Tells the story of Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin, one of San Francisco's most well-known and politically active lesbian couples. Describing the view from Phyllis and Del's window, this book shows how one couple's activism transformed their community - and had ripple effects throughout the world. Age range: 4-8.
Learning to read and draw maps is a fun and interactive way for children to develop spatial thinking skills - how we think about and understand the world around us and use concepts of space for problem solving. Early exposure to map concepts can help foster this type of cognitive development in children and boost their maths and science learning ......
Therapy can be intimidating for anyone, and even more so for children. Someone To Talk To is a straightforward and interactive guide to help children through the therapy process. It is an invaluable therapy accompaniment that covers what to expect, how to prepare, and tips for wrapping up.
Told in rhyming verse and beautifully illustrated, A World of Pausabilities is an inviting introduction to mindfulness. Following a neighbourhood on a summer day, readers will learn how to apply mindfulness to simple, everyday moments, and how days are filled with endless possibilities to take a pause.
"My name is Kiko. I'm a gardener. I grow happy. Let me show you how." Kiko shows the reader how she grows happiness: by making good choices, taking care of her body and mind, paying attention to her feelings, problem solving, and spending time with family and friends. Kids will learn that they can play a pivotal role in creating their own ......
This is a story about a girl who would much rather go to space than meet a prince. Stella has plans of her own for a happily ever after, which don't involve being a princess. She'd rather be an astronaut! A modern retelling of a beloved fairy-tale, this is a subtle and subversive tale about girl power.
Meet Marvin. He's a calm and mindful gorilla living in the Great Big City. He is peaceful and composed and enjoys every minute of his day - unlike his thumping, roaring, former Empire State-climbing Grandpa! Readers are introduced to the concept of living mindfully in a creative, practical, and easy-to-apply way.
This book helps kids with social phobias and anxiety using an approach based on cognitive behavioural principles. Through a variety of examples, activities and step-by-step instructions, children aged 6-12 will learn how to speak up, participate, and expand their comfort zones.
"A guidebook for teenagers who are depressed or at risk for depression, [discussing] depression and [providing] guidance on cognitive behavioral therapy principles to help teens take a problem-solving, strategy-based approach to deal with depressed moods, thoughts, and behavior"--Amazon.com.
