She's proud to be the school's biggest tattler, always slithering up to the teacher to rat out anyone who makes a mistake or acts a little mischievous. One minute she's outing Opal the Octopus for doodling, and the next minute she's calling out Casey the Cow for blowing bubbles. Is Diamond just a snake in the grass who can't be trusted? The class busybody who likes getting her classmates into trouble? Or does she tattle because she thinks it's the only right thing to do? Diamond Rattle Lov...

“With eight tentacles and loads of energy, Opal is the first to volunteer for any project or opportunity. And when she doesn’t volunteer, her friends are sure to ask! Opal soon finds herself spending all her daytime hours scheduled, and those hours start to creep into night, too. Her energy drains, and she starts forgetting important responsibilities. Even worse, with her time fully accounted for, the fun things Opal used to enjoy start to feel like chores. What can she do? With help from ...

Molly is stuck on a wild ride of her own making. She’s been transported onto an anxiety-fueled streetcar that’s filled will all her doubts, fears, and worries. Every time she has a test at school, or her daily routine gets messed up, she finds herself trapped on an out-of-control trolley with no exit. As her heart pounds and her knees buckle, she pleads with the operator to make it stop. But he can’t. The only one who can get this trolley under control is Molly. As her stress and anxiety a...

Jasper refuses to go to school… every day! He hides, has outbursts, and comes up with new reasons for why he absolutely has to stay home. The more days he misses, however, the more anxious he gets about going back. Now his homework is piling up, and his parents are increasingly concerned and frustrated. Can they, along with an understanding teacher, find a solution that will ease Jasper’s anxieties and get him back to class?

Remi is so full of energy, he can’t sit still, stay focused, or be patient. He darts and dashes in every direction, and his mind races from one idea to the next. In all the commotion, homework never gets done, assignments go missing, a field trip almost ends in disaster, and a much-wanted spaceship is left behind. Will Remi ever learn to slow down and calm himself long enough to get organized, stay focused, and find success?

Pets may not have words, but they can communicate. Paying attention to an animal’s cues—a joyful bark, a scary growl, a swishing tail—can help a child understand what the animal is “saying” and what an appropriate response might be. That’s part of what this book is about. But mostly it’s about showing children how to love pets gently—because pets are for loving, after all. Kids learn that teasing isn’t nice, that they can choose to be kind to animals, and that if you want to touch someone ...

R.E.P.A.I.R is Recognition, Entry, Process, Awareness, Insight, and RhythmEnter a Six-Stage Program with your 6 to 11-year-old child to cross the "Bridge of Recovery" and make available a whole new world of hope:Uncover and acknowledge feelings by discovering emotionBuild self-esteem and optimism with the "Magic Mirror"Discern healthy and unhealthy messagesLearn special games to rebuild courage and optimismReveal inner states...

Divorce can be a traumatic experience for children, but parents can do a lot to help ease stress and uncertainty. When Your Parents Divorce is an effective tool that parents can use to help children with questions and concerns that arise during this difficult and stressful time. Told from a child's perspective, using clear and kid-friendly language, When Your Parents Divorce will help you and your children adjust to divor...

Focus. Focus. Focus. That’s the advice Blake frequently hears but fails to follow. Blake stumbles from one mishap to another because of a complete lack of concentration. He carelessly demolishes a Lego volcano in his rush to look out a window. A baseball bruises his elbow (and ego) because a dirt clod takes his focus off the game. And he ends up all wet when he interrupts his own story to do something foolish. Can using manipulatives, including squishy erasers, stress balls and glove taps,...

In this classic adoption picture book for children, Mother Bird rises to meet the challenges of bringing up her baby bird against all odds in an enduring tale of sacrifice, wisdom and love.When a storm scatters her nest, Mother Bird is forced to think about how best to care for her precious baby bird. She faces the heart-breaking choice of either continuing to struggle on her own, or giving her baby to another family of birds to care for him in their strong, secure nest. In telling...

Decibella is a loud talker. A really loud talker. She’s so loud, she’s hurting ears, startling wait staff, disrupting classmates, and annoying moviegoers. She doesn’t realize different environments and situations sometimes demand a softer, quieter voice. That is until a caring teacher introduces her to the silly-sounding word “Slurpadoodle” and the five volumes of voice (Whisper, 6-inch, Table Talk, Strong Speaker, and Outside).

Even very young children can help to make the world a better place. This book begins with the concept of gratitude, because feeling grateful is a powerful motivator. Words and pictures show children contributing to their community in simple yet meaningful ways. Includes discussion questions, a philanthropy role-play, generosity games, and ideas for service projects.