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A little girl enjoys the natural habitat of her yard as the seasons pass. Whether it's a hot summer day or a cold winter night, there is always beauty to observe and appreciate. Writing prompts extend learning and encourage creative thinking. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Meet Zoe a vibrant young girl with dreams, desires, and a little secret that holds her back. She longs for confidence, camaraderie, and the courage to embrace her talents. However, there's a voice in her head she calls the 'bully brain' that often whispers doubts and fears. 'Can I ever be brave, smart, or surrounded by friends?' Zoe wonders. Join Zoe as she embarks on a heartfelt journey to confront her 'bully brain', discover her inner strength,...

"Learning Life Skills With MYA: SENSE OF HUMOR" ebook is part of the "Learning Life Skills With MYA" series, a collection of character education books designed to aid parents and teachers in delivering life skills to children. Each colorfully illustrated book will help children learn important life values that will positively impact them for the rest of their lives. For preschool and elementary children.

What does it mean to be smart? Does being smart mean that you have all the answers and you never make mistakes? People can be smart in many different ways. Everyone is good at something and everyone has something to share with the world. "What Does It Mean to Be Smart?" focuses on all the ways we show our strengths and passions each day. Being smart isn't the same for everyone. Everyone is smart in some way and everyone has strengths and talents...

The chaotic, confusing, funny, and inspiring story of ten-year-old Queenie and her mission to fit in and make friends at her new school while figuring out how to manage her ADHD. When ten-year-old Queenie and her family move from small-town Ontario to a glitzy suburb of Vancouver, she is desperate to fit in and make a best friend for the first time in her life. With her creativity and bubbly personality, Queenie arrives at Western Canada Preparatory...

In Blue Badger & The Big Breakfast, we rejoin Badger, who is no longer feeling sad and is enjoying a big blueberry breakfast. It also looks like Badger might have eaten Dog's favourite blue ball by mistake... but all is not lost!

Read along with Disney! Dusty Crophopper is a big-hearted, speed-loving crop duster who dreams of competing in the toughest around-the-world air race in history. With help from his friends, Dusty reaches heights he never dreamed possible. Follow along with the word-for-word narration in this delightfully illustrated retelling of Planes.

Are you seeking a way to support your child when they are upset, angry, or anxious? What if there was a simple strategy your child could use to change the way they are feeling? My Friend Breath is a beautifully illustrated picture book that empowers children aged 3 - 8+ to develop the important skill of self-regulation through mindful breathing. Written by a mother and daughter team with a combined 45 years experience teaching emotional self-regulation,...

English Macedonian bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Macedonian as their second language. In this insightful children's picture book, you will meet Amanda, a young girl who had a lot to learn about hard work and how to make her dreams a reality. Join Amanda to her wonderful journey, and learn with her how to find your goal and make it come true. You will watch her face challenges but never give up along her path to achieving...

A heartfelt picture book about differences, acceptance, and loving yourself for who you are. Wherever he goes, Rain Boy brings wet-which means he's not very popular. Sun Kidd brings sunshine everywhere she goes, so everyone loves her. Only Sun Kidd sees what's special about Rain Boy. But when she invites him to her birthday party, disaster strikes, and Rain Boy storms. Now the world is nothing but rain. Will the other kids ever love Rain Boy for...