Nonfiction Friendship

In The Hourglass of Life, children learn how to make the most of their lives through a fun and heartwarming rhyme book. By using an hourglass as a metaphor, the book describes the importance of living in the moment, appreciating the people in our lives, and embracing joy and adventure. As well as forgiveness and self-care, the book stresses the importance of loving one another. This book emphasizes the idea that what makes life worth living are the people and experiences that make us happy.

This beautifully illustrated work captivates listeners as it chronicles life as a process and a journey. When we slow down and take one step at a time, we are better able to navigate and embrace life’s unlimited possibilities with grace and confidence. One Step in Front of the Other offers a poignant message not only for the young, but for all ages.

In a typical school year, every kid has one or two things go wrong. But for Jordan, there’s a lot going wrong all the time. By keeping his cool (some of the time), banging on the drums (a lot), and keeping his sense of humor (all the time), Jordan’s going to try to make it through the year...and grow up to write a book about it!

Into a memoir that is gripping, funny, heartbreaking, and unforgettable, Walter Dean Myers richly weaves the details of his Harlem childhood in the 1940s and 1950s: a loving home life with his adopted parents, Bible school, street games, and the vitality of his neighborhood. Although Walter spent much of his time either getting into trouble or on the basketball court, secretly he was a voracious reader and an aspiring writer.

The Wisdom On … series is a practical application of wisdom literature and other Scripture on a variety of topics facing students. The series is designed to help students apply biblical principals of wisdom to everyday circumstances using case studies, key Scriptures, interactive activities, and helpful insights.

The Overcoming Shyness and Social Anxiety Affirmations Workbook was designed to help young children build confidence, reduce anxiety, and feel more comfortable in social situations. If your child experiences extreme shyness or social anxiety, this audiobook can help them overcome their fears and feel more confident in their social interactions.

Zusammen durch dick und dünn. Emma und Lore sind allerbeste Freundinnen und verbringen jede freie Minute zusammen. Doch dann zieht Emma von Kiel nach Rosenheim um, und Lore baut so großen Mist, dass sie von ihrer Mutter bis Weihnachten striktes Computer- und Handyverbot bekommt. Absolute Katastrophe! Da bleibt den beiden Freundinnen nur noch eines übrig, um sich auszutauschen: Briefe zu schreiben! Ausgerechnet! Briefe über Schmetterlinge im Bauch, Liebeszauber, chaotische Patchworkfamilien, interessante Jungs und erste Partys.

Sie ist quirlig, hat eine blühende Fantasie, hasst ihre roten Haare und findet für alles die richtigen Worte. Mit über 50 Millionen weltweit verkauften Exemplaren ist Anne auf Green Gables einer der größten Erfolge der kanadischen Literatur. Seit über 100 Jahren inspiriert das Mädchen, das sich selbst mit einem E am Ende schreibt, weil es "so viel schöner aussieht", nicht nur Astrid Lindgren, sondern auch Millionen von Kindern auf der ganzen Welt. Jetzt erscheint der beliebte Klassiker endlich ungekürzt als zeitloser Hörgenuss.

Now that Freckles belongs to Emma, she's determined to turn him into the showjumper she's always dreamed of! When she starts going to competitions, she has a series of challenges facing her: Freckles' wild nature, strained friendships, and Themba's new irritability with her. Emma quickly realizes it will take a lot more than hard work to make her dreams come true.

Tres niños multirraciales de 7 años se hacen amigos de un ser especial con poderes sobrenaturales de una parte encantada de la Antártida: Cubbie Azul, de 3 pulgadas de alto y su perro, Punto. Cubbie y Punto aprenden el verdadero significado de la amistad y cómo resolver pequeños y grandes problemas, mientras les enseñan a los niños mensajes sutiles sobre lo que está bien y lo que está mal, y que a veces se encuentran aliados improbables entre seres que parecen tener las mayores diferencias.

What if a friend asks you to share a secret? Is it ever okay to tell? Can you sometimes lie to stay out of trouble, or is it better to be completely honest? It's not always easy to tell right from wrong. Learning about trustworthiness will help you do what's right. The examples in this book show you how to be a good friend even in the trickiest situations. See how good it can feel to be trustworthy!

A Trail of Honesty teaches children about honesty while explaining actions have consequences. J. A. Angelo’s delightful story is an ideal way for parents to use consequences to teach children how to be better people - not simply to punish them....

There are many reasons why some people make friends easily and others do not have many friends. What is a friend? A friend is someone you respect and care about. People who help and talk to each other can be friends. What do you think a true friend is?

Bakers Jane and John prepare sourdough and pies at their bakery and coffee shop. Before leaving for school, Jane's son Leo urges his mom to "not let things go nuts." But as neighbors pile into the shop, it only takes one sneeze to set off an avalanche of mess and mayhem. Jane urges her son to look beyond the mess to the magic of creating a home for all. Bread and belonging. Coffee and community. Love Love Bakery: A Wild Home for All sings an anthem of "All Are Welcome."

After his debilitating surgery, Pepe must learn to run again. His dreams of becoming an athlete seem unattainable. Will his hard work, along with the love and support he receives from his family, change his future? This touching true story of determination, love, and faith is sure to inspire listeners of all ages.

Who said that from the sad facts of life you can not be reborn stronger than before? The wizard Scarfutur demolishes the beautiful Cosmopolis where Cammie lives with her animals. Only the dachshund Orestes and the donkey Lewis will believe in the reconstruction.

Through positive and motivating text, Making a Difference assures children that they are important and that what they do matters. Boost your child's confidence and sense of purpose as you listen to this audiobook with them and affirm that their hopeful thoughts, kind words, and good choices can make a difference to themselves and others. Making a Difference is an audiobook that can help build social skills and character, teach life lessons to your children, and put them on a pathway to kindness, courtesy, respect, and purpose.

When a strange creature appears after the big rains, Australian animals wonder what he could be! His fur, feet, tail, and ducklike bill remind each animal of something different. But with a "down-under" spirit, they all pitch in to help him discover where he belongs. Kersplatypus is the story of one creature's journey to find his place in the world and how he sometimes falls flat on the way there.

How are you doing today? In need of some advice? Big Sister Advice Column is here for you. This issue of Big Sister deals with How to Heal & Deal with Friends Who Don't Treat You Right. We've got 20 ideas! Try 'em all or pick just one. Let us know which one works best for you.

Jesus loved his friends, and he had lots of them. His friend John baptized him; other friends learned from him. Jesus healed many people, and they became friends, too. Early listeners will gain insight into Jesus' life when they listen to Jesus and His Friends.