NCW Libraries

"Friends don't have to live near one another nor do they have to like the same things. Join the Sesame Street gang as they celebrate the many ways to be a friend"-- Provided by publisher.

"Families include one child and one parent, multiple parents and grandparents with many children, and everything in between. Explore diverse families and the many ways that they care for one another"--

"Presenta la guía más completa para superar una ruptura y aprender a convivir uno mismo"-- "Offers the most complete guide to overcoming a breakup and learning to live with yourself"--

"Learning to understand and care about the feelings of others is one of the most important steps in a child's development-and it's never too early to help little ones build those skills. This beautifully illustrated storybook teaches young kids how to recognize and practice empathy through simple real-life scenarios that are easy for them to understand. It's written with clear language for adults to read aloud and features discussion questions and...

This is a guide to consent and bodily autonomy, packed with bright and energetic illustrations. Readers will learn about boundaries and how to set them; ways to respect themselves and others; what to do if someone makes them feel uncomfortable or unsafe; and much more. Along the way, they'll be encouraged to reflect on (and improve!) their own behavior and to practice consent in their daily lives. Whether you're looking for a consent primer to share...

"Mike Fajardo te enseña un montón de curiosidades y trucos sobre la comunicación no verbal para que aprendas a interpretar qué dice la gente cuando no abre la boca." -Provided by publisher. "In this interesting book, Mike Fajardo teaches us insights and tricks about non-verbal communication, so that you can learn to interpret what people are saying, even when they don't open their mouths." -From publisher.

A guide to communicating effectively in a variety of situations common to tween and teen girls shares strategies for handling uncomfortable situations with confidence and grace, from knowing what to say when a friend talks about you behind your back, to negotiating with parents for a bigger allowance, to making an appropriate apology.

"Growing up in today's world is exciting and overwhelming at the same time. There's the thrilling stuff: making friends, discovering your superpowers, and finding your voice. Then there are the not-so-fun parts: body changing, school stress, and totally understandable social anxiety. It's enough to make your head spin! That's where we come in. This guidebook ha the inside scoop on all things girlhood and gives you the tools you need to become your...

"A nonfiction introduction to thirteen principles underlying the Black Lives Matter movement and organization, written in a style that children can understand and illustrated with portraits of icons, activists, and regular people"--

REFERENCE. Learn what's new when it comes to being a good friend--our popular advice title now features fresh content and new illustrations! Friends are important to girls; they're the icing on their cake, the rainbow in their sky. But even best friends have trouble getting along sometimes. This guide will help girls deal with the pitfalls of interpersonal relationships, from backstabbing and triangles, to other tough friendship problems. It features...