Bo and Zop wonder if Earth is a good place to set up a camp. It doesn't look like Earthlings are taking good care of the planet. What can Bo and Zop learn about protecting the planet by watching Earthlings?
Bo is cleaning his room on the spaceship, but it doesn't seem to be getting any tidier. What can Bo and Zop learn about asking for help by watching Earthlings?
Bo and Zop have been living together for a long time on their small spaceship. They have started to annoy each other. What can they learn from Earthlings about getting along?
Makwa likes to visit camps where people are. Their food is easy to get. But what a tummy ache she gets from the trash food! Maybe she should go back to her old hunting ways.
Do you have a special place where you and your friends hang out, like a club? Would you be surprised to find out that bears have a club too? Find out what bear club members have in common.
Are there things you cannot do, but wish you could? A young penguin named Luna has the same problem. She wants to swim in the wide Antarctic waters, but she still has some growing to do. Follow Luna as she grows up on the ice and learns to never give up!
Are there things you cannot do, but wish you could? A baby kangaroo named Willow has the same problem. She wants to jump higher than any kangaroo in Australia, but she still has some growing to do. Follow Willow as she grows up in the grasslands and learns to love what she has at each stage of her journey!
Are there things you cannot do, but wish you could? A baby monkey named Nala has the same problem. She wants to climb to the top of the tallest trees, but she still has some growing to do. Follow Nala as she grows up in the jungle and learns to keep on trying!
Are there things you cannot do, but wish you could? A young lion named Rory has the same problem. He wants to roar like the largest lions, but he still has some growing to do. Follow Rory as he grows up in the African Savannah and learns to love what he has at each stage of his journey!
Are there things you cannot do, but wish you could? A young beaver named Tim has the same problem. He wants to build the best dam ever, but he still has some growing to do. Follow Tim as he grows up by the river and learns about patience!
Are there things you cannot do, but wish you could? A young caterpillar named Milo has the same problem. He wants wings so he can fly high in the sky, but he still has some growing to do. Follow Milo as he grows up in the garden and learns to love what he has at each stage of his journey!
This engaging, illustrated book helps children understand how to make friends, how to care for friendships, what bullying is and what to do about it, what happens when friendships change, and much more!
This important guide to caring for your family helps children understand what to do when we feel cross with our family, what a family tree is, how a family cares for one other, why families change sometimes, and much more!
Sudden, unexpected changes can happen in everyone's life. A change in family situation, such as a divorce, or a serious illness can leave us feeling overwhelmed and anxious. Learn how to build skills that will help you bounce back more quickly from shock and disappointment.
Everyone needs friends. They make our lives more enjoyable. But friendships require effort on our part. Learn how to develop the skills you need to make new friends, be a good friend yourself, and cope with difficult situations, such as being bullied or losing a friend.
Everyone faces change in their life. When something out of our routine happens, we can lose that feeling of safety and being in control. Learn how to develop the skills you need to cope with changes that are big and scary, such as changing schools or moving to a new town.
Everyone feels scared or worried sometimes. Being resilient means being able to cope with times when you feel unsure of yourself or when you are going through a situation that makes you feel anxious. This book offers tips on how to boost your self-esteem and reduce your stress.
Children often feel that they need to be the same as everyone else. That is the main reason for unhappiness. Do we see our differences as reasons for judgment and fighting? How can we view the different ways of others as things to enjoy, rather than criticize? This book encourages children to honor their own uniqueness and that of others through new ideas and positive actions.
Even though her family calls her Emma Bemma, Emma knows she is really just a dilEmma because she is just medium. That’s because she’s the middle kid between her two brothers, who everyone calls Big and Little. Big thinks he's the coolest kid on the planet now that he's 10. That means he doesn’t want to play with LEGOs, or play anything with Emma anymore. And everyone thinks Little is just adorable even when he picks his nose and eats it! Ugh! What’s a middle child to do? What if she could get out of being the middle by taking on a new role? What if she acted BIG? Or even bigger than that? Will things go as planned? Or will she have another huge dilemma?
Kirby is a pessimistic kid. He's a good student with some close friends. But he’s intimidated by schoolmate Lee, who always seems to have better grades and more friends. On the way home from school one day, Kirby saves a man from being hit by a truck. The man gives him a magic stone. You make a wish and rub the stone, the man tells Kirby. Your wish will come true. Kirby is skeptical, but then his wishes start to come true!
Everyone's hair is different and good, and one girl shares all the things that delight her about her nappy curls. It stretches! It's springy! It twirls and loops and hoops! But that's nothing compared to all the amazing things she can do with it to express her every mood and style. It is truly unique. Just like her! Part of the Own Voices, Own Stories collection.
When mother pigeon arrives in Paris she knows it's the perfect place to call home--for a while. She makes her nest and lays her eggs and, when her babies hatch, nurtures them until they're strong enough to take flight. But as little Petite watches her brother and sister take off, she determines she is too scared and simply will not fly. With her family's encouragement she finally tries--and falls--and tries again. And learns an important lesson about fear, failure, and inner strength that will carry her throughout her high-flying life.
What do you want to be when you grow up? I bet you've been asked that question before. But have you ever thought about why humans work? There are almost 3.5 billion people working in the world today, and that number is growing. In Why Do We Work? author Monique Polak investigates the past, present and future of jobs, including how work has also been shaped by discrimination, privilege and child labor. Meet a variety of working professionals and explore why we have careers, vocations and professions. How is the way we work changing, and what will it look like in the future?
A little girl grieves the loss of her mother, but she can’t grieve alone. When her friends and family arrive at her house to sit shiva, laden with cakes and stories, she refuses to come downstairs. But the laughter and memories gradually bring her into the fold, where she is comforted by her community. By the end of the book, she feels stronger and more nourished, and she understands the beautiful tradition. Then, when sees her father sitting alone, she is able to comfort him in his time of need. Sitting Shiva is a beautiful, heartfelt story about grief and loss, but also about comfort and community. It shows that no matter what religion you practice, we are all more similar than we are different. A note from the author explains the ritual of sitting shiva, a seven-day period of mourning for the death of a family member observed in Jewish homes.
A stunning book that shows little ones they will be loved unconditionally and empowers parents and caregivers to raise well-rounded, resilient individuals. With a simple message,
