It's okay to feel mad. This is what I do to help me feel better. I stop and say a rhyme. Let's try it together. 1-2-3 A Calmer Me introduces children to a simple rhyme they can use to slow down their bodies and stop mad feelings from spinning out of control. Includes a Note to Parents, Teachers, and Other Grown-Ups with more information.
Avi is an anxious avocado. He worries about EVERYTHING always wondering what-if? what-then? what’s going to happen? and ends up avoiding everything that frightens him. Until one day when he hears an unusual sound outside his kitchen window.... what possibly could that THUMP! THUIMP! THUD! be? Fear swells in the pit of his stomach, but it occurs him. What is the worst thing that could happen if he just dares himself to face his fears?Versatile enough for family's reading, classroom or school counselor use, readers will be rooting for Avi as he navigates situations that he once avoided. Avi's confidence builds, bolstered by the support of friends and energized by a proven method for dealing with social anxiety, Avi takes the plunge and faces his fears head on!
Taco Falls Apart gets kids thinking about how their thoughts shape feelings and behavior.
A story about friendship and losing gracefully. Chicken and Egg compete with each other and get upset when they lose. Written by clinical psychologists with expertise in social-emotional learning in children, this story shows that it's more fun to play together, whether you win or lose. Kids will learn to accept disappointments and build resilience. Age range: 4-8.
Stickley didn't like making mistakes. Oh no! he'd say, and he wouldn't try again. He wanted to be perfect. With help from his Grandpa, Stickley learns to hop up, try again, and say oh well when he makes a mistake. Nobody's perfect, and good things can happen - even when you make mistakes.
This is a story about a girl who would much rather go to space than meet a prince. Stella has plans of her own for a happily ever after, which don't involve being a princess. She'd rather be an astronaut! A modern retelling of a beloved fairy-tale, this is a subtle and subversive tale about girl power.
Introduces the concept of a learning disability in concrete terms for younger students. This supportive and upbeat story reassures readers that they are capable, and can use smart strategies to help themselves learn.