It Will Be OK


Book Description

A sweet, simple picture book about how to help a worried friend. Discover the power of listening and gain insight into dealing with anxiety and having empathy. Perfect for fans of The Rabbit Listened and Be Kind. Sometimes the best thing we can do for our loved ones is to be present for as long as they need us. Giraffe and Zebra meet every day under their favorite tree to walk to the watering hole. But today, Giraffe isn't there! Where could he be? Zebra spots him hiding in the tree; Giraffe has seen a spider and is scared silly. Zebra patiently talks to Giraffe and does the very best thing: supports Giraffe for as long as Giraffe needs it. It Will Be OK is perfect for: Preschool classrooms and teachers looking for books on feelings, social emotional learning, mindfulness and social skills School counselors and children's therapists looking for bibliotherapy books for children Parents looking for books on kindness, facing fears, teaching empathy, anxiety, and listening Anyone who wants a beautifully illustrated story on the power of friendship Includes educational backmatter with suggestions on what to do when you are worried or anxious, how to help a worried friend, and the definition of empathy.




Have You Eaten?


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A charming, heartfelt picture book debut from Su Youn Lee, Have You Eaten? celebrates one of the many ways we show love, by sharing food. Coco loved sweet potatoes, and she loved to share them with everyone around her. Coco the chipmunk is known for asking, "Have you eaten?" and sharing sweet potatoes. The other animals find Coco's question odd, but one day she shares her food with some animals who could use a friend. When Coco falls ill, her new friends come to care for her in the same way she taught them—by sharing food. Inspired by a Korean greeting, this heartwarming story offers a fresh take on friendship and kindness.




Be Kind


Book Description

A thoughtful picture book illustrating the power of small acts of kindness, from the award-winning author of Sophie's Squash.




Friendship Is Forever


Book Description

With a cast of cute animal characters, this adorable board book celebrates the joy of friendship. From learning new things together to spending quality time with our loved ones, little ones will love learning about the importance of togetherness. Also available: ABCs of Kindness, 123 of Thankfulness, Happiness is a Rainbow




A Friend Is Someone Who...


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Do you remember your first friend? Your friends always find a way to double your joys and halve your sorrows. This fun, rhyming book helps children understand the value of having friends and of being a friend to others.




Amy's Amazing Hats


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“I wrote “Amy’s Amazing Hats” as a way to teach children the values of being kind and caring to a friend with cancer, bringing awareness to pediatric cancer, sharing the challenges young people have fighting this disease, and the wonderful work the “Passing Hats” organization does. For more information, look up www.passinghats.org and you too may get “hooked” on looming hats! On behalf of children fighting cancer everywhere and Passing Hats, please share this special book with your friends and family.” – Sharyn Diamond




How to Spot a Best Friend


Book Description

Do you know how to find a best friend? Find out in this wonderful celebration of kindness and friendship! "Today, I will find a best friend!" announces a little girl to her mother as they walk to school. Her mother reminds her that it's only the first day of school, and finding a best friend might take some time. But the girl isn't worried, because she knows exactly how to spot a best friend. "A friend lends you a crayon. A best friend lends you a brand-new, extra-sharp green crayon," she explains. And so begins a whimsical exploration of what it means to be a best friend. Full of imagination and charm, this is the perfect picture book for little ones hoping to find--and be--a best friend at school.




The Little Book of Friendship


Book Description

Friendships are like flowers. If you take care of them, they grow and bloom until you have a beautiful garden! The Little Book of Friendship shows young readers what they need to know to make a friend and to be one too.




The Berenstain Bears: Kindness Counts


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Teaching your child about kindness can be challenging. In this addition to the Living Lights™ series of Berenstain Bears books, young readers will learn how to treat others with kindness. Children will discover ways to implement traditional values and share God’s goodness. The Berenstain Bears: Kindness Counts—part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights™ series of books—is perfect for: Early readers, ages 4-8 Reading out loud at home or in a classroom Starting conversations with children about kindness, generosity, and grace The Berenstain Bears: Kindness Counts: Features the hand-drawn artwork of Mike Berenstain, the son of the creators of the Berenstain Bears, Stan and Jan Berenstain Continues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain with the Berenstain Bears series of books Is part of one of the bestselling children’s book series ever created, with more than 250 books published and nearly 300 million copies sold to date




The Not-So-Friendly Friend


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How can I help my child deal with a bully? What do I teach them about handling an on-again-off-again, not-so-friendly friend? My advice to "just be kind" isn't helping, and my child is still hurting. Christina Furnival, a licensed mental health therapist and mom, helps answer these questions in this charming and engaging rhyming story about a young child who successfully navigates the complexities of an unkind peer relationship. In The Not-So-Friendly Friend, children will learn an easy and practical lesson about how to firmly and assertively - yet kindly - stand up for themselves in the face of a bully. By teaching children about the importance and value of setting boundaries for healthy friendships, this book provides children the tools they need to foster their social confidence and emotional well-being.