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Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA picture book about the power of kindness.When Tanisha spills grape juice all over her new dress, her classmate contemplates how to make her feel better and what it means to be kind... -
![Ruby Finds a Worry by Tom Percival]()
Ruby Finds a Worry by Tom Percival
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA sensitive and reassuring story about what to do when a worry won't leave you alone. Meet Ruby—a happy, curious, imaginative girl. But one day, she finds something unexpected: a Worry. It's not such a big Worry, at first. But every day, it grows a little bigger... And a little bigger... Until eventually, the Worry is ENORMOUS and is all she can think about... -
![You Get What You Get by Julie Gassman]()
You Get What You Get by Julie Gassman
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMelvin throws fit after fit when he doesn't get what he wants. He must learn how to deal with disappointment. After all, you get what you get and you don't throw a fit... -
![Next to Normal by Brian Yorkey, Tom Kitt]()
Next to Normal by Brian Yorkey, Tom Kitt
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratings"A brave and breathtaking musical... -
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![I Love My New Toy! by Mo Willems]()
I Love My New Toy! by Mo Willems
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsGerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.In I Love My New Toy!, Piggie can't wait to show Gerald her brand new toy... -
![The Cool Bean by Jory John, Джори Джон]()
The Cool Bean by Jory John, Джори Джон
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsEveryone knows the cool beans. They’re sooooo cool.And then there’s the uncool has-bean . . .Always on the sidelines, one bean unsuccessfully tries everything he can to fit in with the crowd—until one day the cool beans show him how it’s done... -
![First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg, Judy Love]()
First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg, Judy Love
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsEveryone knows the jumble of feelings as the first day of school approaches -- especially if it's the first day at a new school... -
![Llama Llama Mad at Mama by Anna Dewdney]()
Llama Llama Mad at Mama by Anna Dewdney
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsYucky music, great big feet.Ladies smelling way too sweet.Look at knees and stand in line.Llama Llama starts to whine.Does any child like to go shopping? Not Llama Llama! But Mama can't leave Llama at home, so off they go to Shop-O-Rama. Lots of aisles. Long lines... -
![I Like Myself! by Karen Beaumont]()
I Like Myself! by Karen Beaumont
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsHigh on energy and imagination, this ode to self-esteem encourages kids to appreciate everything about themselves--inside and out. Messy hair? Beaver breath? So what! Here's a little girl who knows what really matters.At once silly and serious, Karen Beaumont's joyous rhyming text and David Catrow's wild illustrations unite in a book that is sassy, soulful--and straight from the heart... -
![Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang]()
Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA hilarious picture book about dealing with unexplained feelings…and the danger in suppressing them!Jim the chimpanzee is in a terrible mood for no good reason. His friends can’t understand it—how can he be in a bad mood when it’s SUCH a beautiful day? They encourage him not to hunch, to smile, and to do things that make THEM happy. But Jim can’t take all the advice…and has a BIT of a meltdown... -
![Sabtu Bersama Bapak by Adhitya Mulya]()
Sabtu Bersama Bapak by Adhitya Mulya
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratings“Hai, Satya! Hai, Cakra!” Sang Bapak melambaikan tangan. “Ini Bapak. Iya, benar kok, ini Bapak. Bapak cuma pindah ke tempat lain. Gak sakit. Alhamdulillah, berkat doa Satya dan Cakra. … Mungkin Bapak tidak dapat duduk dan bermain di samping kalian. Tapi, Bapak tetap ingin kalian tumbuh dengan Bapak di samping kalian. Ingin tetap dapat bercerita kepada kalian... -
![Coral Weddings by Jan Moran]()
Coral Weddings by Jan Moran
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhile Marina and Jack contemplate their future, her sister Kai and her new fiance Axe are planning their wedding. When disagreements threaten to derail the wedding, the sisters' grandmother, the indomitable Ginger Delavie, doles out unusual advice. Soon, an unforgettable event unfolds... -
![My Heart by Corinna Luyken]()
My Heart by Corinna Luyken
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMy heart is a window. My heart is a slide. My heart can be closed...or opened up wide.Some days your heart is a puddle or a fence to keep the world out. But some days it is wide open to the love that surrounds you... -
![I Am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness by Susan Verde]()
I Am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness by Susan Verde
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author and illustrator!Companion to I Am Love and I Am Human“A gentle, helpful tool for cultivating kid mindfulness.” — Kirkus ReviewsDiscover the power of mindfulness in this companion to New York Times bestsellers I Am Human and I Am Love !Mindfulness means being fully in the present moment...Categorized as:
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![Llama Llama Time to Share by Anna Dewdney]()
Llama Llama Time to Share by Anna Dewdney
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsLlama has a sharing drama!Build a tower. Make a moat. Nelly's dolly sails a boat. What can Llama Llama add? Maybe sharing's not so bad. Llama Llama has new neighbors! Nelly Gnu and her mama stop by for a play date, but Llama's not so sure it's time to share all his toys. Maybe just his blocks? It could be fun to make a castle with Nelly . . -
![Stephanie's Ponytail by Robert Munsch]()
Stephanie's Ponytail by Robert Munsch
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNone of the kids in her class wear a ponytail, so Stephanie decides she must have one. The loud, unanimous comment from her classmates is: “Ugly, ugly, very ugly.” Steadfast, when all the girls have copied her ponytail, she resolves to try a new style. Each hairdo is more outrageous than the last, while the cast of copycats grows and grows... -
![Spoon by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Scott Magoon]()
Spoon by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Scott Magoon
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMeet Spoon. He's always been a happy little utensil. But lately, he feels like life as a spoon just isn't cutting it. He thinks Fork, Knife, and The Chopsticks all have it so much better than him. But do they? And what do they think about Spoon? A book for all ages, Spoon serves as a gentle reminder to celebrate what makes us each special... -
![No, David! by David Shannon]()
No, David! by David Shannon
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsWhen author and artist David Shannon was five years old, he wrote a semi-autobiographical story of a little kid who broke all his mother's rules. He chewed with his mouth open, jumped on the furniture, and he broke his mother's vase... -
![Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun: Having the Courage To Be Who You Are by Maria Dismondy]()
Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun: Having the Courage To Be Who You Are by Maria Dismondy
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLucy is teased by a boy at school because she is different. She has the courage to be true to herself and to make the right choice when that same boy needs her help... -
![Today I Feel Silly Other Moods That Make My Day by Jamie Lee Curtis]()
Today I Feel Silly Other Moods That Make My Day by Jamie Lee Curtis
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling team of Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell, authors of I’m Gonna Like Me and Where Do Balloons Go?, Today I Feel Silly helps children understand and appreciate their shifting moods... -
![Why Johnny Doesn't Flap: NT is OK! by Clay Morton, Gail Morton]()
Why Johnny Doesn't Flap: NT is OK! by Clay Morton, Gail Morton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJohnny is different. He is never exactly on time, he can't seem to stick to a routine and he often speaks in cryptic idioms. Johnny is neurotypical, but that's OK.A picture book with a difference, Why Johnny Doesn't Flap turns the tables on common depictions of neurological difference by drolly revealing how people who are not on the autistic spectrum are perceived by those who are...Categorized as:
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![Moody Cow Meditates by Kerry Lee MacLean]()
Moody Cow Meditates by Kerry Lee MacLean
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDo you want to help the children in your life discover stillness, calm, confidence, and resilience?Children can develop greater joy and concentration through the practices of mindfulness and meditation, and Moody Cow Meditates is the perfect way to introduce them. This vibrant and funny children's book is a playful way to introduce children to the power of meditation...Categorized as:
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![Wilma Jean The Worry Machine by Julia Cook]()
Wilma Jean The Worry Machine by Julia Cook
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy stomach feels likeit’s tied up in a knot.My knees lock up, andmy face feels hot.You know what I mean?I’m Wilma Jean,The Worry Machine.Anxiety is a subjective sense of worry, apprehension, and/or fear. It is considered to be the number one health problem in America. Although quite common, anxiety disorders in children are often misdiagnosed and overlooked... -
![A Perfectly Messed-Up Story by Patrick McDonnell]()
A Perfectly Messed-Up Story by Patrick McDonnell
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn this interactive and engaging read-aloud, bestselling author and award-winning artist Patrick McDonnell creates a funny, engaging, and almost perfect story about embracing life's messes... -
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![Stars by Mary Lyn Ray]()
Stars by Mary Lyn Ray
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratings"A star is how you know it's almost night.""As soon as you see one, there's another, and another.""And the dark that comes doesn't feel so dark.""What if you could have a star?"From acclaimed author Mary Lyn Ray and two-time Caldecott Honor winner Marla Frazee comes this tender, evocative--and profound--exploration of stars both near and far... -
![The Recess Queen by Alexis O'Neill]()
The Recess Queen by Alexis O'Neill
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsOh, would that all bullying problems could be solved so easily! Mean Jean is the reigning Recess Queen, pushing and smooshing, hammering and slammering the other kids whenever they cross her. And then one day a puny new girl shows up on the playground and catches Mean Jean completely off-guard... -
![Hug Machine by Scott Campbell]()
Hug Machine by Scott Campbell
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWho have YOU hugged today? Open your arms to this delightfully tender, goofy, and sweet tale.Watch out world, here he comes! The Hug Machine!Whether you are big, or small, or square, or long, or spikey, or soft, no one can resist his unbelievable hugs! HUG ACCOMPLISHED!This endearing story encourages a warm, caring, and buoyantly affectionate approach to life... -
![A New Home by Tania de Regil]()
A New Home by Tania de Regil
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAs a girl in Mexico City and a boy in New York City ponder moving to each other's locale, it becomes clear that the two cities -- and the two children -- are more alike than they might think.But I'm not sure I want to leave my home.I'm going to miss so much.Moving to a new city can be exciting... -
![Angry Arthur by Hiawyn Oram]()
Angry Arthur by Hiawyn Oram
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOnce there was a boy called Arthur, who wanted to stay up and watch TV, but his mother wouldn't let him. "I'll get angry," said Arthur, and he did. Very, very angry.. -
![Don't Forget Dexter! by Lindsay Ward]()
Don't Forget Dexter! by Lindsay Ward
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIntroducing Dexter T. Rexter, the toughest, coolest dinosaur ever. At least he likes to think so.When his best friend, Jack, leaves him behind at the doctor’s office, Dexter T. Rexter panics. First he tries to find Jack. Then he sings their special song. Then he sings their special song even louder. But when Jack still doesn’t appear, Dexter starts to wonder... -
![دختری که هرگز اشتباه نمی کرد by Mark Pett, رویا خوشنویس]()
دختری که هرگز اشتباه نمی کرد by Mark Pett, رویا خوشنویس
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsBeatrice Bottomwell has NEVER (not once!) made a mistake...Meet Beatrice Bottomwell: a nine-year-old girl who has never (not once!) made a mistake. She never forgets her math homework, she never wears mismatched socks, and she ALWAYS wins the yearly talent show at school. In fact, Beatrice holds the record of perfection in her hometown, where she is known as The Girl Who Never Makes Mistakes... -
![The Quiet Book by Deborah Underwood]()
The Quiet Book by Deborah Underwood
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAll quiet is not created equal. In this irresistibly charming picture book, many different quiet moments are captured, from the anticipation-heavy “Top of the roller coaster quiet” to the shocked-into-silence “First look at your new hairstyle quiet... -
![The Smart Cookie by Jory John]()
The Smart Cookie by Jory John
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsAn Instant New York Times Bestseller!Be a smart cookie—and don’t miss the fifth picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series from creators Jory John and Pete Oswald! This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard she tries, especially in comparison to all the clever cupcakes and brilliant rolls in the bakery... -
![Purplicious by Victoria Kann, Elizabeth Kann]()
Purplicious by Victoria Kann, Elizabeth Kann
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIt's purple Pinkalicious! Pinkalicious loves the color pink, but all the girls at school like black. They tease her, saying that pink stinks and pink is for babies. But Pinkalicious doesn't think so that is, until her friends stop playing with her. Now Pinkalicious has a case of the blues... -
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![I'm a Shark by Bob Shea]()
I'm a Shark by Bob Shea
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsShark's not afraid of anything. The dark? Nah.A big mean bear? Don't make him laugh!But there is one thing that even Shark fears. . . -
![Maple & Willow Together by Lori Nichols]()
Maple & Willow Together by Lori Nichols
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCelebrating imagination and inventive play, Lori Nichols' follow-up to Maple perfectly captures the dynamics of siblings and their ability to figure things out on their own and find a way to meet halfway.Maple and Willow do everything together. They love playing outside throughout the whole year, welcoming the sun, rain, leaves, and snow... -
![Soaked! by Abi Cushman]()
Soaked! by Abi Cushman
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA Hula-Hooping moose, a badger with a bumblebee umbrella, a rabbit in a cashmere sweater, and a very wet bear star in this unpredictable and laugh-out-loud picture book in which having fun gets the best of a grumpy bear.It looks like a wet and dreary day for Bear and his trio of friends. How could he possibly have fun when he is soaked? But Badger, Rabbit, and Moose don't seem to mind... -
![Being Billy by Phil Earle]()
Being Billy by Phil Earle
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFaces flashed before my eyes. And for every face there was a time that they had let me down. Each punch that landed was revenge, my chance to tell them I hadn't forgotten what they did. Eight years in a care home makes Billy Finn a professional lifer. And Billy's angry - with the system, the social workers, and the mother that gave him away. As far as Billy's concerned, he's on his own... -
![The Lies I Told Him by Vanessa Garbin]()
The Lies I Told Him by Vanessa Garbin
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOne night, Daphne’s teenage son Gabriel returns early from a house party, completely distraught. He refuses to let his mother know what’s wrong and becomes very reclusive.But Daphne’s son is not her only concern. Far from it. Her husband is acting oddly. And she is getting messages from an ex-partner she’d very much rather forget... -
![Is a Worry Worrying You? by Ferida Wolff, Harriet May Savitz]()
Is a Worry Worrying You? by Ferida Wolff, Harriet May Savitz
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAdults think of childhood as a carefree time, but the truth is that children worry, and worry a lot, especially in our highly pressurized era. This book addresses children's worries with humor and imagination, as hilarious scenarios teach kids the use of perspective and the art of creative problem-solving...Categorized as:
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![My Cousin Momo by Zachariah OHora]()
My Cousin Momo by Zachariah OHora
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsZachariah OHora's distinctive retro art and kid-friendly humor take the stage in this story about accepting and celebrating differences.Momo is coming to visit, and his cousins are SO excited! But even though Momo is a flying squirrel, he won't fly for his cousin’s friends. Plus, his games are weird... -
![The Flamingo Rising by Larry Baker]()
The Flamingo Rising by Larry Baker
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn this touching, hilarious novel of the heart and mind, of dreams and memory, of desire and first love, Abe Lee comes of age in the 1960s, living with his unforgettable family at the Flamingo Drive-In Theatre on a scrubby patch of coast between Jacksonville and St. Augustine, Florida. There, some of America's last sweet moments of innocence are unfolding... -
![Jacob's School Play: Starring He, She, and They by Ian Hoffman, Sarah Hoffman]()
Jacob's School Play: Starring He, She, and They by Ian Hoffman, Sarah Hoffman
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsJacob--star of one of the most banned books of the decade according to the American Library Association--is back in his third book and ready to put on a school play! While learning their lines and making their costumes, Jacob's class finds itself unexpectedly struggling with identity, and what it means to be "he," "she," or "they... -
![When Sophie Gets Angry--Really, Really Angry... by Molly Bang]()
When Sophie Gets Angry--Really, Really Angry... by Molly Bang
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 29 ratings"Oh is Sophie ever angry now!"Everybody gets angry sometimes. For children, anger can be very upsetting. Parents, teachers, and children can talk about it. People do lots of different things when they get angry. In this Caldecott-honor book, kids will see what Sophie does when she gets angry... -
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![The Full Ridiculous by Mark Lamprell]()
The Full Ridiculous by Mark Lamprell
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe important thing is to position yourself so you go over the car when it hits. If you go under, most likely you get stuck on some sticky-out bit of the engine, dragged along and de-skinned, then kidney-squishingly, eye-poppingly, brain-squeezingly run over by one or more wheels. You go over, at least you've got a chance if you land right.Michael O’Dell is hit by a car... -
![Welcome to the Great Mysterious by Lorna Landvik]()
Welcome to the Great Mysterious by Lorna Landvik
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMegastar of stage, screen, and television, Geneva Jordan now has a command performance in Minnesota, where she agrees to look after her thirteen-year-old nephew, a boy with Down’s syndrome, while his parents take a long-overdue vacation... -
![Olympig! by Victoria Jamieson]()
Olympig! by Victoria Jamieson
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJust in time for the Olympics, a spirited, sporty romp about losing gracefully Boomer the Pig has been training hard for the Animal Olympics, so when he loses his first race, he shrugs it off and cheerfully moves on. One event after another, Boomer keeps losing, and the frustration begins to get to him. But even after coming in last in every sport, there's no getting this Olympig down... -
![Field Guide to the Grumpasaurus by Edward Hemingway]()
Field Guide to the Grumpasaurus by Edward Hemingway
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHave you ever met a Grumpasaurus? I bet you have. In fact, you may even have one in your own home. Want to know what makes them tick? This handy guide, meticulously researched and lovingly illustrated, tells you everything you need to know. Above all they should be handled with care—otherwise they can become VERY loud and VERY fearsome... -
![How Evan Broke His Head and Other Secrets by Garth Stein]()
How Evan Broke His Head and Other Secrets by Garth Stein
Rated: 3.69 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFathers never forget seeing their kids for the first time. But Evan is greeting his son, Dean, fourteen years late. The boy had been shuttled secretly to another city, along with his teenaged mother, while still a newborn. Now his mother has passed away, and Evan is it—Dad. An instant single parent... -
![The Meanest Thing To Say by Bill Cosby, Varnette Hon Eywood]()
The Meanest Thing To Say by Bill Cosby, Varnette Hon Eywood
Rated: 3.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThis easy-to-read story about peer pressure by comedian and storyteller Bill Cosby is now a Scholastic Reader!Michael Reilly has introduced a new game to Little Bill and his friends. You get twelve chances to say something mean to another kid--and whoever comes up with the biggest insult is the winner...
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