Synopsis: Do you know a young person who tends to argue or give excuses when you are trying to correct behavior? Or a student who misinterprets praise and compliments?Teach them the social skills “how to accept feedback” and “how to give and receive compliments” using a kid-friendly story with a lesson that enriches social emotional learning.This entertaining story follows RJ as he goes about his day doing the things he enjoys, such as blowing bubbles,…

Synopsis: A School Shooting and Lockdown Training Picture BookUpdated editionWhen faced with danger you must DO something.The teacher at the Ant Hill School wants her students to be prepared - for everything! One day, she teaches her students what to do if a "dangerous someone" is in their school."I'll be your shepherd, and you're all my sheep,so you must do what I say.Pretend there's a wolf in our building,and we MUST stay out of his way!""We need a…

Synopsis: It can be really hard to handle BIG Emotions, especially ANGER! Kids experience frustrating situations everyday, whether it's someone taking their toy or they feel like they can't do something. This story shows them that instead of yelling or stomping their feet, they can practice some fun ways to help them stay CALM.Count your spots from one to four,Tap, tap, tap and tap once more.Now fill your lungs with peaceful air,and coat your SPOTS with…

Synopsis: Anxiety comes from feelings of being worried, scared, or anxious. When these feelings are in small amounts that’s okay because they are there to help protect us, but when they get TOO BIG, they become overwhelming and need to be managed. When a child experiences anxiety it can prevent them from doing what he/she wants and and/or needs to do, which can make anxiety a disability.This story addresses how anxiety can affect all ages and how it can…

Synopsis: Confidence plays an important role in a child’s future happiness, health, and success. Confident children are better equipped to deal with peer pressure, challenges and negative emotions. A little SPOT of Confidence is a story that uses an orange spot to help a child visual there confidence spot growing or shrinking. It shows a child real world situations on how they can grow their confidence SPOT.It offers creative strategies for children to…

Synopsis: Sadness happens for many reasons. It can happen when a child misses a loved one, loses a favorite toy or gets hurt. This story shows a child how to visual their sadness as a SADNESS SPOT so that they can control it better. It walks them through several situations and offers guidance on how to help manage a SADNESS SPOT when it gets TOO BIG or stays for TOO LONG. It also shows how to help others with their SADNESS SPOT, too! It teaches EMPATHY,…

Synopsis: When the world feels overwhelming, find your PEACEFUL SPOT with this mindful story! Learn how to identify your emotions and bring them to your CALM, PEACEFUL SPOT. This book is perfect for the classroom or at home too!

Synopsis: Growing up can be hard and challenging. That's why it's so important to be able to have a positive mindset that can help you overcome the hardest of obstacles. A little SPOT of happiness is there to show you how to GROW your Happiness SPOT by doing a few easy tasks each day that can turn a negative situation into something positive!This new children's book series was developed to help children identify and cope with their emotions in a simple…

Synopsis: Everyone NEEDS to be loved! But sometimes its hard to figure out how to LOVE someone the way they want to be LOVED. This fun story visualizes LOVE as a fun PINK spot and it guides you through the ways you can express love, from listening to being kind. so any child can see how to grow their LOVE SPOT!

Synopsis: A fun colorful story to help a child easily identify their emotions through color.One day Scribble SPOT isn't feeling very well, he is all tangled with emotions. He feels angry, happy, sad, peaceful, confident, and love all at the same time. A little boy and girl guide him through how to separate his emotions so they can be easily identified and managed. He becomes mindful of his feelings and becomes happy as a result.This story was developed as…

Synopsis: Unavailable for almost 20 years, a little-known Dr. Seuss book about careers gets a fresh new look!Wildly imaginative and told in rollicking rhyme, this beginning reader about careers could ONLY have been written by Dr. Seuss! Featuring a mix of real jobs (like firefighter, doctor, teacher, farmer, etc.) and Seussian ones (including perfume smeller, fishbone boner, bass-drum banger, and roller coaster owner), it will incite plenty of giggles…

Synopsis: Be bold, be smart, and speak from the heart!Clark the Shark is ready to present his book report to the class. But at the last minute, Clark gets stage fright and clams up in front of everybody. With a little help from his teacher, Mrs. Inkydink, will Clark be able to overcome his fears?With easy-to-read text and Clark’s trademark rhymes, this shark tale will prepare beginning readers to take a big bite out of reading! Also included are Clark the…

Synopsis: A funny bedtime story from the New York Times bestselling Pete the Cat series.In this hardcover picture book, Pete the Cat and his friends are having so much fun playing and surfing in the sun, they don't want the day to end. Pete has an idea—how about a sleepover? Groovy!As the night gets later, it's time for bed. This cool cat needs to catch some ZZZs, but Pete's friends aren't ready to go to sleep just yet. Then Pete has another idea...but…

Synopsis: “The pleasures of the novel go far beyond the crackling, breathless plot and the satisfaction of watching the puzzle fall into place. The book is shot through with humor, both laugh-out-loud and subtle.” —New York Times Book ReviewFrom National Book Award finalist and Printz Award winner Laura Ruby comes an epic alternate history series about three kids who try to solve the greatest mystery of the modern world: a puzzle and treasure hunt laid…

Synopsis: Congratulations to Incredible, Capable, Curious You!

Synopsis: When Nancy is invited over to Bree’s house for a special tea party, she has only one thing to say: oui! The girls enjoy a few charming cups of tea before a disaster occurs that sets the two at odds. Will Nancy and Bree be able to save their friendship?

Synopsis: Perfect for very young readers celebrating Easter, this is a hilarious and vibrantly illustrated paper-over-board picture book that tells the story of decorating Easter eggs gone awry.Easter Bunny decides to decorate eggs with the help of his friend, Skunk. But Skunk’s way of showing excitement drives Easter Bunny crazy. They must come up with a compromise, otherwise Skunk will be left out of the Easter celebration! This riotously funny read…

Synopsis: Pete the Cat is back—and this time he’s rocking in his school shoes. Pete discovers the library, the lunchroom, the playground, and lots of other cool places at school. And no matter where he goes, Pete never stops moving and grooving and singing his song . . . because it’s all good.