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6) Lyddie
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Impoverished Vermont farm girl Lyddie Worthen is determined to gain her independence by becoming a factory worker in Lowell, Massachusetts, in the 1840s.
7) Wallflowers
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"People call you a wallflower. Sometimes they call you shy. Sometimes they call you quiet, or maybe even scared. People think these are bad things, because sometimes they are LOUD. But you are happy just the way you are. And maybe you don't need to learn to be loud, they just need to learn to listen. Mackenzie Joy beautifully pairs her gorgeous illustrations with minimalist text in this heartwarming book that doesn't just acknowledge shy children,...
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From Marvyn Harrison, the founder of Dope Black Dads, and illustrator Diane Ewen, comes a joyful first book of positive affirmations. Every week, we choose words to help us feel brave, beautiful, and powerful! I Love Me! celebrates building confidence and self-esteem through uplifting statements that little ones and parents can say each day. The book's days-of-the-week structure provides routine, and the colorful, exuberant illustrations add to the...
9) Bear with me
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Separated from her favorite stuffed animal, Bear, on the first day of school, a little girl is anxious until she finds ways to make herself feel better while waiting to be reunited with Bear again.
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Are you suffering from untreated feelings resulting from adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)?
Trauma lingers in your body and impacts your mental and physical health unless you excavate and process your traumas effectively. But how do you achieve this?
I compiled a list of practical strategies that my friends, students, and loved ones used to overcome their childhood trauma.
Their success is my motivation for writing this book and sharing strategies...
11) The Tree of Life
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Do you like playing in the park with your friends and discovering mysteries?
This story will take you on an adventure with Judah and Adoration to the park as they discover the mystery of the tallest tree in the park. The kids meet new friends and Mr. Kadesh reveals the truth about eating from The Tree of Life. The kids discover that eating fruit from the mysterious tree brings life and helps them develop good character such as: love, joy, peace, faith,...
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Kindness Pencil – Book 7 – I'll Share-explores the effects on children's feelings and emotions, when it comes to sharing.
Sharing is a great concept, yet it can also be a little complicated for young children, because they aren't mature enough to resist all of their impulses.
Parents need to acknowledge that their child is not being deliberately rude by refusing to share.
Kindness Pencil is for any child who needs a little encouragement in sharing.
Amanda...
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♥ For all those who don't quite fit in...You were born to stand out! You are one of a kind with special talents and abilities. Let them shine.♥
That's the message of this sweet book, which focuses on self-compassion and loving who you are.
Sloan the Sloth isn't good at sports like some of the other animals. He's too slow. But Sloan knows that's okay.
Instead of being discouraged, he focuses on what he is good at. Sloan puts it best when he says…
"I...
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Meet Sticky Icky Vicky, a girl who wants to get over her fear-once and for all
In Sticky Icky Vicky: Courage over Fear, the first book in the Sticky Icky Vicky™ series, authors Alysia and Michael Ssentamu introduce readers to Vicky, a fun-loving girl who doesn't mind getting a little sticky and icky. She loves rolling down hills and playing in mud-but when it comes to water, Sticky Icky Vicky's fear prevents her from joining in the fun. Then Vicky...
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Sticky Icky Vicky is ready to learn new tricks-at least, she thinks she is.
Sticky Icky Vicky continues to face her fears in the latest instalment of the award-winning Sticky Icky VickyTM series.
Vicky longs to join her best friends Rhea and Betty on bike rides, but she can't shake the traumatic memory of her first time riding a two-wheeler. When Rhea and Betty notice Vicky missing out on all the fun, they offer to help her learn to ride. But Negative...
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An adorable growth mindset story focusing on the power of the word YET!
For ages 3-7.
Adding "Yet" to the end of an "I can't" statement encourages resilience and makes difficult things seem possible.
Clutz is a very CLUMSY cat! He doesn't like to try new things because he's afraid he'll get hurt.
Maybe his motto will help:
I don't know how to do this YET, and though it may be tough,
I'll try my best to do it right. My best is good enough.
Will Clutz...
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Destiné aux enfants de 3 à 11 ans, mais apprécié à tout âge !À travers cette belle histoire, petits et grands y trouveront des messages d'estime de soi, de croire en ses rêves, de respect et d'écoute de l'autre.Résumé :L'histoire émouvante d'un chat qui a perdu la mémoire et qui se retrouve seul face à son destin et son rêve : devenir un lion ! Sur le chemin du respect, sa quête le conduira à être plus à l'écoute des autres et...
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He yearns to earn his first belt. But can this boy learn the moves and believe in himself?
Lucas can't wait to start martial arts classes. And he longs to be a skillful ninja, just like his dad. But the moment he steps through the door on his first day, all his excitement turns to doubt!
Struggling to follow the teacher's instructions, he starts to worry all the other kids will succeed while he fails. But with cool friendships about to be made, Lucas...
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This colorful book is published by The Rules of a Big Boss LLC. It helps elementary school aged children gain and improve their self-esteem through the eyes of an 8 year old orator. It was a finalist in the 2021 Independent Author Network Book of the Year of the contest. It is available in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook format. While it will help, it won't help them achieve higher self-esteem by itself. They must be willing to do the work...
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