Through sweet, simple prose and vivid illustrations, this book encourages positive behavior as children see how very easy and rewarding it is to express kindness, appreciation, and love on a daily basis.

At nineteen, Hutchinson was struggling to find the vocabulary to understand and accept who he was and how he fit into a community in which he couldn't see himself. Convinced that he couldn't keep going, that he had no future, Hutchinson followed through on trying to make that a reality-- an attempted suicide. Over time, he came to embrace life, and to find self-acceptance. In his deeply honest memoir, he takes readers through the journey of what brought...

Writing from the perspective of a friend, Frederick Joseph offers candid reflections on his own experiences with racism and conversations with prominent artists and activists about theirs--creating an essential read for white people who are committed anti-racists and those newly come to the cause of racial justice. "We don't see color." "I didn't know Black people liked Star Wars!" "What hood are you from?" For Frederick Joseph, life as a transfer...

Rhyming text and color illustrations introduce young readers to ways in which children exemplify positive behaviors.

"This book offers a unique approach for early childhood settings that pairs language and movement by presenting rhythmic chants for children to move and dance to. The chants present many opportunities for children to contribute their own ideas and explore movement possibilities based on those ideas, which helps nurture creative thinking, problem-solving, and self-expression. There are also chants that explore feelings and facial expressions, to encourage...

"A brave teen recounts her debilitating struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder--and brings readers through every painful step as she finds her way to the other side--in this powerful and inspiring memoir. Until sophomore year of high school, fifteen-year-old Allison Britz lived a comfortable life in an idyllic town. She was a dedicated student with tons of extracurricular activities, friends, and loving parents at home. But after awakening from...

"The companion to Rex Ogle's award-winning Free Lunch is a searing account of adolescence in a household torn by domestic violence. Punching Bag is the compelling true story of a high school career defined by poverty and punctuated by outbreaks of domestic abuse. Rex Ogle, who brilliantly mapped his experience of hunger in Free Lunch, here describes his struggle to survive; reflects on his complex, often paradoxical relationship with his passionate,...

The concept of an invisible bucket, dipper, and lid is used to teach kindness, self-control, empathy, resilience, and forgiveness, all leading to a healthier self-concept, positive relationships, and greater happiness.

"Learn all about positive behavior and meet your best self!"-- Provided by publisher. "Learn all about positive behavior and meet your best self!"I can be honest when my Mommy asks me if I brushed my teeth before going to bed. I can be honest when I tell my friends how I'm feeling."This is Leila, and she wants to share with you what it means for her to be honest. As you follow her along her day, you will see why being honest matters.ABOUT THE SERIES:Learning...

Eighth-grader Shannon navigates the challenges of changing friendships, self-doubt, and undiagnosed depression while struggling with expectations and staying true to herself.