Spunky, spirited Decibella loves to be loud. Maybe that’s why her name is Decibella? She shouts every time she answers a question, offers an opinion, shares a thought, or makes a request. It doesn’t matter if she’s sitting in a classroom, browsing for books in the library, ordering food in…
No one likes “Josh the Tattler” because he tattles way too much. He tattles on his classmates, his brother, and even his dog! But one night he wakes up to find his tongue is very long, yellow, and covered in bright purple spots. Will a bad case of Tattle Tongue…
Want a hilarious story about learning to be present wherever we are… and what can happen when we’re not? These are my feet and this is me. Sometimes I’m not where I’m supposed to be. My brain gets crowded. There’s so much going on. I do three things at once,…
Bully B.E.A.N.S. is a fun story that teaches people of all ages to become proactive when it comes to bullying. This book can help children and adults understand why bullying happens and what they can do to stop it. Finally, a bullying book that speaks to the bystander! The activity…
Meet Jasper! A young boy who is totally absorbed with playing video games… “With my game controller in my hands, I’m the boss of my whole world! I can be who I want and do as I please. I can get the highest score. I get all the chances that…
After much anticipation, Joanie Maloney finally gets her very own cell phone! Knowing that owning a cell phone requires responsibility and sound judgment, Joanie’s mom requires her to complete a Cell Phone Safety Course. “Mom, it’s a phone… it’s not a weapon!” Joanie exclaims. Along with Joanie, children will learn…
Penny tries to hang with the Coin Clique, but she usually feels left out. The other coins, especially Quarter and Half Dollar are best friends, do everything together, and tell Penny she isn’t worth much. Then one day Penny lands in a pocket with the beautiful, gold dollar coin. Dollar…
Here comes a story about the challenging (and fun) changes a military family goes through when a parent is deployed. I think I am pretty lucky because I am part of a military family. It makes me really proud to know my parents are working to keep our country safe….
HOPE is our children’s window for a better tomorrow. In terms of resilience and well-being, hope is a critically important predictor of success. This story reminds children that dark clouds can be temporary and asking for help is always okay. We all have times when we need to borrow a…
In this heartfelt story, Foster meets new friends and a kind foster mom who help him navigate the fears and feelings associated with going into foster care. Foster has lived with his mom and “sometimes dad” all of his life…until now. And like so many others entering foster care, he…