Social Emotional Kids

Creative Ninja can't come up with any ideas for an art project until a friend introduces a cool strategy to increase creativity. Find out what happens in this STEAM book about developing creativity! Life is hard! And it's even harder for children who are just trying to figure things out.

"Happy Sad Octopus" brings you on a journey into a world where Happy Sad Octopus doesn't like his unpredictable roller coaster of emotions. With an unexpected ending, this heartwarming short story by The Wizard, shares a beautiful and wise life lesson about how not to allow sadness to overtake you.

Damien's birthday is in four days! His parents have asked him what he wants for his birthday and he wants a new bike. But when his parents try to sell his old bike at a garage sale Damien refuses to allow them to sell it, until his Dad reminds him about being a blessing to others.

This is a thrill-ride of an adventure story, stuffed with fun, friendship and a large number of malfunctioning robot pets. Boot was once a toy robot, but it has come a long way since it was scrapped and woke back up with only two-and-a-half glitchy memories. When Boot catches sight of a robot pet it used to know - Mr Piggles - our hero and pals follow it to a beautiful green square in the city of skyscrapers. Here they find not just real nature, but also a haven for broken and rejected pets.

Limpet's mum is opening an ice-cream shop, full of her favourite new flavours: mushroom and tuna ice cream, anyone? Roast parsnip and gravy? Limpet's not sure about this. He likes a nice, safe life. His favourite ice-cream flavour is vanilla. But when wicked Mr Fluffy arrives with his Mega Emporium of Amazing and Spectacular Ice Creams, Limpet knows he's got to fight back. And there are magic ingredients on his doorstep which can solve all his worries, if only he can get the recipe just right.

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 side-lined...but it doesn't have to be this way. Shy And Mighty offers a new way of looking at the subject that will comfort and reassure shy children and help them overcome the aspects of their shyness that are holding them back.

Sarah and Lass are best friends. They do everything together. But when Sarah and Lass gets mad at each other their friendship may be over. Bugville Jr. builds on the success of the Bugville Critters books while keeping with the unique educational outlook of helping children discover the world around them while combining facts about our natural world with fictional stories that instruct and entertain. The Bugville Critters stories originally were written by Robert Stanek as bedtime stories for his own children.

In Jacob Understands Responsibility: A Story About Duty and Commitment for Kids, young listeners will embark on a thrilling adventure alongside Jacob, a curious and imaginative little boy searching for the meaning of responsibility. After a day of play and exploration, Jacob sets off on an extraordinary quest to unlock the secrets of responsibility. In an old, abandoned castle, he encounters a wise old man who guides him through a series of challenges and enlightening experiences.

Sylvester Lou is unlike anyone you have ever met. He has large eyes, floppy ears, and even a beak! Sylvester lives in Linx Land, where the same this or the same that is celebrated, and being different is not appreciated at all. But that’s one of the things that makes Sylvester wonder about the Linxes’ archenemy—the savage beasts known as humans. They live nearby, but are separated by a mountain and a river that Sylvester is forbidden to cross. But that mountain looks beautifully enticing.

Newborn lamb Finn, raised inside the farmhouse, isn't as big and strong as the other animals on the farm. He can't help but be frightened as he ventures outside and encounters unfamiliar sights, sounds, and creatures. With the help of Farmer John and his animal friends, Little Finn learns to be brave and mighty.

Helping kids find that little bit of bravery they need. Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to How to Be a Brave Kid and learn about topics like emotions and self-esteem.

Joining the fun can be tricky especially when you want to play your way. It's even trickier when you're not quite sure of the game's rules. Come along in this charming story as Dinah and her sister, Chloe, figure out how to be flexible and inclusive so everyone can have a great time. Flexibility is a challenging skill to learn, even for adults. However, it is an essential life skill that all children need to acquire for proper development. Hide and Shh! illustrates in a poignant way how adapting and valuing others' ideas can add to the enjoyment of all.

One day when little fairy Macriona is in town to buy a tinwhiste for school, she has a panic attack among all the people. Lucky for her, Janosch comes along. A man of special abilities, he can see her and help. He tells her he has panic attacks too, she is not alone. He starts her out on her journey of learning to manage her anxiety. Macriona learns techniques and tricks how to manage better and this includes sharing how she feels with Mary, her elder fairy.

10-year-old Ahmet has become the Most Famous Refugee Boy in the World. In fact, he's so famous even the queen wants to meet him - and his four best friends! So they're off to Buckingham Palace, with a list of questions for her and one special challenge: will she help more refugee children like Ahmet? But when their journey is unexpectedly interrupted by an old enemy, it will take some quick thinking and an ingenious plan to make it to the palace - and the queen - on time.

When Kit’s family moves to Cozy Lane, she feels anxious. Exploring the neighborhood with her notebook where she writes everything down makes her feel a little better. But when her notebook goes missing, not even her new hamster friends can help her calm down. Then Mrs. G., the guinea pig next door, has an idea. They all make soup together, and as Kit breathes in the smell and breathes out to cool it, she finds herself feeling calmer. She even realizes her notebook isn’t as lost as she thought!

What is love for kids? Love is hard to explain. It's a feeling of caring no matter what happens. When you see someone or else someone sees you and a happy dance breaks out, that's love! When someone does not like what you said or did but still loves you, that's forever love!

Through poetic text, this book explores the various ways we as human beings are strong, creative, and connected to others. Each of us is like a tree, with roots and fruit, and an enduring link to everything else in nature.

One fateful night, a child notices a magnificent star that looks like it’s following him during a car ride home from the beach. When he asks his mom about it, she gives him a textbook explanation at first, and then makes him think twice. Heartfelt and reassuring, Goodnight Star, Whoever You Are helps kids cope with grief, loss, and longing in an enchanting way, sparking meaningful conversations about the everlasting power of love.

Are there times when you feel overly sensitive to your surroundings? You feel so sensitive and you get easily overwhelmed from certain people or situations that upset you? This is totally normal and actually kind of common! In fact, research shows that 15%-20% of the population has a high sensory processing trait in their personality. Discover all about Highly Sensitive People (or HSPs).

Do you like playing in the park with your friends and discovering mysteries? This story will take you on an adventure with Judah and Adoration to the park, as they discover the mystery of the tallest tree in the park. The kids meet new friends, and Mr. Kadesh reveals the truth about eating from the Tree of Life. The kids discover that eating fruit from the mysterious tree brings life and helps them develop good character, such as love, joy, peace, faith, kindness, and self-control.