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Hands are for helping, learning, playing, and much more. Remind children of the many positive actions their hands can take, from saying hello to making music to brushing their teeth at bedtime. Children learn that violence is never okay, discover alternatives to hitting, and explore ways to manage strong feelings. Includes tips for parents and caregivers.
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Reassuring and supportive, this book helps preschool and primary children learn concrete social skills for anger management and discover that when they cool down and work through anger, they can feel peaceful again. The English-Spanish editions from the popular Learning to Get Along series help children learn, understand, and practice basic social and emotional skills. Real-life situations and lots of diversity make these read-aloud books appropriate...
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The older children get, the more words they know and can use-including hurtful words. This book teaches children that their words belong to them: They can think before they speak, then choose what to say and how to say it. It also explores positive ways to respond when others use unkind words and reinforces the importance of saying "I'm sorry." Includes tips for parents and caregivers.
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Everyone gets angry, so it's never too early for children to learn to recognize feelings of anger, express them, and build skills for coping with anger in helpful, appropriate ways. Children learn that it is okay to feel angry-but not okay to hurt anyone with actions or words. They discover concrete skills for working through anger: self-calming, thinking, getting help from a trusted person, talking and listening, apologizing, being patient, and viewing...
5) Loveless
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For fans of Love, Simon and I Wish You All the Best, a funny, honest, messy, completely relatable story of a girl, who realizes that love can be found in many ways that don't involve sex or romance.
From the marvelous author of Heartstopper comes an exceptional YA novel about discovering that it's okay if you don't have sexual or romantic feelings for anyone... since there are plenty of other ways to find love and connection.
This is the funny,...
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This illustrated nonfiction book for middle-grade readers explores loneliness and the lessons we can learn about connection even when we're alone. Is one the loneliest number?
The world is facing an epidemic of loneliness.
The COVID-19 pandemic taught us new words, like isolation, quarantine and social distancing. In places like the UK and Japan, governments have appointed ministers of loneliness to examine the problem and find ways to help their...
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In this science fiction book, Taj and Tessa work as Color Mixers in Antarctica. Only a select few are allowed in this secret laboratory, where the colors of the world are created and assigned. When Tessa accidentally deletes the color blue, her mistake reverberates across the planet. Will they find a way to bring blue back to the world? Students will enjoy this illustrated sci-fi book that features compelling text, grade-appropriate vocabulary, and...
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Every day in Fawn Creek, Louisiana, is exactly the same—until Orchid Mason arrives. From Erin Entrada Kelly, the winner of the Newbery Medal for Hello, Universe and a Newbery Honor for We Dream of Space, this contemporary school story set in small-town Louisiana is about friendship, family, deception, and being true to yourself and your dreams.
There are twelve kids in the seventh grade at Fawn Creek Middle School. They’ve been together all their...
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Children today have many fears, both real and imagined. Encouraging words and supportive illustrations guide children to face their fears and know where to turn for help. Little ones also learn simple ways to help themselves. Includes a special section for adults, with ideas for supporting children when they feel afraid and a list of additional resources.
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Jealousy starts in childhood and doesn't end there. It's very difficult to understand why others have things that we want, especially when we know we can't have them. Readers are, introduced to this complicated emotion in understandable, age-appropriate language. Full-color photographs illustrate the feeling of jealousy, while the narrative explains how to deal with situations in which readers might feel jealous. Readers' feelings are acknowledged...
11) Angry
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Do you ever feel angry? What makes you feel that way? Learn what anger is and how to deal with it.
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Empathy is key to positive, healthy relationships. This book builds empathy in children. In clear, child-friendly words and illustrations, it helps them to understand that other people have feelings like theirs-and different from theirs. It guides children to show they care by listening to others and respecting their feelings. Includes questions to discuss and empathy games to play.
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Everybody cries! In this picture book, children learn how crying can help them and ways to cope with challenging feelings. Everyone cries. Sometimes the tears are happy ones; often, though, they come from sadness or frustration. "If you're sad or upset, the tears may come. Crying has a purpose: it lets your feelings out and shows others you might need help." Sadness and disappointment are common, recurring emotions that children can learn to understand,...
14) Saying I'm Sorry
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Learning remorse at wrongdoing is tough, especially for children. However, having a few little words to help show that remorse can really speed the process of making up for saying mean things, not sharing, or being rude. Readers see the many situations in which the words "I'm sorry" should be, used, including scenarios they may, encounter in school or at home. Understandable language helps introduce this important concept and explains how much better...
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For some people, a little competition, every-once-in-a-while, can be fun, but sometimes, competition can go too far. When this happens, it can lead to risky situations with possibly dangerous outcomes. Readers of this informative story learn why it's important to think about your choices and always try to make safe decisions. Relatable characters, are relayed through eye-catching illustrations that closely correlate to age-appropriate text. An engaging...
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Kids need help learning how to manage their anger. Blending solid information and sound advice with humor and lively illustrations, these anger-management tips guide kids to understand that anger is normal and to learn they can express it in healthy ways. The book teaches them how to recognize anger in themselves and others, how to handle situations and emotions (loneliness, guilt, frustration, fear) that lead to or mask anger, and how to deal with...
17) Happy
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Do you ever feel happy? What makes you feel that way? It's good to be happy. It makes other people happy, too.
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Children learn practical strategies for coping with worry and anxiety. Gentle, supportive, and straightforward, Sometimes When I'm Worried describes a child's experience with worry and the many ways it can surface, as well as how her sister and their two dads help her cope with the feeling. "Sometimes when I'm worried, my tummy feels funny. I get hot and sweaty. My legs jiggle like jelly." Along with the main character, young children learn ways to...
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We all feel many different emotions every day. For young children, those feelings can be extra strong. And sometimes, children need help finding the words to describe how they're feeling. This friendly and positive alphabet book gives children those "feelings words," and explores the idea that while some feelings are more comfortable than others, all are natural and important. F Is for Feelings invites children to share, express, and embrace their...
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Handling conflicts with other people can be difficult for anyone, and in the moment, it is sometimes hard to make the right choices. Readers of this engaging volume learn the importance of dealing with things in a positive way. Colorful, eye-catching illustrations accompany age-appropriate text, making it easy for readers to understand and visualize the story. Relatable characters help readers connect with the book, while important lessons encourage...
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