It’s easy to look after our mental health when we make it a habit! We can talk about our feelings with a trusted adult, spend time doing things we love, and take breaks when we need them. Approachable text paired with engaging photos makes developing mental health habits fun and approachable for young readers learning early life skills.
What do you want to be when you grow up? Do you reach for the stars? Do you value teamwork and shoot for the moon? Are you out of this world? You want to be an astronaut! It's a tough job but learn from a real-life astronaut what it takes to achieve that goal--and what you can do right now to help prepare for blast off! Discover the values, qualities, and soft skills needed to be a space traveler--or succeed in any ambition.
Squirrel is busy running his tailoring shop, Fix and Stitch: Tailor for all Needs. He can thread a needle and mend a tear in the wink of an eye. But now that the leaves have fallen and the birds have flown south, it's time for Squirrel to close the shop. He must prepare his winter home before the snow comes. But just as Squirrel goes to collect materials for his winter home, neighbors arrive, needing his special talents and attention. And Squirrel just can't say no to someone asking for help, whether it's fixing a rip in a favorite coat to problem-solving a stinky situation. He is always there for his friends. But what happens if Squirrel doesn't take time to care of himself and what he needs to do? Who will be there to help him? This story offers a gentle reminder that while taking care of others is important, one still needs to make time for oneself.
Superheroes come in all shapes and sizes and sometimes they wear a very familiar face. In one household, Mom is late to work, Dad is sick with the flu, and the rest of the family is dealing with chaos. Who are you going to call? It's Supergran to the rescue! Supergran tackles all the challenges thrown her way, from finding missing pets to cooking a flu-busting stew to even chasing out a stinky skunk. There's nothing she can't handle as she supercharges her way to getting this household back on track. And at the end of the day, all is now right in this family's world. But her greatest superpower? Her love for her family. Now that's a superhero!
One child feels a hope and a wish growing in their heart--and wonders: How do you make your wishes come true? Wishes of the World learns the answer to that question from children from the United States to Japan, from Thailand to Guatemala, showing readers that hope and wishes are universal even as we make our wishes in unique ways.
One young warrior, Maria, prepares herself--again--to battle through a dangerous land in order to reach the bell on the mountain, ring it, and rid her kingdom of beasts. The brave girl faces Serpent Sea, Fear Forest, and Monster Mountain with courage--and help from a few friends. Will she reach the bell this time? At the end of the day's disappointing quest, Maria returns to her hospital bed feeling beat. But her team reminds her of exactly who she is, a warrior. An allegory telling the courageous story of the millions of children battling cancers and chronic diseases--battling their own monsters every day.
Here comes some soccer fun! Learning new skills can be scary, and Li is scared of the ball. Will Li make playing well as goalie her gooooooal? Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Batter up for baseball! Taking turns isn't easy, and Tim only wants to play as pitcher. Will Tim give the outfield a try, or will he strike out? Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
It's time to hit the basketball court! Playing as a team is important, but Danny doesn't want to pass the ball. Will Danny share, or will he foul up the game? Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Ready to play some football? Meg's not so sure she will like football. Will Meg try her best, or will she drop the ball? Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
It's dinner time! Paco helps his mom make one of his favorite foods, paella! Tasty and nutritious, Paco is happy to help his mom cook.
Join Maya and her friend Jax as they play in the pool. Follow along as Maya explains how the water helps her move without her leg braces and arm crutches and helps Jax feel more comfortable playing in the water. With a focus on social and emotional learning (SEL), tightly controlled vocabulary, and bright, fun illustrations to match the storyline and enhance empathy, children will learn about inclusion in a supportive educational fiction reading experience.
Join Zuri and her friend Jayden as they play together in the snow. Follow along as Zuri explains how she safely manages her type 1 diabetes and how her monitor helps her track her blood sugar levels. With a focus on social and emotional learning (SEL), tightly controlled vocabulary, and bright, fun illustrations to match the storyline and enhance empathy, children will learn about inclusion in a supportive educational fiction reading experience.
Join friends Ava and friends as they play on the new accessible playground. Follow along as the friends demonstrate what a playground for everybody looks like. With a focus on social and emotional learning (SEL), tightly controlled vocabulary, and bright, fun illustrations to match the storyline and enhance empathy, children will learn about inclusion in a supportive educational fiction reading experience.
Join Kenji as he eats lunch with friends and explains how his peanut allergy affects his life, what to do in an emergency, and steps the friends can take to remind others how to help people with food allergies. With a focus on social and emotional learning (SEL), tightly controlled vocabulary, and bright, fun illustrations to match the storyline and enhance empathy, children will learn about inclusion in a supportive educational fiction reading experience.
Join Nolan for his birthday party! Follow along as Nolan and his dad discuss strategies for what to do if Nolan gets overwhelmed and how his sister and his friend can help him find solutions to sensory challenges. With a focus on social and emotional learning (SEL), tightly controlled vocabulary, and bright, fun illustrations to match the storylines and enhance empathy, children will learn about inclusion in a supportive educational fiction reading experience.
Join Mina and her friends as they visit the farmer's market. Follow along as Mina explains how she navigates the world and what tasks she may need help with. With a focus on social and emotional learning (SEL), tightly controlled vocabulary, and bright, fun illustrations to match the storyline and enhance empathy, children will learn about inclusion in a supportive educational fiction reading experience.
Join Cory and his classmates as they work together on a science project. Follow along as Cory explains how dyslexia affects his schoolwork and how his friends can adapt their project to support him. With a focus on social and emotional learning (SEL), tightly controlled vocabulary, and bright, fun illustrations to match the storyline and enhance empathy, children will learn about inclusion in a supportive educational fiction reading experience.
Join Ren as he meets his new neighbors, Luis and Rosa. Follow along as Rosa explains how deaf people can communicate with others through sign language and lip reading and learn alongside Ren as Luis teaches him some basic signs. With a focus on social and emotional learning (SEL), tightly controlled vocabulary, and bright, fun illustrations to match the storyline and enhance empathy, children will learn about inclusion in a supportive educational fiction reading experience..
Abigail Toenail has a big fear. She fears the toenail clipper. But Abigail needs to decide what she is more afraid of. Is it the toenail clipper or supersized, smelly toenails? The phoneme /oe/ is featured in this title.
Maevis loves school! Maevis wants you to love school, too! Join Maevis as she learns about school expectations and taking turns. When she takes turns, Maevis is patient, courteous, and includes others. That's why manners matter to Maevis! Comprehension Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Maevis loves school! Maevis wants you to love school, too! Join Maevis as she learns about school expectations and kindness. When she is kind, Maevis is friendly, thoughtful, and generous. That's why manners matter to Maevis! Comprehension Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Maevis loves school! Maevis wants you to love school, too! Join Maevis as she learns about school expectations and manners. With good manners, Maevis is kind, courteous, and polite. Comprehension Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Maevis loves school! Maevis wants you to love school, too! Join Maevis as she learns about school expectations and sharing. When she shares, Maevis is considerate and makes friends! That's why manners matter to Maevis! Comprehension Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Maevis loves school! Maevis wants you to love school, too! Join Maevis as she learns about school expectations and rules. When she follows the rules, Maevis is respectful, safe, and on task. Comprehension Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
