Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Body and health

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Book SynopsisFrom the New York Times Book Review: "The unnamed narrator scrapes her knee. 'I cried like a baby,' she confesses. “It was like a scary movie with you-know-what dripping down my leg. I had never seen so much before. Blood. I said the word that really scares us kids.' How could you not immediately adore and trust this voice?"From three-time NYT Best Illustrated creator of On a Magical Do-Nothing Day comes a stunning picture book about a little girl, the scab on her knee, and the healing they do together.In this utterly enchanting and unexpected tale from international picture book star Beatrice Alemagna, a childhood mishap is the occasion for growth and self-reflection. When a little girl falls on the street, scraping her knee, her father tells her not to worry, that "a beautiful scab will form." But she does worry! The scab is not beautiful and it's keeping her from bending her knee! When will it ever go away? By the time the scab—who she has named Pepper—falls off, something astonishing has happened: the girl has come to feel affection for the scab and has a hard time letting go. With an unerring understanding of a child’s emotional life and a dash of absurdist wit, this picture book will stand with classics from creators like Tomi Ungerer and William Steig, who explore the weird, funny essence of childhood.Trade ReviewA January/February 2024 Kids’ Indie Next List pick"How could you not immediately adore and trust this voice?....A reluctant love story…whimsy…but also truth, in the way children process the yucky yet intriguing surprises served up by their bodies.” —New York Times Book Review “Alemagna deftly captures feelings of loss over something inconsequential to adults but of outsized importance to a child….Uniquely moving.”—Kirkus Reviews★“A relatable, very unique story of acceptance, unexpected friendship, and letting go with stunning, eye-catching artwork." —Imagination Soup"Imaginative...the kind of picture book that seems straight out of a kids' imagination." -- Book Riot"It’s easy for readers to see their own concerns reflected in the narrator’s—and to breathe a sigh of relief when the ordeal is over—in this slice-of-life portrait of life’s small comings and goings.”—Publishers Weekly"From the mind of internationally acclaimed author/illustrator Beatrice Alemagna comes the next essential duo in children’s literature: a child and their scab….unforgettable.” —Kirkus Reviews“Intimate and indelible….[an] exploration of pain, healing, change, wonder and time.” —Horn Book"Pepper and Me deftly taps into the wondrous and curious mind of a child--a scrape-turned-surly-scab-come-to-life!--alongside the surprising, inventive, and perfectly askew drawings I've come to expect in a new Beatrice Alemagna book. I am a huge fan--of Pepper and Ms. Alemagna." —Matthew Cordell, Caldecott Medalist for Wolf in the Snow "This beautifully illustrated story made me want to befriend all the bruises, scars and scabs that my inner child carries with her. I feel like hugging this book!" —Elise Gravel, creator of the Disgusting Critters and Olga series"The story of a girl and her relationship with her scab. The book was magically odd and the kids had so much to say about. I LOVED IT! " —Colby Sharp, educator

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Book SynopsisA timely and simple explanation of the science behind pandemics, from the #1 science author for kids. The perfect tool to explain current events to toddlers, or give as a funny keepsake or gift for babies born during the COVID-19 pandemic!Pandemics for Babies is an engaging, basic introduction for youngsters (and grownups!) to the complex concepts like transmission, quarantine, and social distancing. Full of scientific information and written by experts, this newest installment of the Baby University board book series is perfect for enlightening the next generation of geniuses about the science of pandemics. After all, it's never too early to become a scientist!"Explaining and understanding the COVID-19 pandemic can be difficult for a variety of reasons. Explaining it so it can be understood by children can be even harder... Carefully written to explain concepts without stigmatizing any individuals or groups, [this book] includes steps that children can take after reading, like washing their hands and wearing a mask. Plus, the books end on positive messages, and use colorful illustrations to provide visuals to complex, heavy topics."—Drexel NowBe sure to check out other Baby University books, including:Quantum Physics for BabiesABCs of BiologyClimate Change for BabiesGerm Theory for BabiesRocket Science for Babiesand more!

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Book SynopsisWhen Sara Olsher was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 34, her first thought was how to tell her six-year-old daughter without scaring her. As it turned out, explaining cancer was only the beginning. Treatment is long and causes a lot of ongoing changes in the family-all of which can be confusing, scary, and isolating for kids.Join Mia and her stuffed giraffe Stuart as they explain the science of cancer and how a loved one''s diagnosis and treatment affects a kid''s day-to-day life. What Happens When Someone I Love Has Cancer? uses bright and fun illustrations to show how cells can turn into cancer, and helps reduce confusion about how cancer treatment affects a person and the kids in their lives."Most of the time we do the same things in the mornings. We wake up. We eat breakfast. (I like apples. Stuart only eats bugs.) ... when something big changes, what we do each day can change too. Stuart wants to know what happens to our days when someone we love has cancer."Aimed at families with kids ages 4 to 10, this method of teaching is based on decades of solid science about how kids learn and cope with the major day-to-day changes that result from issues like cancer. What Happens When Someone I Love Has Cancer? is the perfect book for families that want to explain what cancer actually is and how it affects a kid''s life, and applies to mothers, fathers, grandparents, siblings, and many types of cancer, including breast cancer, colon cancer, blood cancers such as leukemia, and bone cancers. By creating a routine that kids can see and understand, parents can restore a sense of safety and predictability in their kids'' lives, helping them to be more resilient in the face of life''s inevitable challenges. What Happens When Someone I Love Has Cancer? helps families that want to reduce their kids'' anxiety surrounding a scary diagnosis. It aims to empower kids with knowledge, which is proven to help kids through traumatic situations.Meet Mia and StuartWith her messy pigtails and sunny personality, Mia brings a bit of fun to books about hard topics. Explaining life''s toughest stuff to her toy giraffe Stuart, Mia is the star of the What About Me? book series, where she''s able to help kids feel safe by explaining exactly what they can expect when faced with big changes.

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Book SynopsisOften face with kids'' anxiety and still have no idea how to deal with children''s big emotions and feelings? Try this entertaining picture book and learn how to help children cope with their worry and stress.All children worry from time to time and it is a normal part of growing up. But, when anxiety becomes overwhelming, it can greatly affect kids'' behavior. It may lead to a feeling of stress, exhaustion, isolation and many others. It is very important to be aware of these emotions and to know how to deal with them in a healthy way.This activity book captures children''s attention, provides kid-friendly entry points into understanding the essence of the feeling of anxiety, and is a perfect tool for educating them about how to overcome worries, fear and phobias.This cute book about Little Nick: contains lovely illustrations and a lightly rhyming storyline. helps children recognize and manage their anxiety by interacting with animals in a funny way. provides tips and techniques on what to do when your children feel worried, nervous, anxious or scared. delivers important messages aimed at improving kids'' self-regulation skills. teaches children to understand their emotions and feelings and to improve their emotional intelligence. includes an activity game. This storybook is a continuation of Nick''s adventures from the World of Kids Emotions books'' series.***Even if you have tried everything, this book is perfect for gaining a deeper understanding of children''s anxiety and how to help kids control their worry. We highly recommend it for preschoolers, primary school students and toddlers. It is an excellent addition to a toolkit for parents, teachers and counselors.So, don''t wait, add this amazing book to your cart now and ENJOY!

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