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Are your children dared at school or playground?Would they know what to do if they were dared or bullied?Have you started a proactive conversation with the about this topic?Would a book like this with a story your child can relate to, colourful pictures and discussion questions help you and your child start a conversation? Donnie is a new student from another school and he starts to dare Lenny to do interesting things. Will Lenny do them? What will...
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In the heartwarming tale of Tweedles and Ellie, discover the remarkable journey that unfolds when two young girls, facing their own physical challenges, encounter a bully. Rather than succumbing to fear or animosity, they choose a path of compassion and friendship.
This inspiring book is a poignant reminder for anyone who has encountered challenges due to their differences. As Ellie and Grace navigate their physical challenges, they find themselves...
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When a kid is teased about their lunch- the response is one of humor, creativity, and empathy. When a classmate mocks their lunch, the storyteller's imagination takes flight. Clearly, the classmate doesn't realize that sandwiches don't know any words and can't be insulted. Also, the kid seems confused. Perhaps they think the sandwich is a strange fish. Or a space rock. But these are not the reasons for the classmate's bullying. Sometimes they come...
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Experience the joy and laughter of your child as they listen to you read this fun story full of rhymes!
Bart the Bully, Learns a Lesson is a book that can help to broach the subject of bullying. Follow along as Bart tries to clean up his act.
After a mishap, a bully named Bart begins searching for ways to become a better person. The adventure he goes on is a journey that you can take your children on as they, too, learn how one boy was able to change...
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In today's complex world, developing mental strength is crucial for children to reach their full potential. However, many parents and teachers feel overwhelmed with how best to cultivate resilience, character, and emotional intelligence in the next generation.That is why I have written this comprehensive guidebook. Drawing on the latest research in psychology and my decades of experience working with youth, I provide practical, actionable advice for...
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The Lenny Super Book is here.It features: "Lenny Meets Donnie Dare Ya", "Lenny Meets Patty Put Down", & "Lenny Meets Bully Bailey."Does your child deal with Bullying or Dares? Would they know what to do if they did? Is it helpful to have a book like this one, with a fun story your child can relate and questions to help you and your child start a conversation on the topic?Think how important learning about Kid's Help Phone Services will be for your...
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Lenny meets Patty Put Down takes the reader through the experience of a youth struggling with a problem and using the services of Kids Help Phone. Patty and Lenny are on the same race team but Patty is struggling with challenges and does not know who she can talk to. She learns about and calls Kids Help Phone. If you live in the United States there is information about a similar American service in the ideas for parents section.Each book in the Lenny...
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A humorous take on cliques, exclusion, and real friends.
Clique: It's a word that's spelled funny and sounds funny, and (like a vampire) can be a pain in the neck. People in cliques run together, making them seem more intimidating, cooler, and popular. PSSST! But we know that's not the case.
The best defense, though, against cliques is forming a good friend squad that lets other friendly and respectful kids in. True friends don't make others feel...
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Young Peter High, a studious 15-year-old schoolboy, only wanted to learn. But in late junior school, he found himself mercilessly bullied by a small group of students led by Nathan Whitehawk. Despite many complaints to the Headmaster, Peter quickly realized those in authority were powerless. Whitehawk followed Peter to high school, escalating the torment. After one brutal assault that left Peter stripped naked and without his clothes, he reached his...
12) THE HYBRID
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The Hybrid - Breaking The Mold in The Land Of Kaputo is a transformative journey of a Chihuahua named Fargo who, despite facing bullying and hard times, learns the power of unconditional love. As he navigates a world that often misunderstands him, deems him to be the odd one out Fargo's resilience and unconditional love shines when he saves his former bully, Daniella. The book ends with a heartwarming union that fosters friendship, acceptance, and...
13) Marina Royale
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Hubert is losing his best friend to a bully. Meet Rainbow Reef's fabulous fish kids: Emma and Aiden, the panicky pufferfish twins, Sparky the doggone friendly dogfish, Olga the eight-legged bully, Sturgeon the (wannabe) Surgeon, and Hermit, a tiny hermit crab with sky-high ambitions.Hubert wants to play cards with his best friend Sparky the dogfish. Too bad Sparky's other friend, Olga Octopus, thinks Hubert is too small to play. When Hubert accuses...
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From children to adults, this novel prompts everyone to rethink some of the essential elements of life…
William and Christopher are two friends living entirely different lives, and somewhere along the way, this makes them adversaries. In the process of life and growth, they find themselves asking hard questions about life, such as:
Just how important is money in life?
How often should one laugh every day?
What's the true meaning of happiness?
Are...
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Everyone seems to know about Coolsocial, a fun social media app, except Gerry, and this gets him teased by Adam and his friends. So Gerry decides to follow suit, eager and ready to make some new online friends. But things don't turn out the way he had hoped, and all he can do now is what he loves most – give Mr. Bottles, his furry cat, some belly rubs. Might this be the answer to everything? A touching and inspirational children's read about bullying,...
16) Bird Brain
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Even though Arden always wanted a pet, taking care of her uncle's parrot, Ludwig, was NOT what she had in mind. But as Arden gets to know Ludwig, she realizes he is not only incredibly smart but loyal-and the best pet she could have asked for. Arden just wanted a normal pet.
A bird and a BFF
Arden Sachs has always wanted a pet: a purring kitten or an adorable puppy, or even a fuzzy guinea pig. But living in a cramped condo with her mom and siblings...
17) Bruno's Hat
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Sergio said that my best friend Bruno's hat was weird. When I told him to stop, he called me a weirdo! If I had kept playing with Bruno, Sergio would have kept teasing me, too. But now I miss my friend terribly. What should I do?
Told from the point of view of Bruno's best friend, Peter, this insightful children's book explores bullyingâ€"especially the choices children face in defending others who are bullied. Readers will see Peter's struggle...
18) Lana Llama
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Sometimes standing up for others means standing out as your true self. Lana the llama just wants to fit in with her flock, until she learns that standing out may be even better! Lana the llama lives in the farmyard with all of her sheep friends. She loves being part of their flock, but she knows that she doesn't fit in-her legs and neck are much too long, and her 'baa' is very baaad. Lana does her best to look like the other sheep, until one day a...
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The day we realize that there is a voice in our head that questions the negative thoughts that spring up and seem to increase over time, is the day we realize we naturally do not want these negative thoughts but rather be left in peace. This poem sheds light on how we all suffer from these negative and, unfortunately, influential thoughts, and the sooner we recognize this trickery of the mind; the sooner we can work towards overcoming this restraint...
20) Goth Girl Rising
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Time is a funny thing in the hospital. In the mental ward. You lose track of it easily. After six months in the Maryland Mental Health Unit, Kyra Sellers, a.k.a. Goth Girl, is going home. Unfortunately, she's about to find out that while she was away, she lost track of more than time.
Kyra is back in black, feeling good, and ready to make up with the only person who's ever appreciated her for who she really is.
But then she sees him. Fanboy. Transcended...
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