The Adventures of Jessie the Goldfish
In a world wrought with mustaches and conformity, a goldfish named Jessie dares to be different. Where a cruel tyrant rules the land with an iron grip on circus culture, Jessie decides to enlist the help of some old friends. With some luck, a dash of razzmatazz and a hot-air balloon, this daring fish might make all the difference in the world.
Our Respiratory Adventure
Written by a neonatologist and a micro-preemie dad, this book takes you on a fun RESPIRATORY ADVENTURE through the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) as seen from the point of view of different families around the world. Doc Fort (a true-life neonatologist) will be your tour-guide as we explain some of the breathing problems, treatments and equipment used to heal babies. The book prepares parents for NICU life and serves as a keepsake of their own personal journey for years to come. The use of humor, heartwarming images and educational tips will help to make the NICU experience one highlighted by milestones, memories, and laughter.
The Hidden Girl
What started as a typical day at the beach for five friends takes an unexpected turn with the arrival of a new girl. While she seems friendly enough, the new girl seems reluctant to let the others learn anything about herself. Can the girls find out what secrets the newcomer holds? And what will happen when they find out?
You Are Loved: A Book about Families
From Down syndrome advocate and viral sensation Sofia Sanchez comes this beautiful and inclusive picture book about all the different ways to make a family.Families come in many different shapes and forms -- but they all teach you how to be strong and show you how loved you are.Alongside a sweet and simple narrative, the warm illustrations tell their own story. Beginning with Sofia Sanchez's adopted family, readers will meet families with two moms and two dads, families with single parents, and kids raised by grandparents, guardians, or older siblings. Big families, small families, extended families, blended families, and mixed race families -- including parents with their own differences that make them unique, too.This heartwarming companion book to 2021's You Are Enough highlights the important message that families aren't just the people you live with. They include the people in your school, your community, and the people you choose who love you and empower you just the way you are.
Ballet Kids
In a gentle introduction to ballet, a little boy and his friends gather for their dance class to learn some moves--and get excited about their debut performance. Stretchy leggings on? Ballet shoes in the bag? Let's go! Join Thomas and his fellow dancers as they're welcomed into the studio for their Saturday ballet class. There are feet positions to perfect and steps to learn--first position, plie, up on your toes, relev矇--and turns and jumps, too. Everyone is getting ready for their first performance, The Nutcracker--and now it's time to pick out costumes! This warm celebration of dancing, a companion to Holly Sterling's Karate Kids, is inspired by the author's time learning ballet as a young child. It's sure to be a hit with little ones taking a class, free-form dancers at home, and those who are hoping to be a ballet kid one day, too.
Clutz the Cat Learns to Do Hard Things
An adorable growth mindset story focusing on the power of the word YET! For ages 3-7.Adding "Yet" to the end of an "I can't" statement encourages resilience and makes difficult things seem possible.Clutz is a very CLUMSY cat! He doesn't like to try new things because he's afraid he'll get hurt.Maybe his motto will help: I don't know how to do this YET, and though it may be tough, I'll try my best to do it right. My best is good enough.Amazing things can happen when we try our best.Will Clutz learn that it's okay to make mistakes, that there are such things as second chances, and that doing our best is what counts?Find out in this inspirational story about embracing challenges today!
Grandpa NitWit
Even though Grandpa (or Great-Grandpa) NitWit is silly and easy to laugh at, this book will provide to youngsters what is important: that Grandpa (or Great-Grandpa) NitWit is kind, loving, helpful, and extremely protective.
Fluffy's Christmas Gift
What if Christmas Ornaments could speak?Join Fluffy, a determined handmade ornament, on his quest to grace the Christmas tree's top. This Christmas picture book for kids weaves a tale of resilience, setbacks, and transformation, offering a magical perspective on the holiday season.Fluffy faces bullies, setbacks, and disappointments as he journeys up the tree. Hurtful words, loneliness, and the pain of being broken apart challenge him. Yet, in reaching the tree top, he discovers the baby Jesus, finding purpose in his challenges.Crafted by Dr. Chuck Page MD, a practicing surgeon and father, and illustrated by Kara Bazley, this children's Christmas book imparts lessons of resilience. Fluffy's story teaches children to find opportunities in obstacles, see setbacks as paths to higher purposes, and face criticism with courage."Fluffy's Climb" isn't just a Christmas eve book for kids; it's a timeless gift that imparts courage and wisdom. Gift your child this transformative journey, where setbacks lead to courage, challenges reveal opportunities, and the true spirit of Christmas is discovered.What can Fluffy's journey teach your child?
Curby the Cow
Curby isn't like the other cows-and that's exactly what makes him extraordinary. In this warm, engaging picture book, children follow Curby as he learns to embrace the unique qualities that set him apart. Through gentle storytelling and expressive illustrations, Curby the Cow celebrates individuality, self-acceptance, and the beauty of being different.This heartwarming story also honors neurodiversity, reminding children that minds work in many wonderful ways. Curby's journey encourages readers to recognize and celebrate the unique strengths, personalities, and perspectives within themselves and others.Perfect for homes, classrooms, and counseling settings, this uplifting book supports social-emotional learning (SEL) themes like confidence, identity, emotional expression, and positive self-worth.Filled with encouraging messages and vibrant artwork, Curby the Cow empowers every child to say proudly: "I'm different-and that's more than OK!"
Mascot
What if a school's mascot is seen as racist, but not by everyone? In this compelling middle-grade novel in verse, two best-selling BIPOC authors tackle this hot-button issue. A perfect book for future changemakers and activists seeking contemporary stories about systematic racism and empowering kids ages 10+ to fight for justice in their communities. In Rye, Virginia, just outside Washington, DC, people work hard, kids go to school, and football is big on Friday nights. An 8th grade English teacher creates an assignment for her class to debate whether Rye's mascot should stay or change. Now six middle schoolers--all with different backgrounds and beliefs--get involved in the contentious issue that already has the suburb turned upside down with everyone choosing sides and arguments getting ugly. Told from several perspectives, readers see how each student comes to new understandings about identity, tradition, and what it means to stand up for real change. An empowering middle-grade novel, Mascot is sure to inspire readers and start conversations in classrooms and communities across the country. "Waters and Sorell's plain spoken verse is always sharp and direct." --The New York Times Book Review "The kids and I are so grateful for this gift you both have given to teachers, kids, and our world." -Ms. Corgill, 5th Grade Teacher, Alabama A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2023A New York Public Library Best Book of 2023A National Public Radio "Books We Love" title of 2023
Clutz the Cat Learns to Do Hard Things
An adorable growth mindset story focusing on the power of the word YET! For ages 3-7.Adding "Yet" to the end of an "I can't" statement encourages resilience and makes difficult things seem possible.Clutz is a very CLUMSY cat! He doesn't like to try new things because he's afraid he'll get hurt.Maybe his motto will help: I don't know how to do this YET, and though it may be tough, I'll try my best to do it right. My best is good enough.Amazing things can happen when we try our best.Will Clutz learn that it's okay to make mistakes, that there are such things as second chances, and that doing our best is what counts?Find out in this inspirational story about embracing challenges today!
The Decomposition of Jack
Award-winning author Kristin O'Donnell Tubb delivers a funny and poignant middle grade contemporary novel about family and friendship as Jack deals with his parents' divorce while also searching for a mysterious cougar in the Tennessee hills. Perfect for fans of Leslie Connor and Lynda Mullaly Hunt. A Junior Library Guild Selection!Middle school is always hard, but when you're known as the Roadkill Kid, well, it's even harder. Jack's mom collects roadkill--it's her job, and she's very good at it. Ever since Jack's mom and dad got divorced, Jack has stepped into the role of Mom's co-scientist.One day while tending to the roadkill garden, Jack believes he spots a cougar in the wilderness beyond his backyard. A cougar in Tennessee? They're supposed to be extinct. So, when Jack has to choose an animal to research for his Earth Science class, he picks cougar.As pressure mounts on Jack to complete his project and to be Mom's business partner, the mystery of the cougar feels too big to solve. Jack knows what the decomposition of an animal--and a family--looks like, so can he figure out how to bring them back to life?
Waiting in the Wings
Inspired by a true event, the tale of a duck family waiting in the wings for their moment in the spotlight--from the #1 bestselling mother-daughter team of musical icon Julie Andrews and author Emma Walton Hamilton! Mr. and Mrs. Puddleduck have found the perfect place to nest: a cozy planter by a theater in a sunny seaside village. While Mrs. P is warming the eggs, Mr. P is drawn to the spellbinding songs, fabulous feathered costumes, and dazzling dances he's secretly watching during rehearsals. He's even showing off some fancy new footwork to Mrs. P! But it turns out he's been learning much more than how to put on a show. When the chicks begin hatching right by the roadside, it takes a chorus line of parading performers--and Mr. P's clever choreography--to come to the rescue! From the bestselling mother-daughter team musical icon Julie Andrews and author Emma Walton Hamilton comes a delightful story inspired by the true tale of ducklings who stopped traffic and charmed a community, all the way to their splashy grand finale!
My Life Begins!
From the celebrated author of Sarah, Plain and Tall, Patricia MacLachlan, comes another humorous and poignant early middle grade novel. My Life Begins! explores how life begins for Jacob when his triplet sisters are born, and how siblings get to know each other as time, and love, evolve.Jacob is nine years old when his life changes.He wants a litter of puppies. But instead his parents have a different surprise. Jacob will be an older brother soon. And there won't be only one new baby. There will be three! When the triplets are born, Jacob thinks puppies are cuter. The babies look identical to him and he gives them a name: "the Trips."For a school science project, Jacob decides to study the Trips. It feels like magic as they begin to smile, talk, and grow. Slowly, he gets to know each of them. They call his mother "Mama" and his father "Da." But what will they call him? One day, one of the Trips calls him "Jay."As each of the triplets become unique and more special with each day, Jacob starts to wonder if "the Trips" is still a good name for them. They aren't puppies, or a bunch of bananas, and they aren't just "the Trips" anymore. What should he call them that will show what they mean to him? Can he figure out their "forever name?" And will he ever get a puppy?
Grandpa NitWit
Even though Grandpa (or Great-Grandpa) NitWit is silly and easy to laugh at, this book will provide to youngsters what is important: that Grandpa (or Great-Grandpa) NitWit is kind, loving, helpful, and extremely protective.
Is Santa Black Or White?
"Is Santa black or white?" Lucy asks. Follow along with the story to learn about the real spirit of Christmas.Children will learn with Lucy that it's irrelevant if Santa is black or white, and what is important is the kindness, joy and love he spreads around the world.A perfect Christmas gift for children ages 3-8, a book about accepting other people, regardless of the color of their skin. 3 Bonuses at the end the book: a message from the Real Santa;a template letter to write to Santa (to fill out and post to the North Pole);a template letter to say thank you to Santa (to fill out and leave next to your Christmas tree).This Christmas spread the message of unity and love to the world, order your copy today!
My Skylighter
Book My Skylighter is based on a true story of what I went through before my daughter, Skylar, was brought into my world. It is about the process of adopting a child in foster care while being a foster parent. It brings up topics about the struggles of some women not being able to conceive but still being able to be a mother to children in need of a good family and a forever home.
Curby the Cow
Being different is what makes us special, no matter how different. Many children/young adults are taunted, even bullied for being different. Curby learns being different is also his superpower! It's what makes him special. Often, being different is not an option, however, being different makes you unique, and even more lovable with a twist. Love being you.
Joey's Christmas
Joey, the baby kangaroo, is off on another grand adventure! A Christmasy adventure! He and his mother, Mother Kangaroo, have never celebrated Christmas before, and Joey wants to find the best Christmas present for his mom. But what happens when his plan goes awry? Find out in this brand-new adventure of Joey, and how he looks for the perfect Christmas present for his mom. And, will he find it?
Joey's Christmas
Joey, the baby kangaroo, is off on another grand adventure! A Christmasy adventure! He and his mother, Mother Kangaroo, have never celebrated Christmas before, and Joey wants to find the best Christmas present for his mom. But what happens when his plan goes awry? Find out in this brand-new adventure of Joey, and how he looks for the perfect Christmas present for his mom. And, will he find it?
Leroy the Raccoon
Early one morning, I took my dog Pippin outside for a quick walk. I took a few steps and there, right in front of us stood a large, scary looking raccoon! Its eyes were red and when I tried to scare it away, the raccoon didn't move a muscle. Yikes! As I moved back towards the door, I saw another raccoon sitting on a fence just above my head. I quickly rushed inside and shut the door behind me. Breathing heavily I thought: "Those are the meanest, grossest animals I have ever seen. I never want to see a raccoon ever again!"A few days later, I was thinking about my encounter with those garbage-eating bandits. I wondered if they were really so bad after all or if I simply had a bad first impression. That made me think about other people I've met in my life. At first, they may have seemed mean or selfish, however, once I got to know them, they weren't so bad after all. In fact, many of them have become my friends.I thought it would be fun to write a series about a raccoon named Leroy. It's my hope that you take some time to get to know him and realize that you may have more in common with him than you might realize!
MOP Away Bullying!
"MOP" is an acronym developed by Sharon Seligman Lomayesva to help children and adults identify bullying. MOP stands for Mean actions done on purpose Over and over by someone who has Power. MOP Away Bullying! is for elementary school age students to understand what bullying is and what to do if it happens to them or someone else.
Element Girls 2
Long ago, a star went missing from the western sky. Legend says, the star was taken to the troll's home, a mountain only seen at sunset. Legend says, the four elements are the only thing that can save the star.Tess (Fire), Amelia (Water), Susie (Air) and Elizabeth (Earth) are looking forward to their vacation together in Iceland. But Amelia's father, an ex-sorcerer who used dark magic, is with them. Has he really forgotten how to do magic, or is he just pretending? The myth of the stolen star, and the four elements that can save her, draw the girls deeper into a mystery full of magic.
With Jesus I am Thankful
A day can be good. It can be bad. But there is always something to be thankful for. And this can influence the way we define our day.Join Sophie and her grandfather in this timeless tale of gratitude that helps children everywhere see the joy in everyday little things.The vivid illustrations add a wonderful touch to a story that helps your child see -The beauty of the relationship they share with their grandparent.The art of noticing that which they take for granted.The need to be grateful to Jesus every, single day.The With Jesus Series is a collection of books sharing the Word of God through bedtime stories so they can understand God in a practical way.Inspire your child with this story that empowers them with critical social-emotional skills. Snuggle up with your little one, and grab all the books in the With Jesus Series.Make your children reading time their favorite time to connect with God.
With Jesus I am Thankful
A day can be good. It can be bad. But there is always something to be thankful for. And this can influence the way we define our day.Join Sophie and her grandfather in this timeless tale of gratitude that helps children everywhere see the joy in everyday little things.The vivid illustrations add a wonderful touch to a story that helps your child see -The beauty of the relationship they share with their grandparent.The art of noticing that which they take for granted.The need to be grateful to Jesus every, single day.The With Jesus Series is a collection of books sharing the Word of God through bedtime stories so they can understand God in a practical way.Inspire your child with this story that empowers them with critical social-emotional skills. Snuggle up with your little one, and grab all the books in the With Jesus Series.Make your children reading time their favorite time to connect with God.
Abigail and the American Dream
Abigail and the American DreamAbigail shares the strength and perseverance of her diverse ancestors as they pursue their dreams. Explore your American dream today.A Grackle Book.
Abigail and the American Dream
Abigail and the American DreamAbigail shares the strength and perseverance of her diverse ancestors as they pursue their dreams. Explore your American dream today.A Grackle Book.
Chasing Butterflies with Stuart & Athena
"Chasing Butterflies with Stuart & Athena" captures the eternal bond between two friends as well as their lasting love for their mom and little sister, Hazel. From when they meet as puppies, Stuart & Athena's love and friendship grow over the years and continue after they cross the Rainbow Bridge. With colorful and playful illustrations, "Chasing Butterflies with Stuart & Athena" helps children understand the loss of a pet as well as process their grief; because even after loss and grief, love and friendship lasts forever.
Remember to Water the Trees
While on a road trip with his dad, a young boy wants to do something grand. And he does! But then, he has to face a bigger challenge. This is a story about family and our connection to nature; a reminder that trees need us and that we need them.
C.I. Quest
Oh no! The farmer has lost his cochlear implant speech processors! All the animals on the farm join the search... but who will be the first to find the missing devices and be crowned today's Farmyard Hero?This rollicking rhyming story incorporates a wide range of 'learning to listen' animal sounds as we go on a journey across the farm in search of the farmer's missing magic ears!Gorgeously illustrated with a lovable cast of farmyard characters brimming with humour and personality, this book is ideal for early learners and early listeners - either for use at home or as a teaching resource for schools, teachers of the deaf, therapists and speech pathologists. The book can be used during or in support of speech and language / auditory verbal therapy sessions to practice a wide range of environmental sounds, to learn animal names and to discuss why different characters react in different ways and feel the way they do.This is an inclusive children's book, featuring a main character who is deaf, but it is not specifically about hearing loss - as such, it is a fun, engaging story for any small person. The young farmer in the story has hearing loss but, most importantly, he is just like any other child, having fun on the farm with his animal friends. Nonetheless some subtle deaf awareness messages are gently integrated into the story, making the book a helpful resource for mainstream teachers educating their pupils about hearing loss. At the same time, the book allows deaf and hard of hearing children who use cochlear implants, hearing aids or other assistive hearing technology to see themselves represented. As the author says, "One thing I have learned as the parent of a deaf child is this: #RepresentationMatters is not just a buzz phrase with no meaning - it really does matter, and it really does make a difference to our children!"
The Crazy Old Maid
From the first page in the story: "In the little town of Singletary, everyone agrees about one thing: No house needs more than ONE of ANYTHING in it. With one lamp, families huddle around a good book at night. With one book, neighbors share. With one cooking pot, meals are simple! With one ball, everyone is included in the game."Get to know the colorful characters, beautifully illustrated, in this quirky make-believe village, and see how while they get a lot of things right, they still have a few things to learn from each other.Themes of community and mutual respect add to the sweetness of enjoying the simple pleasures life in Singletary has to offer.And there's a special bonus! A "Cut & Play" card game is available at the back of the book!For ages 4+.
Cecil the Too Solid Ghost
What if the thing that makes you different is the very thing that makes you special?Cecil the Ghost tries so hard to fit in. He wants to be the kind of ghost who haunts and howls, just like the others in the haunted club. But no matter what he does, things never seem to go quite right. Will he ever find his place? Or will he be left out of the ghostly fun once again?When Halloween night rolls around, Cecil does something unexpected-he goes trick-or-treating! That simple choice leads to a sweet surprise and a lesson that lasts a lifetime.Cecil the Ghost is a heartwarming story about listening to your heart, being true to yourself, and finding the courage to stand apart from the crowd. It's perfect for Halloween storytime, but its message will resonate all year long.This book is a gentle resource for: Fostering social-emotional learning (SEL) Building confidence and self-awareness Teaching kids that it's okay to be different Discussing peer pressure and inclusion Encouraging kindness and empathyWhether you're a parent, teacher, or librarian, Cecil the Ghost will spark meaningful conversations with kids about embracing who they are-and helping others do the same.Ready to discover the magic of being yourself? Join Cecil on a Halloween adventure that's full of heart and a little bit of Halloween fun!
You Are Brave
Ally loves to read, and she loves to spend time with her dog, Zak. But when her teacher asks her to list some of her other hobbies, she's stumped! Ally decides that it's time to try something new. With Zak at her side, she sets out to find a new hobby. She watches her classmates play basketball, use adapted devices to swim, and even make art in the park. But every time she thinks about joining them, Ally feels a nervous flutter in her chest.You are Brave is a book for every kid who has ever thought, "What if I'm not brave enough?" It's about the courage we find within ourselves, and the wonderful possibilities that open up when we have the confidence to try something new.
A Place to Hang the Moon
A heartwarming story about three siblings, evacuated from London to live in the countryside, looking for a permanent home--and a new meaning for family. A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year It is 1940 and William, 12, Edmund, 11, and Anna, 9, aren't terribly upset by the death of the not-so-grandmotherly grandmother who has taken care of them since their parents died. But the children do need a guardian, and in the dark days of World War II London, those are in short supply, especially if they hope to stay together. Could the mass wartime evacuation of children from London to the countryside be the answer? It's a preposterous plan, but off they go-- keeping their predicament a secret, and hoping to be placed in a temporary home that ends up lasting forever. Moving from one billet to another, the children suffer the cruel trickery of foster brothers, the cold realities of outdoor toilets and the hollowness of empty stomachs. But at least they find comfort in the village lending library-- a cozy shelter from the harshness of everyday life, filled with favorite stories and the quiet company of Nora M羹ller, the kind librarian. The children wonder if Nora could be the family they've been searching for. . . . But the shadow of the war, and the unknown whereaouts of Nora's German husband complicate matters. A Place to Hang the Moon is a story about the importance of family: the one you're given, and the one you choose. Filled with rich, sensory prose, allusions to classic children's stories like A Little Princess, Mary Poppins, and The Story of Ferdinand, this cozy tale with a classic feel is sure to warm your heart. Don't miss Kate Albus's Nothing Else But Miracles which takes place in New York City during WWII and was described as "historical fiction at its finest" in a starred review from School Library Journal. An ALSC Notable Children's BookAn SCBWI Crystal Kite Award WinnerNominated for the Wyoming Indian Paintbrush Book AwardNamed to the Pennsylvania Young Readers Choice ListA CCBC Choice A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
The Ghost at Goblin's Glen
Calypso and Abbey are back with Charles the ghost for another exciting adventure, just in time for Halloween.Charles wants to find the jar full of coins he and his friend Tom buried at the Gilbert Farm a century ago. But the school drama club is using the place for a haunted house, and after Halloween new owners will take over the farm.When Calypso and Abbey can't find the coins on their own, there's only one option left - take Charles with them to help with the hunt. But how can they transport a ghost? And what if they're not the only ones searching for the coins?Don't miss this exciting sequel to Haunted Holiday: a Christmas Cookie Ghost Story: Calypso doesn't mind that a ghost lives in her new house - until he ruins their holiday cookie party. Is there something he doesn't like about holidays? Or cookies?With help from the two mamas and her new friend Abbey, Calypso searches the internet, the library, and the local cemetery for clues, determined to solve the mystery - before the ghost ruins their next party.
Lewy & The Visitors from Planet Acceptance
Lewy and the Visitors from Planet Acceptance takes us on another adventure with Lewy Kablooey, an imaginative young inventor, and his cosmic feline friend, Sneezy Cheezy. Lewy and a fellow inventor, Miss Cindy, are concerned for their friends, Jackie and Frankie, who are being targeted by the local bullies. Luckily, Cheezy returns to Earth with three curious animal characters from the planet Acceptance to help Lewy and his friends believe in themselves. With some intergalactic guidance, Lewy, Jackie, and Frankie each learn to ignore the bullies and celebrate their unique differences.
Racial Imperatives
The Sister Series is about self-love and positivity. This book teaches children that there is beauty in differences, and promotes overall happiness.
Letters from Santa
Santa Claus wonders sadly if the true meaning of Christmas and his annual sleigh ride to deliver presents under beautifully decorated trees has been lost on an increasingly busy and digital world.Kind-hearted, if impulsive, Ethan the elf pulls the string of unintended consequences as his attempts to cheer up Santa have a devastating impact on the magic of Christmas and on families around the world. Ethan and his friends try and beat the clock to undo the collateral damage his good intentions have caused. As midnight on Christmas Eve nears, only a little hope and the true spirit of Christmas delivered by Santa himself can save the magic of the North Pole. A very nervous Ethan the elf can only hope it will be enough.
It's the Twiins for Me!!
Kiristen is a Health and Physical Education teacher from Stone Mountain, Georgia. She currently lives in St. Paul, Minnesota where she is slowly but surely adjusting to the cold weather yet loving the change of scenery. To gain more knowledge in the field of health and physical education and to better serve her students, Kiristen is working towards earning her PhD in Health and Human Performance from Concordia University Chicago. Sports have always been a major part of Kiristen's life, as she played basketball throughout grade school, high school, and college. Though she includes a bit of fiction, through this children's book, which is the first of many, Kiristen is able to share a bit of her upbringing as an athlete and love for the sport of basketball. She also delves into a bit of her growing pains as a daughter and big sister, and the strong bond and ideal love that can be formed by siblings who care for one another.
It's the Twiins for Me!!
Kiristen is a Health and Physical Education teacher from Stone Mountain, Georgia. She currently lives in St. Paul, Minnesota where she is slowly but surely adjusting to the cold weather yet loving the change of scenery. To gain more knowledge in the field of health and physical education and to better serve her students, Kiristen is working towards earning her PhD in Health and Human Performance from Concordia University Chicago. Sports have always been a major part of Kiristen's life, as she played basketball throughout grade school, high school, and college. Though she includes a bit of fiction, through this children's book, which is the first of many, Kiristen is able to share a bit of her upbringing as an athlete and love for the sport of basketball. She also delves into a bit of her growing pains as a daughter and big sister, and the strong bond and ideal love that can be formed by siblings who care for one another.
Practicing Mindfulness
Let Emma Lou the Yorkie Poo and her friends help your child learn and practice mindfulness skills in this highly interactive activity and coloring book. Emma Lou, with the help of Gigi the Ginormous Giraffe and all her friends, want to help children remember ways to be mindful. A variety of activities will help children sharpen their mindfulness skills. Children will: Follow a maze to Gigi's houseColor in pictures to go with each lessonLearn a breathing techniquePractice being presentTry a crossword puzzle about feelings and much more!Have fun and remember to be mindful from start to finish!"This book will be a helpful tool for the therapist or school counselor who uses directive approaches. The activities are easy to introduce and scaffold mindfulness opportunities for children and their families. It can be used as a standalone intervention or integrated with other therapeutic approaches." --Theresa Fraser, CYC-P, CPT-S, MA, RP, RCT, CT, trauma, loss and attachment clinical specialist"Through a variety of fun and insightful exercises, Kim Larkins' Practicing Mindfulness offers children the gift of cultivating awareness and the beautiful magic that awaits them in the present." --Aimee Ruland, author of Float: A Guide to Letting Go"An important and engaging resource! This book is a must-have for therapists, caregivers, teachers and anyone who hopes to share with children the gift of mindfulness. With playful, succinct dialogue and delightful drawings, this book will be cherished by children and adults alike!" --Jillian Kelly-Wavering, LCSW, RPT-S, author of My Grief is Like the Ocean"The Practicing Mindfulness activity book follows a progression of knowing how to become present, how our body sensations communicate with us and how to create compassion for ourselves and others. The simplicity of the activity book makes it accessible for different age ranges and is a space for creativity to shine. " --Lindsey Frank, M.Ed., president of the Coalition of Schools Educating Mindfully (COSEM), author of The Superpower of Your Heart From Loving Healing Press www.LHPress.com
Who's Feeling Big Feelings?
Delbert, a little owl, has arrived at Drachenmoor just in time to help with the Halloween festivity preparations. He is excited to help Dan the Wizard Man, and his magical creatures, welcome human children to the spooky Halloween trail. Delbert gets upset that he is having trouble finding his place at Drachenmoor and he feels alone. Delbert doesn't understand his big feelings and they get the best of him. Things get wild and crazy at Drachenmoor, until he meets up with a friendly werewolf who helps him understand those big feelings. Readers should know that Drachenmoor is a real place with a real address. Every year, two weeks before Halloween, thousands of human guests visit Drachenmoor, a magical world that is the creation of imaginer, Dan Goepfert, aka: Dan the Wizard Man. Dan wants to be sure that families can enjoy a spooky, fun Halloween, minus the gore and terror of more adult-themed attractions. Drachenmoor has been welcoming Halloween guests of all ages for over 25 years. For more information find us on Facebook @drachenmoorjoplin
