Presented from the point of view of a young interracial child, this sweet, simple story discusses the colors of the world and the colors of the people in a family--all of whom make the world beautiful and unique. Full color. 1/4.
Hector loves his home so much that he doesn't often go out, and soon, it starts to affect his friendships. Can Hector find the courage to break out of his comfort zone? Included is a Note to Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals by Julia Martin Burch, PhD, that discusses helping children overcome their worries and break out of their comfort zone.
A story about a friend who tries to get his way by being bossy and loud. Cake and Ice Cream are best friends, but Cake starts to notice that when Ice Cream wants something, he wants it right now! It becomes annoying to everyone else, and Ice Cream soon realizes that screaming at others is a quick way to lose friends. This story shows that friends ......
Feeling tired, sluggish, or bored? Time to dance and roar like a dinosaur! Dance and Roar Like a Dinosaur teaches kids a simple line-dance routine with easy steps and movement that mimics a dinosaur! With a steady beat and playful rhythm, kids will absorb incredible mental health and social and emotional benefits-line dancing is social, it's ......
It was a typical, beautiful day when the storm came out of nowhere. Bentley and the other bees had to flee their hive and pass the storm in Bernie Bunny's burrow. The storm is scary, but at least they're safe! But when they come out after the storm has passed, their hive has been completely destroyed. They know they have to rebuild, and at least ......
One red thread connects us all. Follow a red string as it makes its way through a community, from people who know each other to people who don't, from a call to play, to a family welcome, to feel-better-soon wish, and finally a good night. The red thread's journey intertwines them all, and readers will delight in spotting the string in every ......
You all know Jack O'Lantern, with his wild eyes and crooked teeth. He's the best on the block at keeping the trick-or-treaters on Irving Street from taking more than one piece of Halloween candy. But have you met his little brother, Jeff? Jeff O'Lantern has kind eyes and a friendly smile, and he's a little shy. Unlike his big brother, he's not ......
Mayuri feels safest when she's in the cozy little fort she's made in her family's den. Plump cushions, soft-flowing saris, and gentle blankets keep her snug as the music from her favorite Tamil movies swoops all around her. When she ventures outside, however, the world rushes too fast, so Mayuri wraps herself in the sounds of those old movies. ......
Your seven-year-old suddenly wonders if there's poison in their food and can't eat a meal without asking. Your nine-year-old apologizes incessantly. Your eleven-year-old does everything in multiples of five. OCD isn't always about hand washing. It's about unwanted thoughts that take hold of your child and urges they cannot ignore. It's about ......