Growing Kids

A funny, moving, and true story of an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face that's perfect for fans of Wonder - now available in the U.S. When Robert Hoge was born, he had a tumor the size of a tennis ball in the middle of his face and short, twisted legs. Surgeons removed the tumor and made him a new nose from one of his toes. Amazingly, he survived - with a face that would never be the same. Strangers stared at him. Kids called him names, and adults could be cruel, too. Everybody seemed to agree that he was “ugly”.

In Manage My Emotions for Kids, author and kids’ emotional intelligence expert Dr. Kenneth Martz draws on over 25 years of experience helping children and families manage emotions and improve family communication to teach you how to help your elementary school children how to understand emotions, especially in this very stressful time of social isolation and despair.

Do you have an adventurous and ambitious kid, and are wondering how to keep him engaged? Imagine if as a child, you had the opportunity to learn and understand earning and being able to invest properly, and how much better off you would have been as an adult with responsibilities now. In this book, your kid will discover the importance of money, how to earn money, what investing means, how to be safe while earning, how to manage your money, and much more. The step-by-step guide in this book is so easy to follow that you will succeed even if you never tried to earn and invest before.

Lizzie St. Claire wants to be invisible. Forced to move out of her home, she and her mom now live in a transitional housing shelter, Good Hope, until they can get back on their feet. She just wants to keep her head down at Good Hope and her new school so that she doesn’t have to admit the real reason she and her mom lost everything. But at the nearby Birchwood Stables, some new friends - along with the arrival of a frightened pony named Fire - help Lizzie to open up and accept help from those around her, even if it means she’ll have more to lose if things change again.

Hugo is not happy about being dragged halfway across the state of Colorado just because his dad had a midlife crisis and decided to become a ski instructor. It’d be different if Hugo weren’t so tiny and guys didn’t call him “leprechaun” and rub his head for luck. But here he is, the tiny new kid on his first day of middle school. When his fellow students discover his remarkable talent for garbology, the science of studying trash to tell you anything about a person, Hugo becomes the cool kid for the first time in his life. But what happens when it all goes to his head?

Friends come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. In Amos McGee's case, all sorts of species, too! Every day he spends a little bit of time with each of his friends at the zoo, running races with the tortoise, keeping the shy penguin company, and even reading bedtime stories to the owl. But when Amos is too sick to make it to the zoo, his animal friends decide it's time they returned the favor.

In this seventh Middle School episode, Rafe heads back to the place his misadventures began: the dreaded Hills Village Middle School, where he's now being forced to take "special" classes.... He also finds himself joining the school's football team - alongside his main tormenter, Miller the Killer! But Rafe has grand plans for a better year: First he decides to start a supersecret art project that's sure to rock the school.

Kindness is a powerful tool that can help your child to live a peaceful and harmonious life. A wealth of opportunities will open up to your child by the simple virtue of kindness. Follow Slone the sloth through his very slow journey to kindergarten, where your child will learn how simple acts of kindness can spread joy so easily.

Every morning, Judy measures Stink, and it's always the same: 3 feet, 8 inches tall. Stink feels like even the class newt is growing faster than he is. Then one day, the ruler reads 3 feet, 7 and 3/4 inches! Can it be? Is Stink shrinking? Stink tries everything to look like he's growing, but wearing up-and-down stripes and spiking his hair don't seem to be fooling anybody into thinking he's taller.

Having a pet dragon is very fun! But what if your dragon is constantly worrying about so many things? What should you do? You teach him how to deal with his anxiety! How? Get this audiobook and learn how!

"Growing Up Bilingüe" captures the heartwarming, funny, and insightful moments of two bilingual siblings growing up in a multicultural family. This decade-long collection of spontaneous remarks celebrates children's innocence and creativity while showcasing the benefits of bilingual education and the richness of cultural diversity. Perfect for parents, guardians, children, and anyone who cherishes the magic found in childhood, this book offers charming stories of the unique experiences of growing up bilingual.

From the beloved author of the Mr. Terupt and Perfect Score series comes this stand-alone middle-grade novel about a girl who is dealing with the tragic loss of her best friend, and the dog that helps her forge new friendships and find happiness once again.

At age two, Helen Keller became deaf and blind. She lived in a world of silence and darkness and she spent the rest of her life struggling to break through it. But with the help of teacher Annie Sullivan, Helen learned to read, write, and do many amazing things. This inspiring biography is perfect for young middle-grade listeners.

This book spotlights female scientist Temple Grandin, whose experience being on the autism spectrum has informed her advocacy and her work as an animal behaviorist. Temple Grandin's pride in being different and how it shaped her world is celebrated in this biography.

Seamos realistas: Greg Heffley nunca va a dejar de ser un renacuajo y alguien debería explicárselo a su papá. Resulta que Frank Heffley cree que su hijo puede cambiar. Y para que se haga más fuerte, decide inscribirlo en todo tipo de deportes de competencia y otras actividades “varoniles”.

This book will teach the children you love how to deal with bullies in a positive way, as well as learn the valuable life lesson of not letting other people control your thoughts and emotions.

When the red moon rises over the heart of the Okefenokee swamp, legend says that the mysterious golden gator Munch will grant good luck to the poor soul foolish enough to face him. But in 1817, when two fools reach him at the same time, the night's fate is split. With disastrous consequences for both...and their descendants. Half of the descendants have great fates, and the other half have terrible ones. Now Tumble Wilson and Blue Montgomery are determined to fix their ancestors' mistakes.

Growing up in a world where we are constantly reminded of our color, Black kids face challenges that their peers might not always understand. Systemic prejudices that persist can cast shadows on their dreams and aspirations and end up having a negative impact on their self-esteem. So it is imperative to realize the transformative power of positive self-talk and positive affirmations. This collection of affirmations is a nurturing embrace, a protective shield, and a guiding star seeking to ensure that every Black child listening to it feels seen, heard, and loved.

Teach your kids the money management secrets schools don't cover and help secure their financial future! Imagine your child confidently making informed financial decisions, setting ambitious yet achievable goals, and building a foundation of wealth that could last a lifetime.

Spinky is convinced that his family hates him and goes off to sulk in his hammock. His brother and sister try to make amends. His mom even brings him a beautiful tray of food. But nothing can get Spinky to stop sulking - not even a circus passing by on his street! Will Spinky ever cheer up?