What is an effort thermometer? How exactly do you discover "the power of yet"? How could sharing positive stories with your family help you face tough times? Learn all about building resilience in fun ways to help you take on big challenges and recover from disappointments with a healthier, happier mindset.
Why is it important to ask for help? How can helping others help you? And why are there no stupid questions when asking for help? Find out about the power of working in a team, and how getting the help you need to overcome obstacles gives you a happier, healthier mindset.
What is a 'brain hug'? Can making up silly songs help you with your homework? Could staring at an apple give your brain superpowers? Find out to boost your brain in fun ways that will help you take on big challenges and daily tasks with a healthier, happier mindset.
Bo and Zop wonder if Earth is a good place to set up a camp. It doesn't look like Earthlings are taking good care of the planet. What can Bo and Zop learn about protecting the planet by watching Earthlings?
Bo is cleaning his room on the spaceship, but it doesn't seem to be getting any tidier. What can Bo and Zop learn about asking for help by watching Earthlings?
Bo and Zop have been living together for a long time on their small spaceship. They have started to annoy each other. What can they learn from Earthlings about getting along?
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 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!
This engaging, illustrated book helps children understand how to make friends, how to care for friendships, what bullying is and what to do about it, what happens when friendships change, and much more!
This important guide to caring for your family helps children understand what to do when we feel cross with our family, what a family tree is, how a family cares for one other, why families change sometimes, and much more!
Sudden, unexpected changes can happen in everyone's life. A change in family situation, such as a divorce, or a serious illness can leave us feeling overwhelmed and anxious. Learn how to build skills that will help you bounce back more quickly from shock and disappointment.
Everyone needs friends. They make our lives more enjoyable. But friendships require effort on our part. Learn how to develop the skills you need to make new friends, be a good friend yourself, and cope with difficult situations, such as being bullied or losing a friend.
Everyone faces change in their life. When something out of our routine happens, we can lose that feeling of safety and being in control. Learn how to develop the skills you need to cope with changes that are big and scary, such as changing schools or moving to a new town.
Everyone feels scared or worried sometimes. Being resilient means being able to cope with times when you feel unsure of yourself or when you are going through a situation that makes you feel anxious. This book offers tips on how to boost your self-esteem and reduce your stress.
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.
Friendships are important relationships that teach us how to treat others the way that we would want to be treated. Often, friends share the same values, which are things that are important to us. Children will learn how making friends is an important way to build strong, inclusive communities that are built on respect for other people’s values, feelings, and beliefs.
Values are the things we believe in, that make us active and positive parts of our communities. Helping people in need is an important value that teaches us to be respectful, to empathize with others, and problem-solve. Readers will learn the value of helping others—and asking for help when they need it—at home, at school, and in their communities.
Known as the Kid President, American teenager Robby Novak thinks it’s cool to be kind, and that compassion and curiosity can help change the world. A YouTube sensation and author of two books before he was 12 years old, Robby promotes his belief that everyone matters and has a purpose. Despite his ongoing struggle with a difficult disease that makes his bones brittle, Robby’s mission is to dance the world toward happiness and show people that everyone can be a superhero to somebody.
This title explores the role of money in the lives of people around the world, including its necessity for meeting basic needs, as well as the importance for charity. Through authentic examples and engaging scenarios, young readers will learn that money, when used wisely, can be an instrument of good in the world.
The concept of how money is earned and the nature of goods and services are examined in this title. Several real-world examples and motivating scenarios help young readers better understand the role of work, the concept of earning a salary or wage, and the roles of producers and consumers.
This title discusses the important difference between wants and needs, and how it relates to money. Through imaginative activities and relatable “What would you do?” scenarios, children will learn how to weigh the pros and cons of a purchase, and to equate smart money choices with examples from their own lives.
This title explores the concept of saving and its importance. The benefits of financial discipline are presented through accessible examples and motivating scenarios, which encourage young readers to consider how they can practice saving in their own lives.
In this inviting book, young readers discover ways to practice democratic principles in their schools and classrooms. Accessible, child-centered examples demonstrate key skills and practices including active listening, consensus-building, and voting procedures. Readers will also learn ways to clearly communicate their own points of view while showing respect for others’ perspectives.
Good citizens take an active role in making their communities better places to live. This motivating book provides several practical examples of ways young readers can demonstrate that they care about their communities. From helping to care for community gardens to participating in community clean-up events, readers will learn the value of becoming active citizens in their communities.
