There was only one rule in Ms. Munson's class: Always color inside the lines. Then one day, Penny's hand slips and she learns that magical things can happen when you start to draw your own path! After Reading Quiz and Picture Walk. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Some superheroes wear capes. Some superheroes can fly. And some superheroes look like you! After Reading Quiz and Picture Walk. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Trainer Tom works with the animals at the zoo. Today, he's working with the penguins to show them some good ways to be polite. But the penguins would rather swim. With Trainer Tom's help, the penguins learn their manners while still having fun. And Trainer Tom has fun too!
Trainer Tom works with the animals at the zoo. Today, he's working with the flamingos and the ducks, who don't want to be friends! They tell Trainer Tom they're just too different. But Trainer Tom shows these two breeds of birds that making friends with those who are different can be lots of fun.
Trainer Tom works with the animals at the zoo. Today, the camels need his help. There's a flu at the zoo, and lots of their animal friends are sick. The camels want to help their friends feel better. With Trainer Tom's help, the camels learn good, safe ways to show the other animals just how much they care.
Trainer Tom always helps the animals. Today, the animals want to surprise Trainer Tom. It's his birthday and they're throwing a party for him. All of the animals work together to do something special for Trainer Tom. He loves his special surprise, but more than anything, he loves the animals.
Trainer Tom works with the animals at the zoo. Today, the pandas are trying to put together a puzzle, but they can't get all of the pieces in the right places! They want to quit, but Trainer Tom teaches them an important lesson about not giving up. With his help, the pandas put together the puzzle and are proud of the end result.
Trainer Tom works with the animals at the zoo. Today there's a talent show at the zoo and the bears have stage fright! Trainer Tom teaches the bears some tips to help them conquer their fears and enjoy performing. With Trainer Tom's help, the show goes on!
In this charming tale of two princess sisters, Charlotte is a perfect princess and Olive is, well, just Olive. She tries to be more like her older sister, but despite Olive's best efforts, she always seems to fall short. Will Olive ever shine like Charlotte? Readers will root for loveable Olive on her journey toward self-acceptance.
Have you ever tried to count the starts? Have you ever tried to catch the wind? Sometimes, focusing on what may happen tomorrow can keep us from enjoying the beauty of today. Meet Elisi as she encourages you to practice mindfulness and live in the moment. After Reading Quiz. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Griff can't find his self-control. It's not under his bed. It's not in his desk. It's not even in the baseball dugout. Join Griff as he learns how to make positive changes and discovers that his control has been within him all along. After Reading Quiz. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Leo is going to school for the first time and he's scared. His family helps him get ready, but Leo is worried. What if he doesn't like school? With his family's help, Leo learns that the most important thing to take with him to school is a positive attitude. This warm, comforting story will help ease first-day jitters.
What's for lunch, Sasha? Sasha loves the foods her family packs in her lunch. Until one day, when Sammy makes Sasha feel embarrassed, annoyed, and sad about what makes her different. Meet Sasha as Madame Bellefleur helps her explore diversity and discover how all cultures are special and delicious! After Reading Quiz. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Papa Nonno is Tina's favorite person in the world! Papa Nonno's Special Sauce is the best in the world! When Papa Nonno shares his recipe with Tina, she learns just how special Nonno's cooking really is. After Reading Quiz. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Billy's baseball team was undefeated! That is until they dropped the ball. Join Billy and his friends as they meet Pop and discover the importance of having a growth mindset. With a sweet new outlook, Billy and his team discover that, with a positive attitude, everyone is a winner! After Reading Quiz. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Lacey is a football who just wants to play. But the boy has trouble throwing Lacey properly. What could be the problem?
Even though Atami was a clever girl, she had never learned a thing. When Atami finds herself stranded and alone after a storm, she must rely on her self-determination to learn the skills she needs to be reunited with her family. After Reading Quiz. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Dimples the golf ball has always wanted to play golf. But when he finally gets his chance, he loses his courage. Will Dimples overcome his fears?
Sara Duck is very afraid to do this one thing. Find out how Olive Cat helps Sara overcome her fear. A great low-level fiction story for building character.
Sometimes friends forget to do the right thing! When Simon Zebra wasn't being honest, he knew he had to make it right. A great low-level fiction story for building character.
Chester Fox makes fun of Sara Duck's big feet--until her big feet help them out of a sticky situation. A great low-level fiction story for building character.
Everyone is having fun at the summer picnic… until something terrible happens to Chester Fox's lunch. A great low-level fiction story for building character.
Moose is no ordinary dog! When his owner, Frank, leaves for the day, Moose goes to work in the yard. When Frank returns home, he's happy to see the beautiful flowers that Moose planted. And Moose is happy playing a game of fetch in the freshly mowed yard.
Moose is no ordinary dog! When his owner, Frank, leaves for the day, Moose gets busy cleaning house. Moose is happy when Frank returns home to a tidy house. But he's even happier when he's rewarded with a good, long belly rub.
Moose is no ordinary dog! When his owner, Frank, leaves for the day, Moose does the laundry. And there's lots of it! When Frank returns home, he's happy his laundry is done. And Moose is ready for some well-deserved rest.