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Children can come to take so many things for granted. But teaching your children gratitude need not be difficult. This book will provide real help as parents, grandparents, teachers, and other caring adults try to pass on to children necessary lessons of appreciation and thankfulness. Author Michaelene Mundy reminds little readers that we all need to be more thankful for the things and people we already have, and that we have a loving God and loving...
82) Be a Helper
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All kids can be a helper at home. Kids can clean their bedrooms or feed the dog. Learn about how you can be a great helper at home. Paired to the fiction title Cleaning Day.
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Author Ernest Michel survived the Holocaust against incredible odds. After fleeing from the Nazis, he made his way to the U.S., but couldn't forget the promises he'd made to friends, many of whom had died. Among the book's highlights is Michel's description of the Nuremberg War Crimes Trial, as well as, his dramatic encounter with Herman Goerring.
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Wanting to be accepted by peers is a natural part of children's social development. Yet kids can be overly influenced by what "friends" think of them or urge them to do. Through simple language and engaging illustrations, this book explains the concept of peer pressure. It encourages a solid sense of self-identity-or "elf-identity"-and teaches kids how to say "No."
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We all have moved sometime in our lives, and we remember some of the feelings we had. In moving with children, one should help them feel safe and secure among all the hustle and bustle and the many changes ahead. This enchanting guide will help children recognize the fun and excitement of a move, while recognizing the fears of new places and people, and the sadness of good-byes. Who knows. . . in helping children make a happy adjustment, you might...
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Superhéroes de cada día es una maravillosa forma de que los niños aprendan habilidades sociales y emocionales a través de ejemplos cercanos sobre cómo hacer cosas por los demás de una forma divertida y positiva, incluyendo: ayudar con las tareas de la casa, esperar turnos entre amigos, incluir a los demás en nuestras actividades, ser educado y aprender sobre el reciclaje y el voluntariado. Los adorables diseños ilustran de una forma bonita...
87) Ignorant Youth
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This is a story of a seventeen-year struggle with being addicted to power, self-doubt, and a life in the shadows that people don't typically leave willingly. The biggest problem with addiction isn't the addiction itself but the recovery process, trying to find your place in this "normal" society. Trying to adjust to a life of rules and ultimately trying to live a full life knowing that a piece of you was lost long ago, and you can never get it back....
88) Soy activista
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Si tienes un alto sentido de la justicia, mucho sentido del humor y un gran corazón, este libro es para ti.
¡No eres nunca demasiado joven para cambiar el mundo! ¿Te sumas?
En esta guía práctica te damos pistas para hacerlo: consejos y tácticas para marcar la diferencia, un montón de actividades paso a paso e historias inspiradoras de niños y niñas que han abierto camino, desde activistas como Malala Yousafzai o Greta Thunberg hasta jóvenes...
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The world can be a scary place-especially when just about everybody is bigger than you and so many experiences are brand-new. Childhood fear is normal. But if it starts to interfere with everyday life, it becomes a problem for a child-and caring adults. This delightfully illustrated book gives simple, concrete advice for dealing with childhood fears and worries. Kids can learn to live full of confidence, free of fear. Help is here!
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This is a great time to be a girl growing up in the world. In Total Package Girl, author Kristi Hoffman captures the moment with wonderful tips and ideas for girls everywhere. Have fun with it. Christine Brennan, USA Today sports columnist, television commentator and best-selling author. Meet the Total Package Girl: Shes got it all going onshe stays confident, fun, and real. She brilliantly navigates the 24/7 cyber popularity world. Shes unstoppable...
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People come in all shapes and sizes. That's the way God makes us. How boring would it be if we all looked the same? Some things we can't change, like how tall we are or the color of our eyes. Some things we can, like how we treat other people or how we take care of our bodies. This book is about taking care of our bodies so they work the best they can. You'll find that life is a lot more fun when you have a body that works well.
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Do the Right Thing! is a wonderful way to teach children what it means to have integrity. Children will encounter real-life examples of doing what's right, including: following rules, being honest, being accountable, having the courage to say no, keeping promises, being responsible, kind, patient, and trustworthy, and making good choices. Adorable art sweetly illustrates important life skills. Each book in this delightful series is perfect for home,...
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This book introduces the concept and basic vocabulary of virtues. It helps children to recognize and label the behaviors which they are striving to develop. When a child attains a virtue, that trait will become almost habitual for them. But it isn't always easy. Life produces many challenges, and today's culture often seems to oppose virtue. However, through faith, example, and practicing individual virtues, a child will keeping growing through adulthood,...
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The author of the top-selling Sad Isn't Bad: A Good-Grief Guidebook for Kids Dealing With Loss here helps children as they first experience the reality-and the mystery-of death and funerals. She carefully explains to children how we celebrate the life of a departed one through both sadness and joy. A sampling of the titles of the various booklet sections: Why Do People Die? Does It Hurt to Die? What Happens at the Funeral Home? What Will It Be Like...
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A child will never forget a beloved pet, or the day it died. And the sadness that follows is true grief. This little elfin guide to good grief validates your child's sadness-the necessary first step for healing. It acknowledges feelings that are new, confusing, and frightening. And it offers creative ideas for easing the sting of grief and memorializing a lost pet. A touching tribute to the love between a child and pet . . . and a compassionate...
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¡Soy valiente! es una maravillosa forma de que los niños pequeños aprendan habilidades sociales y emocionales que les enseñen a desarrollar el valor en su vida cotidiana. Se incluyen ejemplos cercanos de la vida real como probar cosas nuevas, hacer amigos, mostrarse firmes ante lo que es correcto, perseverar, tomar decisiones inteligentes, expresar tu opinión y más. Los adorables diseños ilustran de una forma bonita habilidades importantes...
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One of the most important gifts we can offer a child is passing along to them the values that will help them form their own sense of what is important-a sense of what REALLY matters. In What Really Matters? A Kid's Guide to What's Really Important in Life, author John Mark Falkenhain, O.S.B., helps both children and adults reflect on those things in life which are most important, especially respect, relationships, and love.
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¡Puedo hacer cualquier cosa! es una maravillosa forma de que los niños pequeños aprendan habilidades sociales y emocionales que les enseñen a desarrollar la confianza en sí mismos a través del trabajo duro, de probar cosas nuevas, de tener grandes sueños, de practicar tareas difíciles, de entender los sentimientos, de aprender de otros y más. Los adorables diseños ilustran de una forma bonita habilidades importantes para la vida. Cada uno...
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We are a world in need of forgiveness. In our local and world communities, we see violence and escalating conflict. Author Carol Ann Morrow hopes to instill the virtue of forgiveness in young hearts. Young readers learn, along with little elfin friends, that sometimes we all need another chance.
100) Everyday Superheroes
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Everyday Superheroes is a wonderful way for young children to learn social-emotional skills with relatable examples of fun, positive ways to serve others, including: helping with family chores, taking turns with friends, including others in activities, having manners, and learning about recycling and volunteering. Adorable art sweetly illustrates important life skills. Each book in this delightful series is perfect for home, childcare settings, and...
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