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Heidi loves the special hat her aunt made -- but there is an annoying classmate who keeps grabbing it off her head. How can Heidi get him to stop teasing her? This easy-to-read book is designed to teach children, especially those between 4 and 10, how to identify problems, brainstorm options, think through the possible outcome of each option and finally, to select and implement a solution. With these problem-solving skills, kids are better prepared to cope with every kind of concern. Frustration and disappointment won't go away, but research shows that children will be less likely to respond with angry outbursts. They will be more confident and better prepared to handle the variety of problems they'll face as they mature. Written in the "you-choose-what-happens-next" format.

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This easy-to-read book is designed to teach children, especially those between 4 and 10, how to identify problems, brainstorm options, think through the possible outcome of each option and finally, to select and implement a solution. With these problem-solving skills, kids are better prepared to cope with every kind of concern. Frustration and disappointment won't go away, but research shows that children will be less likely to respond with angry outbursts. They will be more confident and better prepared to handle the variety of problems they will face as they mature. Written in the "you-choose-what-happens-next" format. In this title, a little boy is tired when he returns from school and the noisy ride on the school bus, but his pre-schooler sister wants to play as soon as he walks in the door.

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Someone is stealing the delicious pickles from Amy's lunch day after day. How can Amy find out who is taking the pickle and stop it? This easy-to-read book is designed to teach children, especially those between ages 4 and 10 years, how to identify problems, brainstorm options, think through the possible outcome of each option and finally, to select and implement a solution. With these problem-solving skills, kids are better prepared to cope with every kind of concern. Frustration and disappointment won't go away, but research shows that children will be less likely to respond with angry outbursts. They will be more confident and better prepared to handle the variety of problems they will face as they mature. Written in the "you-choose-what-happens-next" format.

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Willy has just gotten home from school and wants to spend a few minutes playing by himself. His little sister Maya, though, wants him to play with her—right now. How can Willy get a few minutes of quiet and still keep his sister happy? The story presents children with several alternatives for them to consider, and every choice leads to a different ending. Kids can decide whether they like how the story turns out, or whether they want to go back and try another approach to solving the problem. The story also gives parents the opportunity to ask children what other solutions might work.

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