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"Relays a story underscoring the importance of self-respect and confidence." - Publishers Weekly "This book focuses on the protagonist Macie's perceptions of herself. She starts off as a secure, confident young girl until she meets a girl named Penelope who makes her start doubting her beauty. Using a mirror was a helpful way for the illustrator/author to get students to start thinking about the ways they perceive themselves. Self-love is important and this book will help motivate little girls to feel good about themselves." - Josiah Quincy Upper School Good enough was never good enough for Macie. She wanted to be the best. Until the day Macie took a look in the mirror and learned a very important lesson . . . A story about self-respect and confidence, for not-so-perfect kids ages 4 years and up. Guided Reading Level I "Macie is a girl, who wants to be the very, very best. Things get tough when a new girl starts at her school. She talks to her mirror and to her dad and the story shows that as long as you love yourself, things are just fine! The illustrations were quite lovely and the story covers the kind of things I want my daughters to know now at a young age. Very well done" - Lioness of Literacy

"Relays a story underscoring the importance of self-respect and confidence." - Publishers Weekly "This book focuses on the protagonist Macie's perceptions of herself. She starts off as a secure, confident young girl until she meets a girl named Penelope who makes her start doubting her beauty. Using a mirror was a helpful way for the illustrator/author to get students to start thinking about the ways they perceive themselves. Self-love is important and this book will help motivate little girls to feel good about themselves." - Josiah Quincy Upper School Good enough was never good enough for Macie. She wanted to be the best. Until the day Macie took a look in the mirror and learned a very important lesson . . . A story about self-respect and confidence, for not-so-perfect kids ages 4 years and up. Guided Reading Level I "Macie is a girl, who wants to be the very, very best. Things get tough when a new girl starts at her school. She talks to her mirror and to her dad and the story shows that as long as you love yourself, things are just fine! The illustrations were quite lovely and the story covers the kind of things I want my daughters to know now at a young age. Very well done" - Lioness of Literacy

"A good snuggle-time read when rain turns everyone grumpy." - Kirkus Reviews A sweet story about positive thinking. For little ones ages 5 and up. Wallow the Bear lives a comfortable life deep in the woods. But when it rains, Wallow gets sad. He becomes gloomy and doesn't know what to do. When it starts drizzling, he hunkers down in his cave. One rainy day, he hears splashes and giggling coming from outside. What can that be? He takes a peek out the window and sees owl emptying water with a bucket. More of a reason to stay inside! And then he hears more splashing and giggling. Will Wallow have the courage to come out of his cave?

"A warmhearted conversation starter of a book." - Kirkus Reviews “Encouraging forgiveness and celebrating strength in numbers, this cheerful book’s illustrations include surreal touches and muted colors, easing the audience into their messages.” – Foreword Reviews Every day Corey wears an orange cape. Even at bedtime. Even at school. The other children tease him, but Corey doesn't mind. After all, he wears his cape for a reason . . . Billy would rip the cape off every day. And every day, Corey would show up with a new cape. Then, one of the boys found the very noble reason why Corey was wearing a cape. An inspiring book about courage, caring, and the hero inside everyone. For superheroes ages 5 and up.

A sweet book about a little boy who wants to overcome his anxiety. For brave readers ages 5 years and up. Anxious Andy wants to do fun things with his friends. He watches them climb, run, and play, but he won’t join them because his worries keep getting in the way. His friends try to help him worry less and have fun, but it’s up to Andy to learn that there’s nothing to fear in trying.

A cheerful and imaginative book that invites everyone to go outside. For adventurers ages 5 years and up. The clouds are gone and the sun is out. It’s time to put the phones away and enjoy the sunshine before the sun goes down. There are so many things to explore outside. Play soccer, skateboard, or find new bugs! What will you do with your time outside?

An adventurous book daring to break the rules and fantasizing to your heart’s content. For dreamers ages 5 years and up. Sometimes a kid hears lots of rules . . . lots of don’t do this! or don’t do that! What happens when you just want to explore the world? There are so many things to do, like digging for lost treasure, visiting Mars, and dancing with peacocks too. Adventure awaits as we explore all the adventures one can have—you can even climb a giraffe!

A sweet and reassuring book for dreamers ages 5 years and up. How do you know what you’ll be when you grow up? Some kids know exactly what they want to do, while others want to explore. There are so many things one can do and lots of time to dream about each one.

A familiar story about falling down and getting back up. For brave go-getters ages 4 years and up.I want to ride my bike, but I crashed it when I tried. What if I can’t do it? What if I get hurt? But riding looks like fun! Could I find the courage to try again?

A sweet picture book to boost our self-esteem and fly high! Join Little Bizzy as she shows the world how we can stop doubting our actions and reach our fullest potential. Little Bizzy is smaller than all the other bees, but she’s very capable. She easily collects twice as much pollen as her friends. But Bizzy dreams of greater things. She wants to fly high in the sky with the birds! Of course, the others don’t believe it, but Bizzy knows that she can do it.An adventurous book about courage and perseverance. Those who believe in something are already halfway there! For busy bees aged 5 years and up.Part of the Healthy Minds series, where Adam Ciccio examines daily obstacles and the mental health of young children. Through a familiar story and helpful tips, which the author draws from his own experiences as an outpatient mental health practitioner, children and adults gain insight into what goes on in young minds and are given tools to help them cope with difficult situations.

"No one should wait for a child to experience loss before sharing this wise, gentle book." - Kirkus ReviewsLetting go and loss can be difficult to comprehend. Goodbye Balloon will help you understand these emotions and give you insights to deal with them. Where does a special balloon go when it slips out of your hands? You can’t stop it, but you can wish it a beautiful journey, gliding past birds and soaring over mountains. Maybe your balloon will fly to someone else so that they can have a happy day. A beautifully illustrated picture book about learning to let go. For children ages 5 years and up. Part of the Healthy Minds series, where Adam Ciccio examines daily obstacles and the mental health of young children. Through a familiar story and helpful tips, which the author draws from his own experiences as an outpatient mental health practitioner, children and adults gain insight into what goes on in young minds and are given tools to help them cope with difficult situations.

Do everyday tasks bore you? Do you find it hard to focus? You are not alone! This story about a girl with ADHD, written in a humorous style, will help you tackle the most mundane tasks head-on. Pffft. Why would you read this book? It’s REALLY BORING. It’s about BORING chores you have to do every day. Brush your teeth, make your bed, put your toys away . . . Nope, not fun at all. Or is it? A funny story about ADHD, imagination, and super boring everyday tasks. For children ages 4 years and up.Part of the Healthy Minds series, where Adam Ciccio examines daily obstacles and the mental health of young children. Through a familiar story and helpful tips, which the author draws from his own experiences as an outpatient mental health practitioner, children and adults gain insight into what goes on in young minds and are given tools to help them cope with difficult situations.

An important story about fears and ways to deal with them. For worriers ages 5 years and up.Do you ever feel scared about something that might happen? Do you worry a little bit, and then more and more? Sometimes little worry thoughts grow into monster thoughts. So how can you tame them? By hanging upside down so they fall out of your ears? By hiding and hoping they won’t find you? Maybe there’s a better way . . .

A moving story about neighbors who slowly realize that their differences aren’t as important as what ties them together. To read aloud for ages 4 years and up, or to read by yourselfWe have dots and they have stripes, and we DON’T interact. That’s how the two types of Galoons have been living in their neighboring trees for years. Even when natural disaster strikes, they don’t stop arguing. Is there nothing that can unite the two groups? .

The newest addition to the Healthy Minds series about loving and knowing yourself, because you yourSELF are unique! For children aged 5 years and up. What exactly is your SELF? Your SELF is you, the you inside. It’s all of your thoughts and feelings, everything you are and everything you want to be. It can change throughout the years, but it will always be exceptional, wonderful, and rare. Because remember: there’s only one SELF for every YOU! Your Very Own Self is a beautiful addition to the Healthy Minds series, authored by US-based mental health professional Adam Ciccio. Through relatable stories and insightful tips drawn from his own experiences in outpatient mental health care, Ciccio explores the daily obstacles and mental health of young children, providing valuable insights for both children and adults alike. With Adam Ciccio's expertise in mental health care and his compassionate approach to storytelling, Your Very Own Self offers a strong reminder that each person's unique identity deserves love, acceptance, and celebration. A must-read for anyone seeking to foster positive self-esteem and resilience in young minds.

Min cykel er i skuret, helt nyvasket og ren. Jeg gav den et forsøg, men faldt og slog mit ben. Nu tør jeg ikke køre, jeg bliver bare her. Mens mine venner leger. De cykler rundt og ler...En sød og genkendelig historie om at lære nye ting og ikke give op. Fra 3 år og op.