Self Feeling

Hex never meant for the girl to follow him and his friend Tommo into the woods. He never meant for her to fall off the rope swing and break her arm. When the finger of blame is pointed at him, Hex runs deep into the woods and his fierce sense of injustice leads him to a strange clearing in the woods—a clearing that has never been there before—where an old lady in a cottage offers him a deal. She’ll rid the world of those who wronged him and Hex can carry on his life with them all forgotten and as if nothing ever happened.

Perfect for Teacher Appreciation Week and graduation, here is an inspirational, rhyming picture book ode to the extra-special teachers we remember all those years later. Children will love seeing themselves and their favorite teachers in scenes bursting with positivity, highlighting not just academics but sports, drama, art, music, and community. And teachers will appreciate seeing their honored profession depicted with love and gratitude.

Sam the Shy Bear hides when it is time to say hello to friends and family. His shyness keeps landing him in embarrassing situations until Mama Bear helps him learn how to say “hello” with confidence. This debut children’s story for preschoolers teaches young listeners the important social skill of greeting others. It is great for teaching children about emotions and relationships with others and can help start the conversation about shyness and social skills.

I Love Me is a beautiful, short book which captures acceptance of our individual selves. Leah, a young and aspiring author, conveys this message in a simple yet charming manner easy to understand for young listeners.

Bob, the oddly large-headed boy, has trouble in everyday life just like you and me. The Adventures of Big Head Bob is a fun rhyming experience. By way of meditation and clear thinking, he learns to use his weaknesses as strengths. Bob transforms into a stronger, happier friend. Bob loves you and we love Bob! This story is about the process of stopping, taking a breath, and through perspective, learning how to positively evolve. It is important that Big Head Bob is translucent and not any particular race or color. His religion is people.

Shyness is often misunderstood. It's not a personality flaw; it's a complex trait with many positive aspects. However, shyness means many kids struggle to speak up in class, get involved in activities, make friends, put themselves forward, and compete. As a result, they can miss out on exciting opportunities, and are often overlooked, ignored, and sidelined... but it doesn't have to be this way. Combining personal experience with extensive research and feedback from parents and children, Shy and Mighty will help kids go from invisible to invincible!

Deep in the redwoods, in a magical town, anything can happen, and any creature—or monster—could exist. But when a team of myth-busters comes to Aldermere, they threaten its very existence—and eleven-year-old Fin will do anything to protect her home.

When Memory the seal survives a bad thing and an injury, she knows life will never be the same. Recovering at the Rescue Center, she meets three new friends, each healing from wounds of their own. When it comes time for her to surf the waves again, Memory freezes from fear. But if she doesn’t surf back over Danger Reef, she will never get home to her family. Will Memory’s fear get the best of her, or will she find strength in the memories of her friends, helping her to surf over Danger Reef freely and happily once more?

In Sticky Icky Vicky: Courage over Fear, the first book in the Sticky Icky Vicky™ series, authors Alysia and Michael Ssentamu introduce listeners 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 gets an invitation for a waterpark party, and she decides that she really wants to go—even if it means ignoring the Negative Ned voice in her head and getting over her fear.

Rosalindes Opa behauptet, er kenne ihre Gedanken im Kopf. Also übt die Erstklässlerin vor dem Spiegel, geheime Gedanken zu denken und dabei ganz unauffällig auszuschauen. Es funktioniert: Opa erkennt Rosalinde nicht wieder! Aber auch sonst hat Rosalinde geheime Gedanken. Wenn sie ihre Oma beim Schwindeln erwischt, zum Beispiel, oder wenn sie sich ausmalt, sie würde von einem Löwen gefressen. Solche wilden Geschichten erfindet Rosalinde nur, wenn sie böse mit ihren Eltern ist. Sollen sie doch zusehen, wie sie ohne sie zurechtkommen.

With lessons on patience, finding your talents, staying on task, accepting responsibility, giving children skills for life, understanding rejection and more, What I Tell Myself: The Audiobook Series is sure to provide powerful and long-lasting conversations for parents, teachers, caregivers and children. It is not enough to say we want to break generational curses. We must have the tools to give us better options in teaching our future to do things differently. Welcome to your toolbox.

Un clásico nuevo, profundo y edificante, con un mensaje de empoderamiento para oyentes de todas las edades: tu historia aún se está escribiendo....

In profound, uplifting verse, beloved author Matt de la Peña explores the endless possibilities each child contains: A young dancer may grow into a computer coder; a basketball player might become a poet; a class clown may one day serve as an inspiring teacher; and today’s quiet empath might be tomorrow’s great leader. Here's a profound and uplifting new classic with an empowering message for listeners of all ages: Your story is still being written.

When Levi wakes up to the sound of scratching at the bedroom window, he knows that the Worry Monster has come once again. But enough is enough! Levi wants to take a stand and his sister bravely joins him. Through valleys, over worry hills, through rivers, and a mist, to the waterfall and a mystical cave far away from his home, they embark on a quest to find a treasure chest that holds a green emerald that could unlock Levi's powers. Or will it? Can Levi tame his Worry Monster? Does Levi learn to overcome his fear and anxiety? Could it be that he has had the power inside him all along?

Spend a weekend with Lulu as she discovers, with the help of her family, what she is able to do. Like her, young listeners may spend time trying to compare themselves to others - and eventually come to realize that each of us has our own special talents and that there's always room to have fun while learning more!

Can you help children be kind? Of course you can! Kindness can be taught and it can be modeled. And stories are an incredibly effective way to teach and model kindness for kids and adults! When Mr. Push Came to Shove, the first book in the Kindness Project series, is an adorable tale about what happens when a lonely old man meets a big crazy family. And it's a story that models kindness for kids! And after the story, there is a short section that helps adults lead children in a discussion about kindness! Enjoy the story, then lead the discussion.

Layla and Luella is a lighthearted story about a little girl who meditates to summon her superhero, her higher self! When faced with adversity, her superhero teaches her to overcome the opinions of others and love herself. In this funny tale, children will learn about the healing power of mindfulness habits. This charming audiobook introduces children to meditation, yoga, and empowers young listeners to embrace their inner self.

This book from beloved author Oleathia "Butta B-Rocka" Robinson offers a poetic, eloquent narrative that is not simply a story but an amazing exploration of grown-up issues and self-discovery. She helps to reassure children that they can take control of their worries! She offers helpful, kid-friendly strategies they can try. This book reminds kids that worries will come and go, but there are ways to comfort themselves - or ask for the help needed.

An easy-to-follow and empowering guide to help children understand and control their worries. This guide includes child-friendly techniques and useful tips on how to deal with worrying. Presented using short, inspiring rhymes, this fantastic resource shows anxious children that they have the power to control their thoughts with various methods, including mindfulness, writing worries away, and by showing self-love. It also includes an example coping kit that children can use anywhere when a worry comes along!

Amazing Ayaan loves being a superhero - he helps a friend who has fallen on the playground, gives pushes on the swings, and offers a boost to those who need it at the rock wall.