Love & Profanity features more than forty brief, brilliant, and unforgettable true stories from writers both renowned and on the rise. Discover strange and surprising scenes of people coming of age amidst the everyday intensity of teenage life. Witness transformative moments arising from the mundane. Behold the young adult in full splendor and horror, bursting with love and profanity.

Self-assured, assertive kids are not only less likely to be picked on by their peers, they're also less likely to bully others. But it's not always easy for children to find a healthy middle ground between passivity and aggression. If your child is a frequent target for bullies, or has begun to tease and take advantage of other kids, the easy and effective activities in Cool, Calm, and Confident can help. These simple exercises help children stand up for themselves without...

Lizzie doesn’t mean to do the wrong thing . . . she’s just misunderstood.Lizzie has a history of misunderstandings, but the latest one is bad enough to get her expelled from Our Lady of the Sacred Wimple College. So now she’s going to be homeschooled.That’s right – from now on her mum will be her teacher. No friends, no playground, nothing but homework. What will Lizzie have to do to prove that she’s mature enough to be allowed back to Sacred Wimple? She’s ...

The Girls' Book of Dreams is a fun, fascinating guide for girls who want to learn the secrets of sleep! Inside you'll find:How to unlock the meaning behind your dreamsExciting ways to share dreams with your friendsReal-life dreamer accountsA dreamer's dictionaryand much more!This book is an essential item for every girl's bedside table.

From psychologist and children’s friendships expert Eileen Kennedy-Moore and parenting and health writer Christine McLaughlin comes a social development primer that gives kids the answers they need to make and keep friends.Friendships aren’t always easy for kids. Almost every child struggles socially at some time, in some way. Having an argument with a friend, getting teased, or even trying to find a buddy in a new classroom…although these are typical problems, the...

From the diverse cultures of Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Guyana, Somalia, and others, immigrant children write of the fear, the excitement and challenge of moving to another country and forging a new sense of self in a new land.

Luis is feeling nervous about the first day of school. His stomach hurts, and he's worried he won't know what to do if his teacher calls on him! From meeting new friends to asking for help finding his classroom, Luis has many new things to try. Turns out the first day of school isn't so bad after all! Find out how Luis uses courage to help him get through the day.

Scary dreams are also called nightmares. Do you know why? Well, I heard that a long time ago someone had a scary dream, and he dreamed that a mare was standing on his bed and staring down at him while he was sleeping he got scared, and then he woke up and he decided to call that dream a nightmare. And since then everybody calls a scary dream a nightmare!

Alone in the dark, Little Seed feels scared. Children of all ages will cheer as the adorable main character makes a heroic journey from doubt to confidence. This captivating story teaches children that patience, courage, and self-belief can transform fear.The book features a gender neutral main character and supports social, emotional, and moral learning for ages 3 to 8.Emerge is especially suitable for children facing difficulty or illness, as well as those with s...

What is Beautiful? is the fourth title in Etan Boritzer'sbest selling What is? series of Life Concepts books.What is Beautiful? explores the underlying valuesof what makes a person truly beautiful. Parents andteachers will welcome the book's message of genuine selfesteemas the answer to childhood peer pressures insideand outside school.Etan Boritzer conveys an understanding of deepinner values to children that challenges media...

God Made Little Girls, Too is a story of faith and hope. The author's journey through grief led her to a strong belief that God created and cares for every living thing--and God doesn't make mistakes. This beautiful book can help teach children that no matter what their struggles, no matter what their imperfections, they are perfect in God's eyes and loved.

Sing along with Dr. Jean and Dr. Holly to learn about vowels and the sounds they make.