Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics
Little, Brown & Company Muhammad Najem War Reporter
Book SynopsisA 2024 YALSA Top Ten Great Graphic Novel for Teens • An NPR Best Book of 2023 • A 2023 NCSS Notable Social Studies Book 'Inspiring and exciting, powerful and very poignant' —Anderson Cooper ★ '[A] gripping narrative, told with great immediacy' —Horn Book, starred review ★ 'Highly recommended.' ―School Library Journal, starred review “A powerful true story that demonstrates the power of one young person determined to change the world” — Victoria Jamieson, author of Roller GirlA teenage boy risks his life to tell the truth in this gripping graphic memoir by youth activist Muhammad Najem and CNN producer Nora Neus. Muhammad Najem was only eight years old when the war in Syria began. He was thirteen when his beloved Baba, his father, was
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Baker Publishing Group CuldeSac Kids Collection One Books 16
Book SynopsisA lighthearted chapter book series for young readers written by bestselling author Beverly Lewis! Each book centers on the often-humorous escapades of these endearing neighborhood friends as they solve mysteries and learn the value of friendship and faith. This collection includes books one through six in the series.
£10.44
William B Eerdmans Publishing Co Building a Dream
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£14.39
William B Eerdmans Publishing Co Birdie
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£9.49
David C Cook Publishing Company The Chosen Presents Jesus Loves the Little
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£10.79
David C Cook Every Nation
£14.40
Tilbury House,U.S. Most People
Book Synopsis2017 Gold Moonbeam Children's Book Award: For dedication to children’s books and literacy and for inspired writing, illustrating and publishing. The world can be a scary place. Anxious adults want children to be aware of dangers, but shouldn’t kids be aware of kindness too?Trade Review"Most People, we are told, love to smile and laugh. Most people want to help other people. Most people love the sunshine. Most people are good. There are some people who aren’t good, of course, but if you could line up all the good people and all the bad ones, the line of good people would be much, much longer. That simple reasoning is perfectly pitched for its young audience, who will enjoy piecing together the story-within-a-story of the two main characters as they illustrate the messages of the text within the context of their own lives. MOST PEOPLE works especially well because it doesn’t just tell children to “be” good. It shows them how to “do” good. " -- R. J. PALACIO - NYT Book Review"Most People reminds kids that, although there are many scary events and images in the world, there are also countless examples of goodness." -- Caroline Bologna - Huffington Post"This offers a fairly simple and positive perspective on the world around us." -- Jessica Anne Bratt - Booklist"Most People is an inspiring choice to start a discussion on diversity, empathy, and kindness as well as on analyzing what we hear and see in and on the news. The positive perspective is welcome and provides young readers with comfort and examples of how people in general and they specifically can make a difference with even simple heartfelt gestures. Most People is an excellent book for home, classroom, and library bookshelves." -- CelebratePictureBooks.com"I still believe most people in this world are kind — and that’s the overall message of this heartwarming book. I love the sense of community and messages of kindness embedded in the story. I also like how the book explains with simple reasoning that people who do bad things can change — “there is a seed of goodness inside {each person} waiting to sprout.” The author’s note acknowledges that while children need to be careful of strangers, they also need to know that most people are good, kind, and helpful. Our children don’t deserve to be overly fearful of the world despite what they may see in the media." -- Charnaie Gordon - Brightly"This is a gem, and one I love having on my shelves to turn to during tough times. " -- happily ever elephants"This reassuring picture book shows children that the world around them is filled with helpful and friendly people. It is a book that brings a sense of safety to the young reader or listener, one that can help see their community and their school in a different way. It’s also a book that will start conversations about what kind of person they are and what positive changes they want to see in their world. The illustrations emphasize diversity and the friendly urban setting. The book follows the course of a day and ends with a beautiful city night and people seen through windows and on rooftops as a larger community.A strong and positive book that is important for children of today. Appropriate for ages 3-5." -- Waking Brain Cells"This book is a great resource for younger children to understand that even though bad things happen sometimes (as seen in the news, etc), that most people are good, kind and helpful. It reassures children that even though a few people may choose to do bad things, most people are kind and want to help others." -- Jill at KDL Service Center - Kent District Library Staff Picks 2017""Most People" is a courageous, constructive response to the dystopian world of the news media and very highly recommended for family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library picture book collections." -- The Midwest Book Review"I love the sense of community and messages of kindness. I also like how the book explains that people who do bad things can change. Because deep down aren’t all humans good people? I like to believe so or at least hope this is true. As the book states, “there is a seed of goodness inside {each person} waiting to sprout.” The author’s note acknowledges that while children need to be careful of strangers, they also need to know that most people are good, kind and helpful. Our children don’t deserve to be overly fearful of the world no matter how much the media communicates this. I think this book can help spark lots of great discussions with smaller children whenever tragedies strike as it’s easy enough to understand. A great book to add to your home or school library." -- Mrs. G - Here Wee Read""I love this book! It is a perspective not often found in children's books so directly, that most people in this world are good. I can't wait to order this for our library, and I will be recommending it to patrons."" -- Librarian, Lakes Region Library"Most People is a lovely book that addresses the issue of people not always being good. No parent wants to see their child become disillusioned with the world, and this book helps deal with this concept in a kind and gentle manner. The lovely illustrations support the text, nicely depicting "not good" actions in ways a young child can grasp, such as stealing and vandalism. Since all children do things that are "not good" it also shows that someone can be sorry, change their actions and be forgiven. Nice book to deal with both sides of this concept - if somebody in a child's world has done something "not good", or if they have." -- Middle School Librarian"There is a significant volume of children's literature dedicated to creating awareness of the possible dangers of strangers. While this is a very important lesson for children, a story that highlights the goodness in people is a welcome change. This story would fit very well into a study of communities." -- Teacher
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Tilbury House,U.S. Most People
Book SynopsisThe world can be a scary place. Anxious adults want children to be aware of dangers but children should be aware of kindness too.Trade Review"Most People reminds kids that, although there are many scary events and images in the world, there are also countless examples of goodness." -- Caroline Bologna - Huffington Post
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Tilbury House,U.S. Theyre Heroes Too
Book SynopsisA picture-book celebration of the ordinary peopleadults and childrenwho hold our world together by going about their daily lives and work
£13.49
Anthony T. Frais AN INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS MORALITY AND VIRTUES
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£10.00
Indy Pub Emma Kate and The Show and Tell Day
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£6.40
Paw Prints Publishing FOREVER FRIENDS
Book SynopsisKids and adults alike will delight in this level 2 emerging reader, the first in a series about a young Sikh boy, his ?yummy? sidekick puppy, and their adventures in volunteerism and play.Jeet is new to town and a little lonely. To combat this, he and his mom start volunteering at a local animal shelter. There, Jeet makes a new friend in a happy puppy, Fudge! Jeet?s world is about to get a whole lot better.This title is leveled using both the Lexile and Fountas & Pinnell reading level standards.
£7.82
St Martin's Press Natalie Portmans Fables
Book SynopsisAcademy Award-winning actress, director, producer, and activist Natalie Portman retells three classic fables and imbues them with wit and wisdom in this New York Times bestselling book. From realizing that there is no right way to live to respecting our planet and learning what really makes someone a winner, the messages at the heart of Natalie Portman's Fables are modern takes on timeless life lessons. Told with a playful, kid-friendly voice and perfectly paired with Janna Mattia's charming artwork, Portman's insightful retellings of The Tortoise and the Hare, The Three Little Pigs, and Country Mouse and City Mouse are ideal for reading aloud and are sure to become beloved additions to family libraries.An instant New York Times bestseller!
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Roaring Brook Press Hello Dog Hello Human Flip Book
Book SynopsisLearn how to properly introduce yourself to a dog or human in this enticing flip book guide that is two stories in one, perfect for fans of MAY I PET YOUR DOG?, TAILS ARE NOT FOR PULLING, and all dog-lovers.
£11.69
Feiwel & Friends Defanged
£15.20
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Checklist Challenge Guide to Life Skills
Book SynopsisHow can you make it through life and accomplish everything you want? By following a checklist, of course! Learn how to speak up and be heard, balance money, spread your wings and more in this easy-to-follow guide guaranteed to help you tackle all the items on your life skill checklist. With simple activities, colourful imagery and fast-paced text, Checklist Challenge Guides will help young readers, new and confident alike, check off new skills and experiences and live their best life!
£8.54
Tommy Nelson Pray First for Young Readers
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Countless
Book SynopsisHeartbreaking, life-affirming, brave and bold - Karen Gregory''s debut is a completely different kind of love story. ''Is there anything that''s concerning you?' Felicity says. College, home, boyfriends?'' Though she''s more or less smiling at this last one.I don''t smile. Instead, I feel my face go hot. Silence stretches as wide as an ocean. When I look up, Felicity has this expression on her face like she''s just seen Elvis. Slowly, she leans forward and in a gentle voice I''ve never heard her use before she says, ''Have you done a pregnancy test?'' When Hedda discovers she is pregnant, she doesn't believe she could ever look after a baby. The numbers just don't add up. She is young, and still in the grip of an eating disorder that controls every aspect of how she goes about her daily life. She's even given her eating disorder a name Nia. But as the days tick by, Hedda comes to a decision: she and Nia will call a truce, just until the baby is bornTrade ReviewMoving and thought-provoking * Irish Times *A heart-breaking, hopeful and highly-unusual debut * Metro, Imogen Russell Williams *Countless is written with empathy and deep compassion and we could all do with more of that. * The Bookbag, Jill Murphy *Insightful, authentic and profoundly moving …This is an important, impactful, mightily impressive debut about love, reaching out and taking one step at a time * LoveReading4Kids *Bold and brilliant * Books A Go Go *Everyone should read this * The Bibliophile Girl *An emotive story of love and choices ... easily one of the standout debuts of the year. * 100 Words or Less *I inhaled this book. I was emotionally involved from the very start and couldn’t bear to put it down … Though Countless is heartbreaking it is also full of heart, and it celebrates the power of finding your people and your self and the resilience to keep going. * Rhino Reads *The tonic for fluffy contemporaries * Heartful of Books *
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Little, Brown & Company By The Time You Read This Ill Be Dead
Book SynopsisAfter a lifetime of being bullied, Daelyn is broken beyond repair. She has tried to kill herself before, and is determined to get it right this time. Though her parents think they can protect her, she finds a Web site for completers that seems made just for her. She blogs on its forums, purging her harrowing history. At her private Catholic school, the only person who interacts with her is a boy named Santana. No matter how poorly she treats him, he just won''t leave her alone. And it''s too late for Daelyn to be letting people into her life . . . isn''t it?In this harrowing, compelling novel, Julie Anne Peters shines a light on what might make a teenager want to kill herself, as well as how she might start to bring herself back from the edge. A discussion guide and resource list prepared by bullycide expert C. J. Bott are included in the back matter.
£9.49
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada The Covid19 Pandemic
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£12.59
Teacher Created Materials, Inc Straight Talk Smoking
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£11.05
Hachette Children's Group New Adventures My New School
Book SynopsisTyrone is having to move schools because his dad has a new job. He is sad and scared about his first day there. Will he make new friends? Will he find his way around? Will he like the teachers?This story shows what happens on a first day at school and shows ways that children can help themselves to ease the transition.This first experiences series uncovers the worries and fears associated with big life changes that young children might experience and provides reassurance by explaining how they might feel and shows ways that children can learn to cope with these feelings. The sensitively written story provides guidance not only for children, but also for adults who want to help their child through these unsettling times in their lives.
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Hachette Children's Group Little Steps Honesty
Book SynopsisInspiring young children to adopt positive character traits through little achievable stepsJoin Anya as she learns the importance of telling the truth and owning up to mistakes, taking little steps towards being honest and truthful with her family, friends and the new people she meets. The Little Steps series explores each positive character trait through everyday scenarios. Each book centres around one child character as they find out how their actions and the choices they make affect themselves and others. ''Little steps'' panels recap the moral message of the text and summarise the key lesson and a ''big step'' panel at the end of each section shows positive outcomes of developing emotional literacy. Relevant feelings and emotions are highlighted in the text.Perfect for readers aged 5 and up.
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Union Square & Co. Nothing Interesting Ever Happens to Ethan
Book SynopsisE.T.meetsStranger Thingsin this middle-grade novel series from author and award-winning filmmaker Nick Brooks. With crossover appeal, this fun, engaging series has plenty of nostalgia nods for adults to appreciate as well as young readers. Somethingcoolhappening in Ferrous City? Not a chance. Until one day . . . when self-proclaimed genius inventor Ethan Fairmont runs into an abandoned car factory to avoid a local bully and accidentally stumbles across his exbest friend Kareem, new kid Juan Carlos, and an extraterrestrial visitor. Cheese (the alien) is stuck on Earth and in need of some serious repairs, spicy snacksand absolute, total secrecy. That's easier said than done when mysterious agents descend on Ferrous City to search for Cheese. With time running out and their family and friends in potential danger, can Ethan, Kareem, and Juan Carlos pull off an intergalactic rescue before they're all found out? Weaving issues of racial profiling, community struggles, and everyday life in a
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Sourcebooks, Inc Inspiring Others
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Phoenix International Publications, Incorporated Stuck Inside
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£11.69
1517 Media Still Stace: My Gay Christian Coming-of-Age Story
Book SynopsisIs it possible to be gay and Christian?Stacey loves being a Christian. Her best friends are also her church friends. Her favorite place on earth is Bible camp every summer. And she talks to God like they are old friends.But one summer, she meets a girl who turns everything upside down. Is this feeling she has for her more than just friendship? Could it be a crush? Filled with dread, Stacey embarks on a journey to discover what it means to be gay, whether it is possible to change, and how to reconcile her identity with her faith. Will it even be possible?In this young-adult illustrated memoir, Stacey Chomiak tells the true story of her teenage and young-adult years: of heartbreak, family conflict, trying to become ex-gay, wrestling with her faith, and finding love. Uncovering happiness and joy while surrounded by the loneliness of a world that actively excludes her seems insurmountable. Until she learns to love her full self. Then the possibility of being both gay and Christian seems not just possible, but the best answer of all.
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1517 Media Simon the Hugger
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FriesenPress The Queen Bakes A Pie
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FriesenPress The Queen Bakes A Pie
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£8.62
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Watch Us Rise
Book SynopsisA stirring and unputdownable read about what it means to be a woman today. Perfect for fans of Moxie and The Hate U Give. 'This stunning book is the story I've been waiting for my whole life; where girls rise up to claim their space with joy and power. I resolve to give a copy to every teenager I know!' Laurie Halse Anderson, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of SPEAK and SHOUT 'An extraordinary story of two indomitable spirits, the power of friendship, and what leadership looks like in the hands of young people today, Watch Us Rise is the novel we all need right now.' Brendan Kiely, New York Times bestselling co-author of ALL AMERICAN BOYS and TRADITION Jasmine and Chelsea are best friends on a mission. Sick of the way that young women are treated even at their 'progressive' New York City high school, they decide to start a Women's Rights Club. One problem - no one shows up. That hardly stops them. They start posting everything from videos of Chelsea performing her poetry to Jasmine's response to being reduced to a racist and sexist stereotype in the school's theatre department. And soon, they've gone viral, creating a platform they never could've predicted. With such positive support, the Women's Rights Club is also targeted by trolls. But Jasmine and Chelsea won't let their voices - or those of the other young women in their city - be silenced. They'll risk everything to be heard and effect change ... but at what cost?Trade ReviewPraise for PIECING ME TOGETHER: An important and deeply moving novel. Highly recommended * John Green *Praise for PIECING ME TOGETHER: Timely and timeless, Piecing Me Together is a book about the ways young people deal with the hardships and heartbreak of everyday living while remaining whole and true to themselves * Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award winning author of BROWN GIRL DREAMING *Praise for PIECING ME TOGETHER: Watson, with rhythm and style, somehow gets at the toxicity of sympathy, the unquenchable thirst of fear, and the life-changing power of voice and opportunity, all wrapped up in Jade * Jason Reynolds, New York Times bestselling and award-winning coauthor of ALL AMERICAN BOYS *Praise for PIECING ME TOGETHER: A timely, nuanced and unforgettable story about the power of art, community and friendship * starred review, Kirkus Reviews *Readers who avidly follow American cultural politics will find much here to provoke and inspire. * CBI Reading Guide 2019-20 *
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Christian Focus Publications Ltd Prayer Is An Adventure
Book Synopsis This beautifully illustrated edition of best–selling author Patricia St John’s beloved book on prayer will inspire children to speak to their Heavenly Father. Prayer is a vital part of child’s relationship with God. It is something they must be taught to do for themselves. It is a two–way communication. But it is crucial that they learn not only why prayer is important, but who is it that they pray to, how to pray and how their prayers might be answered. Using short everyday stories and examples from the Bible and the lives of well–known Christians Patrica St John walks the reader step–by–step through this simple but profound guide to prayer. This hardback full of gorgeous modern illustrations by Catherine Pape, and will be a great encouragement for 8–12 year olds who are taking their first steps in faith.
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Christian Focus Publications Ltd What Jesus Does: 31 Devotions about Jesus and the
Book SynopsisWhat is a life with Jesus like? How does the Son of God impact me? Through 31 devotions about Jesus, family and the church we discover what being friends with Jesus really means. Find out about Jesus, his friends and family, the disciples and the church through stories such as: Jesus Knows Your Name; Ready Steady Think; and Who Loves Church? These stories were first told at The First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, South Carolina.Trade ReviewHave you ever felt disappointed? We’ve all felt the sadness of promises broken and dreams shattered. But here’s the good news: Jesus keeps His promises, and He doesn’t disappoint. He is with us every day. In this book by my friend Dr. Ferguson, you will learn to hope in the God who never disappoints or breaks His promises. This book reminds us that He is a God worthy of our love, and His people will go on loving Him forever. -- Chris Larson (President and CEO of Ligonier Ministries, Orlando, Florida)Sinclair Ferguson has written this devotional book to help our children to think about Jesus and love him more. Its brilliance lies in the fact that it is so simple yet so creative. I can think of three great uses for it: (1) a gift for children to read on their own; (2) a guide for parents leading family devotions; and (3) a garden of homegrown illustrations for pastors to “pick and pinch” for their own children’s addresses! Highly recommended! -- Jonny Gibson (Associate Professor of Old Testament, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and author of ‘The Moon Is Always Round’)
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Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U.S. Know and Follow Rules
Book SynopsisA child who can t follow rules is a child who s always in trouble. This book starts with simple reasons why we have rules: to help us stay safe, learn, be fair, and get along. Then it presents just four basic rules: Listen, Best Work, Hands and Body to Myself, and Please and Thank You. The focus throughout is on the positive sense of pride that comes with learning to follow rules. Includes questions and activities adults can use to reinforce the ideas and skills being taught."Trade ReviewSurely needed...I heartily applaud this important series. Jay A. Monson, Ph.D., Professor of Elementary Education, Utah State University"
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New Harbinger Publications The OCD Workbook for Kids: Skills to Help
Book SynopsisDoes your child have OCD? In this much-needed Instant Help workbook, kids will learn to identify obsessions and compulsions, understand them, and use simple tools based in exposure and ritual prevention to cope with and overcome this difficult disorder. If your child has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), he or she may suffer from obsessive thinking, use rituals to soothe anxiety, and act compulsively in ways that are disruptive and sometimes harmful. As you know all too well, OCD can greatly interfere with school, friends, and home life. So, how can you help your child be their very best? With this evidence-based workbook for kids, your child will learn how and why they struggle, and gain a greater understanding of what OCD is by identifying common symptoms, including contamination concerns, fear of harm, need for order/symmetry, and excessive doubting. Your child will then be gently guided to name their own symptoms and rate the extent to which each symptom causes them anxiety.The workbook also provides a framework for children to apply exposure and ritual prevention strategies to anxiety-provoking situations independently or with help from you or a caregiver. Detailed instructions for completing exposure exercises will be covered, including how long exposures should last, and how often they should be repeated. Finally, the workbook will show you and your child how to build a solid support system of family, friends, teachers, and professionals to aid you in managing OCD symptoms and building a lifestyle that will help you both deal with your child's symptoms more effectively.If your child's OCD is holding them back from living the happy childhood you want for them, this easy-to-read and practical workbook can help them cope with symptoms and really thrive-at home, in the classroom, and well into adulthood.
£19.00
Barbour Kidz 3-Minute Prayers for Courageous Girls
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Blue Owl Books Facing Bullying
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£8.99
Orange Hat Publishing Rusty Raccoon and The Sugar Bowl
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£14.24
New Harbinger Publications The Gender Identity Workbook for Kids: A Guide to
Book SynopsisThe Gender Identity Workbook for Kids offers fun, age-appropriate activities to help your child explore their identity and discover unique ways to navigate gender expression at home, in school, and with friends.Transgender and gender-nonconforming (TGNC) children need validation and support on their journey toward self-discovery. Unfortunately, due to stigma and misinformation, these kids can be especially vulnerable to bullying, discrimination, and even mental health issues such as anxiety or depression. The good news is that there are steps you can take to empower your child as they explore, understand, and affirm their gender identity. This important workbook will guide you both.In this guide, a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in gender-nonconforming youth offers real tools to help your child thrive in all aspects of life. You and your child will discover a more expansive way of understanding gender; gain insight into gender diverse thoughts, feelings, and experiences; and find engaging activities with fun titles such as, "Apple, Oranges, and Fruit Bowls" and "Pronoun Town" to help your child to explore their own unique identity in a way that is age-appropriate and validating.No child experiences gender in a vacuum, and children don't just transition - families do. Let this workbook guide you and your child on this important journey in their lives.
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New Harbinger Publications The Resilient Teen: 10 Key Skills to Bounce Back
Book Synopsis10 powerful skills to help you manage stress, bounce back from difficult situations, and rewire your brain for happiness and success! Being a teen today is stressful. That’s why you need real tools to help you cope with all of life’s challenges—from small stressors like homework, social media, and dating to serious trauma resulting from bullying, school shootings, violence, and now—pandemics. The key to dealing with all of these difficult events is resilience—the ability to recover from setbacks or trauma, and forge ahead with emotional strength. The best thing about resilience is that it can be learned. This book will help you learn how to be resilient, so you can weather life’s storms and reach your goals. In The Resilient Teen, psychologist, teen expert, and trauma specialist Sheela Raja offers ten skills grounded in key principles from psychology and neuroscience to help you manage difficult emotions, recover from difficult situations, and cultivate a sense of joy—even in the face of setbacks and modern-day stressors. You’ll learn essential strategies for self-care, how to establish a healthy lifestyle, and how to set limits on technology. You’ll also discover how mindfulness can help you deal with stress and challenging emotions in the moment, tips for building better relationships with family and friends, and tools for dealing with disappointment. Most importantly, this book will show you how to increase your own sense of joy, purpose, and meaning—even when things seem less than awesome.
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Inspire Press, LLC Miracle of Little Tree: The 9/11 Survivor Tree's
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£13.49
3g Publishing Momma, Did You Hear the News?: (Talking to kids
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Three Horse Publishing Love Is...: A Children's Book on Love - Inspired by 1 Corinthians 13
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£16.14
Hardie Grant Children's Publishing We’re Moving Away
Book SynopsisIn this warm-hearted and lovingly detailed picture book, illustrator and author Niña Nill weaves a story about the pieces of ourselves we bring along when we move, the things we have to leave behind, and how we rebuild a sense of home.Our family is moving to a new country. We can’t take all our things, so we need to make a list … The book is inspired by Niña’s own experiences of moving to a new country with her young family, but will be relatable to any child who has moved house. Niña’s storytelling is simple and child-focused, and the book will come to life with detail to pore over – a winner for any kid (or adult) who loves list-making and cataloguing objects.We're Moving Away is the perfect book for any family facing change – no matter how big or how small. For ages 3 and up.‘This stunning book offers readers aged three and up a powerful message: amid any kind of change, they can find comfort and hope.’ – Books+Publishing
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Hardie Grant Children's Publishing Let it Flow
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Greystone Books,Canada I Hear You, Ocean
Book SynopsisThis joyful and soothing book about ocean sounds for kids 3-7 will transport readers to the seaside.When a child visits the ocean with his little brother, he whispers to him, “The ocean has lots to say, if you listen.” Together, they hear wondrous things, like the rumble of pebbles tumbling and filling the beach with shiny gems, the bark of a seal playing peekaboo, and the whooshing of a shell murmuring messages.The second book in the Sounds of Nature Series for young children, I Hear You, Ocean is an excellent resource for outdoor education and social-emotional learning, helping to teach: How to engage with nature in fun and respectful ways Mindfulness and empathy with the world around us Positive and gentle play with younger siblings The ocean makes magical sounds—you just have to listen! Book #2 in the Sounds of Nature series! This picture book series about listening to nature explores different ecosystems, including forest, ocean, and mountain soundscapes. It encourages mindfulness, outdoor education, and social-emotional learning, as readers join the characters in using their imaginations to hear the many things nature has to say.<>Trade Review"A poignant book about the power of unplugging and tuning into the sounds of nature that surround us. . . An inspiring read with valuable lessons about respecting and appreciating both nature and your siblings." —Hakai Magazine "A love letter to an autumnal beach and a charming read-aloud." —School Library Journal "Washes of muted jewel tones and soft pencil lines invite readers to enjoy oceanside delights. … A solid seaside escapade that will sit nicely alongside other books on the five senses.” —Kirkus Review Praise for I Hear You, Forest by Kallie George and Carmen Mok “Through each lush and atmospheric page turn, we meet new animals and feel the empathy the child experiences for the beauty and marvel that surrounds her… I encourage parents to read this book to their children and then take them on a stroll through their local park or forest.” —Good Reads with Ronna "Readers will feel transported into another world" —TinyBeans “A lovely new picture book reminding readers that any sojourn into nature is enriching, but will be much more so when we activate all of our senses and awareness.” —Unpacking the Power of Picture Books
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Pajama Press Teaching Mrs. Muddle
Book SynopsisFall in love at first blunder with a wisely foolish kindergarten teacher who makes the first day of school an experience to remember. Kayla isn’t too sure about the first day of kindergarten. What if she misses her mom? What if she can’t find the bathroom? But when Kayla meets Mrs. Muddle, it quickly becomes clear that Kayla’s problems are nothing compared to her teacher’s. Mrs. Muddle mixes up the kids’ name tags, takes them to the library instead of the gym, and can’t find the bathroom. She doesn’t even know how to use a slide properly! Clearly somebody needs to take charge. Soon Kayla is much too busy teaching her teacher to think about her own worries. Hearkening back to classics like The Amelia Bedelia collection and Douglas Wood’s What Teachers Can’t Do, Colleen Nelson will make parents, children, and especially teachers laugh out loud over Mrs. Muddle’s antics and the exasperated Kayla’s leadership. As the students find their way around the school, Alice Carter’s giggle-inducing art welcomes readers into a kindergarten class that makes the first day of school seem very appealing indeed.Trade ReviewPraise for Teaching Mrs. Muddle 2021 CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens Selection 2021 Open Book “Read Local – Ottawa” Selection "This story is perfectly suited to settle some first day jitters, but will also be appreciated by teachers and parents who know what it takes to help children feel comfortable in new environments."—School Library Journal “Nelson’s narratorial voice is clear and charming, and the choice to illustrate Kayla as a dark-skinned girl of color is pleasing.”—Kirkus Reviews “We rated this book: [5/5]…Colleen Nelson has written a really sweet story that will help young students with their first-day jitters. The writing has a great sense of fun and the story will make the pages fly by….A most charming book.”—Seattle Book Review “Whether or not the reader knows that Mrs. Muddle’s ‘mistakes’ were on purpose, they will enjoy following her and the class all around the school….The illustrations add to the humor and really give the feel of a tour around an elementary school….This would be a perfect read aloud for a first day of kindergarten (or preschool, or first grade).”—Youth Services Book Review “A fun-loving, thoughtful picture book about first-day-of-school jitters, empowerment and personal growth…Nelson has astutely captured both the curiosity and nervousness that often accompanies kids when beginning something new. And Carter’s bright, delightfully whimsical illustrations bring Kayla and her new school world brilliantly to life….A practical resource for librarians, teachers and families, this timely book makes the grade as ideal reading for bringing the focus back to a love of learning, friendship and fun…”—Canadian Children’s Book News “Colleen Nelson creates a very relatable school situation that is both engaging and charming. It’s giving Kayla and every child the opportunity to see that they embody far greater capabilities than they imagine they possess....Even in a light but big-hearted story about finding your own way by helping others, Colleen Nelson drives home the conviction that young people can do so much.”—CanLit for LittleCanadians “The illustrations were the best part of this book. They absolutely made the story come to life….From problems matching nametags to kids at the beginning of the day, to going to different rooms in the school as the day progressed, to using snacks as art supplies, the kids learn to work together to get things done and keep Mrs. Muddle organized.”—Canadian Bookworm “[A] really lovable and amusing story that's sure to ease some first day jitters.”—Little Bookworm Club “Teaching Mrs. Muddle is a funny little book that conveys the message that it is okay to be nervous about starting new things; it’s a universal feeling shared not just by students but their teachers too; what is important is to be kind and extend help when you see that someone could with it.”—The Vancouver Writer’s Fest “This heartwarming tale had me smiling and giggling as Mrs. Muddle brilliantly guides her students and puts their worries at ease through her “mistakes”.”—@jmebills “Does your little one have the back-to-school jitters? … Grab some books about school that will make them laugh and feel prepared. Teaching Mrs. Muddle is one of my favorites because it’s just so funny… This book has my kids cracking up!”—Big Books For Little Hands (@bblhands)
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