by Barb Langridge | Jul 28, 2011 | Picture Book
The world can seem so perilous, especially where our children are concerned. But even very young children can learn basic skills for staying safe in ordinary situations and preparing for emergencies. Without scaring kids (or alarming adults), this book teaches little...
by Barb Langridge | Jul 28, 2011 | Picture Book
The world is becoming more diverse, and so are the daily lives of our children. Accepting and valuing people and groups who are different from oneself and one’s immediate family is a critical social skill. Accept and Value Each Person introduces diversity and...
by Barb Langridge | Jul 28, 2011 | Picture Book
Children today have many fears, both real and imagined. Encouraging words and supportive illustrations guide children to face their fears and know where to turn for help. Little ones also learn simple ways to help themselves. Includes a special section for adults,...
by Barb Langridge | Jul 28, 2011 | Picture Book
Even very young children can help to make the world a better place. This book begins with the concept of gratitude, because feeling grateful is a powerful motivator. Words and pictures show children contributing to their community in simple yet meaningful ways....
by Barb Langridge | Jul 28, 2011 | Picture Book
Fun dinosaur characters teach young children all about friendship–the value of friends, how to make friends, and how to be a good friend. With playful full-color illustrations, Laurie Krasny Brown and Marc Brown help kids cope with everyday social situations and...
by Barb Langridge | Jul 28, 2011 | Fantasy
The third book in the internationally bestselling Septimus Heap series by Angie Sage, featuring the funny and fantastic adventures of a wizard apprentice and his quest to become an ExtraOrdinary Wizard. New York Times Bestselling Series “Few fans of the best-selling...
by Barb Langridge | Jul 27, 2011 | Picture Book
What goes around comes around in this farmyard tale about the contagiousness of kindness. Hen gives Pig an unexpected present. “How kind!” says Pig. Pig is so touched, in fact, that he decides to do something kind too. So Pig gives Rabbit a gift....
by Barb Langridge | Jul 27, 2011 | Picture Book
In a spare urban fable, Bob Graham brings us one small boy, one loving family, and one miraculous story of hope and healing. “No one saw the bird fall.” In a city full of hurried people, only young Will notices the bird lying hurt on the ground. With the...
by Barb Langridge | Jul 27, 2011 | Picture Book
When Anh’s friends leave and he feels left out at school, his anger shows up to keep him company. Anh the protagonist of Gail Silver’s previous book Anh’s Anger, is a typical and easy-to-relate-to elementary school-age boy. His anger, personified as a red hairy...
by Barb Langridge | Jul 27, 2011 | Picture Book
You can’t have my bike! But maybe I’ll let you take it for a ride! Learning to share is one of the harder social rules for little ones to follow, but with this sweet book, it will be a little easier. This 8×8 book has sturdy pages for little hands! It...
