Social Pressure

The Little Firefly is an enchanting tale about a late-blooming firefly who can't wait to be all grown up. When all the other fireflies are glowing except for the Little Firefly, she discovers that true friends will love and support her just the way she is. This charming story helps kids learn about love, friendship, and acceptance.

The Little Rose is a timeless, heartwarming story about embracing who you really are. Teased by the ugly weeds around her, the Little Rose nearly gives up but then learns to accept and love herself for what she really is, a beautiful rose. The Little Rose inspires children to embrace who they are despite their current environments.

A poetic introspective look into the inner workings of the Neurodiverse brain.

This is book two of the Billy Growing Up series written to help children form positive values that will serve them at this stage in their lives. Each book uses the power of traditional storytelling to illustrate, guide, and shape their understanding in a safe environment. In this book, we discuss pride. There are two different kinds of pride. The first is selfless and is based on a person's achievements and qualities. Being proud of how we look, being part of a team or of one's country is a feeling that comes from deep within us.

Harvey thinks school is the most boring place on earth until he starts to bet on how many times the supply teacher will give a nervous twitch, how often the Head will blow his nose, and lots of other possible outcomes. All of a sudden, school is fun.

Here's the thing about me: I can see the future in flashes, like memories. But my past is a blank. I remember what I'll wear tomorrow, and an argument that won't happen until this afternoon. But I don't know what I ate for dinner last night. I get by with the help of notes, my mom and my best friend Jamie, and the system works... Until now. Everything's falling apart. Jamie's going off the rails. My mom is lying to me. And I can't see the boy I adore in my future. But today, I love him. And I never want to forget how much.... With the intrigue and romance, Forgotten is a perfect novel for older children.

Eighth grade inventor Natalie Edwards doesn’t mind that her classmates cringe at her inspirational sayings and monochromatic outfits. Her parent’s love and the support of her three best friends make it easy to ignore the eye rolls and head shakes. But after her invention, the Texty-Talky, goes nationwide, the media considers her the new “IT” girl and it changes everything at school, at home, and with her friends. Then a reporter prints a story about Natalie’s unfortunate graffiti incident and even her squeaky clean reputation is shattered.

Seventh grade was supposed to be Alli's breakout year, only her big debut ends up being a big disaster. Then queen bee Rachel Delaney takes Alli under her wing, and Alli finds herself in the inner circle of seventh-grade cool. But the inner circle is nothing like Alli expected, and ugliness lurks behind the prettiest faces. Can Alli figure out where she fits in, or will she get caught up in the glamour of running with the in-crowd?

In this story, Lass doesn't let Cat come over to play because she and her other friends are practicing for the B. Havior School Annual Spelling Bee. Mom Ladybug comes up with a plan to correct Lass's rude behavior and that plan includes a fantastic picnic lunch in the backyard for Lass and her friends. The wonderfully crafted story is paired with playful examples that help children discover the world around them.

En una casa fantasmal en lo más profundo de las montañas de Transilvania vive Nicu, un vampiro que no tiene colmillos. ¡Sí, eso es, no tiene colmillos! Sus amigos le toman el pelo, su hermano mayor se burla de él y sus padres casi lo repudian. Nicu hará todo lo posible para conseguir sus colmillos y vencer a los que lo acosan.

Cheyenne is embarking on the end of her eighth-grade year and the only thing on her mind is being selected for the ninth-grade dance team. But in the midst of tryouts Cheyenne finds herself dealing with the painful reality that her ex-boyfriend, Brandon, is now dating her former best friend! So Cheyenne comes up with a plan to try and get back at Brandon but it backfires and she becomes the topic of vicious rumors swirling around the school. Will Cheyenne rise to the challenge of overcoming this hurtful time in her life or will she crumble under pressure?

Priscilla comes back to school after a long absence, anticipating how wonderful it will be to see her friends again, to discover that things at school have changed in a dramatic way and not for the better! There is a new kid named Dexter who has managed to have such a profound influence over her friends that they are all looking and acting very differently. Cilla has to decide what she is willing to do and how much she is willing to give up to please her friends.

This inclusive and empowering audiobook will explore what it means to be a boy and how to nurture positive traits and habits. It will be a celebration of everything 'boy' in all of its different shapes and forms, whilst tackling potentially harmful traditional narratives and stereotypes. We'll reflect on what it takes to be a kind, good and responsible boy in today's pressurised world. We'll look at everything from identity, gender and sexuality, to feminism and allyship. We'll also look at friendships, relationships and consent.

Jonas bliver en del af Faraos rockerbande. Deres yngste medlem nogensinde. Det kan godt være svært at være sig selv, når ens nye venner er tatoveret med bogstaver og kvinder. Til gengæld er der ingen, der står alene. Det er alle for én, og det er ikke penge, man kommer til at mangle. Men når man først er kommet ind, er det svært at slippe levende ud ... Der er masser af action og spænding i "Ingen vej tilbage", der handler om at træffe et valg og betale en høj pris. Dorte Lilmose (f.

Adams mor får besøg af fru Brun, og det er meningen, at Adam skal lege med hendes datter Eva. Det gider han ikke, for Eva er slet ikke så sød, som hans mor har sagt. Hun hader alle dyr og stjæler slik og cola i kiosken. Kurt Juuls letlæsningsserie om drengen Adam består af 15 bøger, der henvender sig til de 8-9-årige. Kurt Juul (1937-2019) var en dansk forfatter og højskolelærer. Han debuterede som forfatter med "Egils lange rejse" i 1982 og har siden skrevet en lang række bøger for børn og unge.

When the Second Amendment becomes more important than the First, truth gets put on the endangered list.

"You're a boy!" the kids exclaim. "You can't play with a doll." But Travis has lots of confidence and little regard for social norms. There are so many things to like in the world. Why should there be limits that keep him from enjoying those things? "I am who I am! There's no boy or girl line. In sports or in dress-up, I'll sparkle and shine." Dresses and armor one day, ballet and basketball the next. Travis sets no limits on what he enjoys doing. But when some of the kids on the playground begin to pick on him, will Travis dull his shine or decide to truly dazzle?

In a world where kindness triumphs over cruelty, prepare to be inspired by the incredible journey of Annie, a little girl who faces teasing and bullying at school. Get ready to join her as she discovers the remarkable strength within, guided by a loving friend, Miss Pearl, who will change her life forever. Annie's Flutterflies is an endearing tale that will empower your young ones to conquer their challenges and believe in their true potential.

At the dot of an eyelid, your entire life can change. Seventeen-year-old David Washington is the product of his choices. Due to the lack of stability at home and an absent father, he is influenced by peer pressure into a dangerous lifestyle.

Jon har en meget speciel lillesøster. Hun er født med vinger, og ingen vil have hende, som hun er. Undtagen Jon. Hanne Kvists "Drengen med sølvhjelmen" er den danske vinderbog i Forums nordiske børnebogskonkurrence (1999). Og det er bogen bag filmen "Der var engang en dreng, der fik en lillesøster med vinger", instrueret af Wikke & Rasmussen med et hav af gode skuespilkræfter og med et super iørefaldende soundtrack med bl.a. Caroline Hendersson. I bogen kæmper drengen Jon for at redde sin lillesøster - og det er for alvor - en kamp på liv og død.