Don't Make Noise Lose With Poise: A Child's Guide To Losing by David Farkas

Don't Make Noise Lose With Poise is a book for kids ages 6 - 10 about how to deal with losing in a positive and constructive way. It's okay to feel disappointed if you don't win, but it's not okay to throw a fit and quit. This book teaches kids to be resilient, to be able to learn from their setbacks, and to continue to practice and move on to the next game. By fostering mental toughness we can teach our kids that a loss can help fuel us to be better and stronger. In that way, we can take something positive from a painful defeat.

Delilah and the Missing Curtains: A Child's Guide to Gratitude and Happiness by David Farkas

Delilah the Ant has everything she could ever want…except one thing, pink curtains! Will these curtains make her happy, or will she just want something else after she gets them? This sweet story with a wise message teaches that gratitude and perspective are powerful tools in the pursuit of happiness. Winner of the Book Excellence Award, Delilah “…invites kids to name what they’re grateful for. It gives parents a moment to breathe and recalibrate. And it does all this without a shred of condescension or preachiness.”

Drew's Big Buff Brain by Drew Dennis/John Denny

Just like our bodies, our brains need a workout! The importance of reading is conveyed through comical characters and fun storytelling. Drew was a funny and outgoing boy who loved playing sports. But he also enjoyed playing video games and watching television. A lot. It made his brain fuzzy and he would forget things on the playing field. Drew felt like a zombie. His friend Deena tells him that even though his body might be fit, his brain needs to be strong too. She says reading is like a workout for your brain. Reading doesn't have to be dull and boring if you find topics you enjoy-like sports! Pretty soon, reading books made Drew smarter and stronger-It gave Drew a big buff brain! Key themes • Humor • Reluctant readers • Fitness and health • Inspiration and personal growth Author Drew Dennis is a fourteen-year-old boy who hated reading until his friend, writer, John Denny decided to show him how important reading is to the health of your brain by creating a book together. Drew's Big Buff Brain is a wonderful resource for teachers, librarians, and parents, to share this message to all children, especially reluctant readers.

Lacinda the Lion Is a Super Unique Beast by Beth Davis

Lacinda the Lion was born in a tiny town where being a Super Unique Beast wasn't always celebrated. Her friends and family didn't know quite what to think of her! She faces some challenges and curious eyes when she goes to school for the first time, but there's an awesome learning moment for all at the end of the day! This book is a touching story about being unique, gaining self-esteem, and celebrating exactly who you are!

Little Joe and the Big City by Mike Darcy

Sometimes new friends start as strangers... It’s finally time to visit Anna’s auntie and uncle! But what happens when Little Joe gets lost in a big city? When it starts to get dark, will he finally find his way home or spend the night in a strange new place? Can he comfort an unexpected companion and maybe even find her a new home? This heartfelt animal story explores the meaning of grief, depression, loneliness, and adoption with a child-friendly approach and a happy ending. It’s the perfect book to explain new beginnings, adoption, and how losing a loved one is never the end of the story—encouraging problem-solving, compassion, kindness, and family bonding. Join Little Joe as he leaves the farm and learns to find his way in the Big City

Little Joe and the Big Rain by Mike Darcy

Every great adventure starts with fly soup and ends with a new best friend, right? When Little Joe’s froggy friend Hopper invites him over for a nice bowl of fly soup, they embark on Little Joe’s first-ever adventure through the wilderness! There, he’ll meet lots of woodland creatures and even make a surprising friend. Join these two unlikely explorers in this debut book Little Joe and the Big Rain. This amusing animal story will delight young readers of all ages! It can teach children clever problem-solving, show how small acts of kindness can help you make unexpected friends, and instill in them the priceless treasure of curiosity. Entertaining for both kids and parents, it makes a fantastic bedtime story and a fun tale for elementary schoolers venturing into longer picture books.

Catawampus: The Story of a Crooked Cat by Lori Hoffman Penna

Catawampus is a stray cat who was born with short, bent front legs. Because his legs don’t look or work like everyone else’s, he feels like he doesn’t fit in. When he is captured and brought to a shelter, the other cats there snicker and call him odd. But Catawampus has a dream of living in a home with a family, and the lonely cat knows he must come up with a plan to make others like him. When he is time and again let down for being different, it’s ultimately a kindred spirit who makes his dream come true.

Sage Pineblossom: Top Tinkerer of the North Pole by Emme Klama

Sage Pineblossom is an elf, but not just any elf. As a gifted teen, she can't figure out her place at the North Pole. While she searches, Trolls take over the mind of Santa! Who will save him, and even Christmas? Find my books: Useyourwords.me

The Hungry Granola Bar by Ria Aggarwal

A boy named Kim is hungry and decides to eat a granola bar for breakfast. Inside the wrapper is not a normal granola bar. This granola bar has a face, and can walk and talk. As soon as Kim peels the wrapper, the granola bar jumps out and escapes. He goes out to look for something to eat. During his adventure, he spots different animals eating food. When he tries the same food, he doesn't like it at all. Now, the granola bar begins to get really hungry, tired, and weak. Will the granola bar be able to find a tasty meal to eat?

Sophia & Mr Rocket by Sarah J Williams

"Hurry up, we need to go!" There is something extra special about Sophia. While other children play at the park, she explores outer space on her magnificent red-and-white rocket! Sophia doesn't want to get dressed to go out, but Mr Rocket does NOT like waiting! For every little adventurer, Mr Rocket is here to help make getting dressed fun. The Sophia book series aims to help children with daily tasks that may be challenging for parents, teachers and other caregivers. Find out now how this clever book can help your child get dressed without fuss in a way that is perfect for all children: neurodiversity and every child. Sophia & Mr Rocket is a lovely story about friendship and reaching your goals. It's perfect as a bedtime story for children ages 0-6 and as a book for first-time readers at school.

Sophia & the Dragon: Who Came for Dinner by Sarah J Williams

One day, when Sophia is settling down to eat her dinner, she gets an unexpected guest. A dragon has come to dinner! And he doesn't want to share his food. Being a starving, brave and sassy little girl, can Sophia resist eating it all? Sophia & the Dragon: Who Came for Dinner is excellent for young children and their caregivers. This book is full of fun and is perfect to be read aloud. It aims to encourage children to clean their plates without parents ever having to resort to nagging. A book that your child will ask you to read again and again!

Your Brain The Engine to Your Body - Kid's Edition by Tracy L Markley

It is fun to plant your own garden and watch it grow too. Eating fruits and vegetables fresh from the garden is an extra healthy thing to do.

Rhyming Riley, The Dog That Rhymes all the Time by Tracy L Markley

I like to watch people and dogs walk by. I then bark when they do, I can not lie.

Gnomes and Knights : A collection of short stories both whimsical and heroic by Michael Parkes

Gnomes and Knights is a book in two parts. Gnomes is a whimsical collection of short stories about Fredrick Jerome Kopillus Gnome and the beautiful garden he calls his home. He's a magical critter who lives in Gertie's garden along with the other denizens, including a mole, a squirrel and a very sassy ant queen. Fred and his friends get up to all sorts of adventures and shenanigans while protecting the garden and venturing into the surrounding areas, like the garden of Gary Gremlin and the forest beyond the fence. With rhyming and magic and whimsy, Gnomes will have you spellbound with delight! Knights is the second part of the book, a tale of a nervous squire becoming an initiate of the Knight's Order and venturing out on a quest to fulfill his dream and his duty of serving his king. At the behest of his king, he sets out to aid the kingdom of Kyrbor in combatting the evil they face. Through cleverness, leadership and courage, Nathan the Knight overcomes obstacles and becomes more confident as he gains allies, helps those he meets along the way, and ultimately faces the cause of the problem head on.

Books For Benjamin by R.G. de Rouen

Benjamin would rather read about adventures in a giant peach than eat one! Unlike his family members who are happily munching away on scraps, Benjamin is a different kind of worm. He loves to read. Yet, all he finds are old newspapers and magazines full of tomato splotches. Not one to give up on his dreams, Benjamin sets off on a quest to find “real" books. Witty illustrations by Uliana Barabash are a great accompaniment to this delightful story written by R.G. de Rouen. Join Benjamin on his book-hunting adventure and watch your little ones search for Benjamin’s famous signature in their books! The perfect choice for parents, teachers and librarians looking for: Inspiring the love of reading and the value of libraries Books for reluctant readers Role model books for children A humorous read for bedtime BUY NOW and rekindle the joy that you had as a child of going to the library and discovering that first book!

I Like Ducks: All Year Long by Carolyn Wild

I LIKE DUCKS: ALL YEAR LONG is a beginner reader that showcases the four seasons with the life of the Indian Runner ducks on the Wild Acres farm. This charming story features engaging photos paired with simple text, fun science facts and a picture dictionary, which means this just-right text will help build independence and confidence for young readers.

Where Fireflies Sleep by Karen A. Wyle, illustrated by Barbara Dessi

What is sweeter than the special times a parent and child spend together? In this picture book, Molly and her father sit on the porch as a summer day moves into evening. They're waiting for fireflies. The reader shares Molly's excitement and delight as first one and then more of the glowing insects appear. Molly has questions about fireflies, and her father does his best to answer. And then it's time to get ready for bed. After she's finally tucked into bed, Dad goes out on the porch for one final word with the fireflies.

When It's Winter by Karen A. Wyle, illustrated by Barbara Dessi

What makes winter special? This picture book celebrates the many fun activities and sensory experiences of the season. Follow a girl and her dog through the play and discoveries of a snowy day, and on toward bedtime. The first person narrative will encourage new readers to claim it as their own. The repetition of the phrase "When it's winter . . ." will encourage children to chime in, and be of assistance to early readers.

Toby's Tale by Jennifer Freedman

Toby’s Tale is a story of strength, perseverance and love. Toby is a Schnauzer puppy who selflessly leaves his family and embarks on a great adventure as he seeks his forever home. He learns about friendship, loyalty and kindness, but he also experiences cruelty and hopelessness. Toby’s Tale is full of colorful characters — both two-legged and four-legged — who play key roles as Toby takes each step of his journey. Traveling with Toby on his journey to adulthood is an excursion along life’s road; a trip that shows how all creatures are searching for the safe, secure place where they belong. With that goal in mind, Toby overcomes hardship and loneliness by finding an inner strength stemming from the values of family, friendship, loyalty and faith. Toby’s Tale is a learning experience shared in a visionary, fun way with valuable lessons about life. It’s a story about hard choices. An adventure that gives people four legs instead of two, by allowing them to view life through the eyes of a dog. A tale about belief, tenacity and love. As your fingers run through the pages, Toby will run through your heart.

City Kitties by Rizwan Asad

When naughty little Mitten asks Nessie why she never falls for his tricks, Nessie answers with a tale of experience. She's "been there, done that!" Told in gentle rhymes, City Kitties is more than a story about knowing the value of experience. It's about knowing which experiences are truly valuable.

The Pirates of Pepper Pot Point by Michele Schultz

The Pirates of Pepper Pot Point is the story of a little boy named Peter that has a scary adventure with a pirate who circles the waters of a town called Pepper Pot Point. During this adventure, Peter befriends this pirate and teaches him a valuable lesson, friends are worth more than their weight in gold.