Indigenous artist and storyteller Andrea Fritz tells a tale of a salmon and a sea otter who learn it's ok to say "I don't know" and to ask for help. Thuqi’ the sockeye salmon knows it’s time to spawn, but she is lost in the Salish Sea and doesn't know the way to Sta'lo’, the river. When she asks Tumus the sea otter for help, he doesn’t exactly know either, and he dismisses her questions. But when Tumus becomes lost in some weeds, Thuqi’ shows him that it’s okay not to know something—you can still find a way to help a friend in need.
Bruno's home is a bit different, but he wouldn't trade it for the world. Bruno's friend Sanjay is lucky: he doesn’t have to share his room (well, except with a pet iguana), and he can leave his toy soldiers all over the house. And Bruno’s brother, Mateo, who is visually impaired, is pretty lucky too: He has a dog named Rocco who helps him get around. Plus, Mateo can keep reading after dark by using just his fingers (while Bruno has to use a flashlight). Still, Bruno has it pretty good. He can leave his bed a total mess. He can play dinosaurs with Sanjay and his iguana. And he can listen to Mateo’s made-up adventure stories (Mateo is a great storyteller). If he had to compare, he’d say he was the luckiest of all to have such a great friend and great brother.
How is Vincent supposed to focus when there's so much going on at once?! Vincent has a huge house in his head. It has an entrance, a living room, dark rooms, a light room, a space room and a control room. At school, when he tries to recite a fable in front of his class, he blows it. Even though he knows it by heart, not a single syllable comes to mind. Vincent feels like a misfit when people tell him to just concentrate, and he often has trouble in school. He can't seem to think, but he also can't stop thinking. Sometimes he wants to escape his own head and just be like everyone else. But maybe Vincent doesn't have to be the same as everyone else after all. Maybe he just has to learn how to look, to find the light room and see things in his own way. Inspired by the author's experience growing up with ADHD,
Beatrice More is no average third-grader. She is a list-making, hyperorganized perfectionist whose laid-back parents and messy little sister consistently frustrate her high standards. And when a new house, a new neighborhood and new friends are thrown into the mix, Beatrice sends the family into a comic tailspin, all in the name of “professionalism.” Despite her most feverish organizational efforts, Beatrice ultimately discovers that some of the best experiences are the ones you can’t control.
Tomorrow is moving day and one little girl worries about moving so far, far away from her Aaji and Ajoba. But Aaji gifts her with a handmade kurta. A kurta with two big pockets for holding all the small things that will remind the girl of her grandparents--from the mogra flowers in Aaji's hair to Ajoba's diya. Then the girl has an even better idea and helps Aaji make two more kurtas with pockets she can fill to remind her grandparents of her too. When finally they are on other sides of a big ocean, they put on their kurtas--and do not feel so far, far away from one another. This touching story about worry and loving reassurance is part of our Own Voices, Own Stories collection.
Each of us has a unique and powerful voice, whether we speak loudly or softly, sing or sign, or without any words at all. What matters is how we use that voice--because voices are meant to be used. Some of us use it to express ourselves through art. And some use their voices to vote and make big changes. Others use their voice to inspire or lift up others, helping other voices to be heard. Your voice is yours alone--and the world needs a voice like yours.
Look at pictures to figure out which people are showing happiness, anger, and other emotions. Additional features to aid comprehension include detailed photographs, a visual answer key, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Each day of the week, Little Monkey learns appropriate behavior for a variety of situations.
A boy tries to cheer up Grumpy Kangaroo by taking it to the circus and the playground.
Jess cheats off Jaylen during a math quiz.
Through various examples, children learn about tolerance and how to apply it to everyday life. At school, on the playground, and even at home, various situations are presented which teach readers about the importance of being tolerant of others.
Provides advice for smart and safe Internet use, including safe searching and safe use of social media, and explores the role of the Internet in modern life.
Discusses why manners are important, gives advice for behaving politely in many situations, and provides simple rules for good manners.
Explores what happens when a family decides to move and provides strategies for adjusting to a new home, neighborhood, and school.
Discusses why words matter and provides scenarios showing examples of what a person can say in a variety of situations.
Discusses what happens when a pet dies, explores ways to remember a pet, and provides strategies for coping with grief.
Explores what makes a good friendship and provides advice for making friends and being a good friend.
Explores what it means to be sad and angry and provides advice for understanding, letting out, and controlling these feelings.
Explores what happens when parents divorce and provides strategies for coping with a changing family.
Through various examples, children learn about thankfulness and how to apply it to everyday life. At school, in one's community, and even at home, various situations are presented which teach readers about the importance of being thankful.
A little crocodile gives advice on how to have a happy, snappy smile by developing healthy habits.
Jess and Jaylen must figure out what to do when a new boy moves to their neighborhood and starts bullying Jaylen.
Through various examples, children learn about responsibility and how to apply it to everyday life. At school, on the playground, and even at home, various situations are presented which teach readers about the importance of being responsible.
Three little rabbits exhibit both good and bad habits regarding their attitudes toward new experiences, taking care of their things, behaving with others, getting enough rest, and eating healthy.
Through various examples, children learn about respect and how to apply it to everyday life. At school, in one's neighborhood, and even at home, various situations are presented which teach readers about the importance of respecting others.
