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The death of a friend is a wrenching event for anyone at any age and can spark feelings that range from sadness to guilt to anxiety. Teenagers especially need help coping with grief and loss. This sensitive book answers questions grieving teens often have, like "How should I be acting?" "How long will this last?" and "What if I can't handle my grief on my own?" The book also addresses the complicated emotions that can accompany the death of an acquaintance,...
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"What happens if you need to go to a new school? Are you nervous about meeting new people? Do you worry you might get lost? You're not alone. In this Pebble Emerge book, explore the reasons why starting a new school can be scary and discover simple tips for facing this fear. Reassuring facts and helpful photos provide the knowledge young readers need to face their fears of starting a new school"--
7) My friends
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"As kids grow up, friendships become more complicated. Friends may fight, pressure others, or become part of bullying, all of which can cause a friendship to feel strained or even end. This can all be very stressful for young readers. This book can help! Including discussion of how friendships can change, making new friends, bullying and more, the main content is a great jumping off point for more conversation about what makes a good friend and how...
10) Dare!
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Jayla feels threatened by her classmate Sam, who has bullied her in the past for her "nerdy" love of astronomy and stars. Sam is now bullying Jayla's friend Luisa, and she enlists Jayla to participate. Jalya reluctantly joins in but soon realizes it is wrong. With the help of caring adults and friends, Jayla comes to sympathize with Luisa and finds the courage to dare to stand up to Sam and put an end to the bullying. The Weird! Series These three...
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This reassuring picture book explores the difficult issue of death for young children. Children's feelings and questions about this sensitive subject are looked at in a simple but realistic way. This book helps them to understand their loss and to come to terms with their feelings.
12) Weird!
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Luisa is repeatedly teased and called "weird" by her classmate Sam, even though she is simply being herself-laughing with her friends, answering questions in class, greeting her father in Spanish, and wearing her favorite polka-dot boots. Luisa initially reacts to the bullying by withdrawing and hiding her colorful nature. But with the support of her teachers, parents, classmates, and one special friend named Jayla, she is able to reclaim her color...
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"This second book in a series covering consent themes helps children understand that consent can always be revoked, which means changing our minds. The story follows Harrison and his preschool classmates as they check in with themselves and each other to see if they are still having fun and feeling safe"--
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"Creativity can be the key to help kids cope, especially if they're interested in art, writing, or music. In this book, readers will learn about how they can use different creative exercises to manage their emotions. They can also learn how to express how they're feeling through the things they make. Bright photographs and fact boxes are paired with exciting text to give readers the tools they need to cope through creativity"--
15) Bully busters
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Want to do something about bullying or keep it from starting? Learn what everyone can do to shut down bullying by understanding the way bullies think and the role of bystanders. Includes activities, glossary, and text-dependent questions.
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"Emotions are like a rainbow-there is a color for every one we feel. And when the angry feeling starts to take over the rainbow, it's time for The Red Book! Simple activities, tips, and tricks help young readers whose angry red shines brightest in the rainbows of their colorful minds. They can turn the pages from front to back or back to front. They can use every single page or open the book to just one random page. Soon, the other colors of their...
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Are you smart enough to take over a girl's heart? Leave it to a nine-year-old to get down to the basics about how to win victory with a girl. How to talk to girls is for boys of all ages-from eight to eighty-and the girls they like. So read this book and then you're ready. Good luck! Tips: Comb your hair and don't wear sweats; Control your hyperness (cut down on the sugar if you have to); Don't act desperate
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Wilma Jean worries about everything. She worries about missing the bus, doing a math problem wrong, having friends to play with, and getting carrots in her school lunch. Wilma Jean's teacher helps her figure out what worries she can control and those that she can't and what to do about both types of worries.
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"What does it mean to feel surprised? Learn how surprise makes your body feel, how your senses spark emotion, and how to handle it. Large, stunning photos help illustrate what surprise looks like. A mindfulness activity gives kids the chance to practice managing their feelings"--
20) Get moving!
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"Simple text and photos describe USDA's MyPlate tool and healthy activity choices for children"--
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