Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Emotions, moods, feelings and behaviours

Book SynopsisFilled with on-the-field soccer scenes, black-and-white artwork, and sports statistics throughout, this short novel—ideal for newly independent readers, athletes, and all sports fans—follows nine-year-old Ben and his fourth-grade team, the Bobcats, as they race to the Kickers League playoffs. Ben knows he''s one of the team''s strongest players, but he''s been struggling with the jitters. He''s just freezing up on the field. Can he pull through for his teammates now that they really need him?

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Book SynopsisMagnus is a dog so big that no one wants to play with him. But when Magnus spots danger, he knows how his size can help save the day.

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Book SynopsisThe Big Book of Blobs is a collection of Blob pictures that can be used as prompts to explore feelings. The relatable Blob characters are depicted in many different situations which can be used as a springboard for meaningful discussion on a range of issues and topics. The Blobs in this collection are organised into themes of places, issues, occasions and personal development, and include scenarios such as beach, cinema, city, concert, home, playground, bullying, death, fame, money, parents, romance, sleep, Christmas, Easter, Olympics, body, caring and feelings. This second edition includes new Blob pictures in areas such as bereavement, self-harming, faith and A&E. Each Blob picture comes with suggested questions that can be used to guide the discussion; ranging from straightforward questions (Which Blob is happy?) to more personal questions designed to explore opinions and feelings (Which Blob do you not understand? Which Blob would you like to be?). Offering handyTable of ContentsIntroduction Theme 1: Places Theme 2: Issues Theme 3: Occasions Theme 4: Personal Development

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Book SynopsisA beautifully realised city inhabited by musical instruments

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Book SynopsisFor kids encountering the pressure to fit in with peers, this picture-book story explores a concept that is key to happiness: how much is enough?

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Book SynopsisThis humorous board book will show kids how, when, and why to talk with God as they learn more of who God is and how much He loves them! Introduce curious children to bestselling author Sheila Walsh''s first children''s book about prayer and talking to God.In Is God Still Awake??young readers meet Poppy, a little girl who has?big?questions about God! Poppy wants to know how to talk with God and whether God listens to her. As she goes through her day, Poppy discovers that God is?always?there—even when the world is asleep! This whimsical board book is Ideal for children, ages 0 to 4, beginning their faith journey A great way for grandparents to share their faith across the miles A good size for traveling, snuggling, or bedtime reading A perfect gift for Christmas, baptisms, baby showers, and birthdays

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Book SynopsisAngelfish Feels Angry is a picture book that helps young children discuss their feelings and build positive relationships. It offers a gentle introduction to the emotion of anger and offers some ways in which to deal with it. In the story, Angelfish is so cross when Whale accidentally damages her painting that she reacts angrily and hurts Whale''s feelings. Luckily, their teacher Mr Narwhal helps Angelfish understand how she can deal with angry feelings in future and together they work out how to repair Angelfish''s friendship with Whale.The Emotion Ocean series of picture books for children aged 4 plus are a great way to promote discussion of feelings and emotions, help build positive relationships and boost self-esteem and good behaviour. The series supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage, and the RSE curriculum 2020 and is also suitable for use with children in KS1 and can be used to dis

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Book SynopsisShark Feels Shy is a picture book that helps young children discuss their feelings and build positive relationships. It offers a gentle introduction to the emotion of shyness and offers some ways in which to deal with it. In the story, Shark wants to participate in his class''s ''Show and Tell'' but he feels too shy to come forward. Luckily his teacher has a good idea to help him build confidence.The Emotion Ocean series of picture books for children aged 4 plus are a great way to promote discussion of feelings and emotions, help build positive relationships and boost self-esteem and good behaviour. The series supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage, and the RSE curriculum 2020 and is also suitable for use with children in KS1 and can be used to discuss virtues and values. The stories are accompanied by fun and humourous illustrations which really engage young children.

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Book SynopsisSwordfish Feels sad is a picture book that helps young children discuss their feelings and build positive relationships. It offers a gentle introduction to the emotion of sadness and offers some ways in which to deal with it. In the story, Swordfish is upset because her dad is going away for a while to care for a sick relative. Swordfish learns that talking about her feelings, thinking about the future and doing things she enjoys all help her to cope with her feelings.The Emotion Ocean series of picture books for children aged 4 plus are a great way to promote discussion of feelings and emotions, help build positive relationships and boost self-esteem and good behaviour. The series supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage, and the RSE curriculum 2020 and is also suitable for use with children in KS1 and can be used to discuss virtues and values. The stories are accompanied by fun an

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Book SynopsisA portrait of adolescence skillfully painted through two different narratives. In Sunday Morning we meet Mingo, a boy with the dreaded specter of Sunday morning church looming over him. Will he escape the day unscathed? Or will he fall victim to the dog and pony show? The Great Michael Bane is the story of a young man trying to navigate the trials and tribulations of school, home, and faith. Michael is seeking salvation-but will he succumb to his inner pain before he finds it?

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Book SynopsisScary stories told at a sleepover give seven-year-old Jodie nightmares about the Goat Woman. Only after a drive and a special picnic in the countryside with her grandmother does Jodie learn that first impressions can be misleading. That night, she dreams about her new friend and a sweet baby goat named Daisy.

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Book SynopsisBooks babies can really sink their gums into! Now in bilingual English and Spanish! Baby loves hugs. Just like baby kitty! Baby loves nuzzles. Just like baby bunny! Baby loves snuggles. Just like baby piggy! Indestructibles is the trusted series for easing little ones into story time. Beloved by babies and their parents, Indestructibles are built for the way babies “read” (i.e., with their hands and mouths) and are: · Rip Proof—made of ultra-durable tight-woven material ·Waterproof—can be chewed on, drooled on, and washed! ·Emergent Literacy Tool—bright pictures and few or no words encourage dialogic reading ·Portable—lightweight books can go anywhere, perfect for the diaper bag and for travel ·Safe for Baby—meets ASTM safety standards

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Book Synopsis**NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX FILM**Every ending is also a new beginning . . . On the night before they leave for college, Clare and Aidan have only one thing left to do: figure out whether they should stay together or break up. In twelve hours, they'll be heading to opposite ends of the country, and they're anxious to resolve things before they go.But the quiet night they had planned quickly turns into an unexpected adventure, a roller-coaster ride through their past that leads to family and friends, familiar landmarks and unexpected places, hard truths and surprising revelations. . . .And as the clock winds down and morning approaches, so does their inevitable goodbye. The question is, will it be goodbye for now or goodbye forever?Full of wisdom, heart, and hope, Jennifer E. Smith's irresistible novel explores what happens when life and love lead in different directions.Praise for Jennifer E. Smith:'A sweet story of summer love' Sunday Express'Packed with fun and romance, this uplifting You've Got Mail-style story is totally charming' Closer'A gorgeous, heartwarming reminder of the power of fate' New York Times Book ReviewTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR JENNIFER E. SMITH: 'Perfect for those who appreciate perfect sunsets and staring adoringly into someone's eyes' * Heat *A sweet story of summer love with all its myriad complications * Sunday Express *Packed with fun and romance, this uplifting You've Got Mail-style story is totally charming * Closer *A fast-paced and entertaining novel with a superlatively romantic premise * Publishers Weekly *A gorgeous, heartwarming reminder of the power of fate * New York Times Book Review *

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Book SynopsisFibbers get caught!The Fibbing Giraffe is a tale about a dishonest giraffe who fibs to his family and friends. It begins with fibs about him beating his buddies in various games. As a result of his fibs, his neck begins to shrink! He loses his ability to enjoy the things he used to enjoy, such as eating tree top leaves. The Fibbing Giraffe then tells his biggest fib. He lies to his mother about breaking the window. His neck vanishes! Is he ever going to be able to get his neck back to its original size? (Think Pinocchio but in reverse!)

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Book SynopsisHelp young children build their emotional vocabulary.You Have Feelings All the Time serves as a reminder that emotions are a healthy, normal part of life. Some of those feelings are big and some are quiet. Some feel good and others can feel uncomfortable and that s okay. Written from the perspective of a caring adult speaking to a child, this charming book helps young children build an emotional vocabulary. You Have Feelings All the Time is an affirming and supportive book about children s many different feelings. It helps preschoolers develop emotional literacy by naming and normalizing emotions. Strong emotions can scare or overwhelm kids, and helping them see that everyone feels mad, sad, or scared sometimes can comfort them and build their perspective-taking skills and their emotional vocabulary. Its charming rhyme and heartwarming message make the book perfect for storytime, home, the preschool classroom, and whenever children need help building an emotional vocabulary.All the Time SeriesWritten from the perspective of an adult speaking to a child, these rhyming books help young children know that they are deserving of love through life's ups and downs and show them all the ways they re supported as they continue to grow and learn.Trade Review"Warmly allows children to understand that emotions are natural. Kids will identify with the book and the message, which has story hour potential as well as a home on the SEL shelves."-- "School Library Journal" "How do we help children make sense of their feelings? In this charming read-aloud, Deborah Farmer Kris deftly reassures children and caregivers that all emotions are a normal, healthy part of life--and reminds us to approach our feelings with curiosity and compassion. What a gift!"--Dr. Susan David, author of Emotional Agility

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Book SynopsisLiving With Siblings Can Be Great, Even When They're Brothers#1 New Release in Early Learning Beginner ReadersLearn about the importance of family. I Do Not Like Living With Brothers aims to teach young siblings to see the value and goodness in each other. We never like everything about our brothers or sisters, but if we focus on the positive and recognize that our family cares about us, then we can live in community with greater joy.Turn sibling rivalry into love and kindness. Exploring the family dynamic of a sister living with two brothers, in this children's book, our young narrator discovers that while her brothers are dirty, smelly, and sometimes selfish, they are also kind, funny, and helpful. Author and father Daniel Baxter, cohost of the popular YouTube channel How It Should Have Ended, shows kids that perhaps living with your siblings is not all bad.I Do Not Like Living With Brothers is a great empathy book for kids. With creative examples and fun illustrations, it will teach young girls and boys: How to be more generous Why we should appreciate the people we live with That even though living with siblings can be hard work, it's worth it! If you and your child enjoy seeing examples of tolerance and reading kindness books for children like Be Kind, You're the Biggest, and Kindness Starts with You, you will love I Do Not Like Living With Brothers.

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Book SynopsisThis title introduces young readers to sadness. Simple text, lively photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to feeling sad.

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Book SynopsisIf you've experienced or witnessed racism or discrimination, you may feel stressed, angry, sad, or anxious. You may have trouble focusing on school or enjoying time with friends. And you may even have moments when your heart races and you fear something bad will happen. You should know that you are not alone, and what happened to you isn't your fault. Most importantly, there are tools you can use to work through these difficult emotions, regain your confidence, and move forward from your experience. This workbook can help guide you, step by step. Written by a team of experts in Black mental health and wellness and grounded in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), this workbook offers evidence-based strategies to help you manage emotions in the face of race-based stress due to microaggressions, implicit bias, overt racism, and vicarious racism. You'll also learn to find strength in your racial and cultural identity, and gain the skills needed to resist racism and thrive. You'll gain tools to help you: - Name and define your experience - Explore how racial stress can impact your thoughts, feelings, and behaviour - Create a "game plan" for responding to racism - Apply what you've learned out in the world With this workbook, you'll see that you are not alone in your experience, and will find stress-relieving strategies you can draw on throughout your lifetime to stay well in body and mind. Finally, you'll learn tips for navigating discussions about race and experiences of discrimination, so you can be empowered to stand up for what's right and contribute to an antiracist society. In these increasingly challenging times, kids and teens need mental health resources more than ever. With more than 1.6 million copies sold worldwide, Instant Help Books are easy to use, proven-effective, and recommended by therapists.

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Book SynopsisAn excellent Social Emotional Learning (SEL) tool for grownups and little readers for learning about loss and how grief looks different for everyone (and that's okay).After seven-year-old Zara experiences a death in her family, she learns that being sad can look different for different people. With her Mama's help, Zara also learns a way to find comfort when big messy goodbyes feel too big and messy. Written by mother-of-five and meditation guide Rebekah Borucki, Zara's Big Messy Goodbye teaches children how to recognize and accept their grief while also showing them how to accept the way others grieve. And though this story deals with the loss of a beloved family member, it is appropriate for teaching children about all kinds of loss, like a broken friendship or a separation caused by moving to a new home or school. Grief and trauma therapist Gina Moffa, LCSW, will also be your guide. You'll find a section for parents, teachers, and caregivers at the back of the book, which offers you several exercises to use to work through grief together. Get free gifts: You'll also get free access to downloadable coloring pages, an exclusive guided meditation for kids, and more! Just use the website link found inside the book to download your exclusive gifts. Rave customer reviews for Zara’s Big Messy Goodbye: “I like the Zara books because they show what many books don't: an interracial marriage, separated or divorced parents committed to coparenting their children, Black women with natural hair, and more. Zara, like all children, has big feelings and she needs help naming, processing, and expressing these feelings. In this particular book, Zara's aunt passes away. She has big feelings and is angry that her younger brother is responding differently. This is a gentle book about grief, showing that people react differently and that's okay. The back of the book also has some resources for caregivers around helping children process grief.” “When a 7-year-old learns that her Aunt has died, she goes through complex feelings of grief. Well here is a children's book that made me cry, for I could relate to the emotions of the little protagonist - and to the tools offered in the book (both the story itself and the afterward) as ones that have been useful for my own processing of grief. If you're looking for stories with Black main characters, stories with complex topics, stories written by Black authors, or stories to help kids learn healthy habits to help them process difficult and big feelings, the Zara books are a great addition to your bookshelves.” “Zara's Big Messy Bedtime honestly and clearly explores the multitude of feelings that arise when a loved one dies. I love that it gives parents practical language and a concrete activity to use with their child/children when experiencing the grief caused by the death of a loved one. I also appreciate the expert information and strategies provided by a licensed psychotherapist at the end of the book around death/grief. Most adults do not know how to process their grief- what a gift to be able to have information and tools to help teach our children to process theirs.” “I know this is written for children (and should be on every child's bookshelf, because one thing that's guaranteed as a human is loss) but I don't have kids at home anymore. I am actually grieving the loss of my youngest son, Torin, who died in March of 2020... and this book reminded me how much love I feel when I bring to mind memories of him (even though it still hurts!) I am so grateful for this book... our society needs to change the narrative around death and grief, and this is a beautiful example of how we can support each other through our losses.” “I appreciate the child-centered, nondenominational approach to processing death. Zara's experience is about connecting with herself, her memories, her family. This book would complement any family's belief system, and support both children and adults in navigating the diverse and sometimes unexpected emotions around death. The notes in the back explicitly empower adults to help children process loss, and feel confident in their ability to connect even during difficult emotional situations. This belongs on bookshelves in homes and in schools!” “We love the Zara books, and Zara's Big Messy Goodbye did not disappoint. These books focus on how to process challenging feelings, which is helpful for raising emotionally intelligent children. My 8 and 4 year old both enjoy the illustrations as well. My 8 year old's review is that 'it's a good story with a good lesson.' This book was timely with so many people having to experience the death of a loved one during the Pandemic. I highly recommend this and all of the other Zara books.” “We are big fans of Zara in our house! This book is no different. If you're searching for a way to discuss grief and loss with your children, this book is fantastic. It's adaptable for various ages and there are no religious undertones, nor does it rule out adding your family's personal religious or spiritual beliefs to the conversation. It's just really lovely, relatable, supportive information wrapped up in a sweet story with the signature gorgeous Zara illustrations. The resources at the end of the book are so helpful.” Celebrity praise for Zara's Big Messy Goodbye: 'This delightful book opens a door for the healing conversations around grief and loss that our families and communities so urgently need right now. Zara shows readers how to use simple tools to foster understanding and acceptance for all the ways we experience and express being human.” — Tembi Locke, Author of NYT Bestselling book FROM SCRATCH, Producer, Actress, and Advocate “Zara beautifully offers mindfulness for kids and adults alike.” — Rachel Ricketts, activist and author of Do Better “Friends, I cannot recommend these books enough. Get Zara for you, your kids, your nieces, your nephews... They’re just so beatitful!” — Jennifer Pastiloff, author of the National Bestseller, On Being Human

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