Mari Schuh

Chubby cheeks. Soft fur. Long whiskers. Hamsters and gerbils can both make cute pets! But which pet might be right for you and your family? In this book young readers can compare these two popular pets side by side. Which one is easier to train? Which one is easier to hold? Does one cost more? Learn the answers to these questions and more. Then decide which one might make the best pet for you!

Meet Charles! He likes music and being with his family. He also has cerebral palsy. Charles is real and so are his experiences. Learn about his life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students. Kids are naturally curious about differences and disabilities. Charles sheds light on his life, with the help of experienced children's author Mari Schuh. Because cerebral palsy makes it hard to control his muscles, Charles drives a power wheelchair at school, and he does some things differently than able-bodied people. Let Charles tell you a little about his life. Colorful, realistic illustrations and a dyslexic-friendly font promote accessibility. Includes tips for kids about interacting with someone who has cerebral palsy.

Meet Peyton! She likes art and science. She also lost her brother to cancer. Peyton is real and so are her experiences. Learn about her life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students. Peyton sheds light on how she lived with her brother’s sickness and then death, with the help of experienced children’s author Mari Schuh. Peyton is not defined by her sadness and grief, but she misses her sibling every day. Her story is augmented by colorful, realistic illustrations. A dyslexic-friendly font promotes accessibility. Includes tips for kids about interacting with friends who are grieving.

Meet Karson! She likes basketball, cheerleading, and reading. She is also part of a blended family. Karson is real and so are her experiences. Learn about her life with a stepparent and stepbrothers in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students. With the help of experienced children's author Mari Schuh, Karson sheds light on how her family changed after her mom remarried. Karson's story is augmented by colourful, realistic illustrations. A dyslexic-friendly font promotes accessibility. Includes tips for kids about interacting with people who have blended families.

Meet Jocelyn! She likes soccer and dinosaurs. She is also a leukemia survivor. Jocelyn is real and so are her experiences. Learn about her life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students. Kids are naturally curious about differences. Jocelyn sheds light on her on her life fighting childhood cancer, with the help of experienced children's author Mari Schuh. Jocelyn is not defined by leukemia, but she still has side effects from chemotherapy. Let Jocelyn tell you a little about her life. Colorful, realistic illustrations and a dyslexic-friendly font promote accessibility. Includes tips for kids about interacting with someone who has leukemia.

Meet Tiana! She likes gymnastics, cooking, and drawing. She also has diabetes. Tiana is real and so are her experiences. Learn about her life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students. Kids are naturally curious about differences. Tiana sheds light on her life, with the help of experienced children's author Mari Schuh. Tiana is not defined by diabetes, but she does some things differently, like needing to test her blood sugar before meals. Let Tiana tell you a little about her life. Colorful, realistic illustrations and a dyslexic-friendly font promote accessibility. Includes tips for kids about interacting with someone who has diabetes.

Meet Tayla! She loves to dance. She also has asthma. Tayla is real and so are her experiences. Learn about her life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students. Kids are naturally curious about differences. Tayla sheds light on her life, with the help of experienced children's author Mari Schuh. Tayla is not defined by her asthma, but she does need medicine to control asthma attacks. Let Tayla tell you a little about her life. Colorful, realistic illustrations and a dyslexic-friendly font promote accessibility. Includes tips for kids about interacting with someone who has asthma.

Hop! Jump! Rabbits and guinea pigs can both be cute, furry and fun! But which pet might be right for you and your family? In this book young readers can compare these two popular pets side by side. Which one needs more space? Which pet is easier to clean up after? Which lives longer? Learn the answers to these questions and more. Then decide which one might make the best pet for you!

The line to go down the slide is so long, and you’re at the back. Instead of complaining and shoving, you wait calmly. You made yet another mistake at basketball practice. You don’t get upset. You keep trying. Find out more ways you can show patience and how this real-life superpower makes a big difference in the world. In this book, young readers will learn all about patience. The book is filled with examples of ways children can show this superhero-like quality in daily life. You don't need to be a superhero to have superpowers, you already have powers to make the world a better place, and patience is one of them!

Every act of kindness counts, no matter how small! Help a neighbour carry in their shopping. Smile at someone in the school corridor. Be a good listener. When you’re kind, you make a big difference in the lives of the people around you. Show this real-life superpower, and watch kindness spread! In this book, young readers will learn all about kindness. The book is filled with examples of ways children can show this superhero-like quality in daily life. You don't need to be a superhero to have superpowers, you already have powers to make the world a better place, and kindness is one of them!

You need help with a maths problem. You are upset with a friend. Are you afraid to ask for help? You’re not alone. Everyone worries about speaking up at times. In this book, explore the reasons why it can be scary to speak up and discover simple tips for facing this fear. Reassuring facts and helpful photos provide the knowledge young readers need to face their fears of speaking up.