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.
When Hector notices litter floating in the pond at the park, Leo the paintbrush teaches him about the importance of respecting nature and the environment. Together, Hector and Leo learn about the different ways we can protect our planet. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a section on using respectful words, a S.T.E.A.M. activity, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research including web sites, an index, and an introduction to the author.
What do you want to be when you grow up? Do you reach for the stars? Do you value teamwork and shoot for the moon? Are you out of this world? You want to be an astronaut! It's a tough job but learn from a real-life astronaut what it takes to achieve that goal--and what you can do right now to help prepare for blast off!
Shopping online can be fun and easy, and there are many ways to do it. Explore the world of online shopping. Then, learn some helpful tips on spotting scams and staying safe online. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers gain digital literacy.
Trainer Tom works with the animals at the zoo. Today, the camels need his help. There's a flu at the zoo, and lots of their animal friends are sick. The camels want to help their friends feel better. With Trainer Tom's help, the camels learn good, safe ways to show the other animals just how much they care.
Toby is having the best birthday party ever until an ill-timed and unintended toot draws unwelcome attention and teasing. Poor Toby--he is so embarrassed! And now everyone is calling him "Tootles." To get out from under his cloud of shame, Toby goes to visit his grandmother, hoping to get some sympathy and understanding. But as it turns out, Grandma is a bit of a gasbag herself with her own windy issues. She toots not once, not twice, but THREE times during Toby's visit. And she's not even embarrassed about it! But Toby is. He's embarrassed by her and for her. It's only when Toby is facing another digestive episode that he realizes maybe it's time to follow Grandma's lead and not let little things get in the way of enjoying life. After all, gas happens! A sweet and funny lesson on how to handle life's hiccups and other unexpected "eruptions."
In Diego's Visit to the Dentist, beginning readers learn about the thoughts, emotions, and body sensations associated with new situations and relationships and how we can mindfully address them. Follow along as Diego confronts his fears of the dentist and learns healthy coping mechanisms to handle the situation. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience about a new situation. A Let's Review! quiz helps readers reflect on the story, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Diego's Visit to the Dentist also features reading tips for teachers and parents and a table of contents.
When the tsunami destroyed Makio's village, Makio lost his father . . . and his voice. The entire village is silenced by grief, and the young child's anger at the ocean grows. Then one day his neighbor, Mr. Hirota, begins a mysterious project—building a phone booth in his garden. At first Makio is puzzled; the phone isn't connected to anything. It just sits there, unable to ring. But as more and more villagers are drawn to the phone booth, its purpose becomes clear to Makio: the disconnected phone is connecting people to their lost loved ones. Makio calls to the sea to return what it has taken from him and ultimately finds his voice and solace in a phone that carries words on the wind. The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota's Garden is inspired by the true story of the wind phone in Otsuchi, Japan, which was created by artist Itaru Sasaki. He built the phone booth so he could speak to his cousin who had passed, saying, "My thoughts couldn't be relayed over a regular phone line, I wanted them to be carried on the wind." The Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in 2011 destroyed the town of Otsuchi, claiming 10 percent of the population. Residents of Otsuchi and pilgrims from other affected communities have been traveling to the wind phone since the tsunami.
Four-eyes! Nerd! These are just some of the mean things people say to kids with glasses. But did you know some of the smartest people to ever have lived all wore glasses? Glasses help many people read better and see far-away things better. Glasses can be a secret tool to being cool!
Learn easy-to-follow endurance and strengthening exercises for kids plus informational notes for adults who dare to join them in a lifetime of fitness.
Learn easy-to-follow poses for kids and informational notes for adults who dare to join them in stretching for fitness.
Find your favorite spot to enjoy a snack and dig into this book about eating healthy! A narrative opener welcomes beginning readers to the topic of eating healthy. Leveled text guides readers to understand why eating healthy is, providing examples of what healthy eating looks like. A tool feature offers ideas to help readers make smart eating choices.
ZZZZZ. Getting sleep is an essential part of living a healthy life. In this title, a narrative opener sets an example of a healthy bedtime routine. Next, readers learn about the importance of sleep, and an extended example sets kids up for bedtime success. Special features summarize and reinforce the main idea with text and visuals. A final question asks kids to apply what they have learned throughout the book.
Too many snacks! Snackle the Snake loves to snack so much, but does he have room in his tummy for dinner? Not so much.
Recipient of the 2019 Eureka! Honors Award Winner -Best of 2019 Kids Books - Most Inspiring Category As a boy, Jadav Payeng was distressed by the destruction deforestation and erosion was causing on his island home in India's Brahmaputra River. So he began planting trees. What began as a small thicket of bamboo, grew over the years into 1,300 acre forest filled with native plants and animals. The Boy Who Grew a Forest tells the inspiring true story of Payeng--and reminds us all of the difference a single person with a big idea can make.
Feeling quite ordinary, a plain gray moth sadly compares itself to its more exotic kin, such as the Luna Moth, the Spider Moth, and the Hummingbird Moth. And the little moth feels even worse when a young girl sees it and says "Eww!" But things change when her brother explains that this particular type of moth is his favorite kind of insect. Maybe an ordinary moth is really extraordinary after all. Back matter includes fascinating moth facts, along with a special activity.
Shares three stories of children learning how to manage stress. Vibrant and colorful photos help tell the stories. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.
Caterpillar is plain, and the other bugs know it. But everyone is impressed when a big change takes place!
Miss Alita enjoys a busy day of exploring her new home and meeting new friends. When she encounters a stranger, will she remember the advice of her friends and stay safe? This whimsical story weaves engaging characters with interesting facts about insects.
A tumble, a gash, and blood everywhere: Jon’s fallen off his bike and hurt his head. Now he has to be brave as the doctor stitches and fixes him up. Realistically portraying a child’s fear, this reassuring tale explains just what happens at the doctor’s office—and how everything turns out all right in the end.
New boots, new jacket, new hat…but no snow! Kids know how hard it is to wait—and this charmingly impatient boy just wants winter to arrive. Every day he goes to the window and peeks out—and every day the sun shines. Will those big white flakes ever fall?
Cleto Castor learns a painful lesson about keeping his teeth healthy. SEL topic: staying healthy
With a focus on building health and nutrition literacy, this timely title gives readers the tools they need to make healthy food choices for every meal! Topics include whole foods, processed foods, and reading food labels. Healthful food tips are explained using text that is easy for young readers to digest.
Good mental health is as important as good physical health to our overall fitness. This important book gives children ways to reduce feelings of anxiety and manage their emotions. Simple activities help children learn how to relieve tension and improve concentration.
The useful information in this book on keeping your body and surroundings clean will help children understand germs and how they spread. Bright images highlight important concepts such as how to dispose of used tissues and wash your hands.
