Life Skills For Kids

Do you have a child who experiences anxiety? Nervous Ninja knows exactly what worry feels like and finds a sweet solution. Find out what happens in this fun social emotional learning (SEL) book about calming your anxiety and worries.

Jada isn’t sure her words matter. She loves to write, but sharing her thoughts? That’s a whole different story. When her teacher asks her to write and deliver a special part in the school play, Jada feels nervous, unsure, and a little overwhelmed.

Words are powerful at any age: from the moment we start to talk, we’re told to "use our words." But using your words isn't just about asking for something; it's about communicating one's needs—emotionally, spiritually, and practically—and connecting to the world around us. Harold Green III's Words Are My Superpower offers practical advice for younger listeners on how the words they choose have the power to change not just their own lives but others'.

In this fun, relatable, and inspirational story, Ansley and her family move to a new city to seek a fresh start after the death of their mother. Once there, Ansley finds comfort in things she loves - family, friends, gymnastics, and most of all baking! She even gets the chance to enter a bake-off at the fair. But her dreams of taking home the trophy and being on TV are threatened by strong competition: Taylor, a mean girl from her new school.

Introducing Money Skills for Kids and Parents: A Step-by-Step Guide to Managing Money Wisely and Building Smart Financial Habits, an audiobook filled with fun activities, real-world examples, and easy-to-follow lessons perfect for busy families and educators.

This guided mindfulness exercise featuring a sweet bear cub will help kids feel calm, wherever they are. Kids will learn to breathe deeply and soothe themselves slowly to sleep, just like a bear in hibernation!

Eight hundred seventy-eight dollars. That’s how much Ronny needs to make by January 4 to keep his family’s only car from getting repossessed. Since a workplace injury disabled his dad and forced the family to move from their home into the apartment complex across the street, Ronny’s been learning all sorts of things—like what letters marked with "Final Notice" means and that banks can take cars away for being behind on payments.

When Amelia Bedelia’s neighbor and very best friend Jen moves away, Amelia Bedelia is sad. One day, a new neighbor moves in. But she isn’t anything at all like Jen. Or is she? Amelia Bedelia discovers that friends come in all shapes and sizes.

Emily is the ringleader for her school podcast, Cedarview Speaks—Sponsored by CoastFresh! But her plans for middle-school fame and social media influence are derailed when Amelie joins her eighth-grade class. The new arrival has a seemingly endless supply of confidence and a gift for leading people. Or leading them astray, as far as Emily's concerned. Emily puts her old-fashioned sense of etiquette into practice. Rather than confronting Amelie, she focuses her energy on creating a podcast story about an upcoming climate march. But her story is censored by the school principal.

Charlotte “Charli” Wilson thought Alex Andropov would always be her best BFF in the whole wide world. From crushes to butterfly phobias to secret hidden blankies, there’s never been a secret they couldn’t share. Charli even showed Alex the supersecret hiding spot for her diary. But when school starts and Charli learns that Alex has betrayed her by sharing her biggest, most secretest secret, she realizes that maybe her bestie isn’t so great after all. Meanwhile, Alex has no idea what he's done wrong.

Every kid wants to laugh, but Max is the boy who can make it happen. He's also the kid who wants to spend the most boring school holidays ever coming up with the greatest prank of all time. Max is the funny kid, and it's time to prank the world! Conspiracy theories, crop circles, alien invasions, a mayor who has lost his marbles and the most un-fun fair in the universe are just some of the things in store for Max and his friends in this Funny Kid adventure.

Having a pet dragon is always fun! He can sit, roll over, and play.... He can candle a birthday cake, lit a campfire, or so many other cool things.... But what if your dragon is addicted to his smart phone, tablet and computer? What if he is always looking at a screen? What if he always took his phone to bed with him, put in on the dinner table, took it on the bus, to the park, to the mall, and even right in the bathroom stall? What if he is always living in the virtual world, and is so disconnected in the real world?

Sophie's back with more middle-school adventures! The just-formed film club has brought a new girl into the Flakes' orbit: Phoebe is witty, fun, and an awesome actress, but then the girls discover she harbors a prejudice against one of their own. When this same girl is accused of theft, the Pops - and even some of the Flakes - are only too happy to turn against her. And when Dr. Peter suggests that Sophie has a Christian responsibility to try to understand Phoebe, Sophie's ready to throw up her hands.

David Aguilar was born missing part of one arm, a small detail that seemed to define his life and limit people’s ideas of who he was and who he could be. But in this funny and heartfelt memoir, David proves that he can throw out the rulebook and people’s expectations and maybe even make a difference in the world—and all with a sense of humor.

Focus on Emotions: The Kids' Guide to Themselves offers an innovative approach to understanding emotions rather than controlling them. A clear and simple explanation of the connections between the brain, body, and emotions helps listeners better understand their emotions and the key messages emotions send them. Fun activities and interesting stories show how to use this knowledge in real life.

In this uplifting and inspirational book, children are introduced to the power of positive affirmations. Designed to nurture their confidence, self-esteem, and overall mindset, these affirmations encourage children to embrace their unique qualities, navigate challenges with resilience, and approach life with optimism.

Kat is excited to sleep in her own room—the big girl room—for the very first time. But her younger sister, Tina, is nervous to sleep in their old room without her. So Kat comes up with a plan: she'll give all of her stuffed animals to her younger sister, and every time Tina gets scared, she should hold them close and be reminded of all the wonderful things each animal represents: bravery, creativity, love, and imagination. But that night, as a storm thunders outside their windows, it turns out that the big girl room can feel a bit lonely. And Kat might be the one who needs the extra support.

Being brave, really being brave...is believing in yourself. It’s asking for help when you need it. It’s standing up to that monstrous bully and helping them be better and kinder. It’s looking into the eyes of grief, taking its hand, and riding the waves of change. It’s breathing through monkey brain when the world becomes chaotic, and it’s getting closer to nature by stepping just outside of your front door.

Join world-renowned investigative reporter Eleanor Amplified as she goes undercover to help a student reporter and fan, Miku Tangeroa, expose the corruption at her middle school. Together they discover that the new organic lunch program and tech-based learning systems are doing more harm than good and might actually be part of an evil plot that might put all of Union City in danger. Can Eleanor, Miku, and their friends get to the bottom of these suspicious events in time?

Clarice is a young ship mouse grieving the loss of her mother when a mutiny forces her onto a small, leaky boat with a dangerous cat. Worse, she is separated from her younger brother, Charles Sebastian, who is trapped aboard the great ship. Clarice and Charles Sebastian were taught to always be careful—but they will need to grow bold if they are to survive...and find one another again.