All Alone. Kevin Henkes, $21.99

First published in 1981, this charming book was the first of children's author/illustrator Kevin Henkes' many popular books for children. His remarkable paintings have a warmth and beauty that convey the wonders of quiet time spent reflecting on the world around you. Re-issued for a new generation to enjoy, All Alone makes it clear that Henkes remembers his own childhood well — and respects that precious time in others.

Angry Octopus: a Relaxation Story. Lori Lite, $16.95

This engaging story helps children learn progressive muscle relaxation – to quiet the ind, relax the body, let go of anger and pain, and fall asleep peacefully.

Are You Quite Polite? Silly Dilly Manners Songs by Alan Katz and David Catrow. $18.99

Songwriter and comedy writer extraordinaire Alan Katz has done it again! Turning his attention to the subject of good and bad manners, he has created a hilarious new guide to manners that kids will love to follow — laughing all the way! With brilliantly funny pictures by illustrator and cartoonist David Catrow, this new collection promises hours of well-mannered silly dillyness for kids everywhere!

Augustine. Mélanie Watt, $7.95

Moving from the South Pole to the North Pole isn’t easy for the young penguin Augustine. She misses her friends, her grandma and grandpa and her old bedroom. But with the help of a few colored pencils and some inspiration from Picasso, this shy, artistic young penguin discovers a way to break the ice with her classmates and feel at home on the other end of the world.

Augustine’s “penguinized” versions of van Gogh, Munch, Picasso and others are a delightful way to introduce children to art. A clever, charming story told from a penguin’s eye view, in a language everyone understands.

Are You Shy? Núria Roca, illustrated by Marta Fàbrega, $8.50 (ages 4 to 7)

Extreme shyness can become a problem that affects a child’s social development. This book gives younger kids ways to cope with their shyness. A short section at the back of this book offers advice to parents.

Be the Boss of Your Body™ Kit with Pain Book: Self-Care for Kids. Timothy Culbert & Rebecca Kajander, $25.95 (Ages 8 and up)

Be the Boss of Your Body™ Kit with Sleep Book: Self-Care for Kids. Timothy Culbert & Rebecca Kajander, $22.95 (Ages 8 and up)

Be the Boss of Your Body™ Kit with Stress Book: Self-Care for Kids. Timothy Culbert & Rebecca Kajander, $22.95 (Ages 8 and up)

Easy-to-learn tools help kids take control of their own health and wellness. Each kit includes one of the Be the Boss of Your Body books, a pinwheel (to help with breathing exercises), an acupressure tool, a star-shaped stress ball, a biofeedback card, a quick-start card (a quick self-care activity), a carabiner (for attaching the biofeedback card and quick-start card to backpacks, jackets, etc.), and stickers (to help kids remember to practice and track their progress). Kids learn ways to manage and relieve problems using self-care skills that include belly breathing, positive self-talk, aromatherapy, acupressure, and journaling.

The books are also available separately:

Be the Boss of Your Pain: Self-Care for Kids. Timothy Culbert & Rebecca Kajander, $11.95 (Ages 8 and up)

Be the Boss of Your Sleep: Self-Care for Kids. Timothy Culbert & Rebecca Kajander, $10.50 (Ages 8 and up)

Be the Boss of Your Stress: Self-Care for Kids. Timothy Culbert & Rebecca Kajander, $10.50 (Ages 8 and up)

Be Fit, Be Strong, Be You. Rebecca Kajander & Timothy Culbert, $11.95

Learn how to be fit and healthy — inside and out — with these easy skills, tips and ideas.

The book is also available separately: Be the Boss of Your Pain: Self-Care for Kids. Timothy Culbert & Rebecca Kajander, $11.95 (Ages 8 and up)

Because. Mikhail Baryshnikov, illustrated by Vladimir Radunsky, $19.99

A young boy who lives with his grandmother is terribly embarrassed by her behavior, but he comes to realize that she is not just having fun, but she is being her most authentic self.

Big Ernie's New Home: a Story for Children Who Are Moving. Teresa & Whitney Martin, $12.95

Big Ernie's New Home gently affirms the normal sadness, anger, and anxiety that young children feel after a move. And as Big Ernie gradually discovers familiar comforts and exciting adventures in his new home, young readers may be encouraged to do the same in theirs.

Boom … Boom … Boom … a Story to Raise Your Child’s Emotional Intelligence. Marsha Jacobson, Illustrated by Troy Brooks, $14.99 (ages 4 to 10)

With the help of her mother, Gabi searches her house trying to discover the source of a scary noise. What she discovers is quite unexpected ….

A Boy and a Bear: the Children's Relaxation Book. Lori Lite, Illustrated by M. Hartigan, $13.50

This gentle, hypnotically repetitive story to read aloud at bedtime, teaches a simple "circular breathing" technique for relaxation. The technique, once learned, can be used by children at any time. (ages 3-10)

The Boy of Steel: a Baseball Dream Come True. Ray Negron, $25.95

Young Michael Steel loves to watch the New York Yankees on TV—from his hospital bed. Michael has brain cancer. But when Yankee second baseman Robinson Cano visits Michael in the hospital, Michael embarks on an unexpected and wonderful journey when he becomes a Yankee batboy for a day. It's his baseball dream come true! When Michael's illness makes him weak on the field, can he be strong enough to fulfill his batboy duties and make his new teammates proud? With a little help from Yankee greats Lou Gehrig, Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, Roger Maris, and Mickey Mantle, Michael Steel earns his nickname "The Boy of Steel" and learns a very important lesson: Never stop fighting!

Butterflies in My Belly. Jacqueline MacKay, $7.95

Meet Tommy. Tommy is in grade three, he loves to play soccer and he has an anxiety disorder.

Books in this series introduce character values that are an important part of good citizenship. Each book uses playful, engaging illustrations to show situations that demonstrate positive behavior. The books end by asking students to wonder how they may behave to demonstrate each characteristic.

Being a Leader. Cassie Mayer, $7.95 (Gr. 1 – 2)

Being Helpful. Cassie Mayer, $7.95 (Gr. 1 – 2)

Being Fair. Cassie Mayer, $7.95 (Gr. 1 – 2)

Making Friends. Cassie Mayer, $7.95 (Gr. 1 – 2)

Following Rules. Cassie Mayer, $7.95 (Gr. 1 – 2)

Being Responsible. Cassie Mayer, $7.95 (Gr. 1 – 2)

Being Honest. Cassie Mayer, $7.95 (Gr. 1 – 2)

Cristina Keeps a Promise. Virginia Kroll, illustrated by Enrique O. Sanchez, $19.95

Cristina has an important decision to make. Cristina has been helping her brother, Victor, practice for the Special Olympics race that is coming up. "You're gonna be there for my race, right, Cristina?" Victor asks. "I'll be there, I promise." Cristina says. Then, the day before the Special Olympics, Cristina remembers that her favorite author is in town, signing books on the day of Victor's race!

Eli’s Lie-O-Meter: a Story about Telling the Truth. Sandra Levins, illustrated by Jeff Ebbeler, $10.95 (ages 4-8)

Elis has a knack for telling fibs and an occasional whopper until he learns a very good reason for telling the truth.

Feeling Angry. Helen Frost, $6.95; Feeling Happy. Helen Frost, $6.95; Feeling Sad. Helen Frost, $6.95; Feeling Scared. Helen Frost, $6.95

This series helps readers explore their emotions and how to handle them. The clear text and colorful, humorous illustrations enhance children's understanding of their feelings and those of other people.

Impatient. Sarah Medina, $7.95 (Gr. 2-3)

Brave. Sarah Medina, $7.95 (Gr. 2-3)

Lonely. Sarah Medina, $7.95 (Gr. 2-3)

Shy. Sarah Medina, $7.95 (Gr. 2-3)

Worried. Sarah Medina, $7.95 (Gr. 2-3)

Embarrassed. Sarah Medina, $7.95 (Gr. 2-3)

Angry. Sarah Medina, $7.95

First Time Series

There’s a first time for everything! Young children’s lives are full of new experiences and these books help make them enjoyable and rewarding. The simple conversational text and lively illustrations are carefully designed to encourage confidence on young children as they try new things.

Nursery. Jess Stockham, $6.99
Big Day Out. Jess Stockham, $6.99
Sleepover. Jess Stockham, $6.99
Baby Sitter. Jess Stockham, $6.99

Forgiving a Friend. Virginia Kroll, $17.95

Jason Takes Responsibility. Virginia Kroll, $22.95

The Giraffe Who Was Afraid of Heights. David Ufer, $10.95

A young giraffe who is afraid of heights, a monkey afraid of climbing trees and a hippo afraid of the water become good friends and along the way learn to face their fears.

Good Neighbor Nicholas. Virginia Kroll, illustrated by Nancy Cote, $19.95

Nicholas can't stand his next-door neighbor, Mr. Robinson. Mr. Robinson gets mad about everything—especially when their dog Bitsy escapes and runs over to Mr. Robinson's yard and gets into his roses. Dad explains that Mr. Robinson is probably grumpy because his wife is in a nursing home and because he has a lot of back trouble. But Nicholas doesn't care, at least until he has a bad day of his own.

• How to think differently so they can feel differently
• What causes depression and low self-esteem
• How to stop worrying about what other people think
• Ways to cheer themselves up when they are feeling low
• And much more…!

How Do I Stand In Your Shoes? A Story & Worksheets about Empathy. Susan DeBell, $18.95

Miranda Peabody had no patience for the other students in class and just didn’t understand why they couldn’t be as smart and talented as she was. Her teacher, Mrs. Klemp, suggested that she try to understand other people by “standing in their shoes.” After much searching, she learns the true meaning of “standing in someone else’s shoes” and having empathy for others. This full-color, illustrated storybook for grades PK-4 includes discussion questions as well as activities to enhance learning about empathy.

How to Take the Grrrr Out of Anger. Elizabeth Verdick & Marjorie Lisovskis, $10.50

Everyone gets angry sometimes. But if you're angry a lot… or stay angry for a long time… or get in trouble for getting angry… or don't like the way anger makes you act or feel…

Pre-teens and young teens will find this a user-friendly, non-condescending, guide to anger and stress issues; and will learn a variety of techniques for anticipating, avoiding and reducing anger problems. Additional resources for kids and parents are listed in the back.

This full-color picture book teaches kids seven important rules to personal safety in a non-threatening way. It covers topics like safe versus harmful secrets, safe versus harmful touches, and the importance of having a community of trusted adults to turn to for help. Emphasizing the “check-in” rule and teaching kids to trust their gut instincts, this book gives children the knowledge and confidence they need to make smart choices about their personal safety every day.

This delightful picture books helps children understand that even though being honest can be hard sometimes, it is worth it.

Indigo Dreams Garden of Wellness CD. Lori Lite, $17.95 Ages 5-10

Two children’s stories plus three practice tracks designed to decrease stress, anxiety and anger while increasing self-esteem and self-awareness.

Is a Worry Worrying You? Ferida Wolff & Harriet May Savitz, illustrated by Marie Le Tourneau, $8.95

“Suppose, just suppose, one hundred elephants come to tea and you discover you don't have any tea bags. Uh, oh. What will you do with a herd of thirsty elephants? Now that's a worry! But you can get rid of that worry by offering the elephants lemonade instead…”

Adults think of childhood as a carefree time, but the truth is that children worry, and some children worry a lot. This book addresses children's worries with humor and imagination, and teaches kids the use of perspective and the art of creative problem-solving.

It’s Hard Being a Kid! Jennifer Moore-Mallinos, $8.50

Boys and girls will empathize with the little girl in this book. She has to go to school, do homework, and eat vegetables that she doesn’t like. It seems to her that grownups are lucky, because they can do as they please. This story demonstrates that everybody has obligations to meet—especially grownups—and most of the time, it’s more fun to be a kid.

It's Hard to Be Five: Learning How to Work My Control Panel. Jamie Lee Curtis & Laura Cornell, $19.99

Learning not to hit? Having to wait your turn? Sitting still? It's definitely hard to be five…!

It’s OK to Be Me! Just Like You I Can Do Almost Anything! Jennifer Moore-Mallinos, $8.50

From a child’s point of view, life can often seem difficult, but this brightly illustrated book encourages children never to be afraid of a challenge. It’s all right to be a little scared about things that seem hard to do, but whatever the challenge, determination and practice can get them through. The child in this story must stay in a wheelchair. Sometimes, he feels bad because he is left out of things by his classmates. One day, watching his friends play basketball, he has an idea. He decides that even while remaining in his wheelchair, he too can learn to play the game.

It’s Okay to Be Different.  Todd Parr, $7.99 (ages 4 and up)

It’s Okay to Be Different inspires kids and adults alike to embrace their individuality through acceptance of others and self-confidence.

It’s Time to Sleep in Your Own Bed. Lawrence Shapiro, Illustrated by Hideko Takahashi, $9.95

It’s Time to Start Using Your Words. Lawrence Shapiro, Illustrated by Hideko Takahashi, $9.95

It’s Time to Sit Still in Your Own Chair. Lawrence Shapiro, Illustrated by Hideko Takahashi, $9.95

It’s Time to Give Up Your Pacifier. Lawrence Shapiro, Illustrated by Hideko Takahashi, $9.95

Child psychologist Lawrence Shapiro has written these engaging and understanding stories to will help children through some difficult transitions.

Know and Follow Rules. Cheri Meiners, $12.95

In simple words and illustrations, this latest book in the "Learning to Get Along Series" teaches young children about basic rules and why they matter — because they help us learn, stay safe, be fair and get along. The focus is on the positive sense of pride that comes from learning to follow rules rather than the negative consequences of breaking them.

Accept and Value Each Person.
Be Careful and Stay Safe.
Be Honest and Tell the Truth.
Be Polite and Kind.
Join in and Play.
Listen and Learn.
Reach Out and Give.
Respect and Take Care of Things.
Share and Take Turns.
Talk and Work it Out.
Try and Stick with It.
Understand and Care.
When I Feel Afraid.

The Learning to Get Along Series Interactive Software CD-ROM. Cheri Meiners, $134.95 (grades K–3)

Praised by parents, embraced by educators, the complete Learning to Get Along series is now available in one kid-friendly software package (for Windows only). Teachers can choose which books to make available to each child, manage audio features, and track students’ progress. Children follow along or read on their own, using a special highlight feature to click and hear word definitions. A sequence of questions follows each book; test results are stored for teacher review in individual student files. User’s Guide included.

Software disc and 24-page user’s guide with printable PDF, Windows only (2000 or later), touch-screen and single-switch compatible.

Little Thumb. Wanda Dionne & Jana Dillon, $9.95

A perfect way to approach problem thumb-sucking, this picture book shows young children why little thumbs need to stay out of their mouths.

Looking After Me. Denise Lecoy, illustrated by Marie-Micheline Hamelin, $12.95

With the love and guidance of his gamily, Little Quail learns how to stand up for himself.

Lovable Liam: Affirmations for a Perfectly Imperfect Child. Jane Whelan Banks, $12.95

Liam is a wonderful kid who has family and friends who love him. Always.

Makayla Cares about Others. Virginia Kroll, illustrated by Nancy Cote, $20.95 (ages 4-6)

This simple story helps children learn the value of respect for others and personal integrity.

Manifest Your Magnificence: 64 Affirmation Cards for Kids 6 - 12 Years Old. Susan Howson, illustrated by Mike Polito, $24.95

Manifest Your Magnificence is a unique gift set of 64 affirmation cards designed specifically to nurture a child's self-esteem. Beautifully illustrated and written, each affirmation card carries a powerful message that when read over and over again, connects each child to their true being. When we help children reconnect with their true being, they manifest their magnificence in the world - this is the ultimate goal.

These wonderful cards can be used in many ways to remind children that they are Magnificent Creations. Once the child picks a card, you can reinforce the power of the affirmation by having the child express how it relates to them by:

• writing, talking, drawing
• singing, acting, dancing
• carrying a card with them as a reminder of who they truly are.

Martha the (confident) Mouse. Written & illustrated by Karen Lang, $7.95

Martha, a shy and timid mouse, lives alone in a tree fort, high above a cottage. She dreams about the mice that live in the cottage, and the friendships she might enjoy… if only she could figure out a way to manage her worries … and feel confident about making new friends.

This charming story tackles shyness, teaching children concrete strategies to manage it. Martha’s simple idea is a straightforward and visual strategy, allowing her to manage her feelings of shyness and worry with confidence. It is also about having the courage to take a chance in a situation that may seem completely overwhelming, and the belief that one can find ways to manage and conquer one’s fears and trepidations.

May I Pet Your Dog? The How-To Guide for Kids Meeting Dogs (and Dogs Meeting Kids). Stephanie Calmenson, illustrated by Jan Ormerod, $13.50 (ages 5 to 8)

The right way for a child to approach a dog to ensure that the first connection is a complete success begins with this question to the owner: “May I pet your dog?” Stephanie Calmenson addresses this valuable yet overlooked topic with care and precision. Unique and straightforward, this is the essential guide to bringing children and dogs together—for kids and parents alike.

Meet Thotso, Your Thought Maker. Rachel Robb Avery & Rebecca Davie-Hazen, $36.95 (ages 3-8)

This is an engaging, sturdy, top quality, 30-page board book all children will love, with interactive devices on almost every page. Thotso the brain takes the child through simple learning steps to discover how they can become their own Thot Boss. Thotso empowers a child with effective thinking tools and language that can encourage successful processing and sharing of life's inevitable negative emotions.

The book teaches children ages 3 to 8 the mindfulness skills of observation and acceptance, and provides counselors, teachers, therapists, caregivers and parents with new and effective tools that teach children the coping skills of positive thinking. 

Mind Over Basketball: Coach Yourself to Handle Stress. Jane Weierbach & Elizabeth Phillips-Hershey, $10.95 (ages 8-12)

With coaching guides, skill exercises and self-quizzes, this interactive book helps kids learn to coach themselves to handle stress and to be their most calm and confident selves.

Mom Works Too! Jennifer Moore-Mallinos, illustrated by Marta Fàbrega, $8.50

Working in the home and/or outside the home — mothers work hard every day!

Mommy in My Pocket. Carol Hunt Senderak, illustrated by Hiroe Nakata, $17.99

What happens when one little girl is too nervous about leaving her mom on the first day of school? She imagines a day with her mommy in her pocket. Told in sweet couplets, this story assures young ones that although they may be heading out on their own, Mommy’s love is with them always.

My Manners Matter: a First Look at Being Polite. Pat Thomas, $6.99

This delightful picture book helps young children understand that good manners are a simple way of showing kindness and respect to others.

When children feel overwhelmed, angry, or unsafe at home or in school, they may see running away as a solution to their worries instead of what it really is—a dangerous way to avoid working out a problem. Written by an expert in child safety, this book provides kids with an important set of coping strategies to use on those “runaway days.” Strategies include deep breathing, listening to gut instincts, seeking out and talking to trusted adults, and remembering they are loved—all of which will help them handle high-stress situations throughout life.

Relax. Catherine O'Neill, Illustrated by Toni Goffe, $8.99

Children feel stress and pain and tension, too: Being bullied, someone dying, a new baby, family arguments, tasks or people we don't like, not having enough time… O'Neill helps children identify sources of discomfort, and offers a variety of simple relaxation techniques and games. (ages 6-9)

Ryan Respects. Virginia Kroll, illustrated by Paige Billin-Frye, $20.95

Ryan is fast like a cheetah, but his friend Doug is not. After they get timed in gym, Doug comes in behind everyone else. “Doug the Slug,” chants Ryan and he gets a lot of laughs. Doug is upset but Ryan doesn’t notice. What has to happen for Ryan to realize he has hurt his friend’s feelings? This new title in The Way I Act series uses a common situation to talk about respect.

Safety Activities for Kids. Tom Rodgers, illustrated Luanne Marten, $4.50

Fun activities and sound advice help kids learn to be safe in a variety of situations.

Scaredy Squirrel. Mélanie Watt, $8.95

Everyone is nuts about Scaredy Squirrel! Scaredy Squirrel would rather stay in his safe and familiar tree, following his carefully planned routine, than risk venturing out into the unknown. Until one day, something happened that is NOT part of his plan …

Scaredy Squirrel at the Beach. Mélanie Watt, $16.95

Caution! This story is not suitable for pirates!!

Scaredy Squirrel at Night. Mélanie Watt, $16.95

Here’s the story in a nutshell … Scaredy Squirrel is afraid to go to sleep!

Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend. Mélanie Watt, $16.95

In his latest adventure, Scaredy Squirrel sets out to make The Perfect Friend. And once he’s spotted a perfectly safe candidate (with no teeth), Scaredy’s ready. Armed with a name tag, mittens, a mirror and a lemon, he’s prepared to make The Perfect First Impression. But just when every detail is under control, Scaredy’s Action Plan takes a surprising — and “toothy” — turn. Will he survive this ordeal? Will he find his kindred spirit? Will he discover the true meaning of friendship?

The 7 Habits of Happy Kids. Sean Covey, illustrated by Stacy Curtis, $21.99

An inspiring picture and fun picture book based on principles that help enrich the lives of families — responsibility, vision, respect, balance, teamwork.

Siblings: You’re Stuck with Each Other, So Stick Together. James Crist & Elizabeth Verdick, $10.75 (ages 8-12)

Every sibling relationship has its ups and downs, and moments of complete AAAAAACCCCCK! But siblings are more than annoyers and stuff-destroyers. You and your brothers and sisters can be buddies, allies, helpers, role models, secret-sharers and lifelong friends. It all starts with you!

So Many Days. Alison McGhee, $18.99

Life’s road is full of surprises. So Many Days reminds us to notice joy and love along the way.

Sometimes I’m Scared. Jane Annunziata & Marc Nemiroff, illustrated by Bryan Langdo, $10.95 (ages 4-8)

Easy steps kids can use to help them overcome their everyday fears.

Sorry! Trudy Ludwig, illustrated by Maurie Manning, $19.95

Jack's friend Sam seems to know how to get away with just about anything. But does an apology count if you don’t really mean it?

Speak Up and Get Along! Scott Cooper, $14.95

What if every kid had a handy toolbox of ways to get along with others? That’s just what this book is: a collection of 21 concrete strategies kids can pull out and use to express themselves, build relationships, end arguments and fights, halt bullying, and beat unhappy feelings. A terrific resource for any young person — and any adult committed to teaching social skills. Includes a note to adults.

With colorful artwork and simple txt, books in this series introduce young children to safety principles in different contexts. Titles in the Stay Safe series:

Stay Safe! Bicycle Safety. Sue Barraclough, $7.49 (Gr. 1-2)

Stay Safe! Fire Safety. Sue Barraclough, $7.49 (Gr. 1-2)

Stay Safe! Home Safety. Sue Barraclough, $7.49 (Gr. 1-2)

Stay Safe! Road Safety. Sue Barraclough, $7.49 (Gr. 1-2)

Stay Safe! Water Safety. Sue Barraclough, $6.95 (Gr. 1-2)

Take the Time: Mindfulness for Kids. Maud Roegiers, $10.95 (ages 4-8)

With gentle rhythms and soothing imagery, Take the Time guides kids toward self-awareness and mindfulness.

Taking a Bath with the Dog and Other Things that Make Me Happy. Scott Menchin, $17.95

What do you do when it seems as if nothing will make you happy? For one little girl, it’s a good time to take a survey, from subjects including a quick little rabbit, a balding gent, a snazzy centipede, and other sundry characters. Enlivened by his whimsical characters, Scott Menchin’s amusing story shows us that just doing what we love to do best can bring the biggest smiles of all.

Things to Do When You’re Feeling Blue. Anthony Coccia, Illustrated by Jennifer McLaren, $17.95 (ages 4-8)

Things to Do When You’re Feeling Blue is a positive and gentle reminder for young children that even when you’re feeling sad, there are opportunities to do many things that can make you feel better.

Think for Yourself: a Kid’s Guide to Solving Life’s Dilemmas and Other Sticky Problems. Cynthia MacGregor, $14.95 (ages 9 and up)

What if a friend wants you to shoplift? Your neighbor is cruel to his dog? You have to walk past kids who bully you? Your parents want you to babysit your little brother — again?? Get insight on how to find your way out of difficult situations like these and other predications that might involve friends, family and grown-ups.

Too Perfect. Trudy Ludwig, illustrated by Lisa Fields, $19.99

Maisie thinks her classmate Kayla is perfect. She gets top grades, she’s a star on the soccer team and she’s pretty and popular. As Maisie gets to know Kayla, she begins to question whether being perfect is really so wonderful. Author and child-advocate Trudy Ludwig explores the costs of perfectionism and the freedom that comes with accepting one’s self.

The Tooth Book: a Guide to Healthy Teeth and Gums. Edward Miller, $18.95

Learn all about how to care for your pearly whites in this lively guide to good dental care.

Dr. Wayne Dyer teaches children how to hold on to the no-limit thinking he believes they were born with, rather than just trying to fit in, and become unstoppable as they strive to reach their dreams.

What Are You So Grumpy About? Tom Lichtenheld, $7.95

Did you get up on the wrong side of the bed? Were all your favorite clothes in the laundry? Did your brother/sister TOUCH you?

What Are You So Grumpy About takes all the tiny (or not so tiny) things that can be annoying and makes them funny instead. Tom Lichtenheld's colorful, laugh-out-loud images are full of fantastic details that will be a hit with readers of all ages.

What to Do When You Grumble Too Much: a Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Negativity. Dawn Huebner, illustrated by Bonnie Mathews, $17.95 (ages 6-12)

What to Do When You Grumble Too Much guides children and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques used to treat negative thinking. Lively metaphors and illustrations help kids see life's hurdles in a new way, while drawing and writing activities help them master skills to get over those hurdles … This interactive self-help book is the complete resource for educating, motivating, and empowering children to work toward change.

The complete list of books in this series by psychologist Dawn Huebner

What to Do When You Dread Your Bed: a Kid's Guide to Overcoming Problems with Sleep

What to Do When You Grumble Too Much: a Kid's Guide to Overcoming Negativity

What to Do When You Worry Too Much: a Kid's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety

What to Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck: a Kid's Guide to Overcoming OCD

What to Do When Your Temper Flares: a Kid's Guide to Overcoming Problems with Anger

What to Do When Bad Habits Take Hold: a Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Nail Biting and More

What to Do When You're Sad & Lonely: a Guide for Kids. James Crist, $11.50

All kids feel sad and lonely sometimes. Growing numbers of children are living with depression, a disease often mistaken for sadness. This reassuring book offers strategies and tips kids can use to beat the blues and blahs, get a handle on their feelings, make and keep friends, and enjoy their time alone. The second part focuses on depression, bipolar disorder, grief, and other problems too big for kids to handle on their own, and describes what it’s like to go to counseling. Includes a Note to Grown-ups and a list of resources.

When I Feel Scared. Cornelia Maude Spelman, illustrated by Kathy Parkinson, $7.95

When I Feel Sad. Cornelia Maude Spelman, illustrated by Kathy Parkinson, $7.95

Education about how to identify and handle our emotions (especially those that are unpleasant or frightening) is as important as other kinds of learning. Therapist Cornelia Maude Spelman uses simple and reassuring language to help young children understand and manage their feelings and relate successfully to others.

Also available: When I Feel Afraid, When I Feel Angry, When I Feel Jealous and When I Feel Good About Myself.

When I Miss You. Cornelia Maude Spelman, illustrated by Kathy Parkinson, $7.95

This newest title in The Way I Feel series features a young guinea pig who expresses her distress when her mother and father go away. "Missing you is a heavy, achy feeling. I don't like missing you. I want you right now!" Eventually the little guinea pig realizes that sometimes she and her parents can't be together. When that happens, she knows that others can help.

Who's Got Game? The Ant or the Grasshopper? The Lion or the Mouse? Poppy or the Snake? Toni Morrison & Slade Morrison, illustrated by Pascal Lemaitre, $29.99

Generation after generation, classic fables, folklore, and myth remain popular because they quicken the imagination of readers and listeners of all ages. In Who's Got Game, the stories were inspired by Aesop's fables and are cleverly presented with graphic-novel style illustrations.

Why Should I Bother to Keep Fit? Kate Knighton & Susan Meredith, $10.95 (ages 10 -14)

You don’t like exercise? You can’t decide what to do? You’d never stay motivated? This book will change your ideas and your attitude to getting fit!

Why Should I Eat Well? Claire Llewllyn & Mike Gordon, $9.50
Why Should I Help? Claire Llewllyn & Mike Gordon, $9.50
Why Should I Listen? Claire Llewllyn & Mike Gordon, $9.50
Why Should I Share? Claire Llewllyn & Mike Gordon, $9.50

Part of a child's development is asking questions. The books in the "Why Should I?" series help parents, educators and caregivers teach young children the skills and they need to grow on, while answering some of their more persistent questions.

Other titles in this series include Why Should I Protect Nature?; Why Should I Recycle?; Why Should I Save Energy? and Why Should I Save Water? — all written by Claire Llewllyn and illustrated by Mike Gordon, $8.50 each.

Willow’s Whispers. Lana Button, illustrated by Tania Howells, $18.95

When Willow speaks, her words slip out as soft and shy as a secret. At school, her barely audible whisper causes her no end of troubles. But Willow is as resourceful as she is quiet, and she fashions a magic microphone from items she finds in the recycling bin. But Willow’s clever invention is only a temporary solution. How will this quiet little girl make herself heard?

Willy the Dinosaur Lies. Wayne Triebwasser & Elizabeth Squires, $13.95 (ages 6-11)

This lovable character will help young students to learn the importance of telling the truth. Willy learns that others will not trust him if he lies, and it is okay not to be perfect.

Willy the Dinosaur Steals. Wayne Triebwasser & Elizabeth Squires, $13.95 (ages 6-11)

Willy steals a toy from a store and gets caught. He discovers there are serious consequences for taking things that do not belong to him.

Winning Isn’t Everything! Jennifer Moore-Mallinos, illustrated by Marta Fábrega, $8.50 (Ages 4–7)

Everybody on the hockey team very much wants to win the championship. But when they forget to play fair, a boy on the opposing team is injured. They feel badly about the accident and come to realize that being a good sport is more important than winning.

Yoga Planet: 50 Fun Activities for a Greener World. Tara Guber & Leah Kalish, $16.99 (all ages)

Whether you are seven or fifty-seven, whether you already practice yoga or want to learn, these informative and attractive cards are the ideal answer. They give detailed step-by-step instructions on how to perform the poses, but also increase environmental awareness with tips on how to reduce our impact on the fragile planet. Each of the cards in this fun and interactive deck is connected to one of the planet’s natural elements. Try the scorpion pose to feel the fire inside you or the swan pose to flow like water.

Your Family Tree. Núria Roca, Illustrated by Rosa Curto, $8.50

Your Family Tree uses attractive color illustrations and easy-to-follow text to describe all the people that small children first come to know: parents, brothers and sisters, grandparents, and cousins. Activities for children appear at the back of the book, followed by a two-page section for parents, with tips on explaining family trees in more detail. (Ages 4–7)