Self-awareness and self-esteem Books

Age range 4 to 7This 'sublime picture book' (Kirkus Starred Review) offers a hilarious and insightful guide to making new friends at your own pace. Ways to Make Friends will bolster compassion and make kids laugh on their way back to...

Thank You, It's An Afro is the true story behind Cassidy Bridges' self-love and afro appreciation that has inspired people around the world. Presented by Afro Unicorn, a brand created to uplift women and children of color and normalize Black beauty.

Age range 9+A dazzling collection of poems from an emerging poet, illustrated by Chris RiddellScottish poet Simon Lamb delivers a debut collection for children of fifty luminous poems, each written in exactly fifty words, with subjects ranging from...

Age range 5+A new, highly illustrated chapter book series featuring Ivy, an unstoppable and lovable young witch, and her friend and familiar Tom.Ivy's parents, the King and Queen of the Sand Witches, have prepared her a show-stopping birthday...

Age range 3 to 6Do you want to be a tree? It's easy.Pretend your arms are branches, your body is a trunk, and your legs are roots. Then stand in one place and see what happens! If your parent is as patient as the dad in this story, you might get...

Age range 3 to 7The final title from IN THE GARDEN, a series to introduce very young children to the natural world.I heard a bird. I breathed in listening.I heard my breathing, my heart beating . . .A little girl hears a bird which is frightened away by...

Explore the history of real female piratesand learn about their lives on the high seas!Daniela discovers her grandmother's old book with stories of ten brave pirate women. From the seas of China to the shores of New York, from ancient Greece to modern...

Always pleasing others can sometimes have acost. After Raccoon Wants To Be First and Fox Tells a Lie, comes Squirrel Has Trouble Saying Noa book about learning to be assertive.It is Bear's birthday tomorrow and Squirrel would like to prepare some...

A hopeful story about the things that make us unique.Ruby is a little girl with lots of energy! But recenty she has been falling down a lot. When she runs,she falls;when she dances,she falls; whenshe picks something up, she often drops it. Everyone...

A hopeful story about the things that make us unique. Una historia sincera y divertida, inspirada en hechos reales. Ruby is a little girl with lots of energy! But recenty she has been falling down a lot. When she runs,she falls;when she dances,she falls;...

Always pleasing others can sometimes have a cost. After 'Raccoon Wants To Be First' and 'Fox Tells a Lie', comes 'Squirrel Has Trouble Saying No', a book about learning to be assertive. Tras Mapache quiere ser el primero y Zorro dice mentiras, llega...

A reflection about the traditions and divisions between boy and girl's clothing.Why can't we dress as welike? Una reflexin sobre las tradiciones y las divisiones entre la ropa de chico y la de chica. Por qu no podemos vestir como nos apetece?Leo loves...

The characters from The Lonely Mailman and A Mystery in the Forest return in a story about bullying and the importance of speaking up when it happens around us.A little beaver with droopy ears and a sad expression.A mischievous boar.And a squirrel who...

The characters from The Lonely Mailman and A Mystery in the Forest return in a story about bullying and the importance of speaking up when it happens around us.A little beaver with droopy ears and a sad expression.A mischievous boar.And a squirrel who...

Age range 5 to 9The little girl of the forest embraces you, takes you by the hand, and invites you to immerse yourself in her magical world. The trees surround you. You walk in peace. The light filters through the leaves, in myriad green and ochre tones...

Cartas en el bosque es una entraable y sorprendente historia que va a emocionar a pequeos y mayores, porque muchas veces lo ms maravilloso se encuentra donde menos imaginamos. Each day, the old mailman faithfully delivers special letters to the forest...

Peter and his friends want to share their great discovery with you. We don't only cry when we're sad! This enthusiastic team of young scientists sets up a laboratory in a garage to study tears, and all the different things they can be used for. They are...

Winner at the 2016 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards "Bear wants to fly!" is the amazing news that has all of theforest animals talking. Some of them think it's impossible, but . . .why not give it a try? Bear Wants to Fly is an emotional tale about the...

Oso quiere volar es una emotiva historia que nos har reflexionar sobre las ventajas del trabajo en equipo y la importancia de luchar por los sueos, por imposibles que parezcan. Bear Wants to Fly is an emotional tale about the benefits of working as a...

A delightful tale about magic hats and bonnets, but above all about the importance about being yourself and the hidden treasures we carry within us. Guided Reading Level: O, Lexile Level: 950L

Premiado en Estados Unidos en los 2015 International Book Awards Un da, sin saber cmo, una sombrerera aparece en la plaza de un pequeo pueblo. Sus habitantes se sienten inquietos ante tal novedad. Pero entonces ocurre lo que nadie esperaba: los primeros...

And that's when it started . . . the inside-out squeezing, pulsing, whirly feeling inPenelope's belly.Meet Penelope Pickleberry, first-grader extraordinaire. Penelope can do lots of things, like pack her own snack and tie her shoelaces in under thirty...

Age range 6 to 9Sink your teeth into Werewolf? There Wolf!, a gorgeously illustrated and rhythmic picture book revitalization of the Little Red Riding Hood fairy tale. Packed with wolves, weirdness and witty word play, Werewolf? There Wolf! features a...

Discover holiday joy and laughter in this funny, unique tale about appreciation, making mistakes, and the spirit of Christmas. When a young elf tries to convince a group of kids why nobody likes Santa, will it be the elf who learns something in the end?...

The Inspiration Fairy is a picture book for every kid who's ever worried they're doing it wrong-and needs to know they aren't alone. Josie is struggling to create the art in her heart. But then Cherry the Fairy shows up to help. Her epic rhymes show...

Hop into the funniest (and most educational) Easter book of the season! Could it be that nobody likes the Easter Bunny...because everyone loves him?! is the perfect Easter basket stuffer. So hop in for a fun family read-aloud! In this Easter picture...

Age range 3+This lively, heartwarming picture book for all ages highlights the permanence of love and connections between loved ones. Both humorous and endearing, Smooch is a fresh take on the expression of love that is relevant, relatable, and...

Age range 3 to 6Nobody likes unicorns...because everybody loves them!When a llama tries to convince a group of kids why nobody likes unicorns, will it be the llama who learns something in the end? This book is perfect for talking about concepts such as...

Age range 3 to 6Being different doesn't have to mean missing out! Meet Otto, a young Kernel who's been dreaming about the day he would pop. But what happens when Pop Day finally arrives, and things don't go as planned? When all the Kernels pop...

Age range 3+Glide with us into the magical mermaid world...As the full moon rises, we meet the lively, lovely mermaids. They sing, dance, and swim with a breathtaking array of oceangoing friends, from turtles and seals to whales, octopi, polar bears, and...

Age range 1+From a series of super sweet lift-the-flap board books that combine the cutest animals ever with positive messages of friendship and affection.Smiles for friends and family near and far.Companion title is I Love You More Than...

Age range 1+From a series of super sweet lift-the-flap board books that combine the cutest animals ever with positive messages of friendship and affection.An adorable book to share with family and friends.Companion title is Hugs Are Great.

Age range 1+Steady Sloth's friends have no patience at all. But Sloth shows that taking your time can yield some surprising results!Explore other 'first time feelings' with Steady Sloth and friends...

Age range 1+Grumpy Tortoise discovers that, when you're feeling cranky, the simplest things can brighten your day.Explore other 'first time feelings' with Grumpy Tortoise and friends...

Age range 3 to 6A powerful picture book about communication and friendship, from an award-winning duo.Creature-of-No-Words lives a happy life on his own, but one day he gets a feeling like 'the chill touch of ice' and nothing can lift his sadness. Just...

Age range 3 to 6In the second title in this classic series, our friendly hero, The Happy Lion, is lonely.When a beautiful lioness comes to town with a visiting circus, the Happy Lion pays her a visit and it is love at first sight! TheHappy Lion finds a...

Age range 3 to 6An upbeat story about a confident little boy who takes pride in his first day of nursery.Starting kindergarten is a big milestone - and the hero of this story is ready to make his mark! He's dressed himself, eaten a pile of...

Age range 3 to 6An everyday battle of wills between a mother and child where everyone ends up a winner!Rabbit is happy doing his own thing, and he doesn't want to listen to his mum telling him to get up, get dressed, have breakfast, play...

Age range 4+ A philosophical book celebrating the power of smiling and importance of kindness. A small boy has saved all his pocket money and visits the market with high expectations. When disaster strikes and he loses his money, he feels...

Age range 3 to 6How do you earn a lion diploma? By looking fierce, prowling around, roaring, and - most importantly - looking out for your friends. Will this daring student pass the test? 'This funny picture book is about a little boy...

Age range 3 to 6A hilarious story from master of the absurd, Jon Agee, where a boy finds out that his pet rhinoceros can do more than he bargained for! If you should ever get a rhinoceros for a pet, you're in for a surprise. It won't...

Age range 3 to 6A gentle story about a little snail called Henry who was born without slime and therefore will never be like everyone else.When Henry finds out he's missing the most important element for snails-the slime-giving up is not an option for...

Age range 3 to 7My Dreams For You! is an inspiring picture book for every person beginning a new journey and the perfect gift for all of life's milestones and adventures.Through heartfelt text and vibrant art, Jason Tharp pens a loving message...

Ages 3 to 6In this beautiful children's picture book by Vivek Shraya, author of the acclaimed God Loves Hair, a five-year-old South Asian boy becomes fascinated with his mother's bindi, the red dot commonly worn by Hindu women to...

Age range 6 to 11A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection'Genuinely lovely. A gorgeous palette of colors and emotions with illustrations that leap off the page.' - Matthew Forsythe, creator of MINA, and Pokko and the DrumA...

A charming early chapter book series that explores Vietnamese culture and identity through the eyes of the Nguyen siblings, with elements of the supernatural, spirituality, and social justice woven in.I touch my earrings and feel a rush of wind. I can...

Age range 3 to 6Words burn bright in this joyful celebration of rap, creativity, and self-expression.'Welcome to the cypher!Now huddle up nice and snug.You feel that circle around you?Well, that's a hip hop hug!"'Starting with beatboxes...

A little girl uses imagination and inventiveness to spread friendship through her community. But will she find a friend of her own?Whether it's a supersonic sandwich maker or a twelve-tailed dragon, Sicily Bridges can make almost anything from materials...