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

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Book SynopsisA summer night. A Saturday. For Claire, this summer feels fantastic because she’ll be zooming off to college in the fall. For her younger sister, Natalie, it’s an okay time with her friends: summer jobs, then hanging out. Fun mostly, but nothing special. A summer night. An accident. Life changes in a heartbeat.In Would You, Marthe Jocelyn tells a haunting story of tragedy and loss, of how one day can shape the next and at the same time emphasize the magnitude of life.

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Book SynopsisMo is a monster who just got a mustache. A big, black, beautiful mustache. Everybody likes Mo''s mustache. Now Knot, Dot, Nib, Tutu, Bob, Bill, and Ben all have mustaches too. In fact, soon EVERYBODY has a mustache! Why is everyone copying Mo? And how will he (and his mustache) ever stand out?     A wonderfully silly book about style and individuality, sure to grow on readers who don''t have facial hair -- and even those who do!

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Book SynopsisPick up this rollicking, dramatic, hilarious read-aloud as a wide cast of characters come to the school office for help with their bumps, runny noses, and many other colorful complaints! Kids at Bluebell don't feel well - Gus is sad, and Benny fell. Splinters, lice, a paper cut, throw-up, bumps, a hungry gut. Charlee's tooth won't wiggle free! But there's someone to go to - Miss Peatree! The big feelings and minor dilemmas of elementary school are no match for this hilarious, delightful cast of characters and the untiring compassion of Miss Peatree. One after another, students pile into her office to get fixed up - whether they need a Band-Aid for a bumped knee or a solution for a touch of homesickness. Even the principal visits with an urgent paper cut! With irresistible, hilarious rhyme and endlessly lively art, Chelsea Lin Wallace and Alison Farrell showcase the humor of elementary school's many little problems and the gentle good sense that puts everything right.

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Book SynopsisA charming, witty picture book about wacky inventions and working together."Girl-power, engineering and community action, all wrapped up in a miniature world. Marvellous!" –Caryl Hart, author of Girls Can do Anything"Bright spark Edie is sure to inspire young tinkerers and inventors small (and big) as they get lost in a world of imagination, gorgeously surprising illustration details and some super smart girl-powered ideas." –Kate Pankhurst, creator of Fantastically Great Women seriesEdie may be tiny, but she’s the most brilliant inventor! Her inventions, such as her potato powered streetlight and fan-powered bus have helped transform the lives of everyone who lives in Tiny Town. Edie’s inventions are always the biggest kept secret, and she certainly doesn’t need any help. Afterall, everyone knows that the best inventors do it all by themselves, right? But when Edie can’t find a way to solve her biggest problem yet – Michael, a wily magpie with a penchant for other people’s things – she must find a way to work with the whole of Tiny Town to stop the thief.Trade Review"Girl-power, engineering and community action, all wrapped up in a miniature world. Marvellous!"–Caryl Hart, author of Girls Can do Anything"Bright spark Edie is sure to inspire young tinkerers and inventors small (and big) as they get lost in a world of imagination, gorgeously surprising illustration details and some super smart girl-powered ideas."–Kate Pankhurst, creator of Fantastically Great Women series

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Book SynopsisSad reassures children and encourages them to speak to their loved ones for support.

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Book SynopsisTeaches children how to use affirmations as tools to build self-esteem and confidence.

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Book SynopsisWinner:Mom's Choice AwardWhile Dad tucks her in, a little girl named Grace calmly recounts her day—which was anything but calm. She had a tantrum (because of some injustices involving a purple shirt and breakfast cereal) and was banished to her bedroom before deciding to run away. Understanding that kids have ups and downs, Grace's mom wisely gave her daughter the space and time she needed to reach her own decision to return home—to open arms.The Day I Ran Away amusingly captures Grace’s mutable moods and childlike logic. Warm, humorous digital paintings offer fun details to keep little listeners busy. Kids can compare the bedtime and daytime scenes and try to figure out how Grace got that purple paw-print on her cheek—and when it got washed away. They can mimic Grace’s facial expressions or copy her poses for some soothing bedtime yoga. And of course, they can create a safe place to run away to when the injustices of Pre-K existence become too much to bear. A pop-up tent in the yard and the haven beneath the dining room table are excellent run-away destinations, as long as you come home for dinner.Trade Review"A sweet story where running away leads Grace right where she needs to be." Kirby Larson, Newbery Award-Winning author"Alternating voices and fonts in adult orange and youthful purple relate Grace's experiences with dramatic humor, and fun, colorful illustrations . . . convey the wide range of emotions that allow Grace's day to go from better to best with a little help from Mom and Dad." Foreword Reviews"Niner's tale, told entirely in dialogue at bedtime, will be familiar to most toddlers, though not every set of parents is so indulgent and understanding. The typeface and color are different for each speaker (Grace's is, of course, purple). Ongaro's illustrations, drawn by hand but colored electronically, alternate between the evening bedroom and the events of the day, depicting Grace and her parents as white. The bright and cheery images add needed detail to the spare tale." Kirkus Reviews"Her patient mother comes up with a solution that respects Grace's need for a little space and independence . . . cheery scenes of domestic life . . . successfully establish the family's closeness." Publishers Weekly" The Day I Ran Away will be sure to keep kids engaged and will teach them the importance of following rules and listening to parents. And, hopefully, they will also learn that there really is no place like home." Edwards Book Club"Look out Alexander and the Terrible Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day , there's a new book in town and it's earned a very special place in our hearts and on our book shelf." CLC Reviews"Youngsters will enjoy this tale because Grace's kid-sized sass does not erode their family's underlying strengths. Actually, caregiver trainers or parenting instructors can use this title to launch discussion on how active listening and flexible parameters underscore accountability in a kid-friendly way." Katie Engen"This fun little story pulls at big heart strings, and creates a wistful desire to return to a time when my very courageous little boy determined he too, needed broader living conditions." Darleen Wohlfeil, storymonsters.com

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Book SynopsisWhen the Cincinnati Zoo's baby hippo, Fiona, was born six weeks early, she was too small and weak to stand and nurse from her mother. With help from #TeamFiona, this once-tiny hippo is growing stronger every day. As Fiona explores the world around her, she is at times happy, mad, curious, and playful, as all children can be. Young readers will love exploring Fiona's feelings—and their own—while building important language and social-emotional skills.

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Book SynopsisExplore the workings of a grand piano through the eyes of a young musician preparing for recital. The cumulative structure should satisfy curious readers interested in how pianos function, from the pedal pressed to the ground to the keys that hoist the hammers. It's sure to be a musical treat for students, teachers, and music enthusiasts alike.

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