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Statistics show that up to 90% of children in the U.S.A. struggle with low self-esteem. 75% of boys and girls with low self-esteem are reportedly participating in harmful activities. Every 7 minutes a child is bullied! Written and beautifully illustrated by 9 and 10 year old sisters, I Love ME! is an easy, fun guide for boys and girls 7-12 to develop self-confidence in 7 simple, yet powerful steps. Through personal stories, fun exercises, affirmations,...
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A celebration of creatures-and one of the last books edited by beloved children's poet Lee Bennett Hopkins.
In this adorable, often amusing collection, Rebecca Kai Dotlich, Lois Lowry, and twelve other poets give thanks for those who bark, purr, chitter, and slither. The poems feature fourteen different animal companions, including a cat snoozing in her bed, a goldfish dancing in her bowl, and a gerbil nestling in an overall pocket. Illustrated...
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A fresh picture book of simple but surprising exploration of the art, science, and emotion of color. This mindful meditation encourages children to see the world differently.
Colors don't exist. The sky is not blue. The grass is not green. A violet is not even violet. But color still plays an important role in our lives. Color can be a signal, as in a traffic light. It can be a call for help, like a life jacket. It can help us stand out or blend...
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From victim to victor. From reactive to proactive. From suffering to succeeding. Martial arts master Phil Nguyen teaches the nine treasures to help children and their parents discover their inner strength so they can deal powerfully with bullying now and face adversity confidently for the rest of their lives. By applying the powerful principles in Bully Busters and Beyond, you can help your children build the self-confidence, self-esteem, and strength...
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Talking about consent can feel overwhelming, especially for young people who may be navigating their own boundaries for the first time. In Say More, consent culture activist Kitty Stryker guides teenagers in exploring what consent means to them. This timely and practical workbook allows the reader to work at their own pace and in their own way, with concrete examples from Kitty' s youth, prompts inspired by questions teens have asked her and comprehensive...
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Explore who you are, soothe stress, and elevate your mental health with this fun and engaging journal-just for teen girls.
As a teen girl, you are likely feeling pressure and stress from every area in your life-from teachers and parents to friends and social media. All this stress can take a toll, leaving you feeling sad, anxious, or like you don't have control of your life. This survival journal will help you develop the coping skills you need...
7) Be Kind
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Language Lizard Living in Harmony Books use colorful multicultural illustrations and simple text to explain concepts of diversity, kindness, and friendship.The books come with multicultural lessons and activities to support culturally responsive teaching.The Living in Harmony series includes these books:Be Kind shows many ways to help others with simple acts of kindness.We Can All Be Friends shows how much we have in common even though we are all...
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What is the secret to success? What I Need 2 Succeed will answer that question as it reveals unknown struggles of famous people. From presidents to inventors to sport figures, you will see how they were able to achieve in even the most difficult of circumstances. They had failures, but it did not stop them from achieving. We can learn from their examples. Quotes written by these people will be analyzed for in their famous quotes lie their secret....
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¡Ahora en español! La comunidad cheroqui está agradecida por los logros y desafíos que experimentan en cada estación. En este libro se cuenta la vida moderna de los nativos americanos, narrada por una ciudadana de la Nación Cheroqui.
Now in Spanish! The Cherokee community is grateful for blessings and challenges that each season brings. This is modern Native American life as told by an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation.
Los ciudadanos...
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Remember the mouse who wanted a cookie-and a glass of milk to go with it? Or the moose who wanted a muffin?
In If You Give an Ox an Oxy, adolescents meet an ox who takes a prescription medication called an opioid. They follow him as he goes from taking a few opioids, to overusing them, and finally becoming addicted, learning about treatment for addiction and how dangerous taking illegal opioid drugs can be.
Inspired by the mouse who was clearly addicted...
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Encourage your children's sense of wonder and faith with I Can Only Imagine, inspired by the hit song by Mercy Me. This beautiful picture book will capture your family's childlike faith and imagination. I Can Only Imagine asks questions a child might ask and invites families to wonder together: What is heaven like? What does God do? What would it be like to spend a day with Jesus? Children will see that although experiencing the glory of heaven may...
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Tani Adewumi's moving true story of immigrating to America, developing his talent for chess, and finding a new home will inspire families looking for stories of hope and kindness.
Tani was just six years old when he and his family fled persecution in Nigeria and became refugees in New York City. Tani was amazed, and a little overwhelmed, by all the new things in America. But one new experience turned out to be the most wonderful discovery-chess! With...
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God has a purpose for you. But maybe what you're meant to be is still a mystery. So where do you start? Jess Connolly will help you get answers to this question and more, no matter where you are in your journey.
Glory Girl will jumpstart your search for purpose. In each meaningful chapter (plus room for reflective journaling), Jess's wise words will help you: discover the things you are really passionate about, understand your strengths and weaknesses,...
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