Child Esteem

Frustrated by a day full of teachers and classmates mispronouncing her beautiful name, a little girl tells her mother she never wants to come back to school. In response, the girl's mother teaches her about the musicality of African, Asian, Black-American, Latinx, and Middle Eastern names on their lyrical walk home through the city. Empowered by this newfound understanding, the young girl is ready to return the next day to share her knowledge with her class. Your Name Is a Song is a celebration to remind all of us about the beauty, history, and magic behind names.

Jeremy Fink has big plans for this summer with his best friend Lizzy, a notorious troublemaker (and no, he does not have a secret crush on her). He has everything he needs within a few blocks of his home, so he never has to leave his little neighborhood. And this summer, he officially becomes a teenager.

Through our guidance, you will explore and reintegrate aspects of your mind that have been shamed and repressed. Shadow Work teaches us to stop hiding from our true selves. By owning the truth of your feelings, regardless of how "bad" or "wrong" you judge them, you reclaim your power. Shadow Work is about confronting the truth and nothing but the truth.

This uplifting tale, which award-winning author Leslie Connor dubbed "a perfectly paced journey of the heart" is perfect for fans of Lisa Graff and Lynda Mullaly Hunt. Cyrus Olson's dad is a hero - Northfield’s former football star and now one of their finest firefighters. Everyone expects Cyrus to follow in his dad’s record-breaking footsteps, and he wishes they were right - except he's never been brave like that. But this year, with the help of a stray dog, a few new friends, a little bit of rhythm, and a lot of nerve, he may just discover that actually...he is.

Ruby is a copycat! It's the first day of school, and Ruby is new. When her classmate Angela wears a flowered dress, suddenly Ruby's wearing one, too. Fortunately, Ruby's teacher knows a better way to help Ruby fit in - by showing Ruby how much fun it is to be herself.

Tâpwê can’t wait to spend a week with his cousins on the other side of the Cree reserve—especially since Kokhom, his grandma, has given him the most amazing gift: a Magic Hat with bluebirds and grass snakes that come to life! Tâpwê is so excited that he soon forgets Kokhom’s advice: Watch out for tricksters! Tâpwê’s adventure is everything he imagined. He meets his cousins, takes part in a powwow, and sleeps in a tipi. But soon he’s reminded of Kokhom’s words. Is his new friend Wâpos leading him astray with mischief?

Tori Rodriguez leads the perfect life. Or so everyone thinks. Perfect hair, perfect clothes, perfect family. But what no one knows is that she's secretly struggling to keep it together, even as she leads the cheer squad to nationals. Noah has never had it easy. His clothes come second-hand, not off designer racks, and his home life is far from ideal. With his knowledge about computers, he's determined to make it to college and beyond, even if everyone else has a free ticket. The minute Noah meets Tori, he thinks she's just another entitled queen bee.

On the night that Aunty dies, the Raggedy Witches come for Mup's mam. Pale, cold, relentless, they will do anything to coax Mam back to Witches Borough. When they kidnap Mup's dad, Mup and her mam must leave the mundane world to rescue him. But Mam is strange on this side of the border - striding, powerful, and distant. Even if they can save Dad, Mup is not sure anything will ever be the same again....

You are a very lucky girl to have so many people love and support you. Your relationship with your parents and family can give you confidence and help you spread your wings through the world. The connection you have with your loved ones will inspire you to do many things you may not have tried before. You are a loved and wonderful girl.

Does the idea of meeting new people make you nervous? Do you worry you won’t know what to say to someone you’ve just met? You’re not alone. In this Pebble Emerge book, explore the reasons why making new friends can be scary and discover simple tips for facing this fear. Reassuring facts provide the knowledge young listeners need to face their fear of making new friends.

The important topic of personal boundaries and respect are introduced to young listeners. Straightforward text and examples help listeners learn how to advocate for themselves and who to ask when they need help.

Ollie is having a hoot on his roller skates—but Bea is full of excuses for why she can’t join in. Will Bea realize that real friends don’t mind if you sometimes look silly?

Mina sabe lo que hace falta para aprobar con éxito su próximo examen de cinturón amarillo en Tae Kwon Do. Sin embargo, los problemas de un compañero le quitan la confianza y la tientan a abandonar.

Who are you? How do the identities you hold—like your racial or gender identity—impact you every day? How do they impact others? These big and important questions are key to understanding ourselves. Part of being your true self means learning about group identities and how they affect our experience of the world. With kid-friendly explanations of key ideas and relevant scenarios, this text will help young kids explore their identities and how it shapes their experience.

Kamilla is an amazing singer, but she refuses to try out for the school musical. She simply can't stand the thought of everyone staring at her, when she sees herself as overweight. Led by her mom, Kamilla sees a doctor who tells her she's a healthy weight but encourages her to exercise to feel better, both physically and mentally. Will Kamilla's new habit lead to big changes, or is she stuck waiting in the wings forever?

Tall. Short. Big. Small. Bodies come in all shapes and sizes. They change as you get older. Making healthy choices, exercising, and getting enough sleep will help you be the best version of yourself. You only have one body, and it’s important to love the one you have.

You are unique, which means there is only one of you in the entire world. Do you know how incredible that is? This planet has billions of people on it, and there is no one like you on it. You have a wonderful way of looking at the world. You are brave, funny, intelligent, and incredible. It would help if you always remembered that. Only you know how to shine the special light inside you, and only you can give that light to others.

Are you overwhelmed, or tired of feeling self-blame about not knowing how to best help your child deal with ADHD? You are not alone. Many parents need more tools in their toolbox in order to help their child navigate school, home and social life with a diagnosis of ADHD. This book gives you actionable strategies and supports you can use today to help stop the self-blame and build your child's self-esteem in the process.

An American classic with a refrain that millions of kids love to chant: Hundreds of cats, thousands of cats, millions and billions and trillions of cats. Wanda Gág's enchanting tale of the very old man who went off in search of the prettiest cat in the world for his wife and returned instead with millions to choose from has become an American classic, widely recognized as the first modern picture book. First published in 1928, it was a recipient of the 1929 Newbery Honor Award and has gone on to sell over a million copies.

Meet Me in the Middle encourages young listeners to see how different the world looks from another point of view. Listeners will learn about Eager Eagle’s day and then Listeners will hear the same story from Patient Pig’s perspective. It’s a fun story about how real success comes from seeing how the other side does it.