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1) Step by step
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2023.
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With his mother's help, Sam learns how to face his fears, one small step at a time. Includes a note to parents and caregivers with more information about helping children face their fears.
2) The Lost Box
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Welcome to Ms Purplebubble's class: a place of fun, acceptance and kindness.
"You have both learnt an important lesson today. It is not nice to blame someone else if you do not know the truth. It can make them really upset."
Divine loves her beautiful, pink lunchbox and is very excited to take it with her on a school trip to the park. However, when her lunchbox goes missing, she enlists the help of her friend, Tinkin, to find it.
When they see that...
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Katy Thatcher was the bright and curious daughter of the town doctor. She was fascinated by her father's work, and even as a child she knew that she too wanted to be a doctor. She wanted to know about people. Perhaps it was this, her insatiable curiosity, or simply the charm of Jacob's gentle intimacy with animals large and small, that fueled their friendship. Although Jacob never spoke to her or even looked at her directly, Katy grew to understand...
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Did you ever have an iconic big brother, big sister, older cousin, or neighbourhood hero that everyone admired and wanted to be around? Someone who shielded you from bullies, wild animals, or even your own self-doubt? Someone who bolstered your confidence and made you feel like you belonged? If so, then you had your very own Big Cousin Mike. This series is a tribute to those remarkable individuals. It's a heartfelt thank you for including us in your...
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Children learn practical strategies for coping with worry and anxiety. Gentle, supportive, and straightforward, Sometimes When I'm Worried describes a child's experience with worry and the many ways it can surface, as well as how her sister and their two dads help her cope with the feeling. "Sometimes when I'm worried, my tummy feels funny. I get hot and sweaty. My legs jiggle like jelly." Along with the main character, young children learn ways to...
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A Friend in a Donkey provides a simple philosophy, recognizing true friendship, friendship that often isn't apparent until difficult times occur. It also affirms that more is not better but asserts what was famously quoted by English writer, Samuel Johnson, "Books like friends, should be few and well-chosen."
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Daniel has everything, books, toys, food, a beautiful family. One day he saw a cat outside, she was skinny and seemed hungry and lost. Daniel felt very sorry for this cat, he started thinking how he can help. The cat's name was Sunny. Daniel shared his food with her, and when the weather got cold, he wanted to invite her into his house. One day, Sunny did something to repay Daniel and his family for all their kindness.
12) My Best Friend
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Discover the essence of true friendship in the heartwarming tale, My Best Friend. In a world where connections are invaluable, this poignant story reminds us that everyone longs for a companion.Amidst the myriad forms friendship can take – a neighbor, a schoolmate, even a beloved pet – have you found that one special bond? Within these pages, immerse yourself in the journey of finding a friend, a confidant, someone who remains by your side through...
13) Budgie & Boo
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Morning, noon, and night, Budgie and Boo work in their gardens, have adventures, and solve problems for each other-from fixing a leaky roof to fixing breakfast-because that's what best friends are for. Together they learn that even if they lose their way, friendship is all they need to get through the day.
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Brenda Prowell Blue was born in Canton, Ohio. She has made her home in Surprise, Arizona. Brenda is the author of two poetry books titled Life Passages and COVID-19: The Wonderment of Life. She decided to write a children's book titled Why Are They Laughing at Me?
The main character is Doreen. In her life passage, she is having trouble making friends at school, and she becomes a victim of bullying.
The story teaches children that there are people...
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Have you ever been to the Okachoowa Swamp?
Have you ever seen a mugwamp?
Come join in his adventure,
as he sits on his fence
one day after another,
with his mug on one side
and his wamp on the other.
Can he whistle a song that will bring him a friend?
His story will tell you how it turns out in the end.
16) Cousins
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Cammy's only trouble in life is a cousin named Patty Ann who overshadows her in every way - until suddenly, Patty Ann is no longer around. Cammy has a happy life and a great family, except for one little problem: a cousin who thinks she's better than everyone else. It's true that Patty Ann is beautiful, talented, and bright, but to Cammy she's also vain, conceited, and mean-spirited. Sometimes Cammy wishes that Patty Ann would disappear, just vanish...
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This story brings two strangers together for the first time. Let's join Catlacs the Shnickeldink as he embarks on a colorful day-long journey with his newfound friend Stankdu the Shnickelfink. Catlacs learns it can be fun to eat healthy and try new foods. Stankdu enriches Catlacs' life by getting him out of the house. They enjoy a plentiful buffet while Stankdu introduces Catlacs to his friends along the way. It becomes a day of socializing by way...
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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...
20) I Need Re-Wired
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Beep is a cute little robot who loves nothing more than playing with his friends. They have lots of fun together, but Beep sometimes feels he doesn't fit in. You see, Beep has autism, and he views the world slightly differently from his friends, making it harder for him to join in their games. In this heart-warming story, it shows the obstacles Beep must face every day and his struggle to be accepted. It shows how he can find it hard to interact with...
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