas Garcon brings their shared history into question, and together, they uncover darker secrets about the Royal Family and the Yorkson Tragedy-the event that claimed the lives of both of their parents.Will the connection between Nicholas and Penelope be strong enough to overcome the story between them, or will lies and rumors upend the long-awaited Coronation Ball and change the future of the Royal Family forever?
The Day the Sky Went Away
One day, Huxley the bushbaby wakes up to find that their beautiful sky has disappeared. There are no clouds, no sun, not even any moon. How will Huxley make a new life without the sky that he loves so much?We don't always get to say goodbye to our loved ones and it can be hard to make sense of why they leave. Day by day, we take on the difficult task of learning to live without them. There is no quick or easy remedy for grief, but through conversation, connection and a supportive space to remember our loved ones, our journey towards healing can begin. Created by a doctor, this book is designed to help children cope with the loss of a loved one. It includes art therapy activities so they can explore their grief, develop their own narratives that help them understand their loss, and hold onto a spark of hope in difficult times. This book has been widely recommended by paediatricians, parents, early educators, social workers, counsellors, teachers and librarians. Visit the website for printable activities and lesson plans for schools.
A Superior Christmas with 901_Nazcar and Friends
Giving comes in many different forms such as buying a present for someone, donating to charities or volunteering at a local soup kitchen or homeless shelter etc. It has been suggested that when we give to others we induce feelings of warmth, euphoria, and connection to others.Life is all about giving from the heart of compassion, truly making an impact on the lives of those around you by showing up for them and being the inspirational solvent to their Joy. -Hadrat Faatimah
Our Mighty Little Town
This is a rhyming tale of a young girl who takes the reader on a journey through her hometown, sharing all of the things that make it mighty! Slides are super-duper fast. Buildings are mighty tall. But the mightiest thing about this town, you ask? You'll have to read through to find out!Inspired by the charming town of Hoboken, New Jersey, this children's book captures its beauty in vibrant watercolor illustrations. The young listener will enjoy a lesson told in rhyme and the reader will remember how wonderful it is to view the world through a child's eyes.
Cleo Finds Her Voice
Cleo is terrified! Ms. Emma told the class they would nominate a student for the District 6th Grade Math Competition. Well, the class voted and nominated Cleo!How could this have happened? Is this supposed to be a good thing? What will I do if Ms. Emma decides that I should do it? It's just too much to even think about. What am I going to do?I used to be good at math, but now everyone will know that I'm not.With this worry, Cleo's adventure of self-discovery begins as she makes decisions that might limit her options and may even change her relationships with her mom, grandfather, teacher, and even her best friend, Sol. Cleo sets out on an important developmental journey.Cleo learns "Who" we think we are determines "What" we do and "How" we do it. The people closest to her help her develop a growth mindset and learns to use that kind of thinking. With her new skill, Cleo practices being curious and asking questions before deciding to say "yes" or "no."Cleo starts to think like a learner. She also learns to be true to herself as she confronts her biggest critic, Cleo! These newly developed skills help Cleo build strength and confidence to "Find Her Voice!"
Kolo and the Legend of Capra Cave
A devastating storm uncovers a mystery from the past and sets Kolo and the Mighty Mangoes on an adventure to find the legendaryCapra Cave.At the same time, strangers arrive at Mango Park raising concern and suspicion, and Kolo faces both revelations from his past anduncertainty about his future.What secrets and treasures does Capra Cave hold?Is it even real?And if it is, is it really guarded by the dreaded Frogan?In another fun-filled and exciting adventure, Kolo and his friends embark on a journey of learning and discovery far beyond theirimagination."A brilliant story that will help children explore their personal identity and character. In teaching about diversity, inclusion, and variousglobal issues, Kolo and the Legend of Capra Cave belongs in every school library!"- Michelle Briers, Head of Global Partnerships and Global Learning, Oasis Community Learning.
The Angelina Ballerina Mini Library (Boxed Set)
Leap into storytime with four beautiful Angelina Ballerina favorite mini-books in a collectible padded boxed set! Perfect for little mouselings who love reading on the go, this padded boxed set contains four sweet mini hardcover books. Readers can join Angelina Ballerina as she dances, twirls, and dresses up like a real ballerina! This tu-tu-terrific boxed set includes: Meet Angelina Ballerina Angelina Ballerina at Ballet School Angelina Loves Angelina Ballerina Dresses Up (c) 2022 Helen Craig Ltd and Katharine Holabird. The Angelina Ballerina name and character and the dancing Angelina logo are trademarks of HIT Entertainment Limited, Katharine Holabird, and Helen Craig.
My Fur-ever Family
A shy Yorkshire Terrier puppy is ready to be adopted. She is a little afraid to leave her brothers and sisters, until a sweet mommy with a happy voice cuddles her and takes her home. The puppy learns that she has a big new family with four human sisters! As she begins her new adventure, she longs to be loved and to be given a very special name.
Christmas Coloring Book
Christmas Coloring Book is designed for kids from ages 3-10. It includes 100 festive, fun, and cheerful designs featuring cute Santas, snowmen, Christmas trees, reindeer, ornaments, gifts, toys and other seasonal images!100 unique imagesLarge 8.5 x 11 inch pagesHigh quality, pure white paperEach coloring page is printed on a separate page to avoid bleed throughSuitable for markers, gel pens, coloring pencils, fine liners and watercolors.Perfect Christmas and holiday season gift!
I Already Love You
From wiggly toes to sweet, sparkling eyes, this heartfelt board book radiates with the love a parent feels for every part of their child. I already love your fingers. They will curl around mine to say, "hello, I'm here." This board book bursts with heart as it describes the love a parent feels for their child from the moment of meeting--and beyond. From eyes, to lips, to fingers, to toes, all parents will know what it feels like to love every inch of your baby--and babies and toddlers will feel the love, too.
Show-And-Tell Day!
A new generation of children love Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, inspired by the classic series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood! Daniel Tiger is excited for his first Show-and-Tell at school in this 8x8 storybook! Daniel can't wait for Show-and-Tell Day! But what should he bring to school to share with his friends? Come along in this sweet storybook based on an episode of the beloved show. (c) 2022 The Fred Rogers Company
The Wisdom of Uncle Fuzz
The reputation of Uncle Fuzz as a kind and wise person entices people to visit him in Fuzzville and learn about his house with no back door, and all the other special things he owns. Come visit Uncle Fuzz and learn what makes him so special!
Willow's Christmas Prayer
Willow Edmond is a ten-year-old girl who is more than excited about performing in the town's upcoming annual Christmas play. But when illness strikes, find out what happens. Will the performance have to be cancelled, or will the show go on?When an unfortunate illness leaves Grandpa Jacob bedridden for weeks, find out just how powerful the prayer of a young girl can be.
Amaya's Anger
Amaya scowled and scrunched at school. She glared and grumbled at home.Everywhere she went these days Amaya seemed to frown and furrow.Everyone always tells Amaya that she's angry, but is that it? After spending time baking with her Tia, Amaya discovers that there are other emotions bubbling beneath her anger.Amaya's Anger helps kids understand that anger doesn't show up alone-there are usually other emotions beneath it. Identifying and expressing these underlying emotions is key to managing anger appropriately!Amaya's Anger is part of the Growing Hearts & Minds picture book series. A perfect addition to your home or school social-emotional library!
A Superior Christmas with 901_Nazcar and Friends
Giving comes in many different forms such as buying a present for someone, donating to charities or volunteering at a local soup kitchen or homeless shelter etc. It has been suggested that when we give to others we induce feelings of warmth, euphoria, and connection to others.Life is all about giving from the heart of compassion, truly making an impact on the lives of those around you by showing up for them and being the inspirational solvent to their Joy.-Hadrat Faatimah
Grumpy New Year
This funny and heartwarming follow-up to Grandpa Grumps celebrates Lunar New Year and the love of a doting grandparent. "A superb celebration of the Lunar New Year." --School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW "Moore structures her story as a 10-day countdown, and Daisy's big, conflicting feelings are entirely relatable. The holiday preparations and celebrations come to life in Yan's illustrations, which integrate humor and cultural details. Appended recipes truly make this a treat." --Booklist "You should sleep on the long flight," said Mama. Daisy should have slept-but she didn't. She was too excited to see Yeh-Yeh! Daisy is traveling to China, and she's excited to see her Yeh-Yeh again! She has big plans for all the fun they'll have together in preparation for Lunar New Year, like flying kites and making jiao zi. But when she arrives, she has trouble sleeping and is less jolly than she hoped. Throughout the week, Yeh-Yeh tries all sorts of things to help her have a fun holiday and get her past her grumpiness. Will Daisy be able to get some rest and have one perfect day before she goes home?
Bella the Buck-toothed Ballerina
Bella is a 6 year old with a dream, but others think her dream will never come true because of one flaw - her buck teeth. The resident bully in class, Maddie, makes it her mission to point out Bella's buck teeth, and discourages her from being a ballerina. In this story with the encouragement of her teacher, Miss. Annie, Bella quickly learns that what makes her different makes her beautiful, and better yet, is her superpower! Bella is a book about embracing each other's differences, and in turn, encouraging those little dancers inside ourselves that we can be whomever we want to be. There is no perfect picture, the sky has no limit, so go out there and chase your dreams!
Space Princess
Asteria is an alien princess from the planet of Caprites, where she resides in her room listening to the sounds of the galaxy with her computer. However, every year, she hears the same jingling sounds from a certain blue planet and her curiosity gets the best of her. Hijacking a spacecraft from her planet's fleet, she travels across several light-years with her pet companion until she comes across earth. Here, she meets two girls and their family and learns about the jingling sounds she has been hearing. She soon learns that these sounds are from what the humans call Christmas. Her visit is put in jeopardy when one of the human neighbors sees her use one of her alien abilities and alerts the human authorities. With the help of the two girls and their family, Asteria plans her escape from earth before her own family invades the blue planet to retrieve her.
Hey, Big Brother!
A ''little sister'' and her ''big brother'' are enjoying exploring, learning, playing... but mostly just having tons of fun together outside in their garden!
This Way to Christmas (Color Edition) (Yesterday's Classics)
Stranded in upstate New York with just seven days to go until Christmas, a lonesome boy comes up with an ingenious way to bring Christmas to the equally lonesome inhabitants of his small mountain community, all of whom were spending the winter far from home. Visiting each in turn, David befriends his neighbors and delights in hearing the Christmas stories they share with him, stories they heard in their homelands long ago. A final celebration brings all the neighbors of different nationalities together, forging relationships that will outlast the holiday season and sending a message of hope to a war-torn world. Appealing color illustrations by Maginel Wright Barney accompany the text.
The Christmas Desastre
At the request of my Neicey Peicey, who told me I had to write a second book, because the firstone was a cliffhanger. This is the second in the series of The Little Miss Adventures of Ariah.Celebrating being African American and Latina. This colorful and playful, bilingual book will keepyour belly aching from laughter. You will see some old characters and meet some new ones in thisbook. You will giggle at the new and interesting things you will learn about Ariah and her familyduring Christmas. If you are like Ariah, there is nothing better than Christmas, family and deliciousfood. This book will make you hunger for more laughs and good times with your friends andfamily at Christmas and throughout the year.
Patience is my Superpower
"Are we there yet?", "How much longer?".You've probably heard it countless times. Kids are impatient, but it's our job to teach them that waiting is worth it.Waiting is not easy, especially for children.Little Dan is an eight-year-old boy who likes to do many things besides waiting. When he finds out that he has to wait a whole week until he visits his grandparents, Dan becomes upset and very impatient. But through interacting with his grandparents, little Dan will learn that he can do and learn many things while he waits.He will realize that waiting can produce delicious morsels like grandma's pie or even new life like a chicken hatching from an egg."Patience is my superpower" is a children's book about patience containing beautiful illustrations and charming rhymes.It will help your little ones: to turn the waiting into a time full of fun and productive activities, to deal with their impulses and to control their reactions, to understand that after waiting, some amazing things can happen, to understand that waiting is an integral part of everyday life.***You'll be amazed how many things you can learn while you wait.***Teach your children the importance of patience.This fun picture book can be the first step towards your goal. Your kids will enjoy reading this story as they identify with little Dan and his daily struggles. This book is suitable for all ages and anyone who works with children.
Iron Hearts and Dragon Magic
Could love undo the mess under which she was buried?Or was it the excuse she'd give to forfeit her duty?Still grappling with shocking revelations, Naia has to figure out if she can trust River, and this time, there's a lot more than just her heart at stake. Unless she holds herself together, they won't stand a chance against the powerful Ironhold Kingdom. Actually, they might not stand a chance regardless.River wants to make things right with Naia, but he also wants to unveil Ironhold's secrets. Diving deep down into the entrails of the dreadful Iron Citadel, he finds evil more dreadful and dangerous than he ever imagined. This time, there might be no escape for him.On a strange land, Fel has to distinguish between foes and allies, while struggling with newfound magic, and coming across even more shocking discoveries. The price of his failure is nothing less than death.Leah has to find a way to control her power, or else it will consume her-and destroy everything she loves.With gripping action, nonstop danger, heartfelt moments, and heart-pounding romance, Iron Hearts and Dragon Magic is the epic finale of the duology Of Fire and Fae, an upper-YA romantic fantasy series for lovers of forbidden romance, enemies-to-lovers, and family drama.
Included
Meet six wonderful kids. They love playing games, reading books, making stuff, and being silly. And like kids everywhere, they want to feel safe, loved, and included.The reader is introduced to six amazing kids: Sam, Rishi, Jay, Audrey, Ty and Zara - each with unique abilities. 'Included' sets out to explore diversity and inclusion, and to ensure all kids understand that children with disability are just like kids everywhere - they have things they are good at and things they need to work on. And just like kids everywhere, they want to feel that they belong and that they matter.This book provides the reader with ways they can be more inclusive in their play and encourages the celebration of diversity in all its unique and wonderful forms. Children will come away with a growing understanding that people everywhere have differing abilities, and this only makes the world a more colourful, exciting, diverse and amazing place.Throughout the text, open-ended questions are provided so children can bring their own experiences to the narrative. Further Discussion Questions are included to spark important and thought-provoking conversations.
Bullies in the Bush... No Way!
In these ten exciting Australian Bush stories, animals explore the values of respect, tolerance, kindness and compassion. Each story comes with a workbook section to support discussion about bullying in a fun, interactive and engaging manner, as well as issues identified within each story: - Amelia and Camelia Make a Great Team- Don't Stare at My Underwear... It's Rude- Bullies Need Friends Too- Please Don't Tease- Suzie Strauss the Timid Mouse Finds Her Voice- Barry and the Three Thieves- Scared To Go To School- Prayer For The Bullies- That's Not Real!- The Leech That Destroyed Happiness
P.T. Grumbles
A charming illustrated Christmas story about "critic extraordinaire" P.T. Grumbles who discovers more than he could ever have imagined when he sets out to interview Santa. A read-together classic that the family will enjoy for years to come. When critic P.T. Grumbles is finishing up interviews for his book about the most famous people in the world, he realizes he has forgotten to include Santa Claus, the legend himself. Since the best place for an exclusive with Santa would be in the critic's own home, on Christmas Eve, Grumbles, who does not celebrate Christmas, decides nevertheless to lure him in by transforming his house into a Santa-welcoming home - with lights, wreaths, garlands, a Christmas tree, and even his very own stocking. The plan works. Santa pays him a visit on Christmas Eve and agrees to an interview, but only in the sleigh, as they fly through the moonlit sky. And, so begins a long, long night with many questions posed and even more answered. A life-changing journey for P.T. Grumbles.
I Want You To Be You
I want you to be happyBut it's okay if you're sad.I wish for your excitement.But you might just feel mad.All feelings are healthy, along with developing the ability to identify and self-regulate these emotions. As caregivers, we must hold space for our child's emotions, as normalizing and embracing all feelings welcomes children to openly share with us.I Want You To Be You, written in rhyming verse, is intended to help in creating a safe shared space between child and caregiver to openly talk about all feelings. The popular expression "I want you to be happy!" has good intentions, but fails to capture the whole message we really want our kids to know......I want you to be you.L. Robin together with YOU!All children deserve access to mental health supports - when they need it, in the way they need it.That is why, together with your help, L. Robin Books will donate partial proceeds of I Want You To Be You to supporting young reader's emotional health and well-being.
Trick-or-Treat on Crackle Street
There's a mysterious house on Crackle Street that nobody dares go near...until one Halloween night.Sophie decides to take her trick-or-treating to the end of Crackle Street and knock on the door. What-or who-will she find inside?Trick-or-Treat on Crackle Street is a story of courage, kindness, and finding friendship in the most unlikely of places.
A Little Piece of the Big Picture
Parents are so smart! How do they know everything?!Join Jameson as he learns about the little pieces of knowledge that help create "the big picture." Parents and teachers will love this book, which encourages children to get excited to learn new things!
