This book will help young readers recognize and comprehend the feeling of happiness through relatable situations and examples. Using full-page photographs alongside simple text and relevant sight words, early readers will be better able to navigate their emotions, while also building confidence in their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
In this book, young readers will learn to recognize and comprehend feeling calm through relatable situations and examples. Using full-page photographs alongside simple text and relevant sight words, early readers will be better able to navigate their emotions, while also building confidence in their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
In this book, young readers will learn to recognize and comprehend feeling scared through relatable situations and examples. Using full-page photographs alongside simple text and relevant sight words, early readers will be better able to navigate their emotions, while also building confidence in their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
In this book, young readers will learn to recognize and comprehend the feeling of sadness through relatable situations and examples. Using full-page photographs alongside simple text and relevant sight words, early readers will be better able to navigate their emotions, while also building confidence in their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
This book will help young readers recognize and comprehend the feeling of anger through relatable situations and examples. Using full-page photographs alongside simple text and relevant sight words, early readers will be better able to navigate their emotions, while also building confidence in their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
This book will help young readers recognize and comprehend feeling bored through relatable situations and examples. Using full-page photographs alongside simple text and relevant sight words, early readers will be better able to navigate their emotions, while also building confidence in their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
Moose is no ordinary dog! When his owner, Frank, goes off to band practice, Moose fixes things that are broken. Frank is happy when he sees what his pet has done. He and Moose enjoy a dinner for two in their cozy home.
Moose is no ordinary dog! When his owner, Frank, leaves for the day, Moose gets busy in the kitchen cooking soup. Moose loves cooking for Frank, but not as much as he likes curling up on the couch with him at the end of a long day!
Makwa likes to visit camps where people are. Their food is easy to get. But what a tummy ache she gets from the trash food! Maybe she should go back to her old hunting ways.
Do you have a special place where you and your friends hang out, like a club? Would you be surprised to find out that bears have a club too? Find out what bear club members have in common.
Are there things you cannot do, but wish you could? A young penguin named Luna has the same problem. She wants to swim in the wide Antarctic waters, but she still has some growing to do. Follow Luna as she grows up on the ice and learns to never give up!
Are there things you cannot do, but wish you could? A baby kangaroo named Willow has the same problem. She wants to jump higher than any kangaroo in Australia, but she still has some growing to do. Follow Willow as she grows up in the grasslands and learns to love what she has at each stage of her journey!
Are there things you cannot do, but wish you could? A baby monkey named Nala has the same problem. She wants to climb to the top of the tallest trees, but she still has some growing to do. Follow Nala as she grows up in the jungle and learns to keep on trying!
Are there things you cannot do, but wish you could? A young lion named Rory has the same problem. He wants to roar like the largest lions, but he still has some growing to do. Follow Rory as he grows up in the African Savannah and learns to love what he has at each stage of his journey!
Are there things you cannot do, but wish you could? A young beaver named Tim has the same problem. He wants to build the best dam ever, but he still has some growing to do. Follow Tim as he grows up by the river and learns about patience!
Are there things you cannot do, but wish you could? A young caterpillar named Milo has the same problem. He wants wings so he can fly high in the sky, but he still has some growing to do. Follow Milo as he grows up in the garden and learns to love what he has at each stage of his journey!
Children often feel that they need to be the same as everyone else. That is the main reason for unhappiness. Do we see our differences as reasons for judgment and fighting? How can we view the different ways of others as things to enjoy, rather than criticize? This book encourages children to honor their own uniqueness and that of others through new ideas and positive actions.
Everyone's hair is different and good, and one girl shares all the things that delight her about her nappy curls. It stretches! It's springy! It twirls and loops and hoops! But that's nothing compared to all the amazing things she can do with it to express her every mood and style. It is truly unique. Just like her! Part of the Own Voices, Own Stories collection.
When mother pigeon arrives in Paris she knows it's the perfect place to call home--for a while. She makes her nest and lays her eggs and, when her babies hatch, nurtures them until they're strong enough to take flight. But as little Petite watches her brother and sister take off, she determines she is too scared and simply will not fly. With her family's encouragement she finally tries--and falls--and tries again. And learns an important lesson about fear, failure, and inner strength that will carry her throughout her high-flying life.
A stunning book that shows little ones they will be loved unconditionally and empowers parents and caregivers to raise well-rounded, resilient individuals. With a simple message,
This poetic board book full of metaphor is a how-to on treating others with kindness. From sunrise to sunset, a young child has opportunities to demonstrate kindness—to their parent, their pet and themself—and to receive kindness as well. Written in metaphor with gentle rhymes and hinging on familiar words, Kindness Is a Golden Heart shows young readers how to use their "golden heart" by guiding them through many ways to be kind.
This wordless picture book in graphic novel format tells the story of Saya, her dad and her well-loved stuffed bunny, Kunoichi, to go to the park. On their way, Saya stealthily stops a fight by flinging her floppy four-legged ninja-bunny between two snarling cats. Later on, on the bus, Saya throws Kunoichi under the wheels of a child’s stroller, halting its dangerous roll toward the stairs. Dad doesn't notice as Saya uses Kunoichi to save the day time and time again on their outing and on the bus home, proving small actions can have a great impact.
Poignant words from award-winning Indigenous author Monique Gray Smith about all the hopes adults have for the young people in their lives. The hopes we have for the children in our lives are endless. We want our young people to thrive and experience all that life has to offer, but we also feel protective of them. Using simple but powerful statements, Monique Gray Smith delivers a touching message about loving, nurturing and wishing the best for our children. Paired with Gabrielle Grimard's warm and enchanting illustrations, the message in I Hope will resonate with all parents, grandparents and caregivers. Orca Book Publishers is proud to offer this picture book as a dual-language (English and Plains Cree) edition.
This uniquely illustrated book follows a young bunny through their day while they make space for themselves and others, delivering a straightforward but impactful message about boundaries and consent. Inspired by the idea of teaching very young children how to maintain social distance, I Make Space evolved into a way of demonstrating the concept of personal space and how to recognize their own needs and the needs of others—because everyone needs space sometimes, even the people that love us the most.
Poignant words from award-winning Indigenous author Monique Gray Smith about all the hopes adults have for the young people in their lives. The hopes we have for the children in our lives are endless. We want our young people to thrive and experience all that life has to offer, but we also feel protective of them. Using simple but powerful statements, Monique Gray Smith delivers a touching message about loving, nurturing and wishing the best for our children. Paired with Gabrielle Grimard's warm and enchanting illustrations, the message in I Hope will resonate with all parents, grandparents and caregivers.
