Synopsis: Some patients with cancer face the difficult task of telling their children about their illness. This book helps patients talk to children about their disease and explain what is happening in a caring, sensitive manner that children can understand.

Synopsis: Suggestions to help children understand the problems and hurts that come when parents separate and divorce.

Synopsis: In simple, reassuring language, therapist Cornelia Spelman explains that a child's body is his or her own; that it is all right for children to decline a friendly hug or kiss, even from someone they love; and that "even if you don't want a hug or kiss right now, you can still be friends." She goes on to define private parts and stresses that "it's important to tell if someone tries to touch your private parts."

Synopsis: "My stomach feels like it's tied up in a knot.My knees lock up, and my face feels hot.You know what I mean?I'm Wilma Jean,The Worry Machine."Anxiety is a subjective sense of worry, apprehension, and/or fear. It is considered to be the number one health problem in America. Although quite common, anxiety disorders in children are often misdiagnosed and overlooked. Everyone feels fear, worry and apprehension from time to time, but when…

Synopsis: Otis used to have the "perfect" family. That all changed when his parents told him that they were getting a D...D...D... The "D" Word he can't even say it! At first Otis blames himself. With the help of his Gram, Otis discovers the reasons why people get divorced.He also learns about the Three C's of Divorce:- I didn't CAUSE it- I can't CONTROL it, so- I'm going to have to learn to COPE with it!This book offers both children…

Synopsis: Loss is a part of growing up. Although loss always hurts, even a young child can learn that beautiful surprises come wrapped in the "package" of loss. The book encourages families to talk about these gifts.

Synopsis: Milo is fed up. He wants to be a pirate captain, but the other kids in the playground tell him he's too short. But with a little help from his mum and his imagination, Milo manages to turn rejection into triumph. An inspirational tale for children and their parents.

Synopsis: Ruby is unlike most little girls in old China. Instead of aspiring to get married, Ruby is determined to attend university when she grows up, just like the boys in her family. Based upon the inspirational story of the author's grandmother and accompanied by richly detailed illustrations, Ruby's Wish is an engaging portrait of a young girl who's full of ambition and the family who rewards her hard work and courage.

Synopsis: It?s time for the annual Halloween picnic. But the kids are worried about the ghost of Titus Dinworthy. Except William, who?s pretty sure old Titus is just swamp gas; it?s Hester Bledden he?s worried about. Every time William is about to win a contest, Hester shows up, sticks out her tongue, and shouts, ?Peeee youuuuu!? But when something eerie rises out of the swamp, William gets a chance to show both Titus and Hester what a boy from Mudsock…

Synopsis: Teasel is sad when his hedgehog friend, Bramble, has to hibernate. But he's determined that Bramble shouldn't miss out on the fun of winter when he's asleep.This is a heart-warming tale of separation and friendship.

Synopsis: For use in schools and libraries only. Arthur wants everything to be perfect for Christmas, but nothing seems to be turning out right. Finally he realizes what truly makes Christmas perfect.

Synopsis: Photographs and simple text explore the unusual colors of birds, plants, and frogs in the Amazon rainforest.

Synopsis: When fall comes, two brothers enjoy catching the falling leaves, stomping on them, kicking them, jumping in piles of them, and using them to make pictures, in a story which includes a description of how leaves change through the year.

Synopsis: Curious George gets in trouble by feeding the animals at the zoo, but when a parrot escapes from the rainforest exhibit he is able to save the day. Share Curious George's irresistible qualities—ingenuity, opportunity, determination, and curiosity in learning and exploring—with these easy-to-read picture books for your young readers.

Synopsis: Scholastic's bestselling OLD LADY becomes an astronaut in this adventure full of hilarious laughs and fun facts about space -- perfect for the 50th anniversary of the moon landing!There was an old astronaut who swallowed the moon. I don't know why she swallowed the moon. It happened at noon.Scholastic's bestselling OLD LADY returns in this adventure series with a nonfiction twist that will make you laugh AND learn! In this spin-off, the OLD LADY…