It's easy to look after our mental health when we make it a habit! We can talk about our feelings with a trusted adult, spend time doing things we love, and take breaks when we need them. Approachable text paired with engaging photos makes developing mental health habits fun and approachable for young readers learning early life skills.
Even though her Dad calls her “Bruiser,” eleven-year-old Joy isn’t as strong as she looks. With Dad gone and Mom depressed, it’s up to Joy to care for the house and her younger brother Ian. Struggling with old clothes in sizes too small now and Ian's constant hunger, Joy fears the school counselor might call Child Protective Services. When a baby bird falls from its nest, Joy recalls her Dad's warning, “You don’t know your own strength.”
Nearly 1 in 5 American adults will have a diagnosable mental health condition in any given year. Ruby Bean, a 12-year-old Accidental Expert on Missing Mothers, embarks on a cross-country journey with her aunt to find her missing mother who suffers from mental illness and addiction. Along the way, Ruby discovers that sometimes the worst events can bring the best surprises into one's life.
The Manatees, led by new captain Luis, find joy this baseball season. Embracing teamwork, they welcome troubled players Ty and Savannah for a second chance. Can they all work together to beat the league's best, the Dragons?
Emma is eager to see her friends Lily and Amelia when third grade begins. But her friends’ interests have changed: Lily became a ballerina, Amelia lost interest in science. And, as third grade unfolds more differences among them are revealed.
How do you stay safe around strangers? Stranger Safety highlights everyday situations readers encounter and how to stay safe at home, in public, and online. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about stranger safety.
How do you stay safe around water? Learn how to behave in pools and lakes, why life jackets are important, and more. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about water safety.
How can you be fire smart outdoors, at home, and in public settings? Learn how to check smoke detectors, how to make and practice a fire escape plan, what to do during a fire drill or real fire, and more. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about fire safety.
Learn what false information online is, what it looks like, and how to fact-check and identify it. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Grow with Goals and Try This! activities further reinforce the content.
Learn how to set healthy habits with their devices, such as recognizing screen addiction, setting time limits, and discussing new apps with caregivers before downloading and using them. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Grow with Goals and Try This! activities further reinforce the content.
Learn responsible behaviors for using technology and the internet, such as protecting their digital footprint, creating strong passwords, and modeling positive behaviors. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support a growth mindset throughout, while Grow with Goals and Try This! activities further reinforce the content.
Learn what a digital footprint is, how to develop a positive footprint, and how to protect it. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Grow with Goals and Try This! activities further reinforce the content.
This fun, colorful book describes basic rules for what to do and what not to do to be safe in inclement weather.
This fun, colorful book describes basic rules for what to do and what not to do to be safe on your cell phone and online.
This fun, colorful book describes basic rules for what to do and what not to do to be safe on or near the water.
This fun, colorful book describes basic rules for what to do and what not to do to be safe in your neighborhood.
This fun, colorful book describes basic rules for what to do and what not to do to be safe at school.
This fun, colorful book describes basic rules for what to do and what not to do to be safe near fire.
This fun, colorful book describes basic rules for what to do and what not to do to be safe at home.
This fun, colorful book describes basic rules for times when helmets, pads, and guards are necessary.
For Jasper, life as a sasquatch isn't too bad. He has a nice house in the woods where he lives alone. Just the way he likes it. Being around other animals can be a little stressful. So Jasper keeps to himself, and life is good, even if some days are a bit lonely. To keep himself busy, Jasper decides to grow a turnip garden. It's hard work but it's very satisfying. With caretaking, the garden should yield a bountiful crop of yummy turnips. But one morning, just as the turnips are almost ready for harvest . . . disaster! Hungry deer have swooped in to eat Jasper's garden!
After traveling down a winding road, a pickup truck pulling a trailer stops at a farm. When the trailer opens, an old horse steps out. Old Blue, alone, unsure, and trying hard to be brave, has arrived at a horse rescue farm. But what will happen here?
The work at The Bakers Dozen bakery goes like clockwork--all twelve bakers have a job to do, and the jobs are completed without a hitch. When a new chef shows up looking for a spot on the team, and with a tempting treat too, the bakers insist The Bakers Dozen is "twelve, no more!" Even if the doughnuts do look delicious... Luckily, the new chef knows something surprising about a baker's dozen. This fun, rhyming read includes a doughnut recipe--and reminds readers that the more, the merrier!
One boy tries his hardest to do what is expected of him, but his brain just refuses to cooperate. Today it's a DINOSAUR! And tomorrow a raging bull. Who knows what might come next? In the midst of a hurricane-brain, his family pulls him back to calmer waters. The boy learns to use his unique moods and mind-sets to their best advantage, stay flexible, and, when in doubt, ask for help. This Own Voices, Own Stories Grand Prize Winner gives readers an authentic glimpse into what life can feel like for kids with autism, ADHD, and other neurodivergent traits.
Ava does not love dresses. They poke and pinch, squish and squash. They just do not feel good to her. But after Ava and her family are invited to a quinceañera celebration, her mother thinks they need to go shopping for a new dress. After trying on dress (too itchy) after dress (too poofy) after dress (too silly), Ava finally finds what she does want to wear. It's a bright and sparkly tuxedo pantsuit. It's perfect! Her mother tells her that she will be the only girl not wearing a dress. And that's just fine with Ava. But what happens when they get to the party?
