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I'm sure everyone has had self-esteem issues from time to time, but Wendy must face her fears every day because of how she looks. From Dark to Light is a short story of one girl who is trying to find her place in the world amidst this insane and illusional world of beauty.

The Girl Who Carried Too Much Stuff, is the tale of a little girl who loves to collect things!  Not only does she collect them, but she gathers up as many of her possessions as she can hold, (stuffed animals, books, and toys) and carrys them around with her whenever she leaves her home.  But she...

With the increase in states legalizing marijuana, understanding the debate about marijuana is more important than ever. Learn about the movement to legalize, the arguments on each side, and what it means for patients, state economies, and legal systems. Examine issues including the history of the...

'Finally a book that tackles the big issues - and the ones all girls face (frizzy hair, formal dates, and what to do about that boy).' - Sarah Tarca, Editor of Girlfriend Seventeen-year-old Sophie hates Monday mornings, socks worn with sandals, and having to strategise like she's a battle sergeant...

More than 900,000 teenage girls face pregnancies each year. Almost all of these pregnancies are unplanned, leaving teen moms and dads unprepared for the emotional, physical, and psychological journey ahead of them. What most parents find as a memorable and positive change in their lives, teens and their...

Emma Goes to School is a children's book that celebrates physical and nuero-diversity, inspired by a little girl with special needs named Emma Nelson. Emma was diagnosed with Schaaf-Yang Syndrome (SYS) in 2016, and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in 2017.  The characters in Emma Goes to School have...

This little children's book walks Cory and Haley through each step of their experience when the fire department responds to a fire at a neighbor's house.The book provides knowledge of the events and issues when they participate, directly or indirectly, in a fire or medical emergency.Children...

A Story for Children, P-E-A-R-L-S of Wisdom for their Parents Complemented by exquisite, colorful artwork, Dr. Zelinger skillfully crafts an easily relatable children's story using everyday situations, around the oppressive concept of Terrorism in the news. With masterful understanding of the...

Parents, caregivers, and professionals are aware of the gut-wrenching realities of child sexual abuse. Yet, talking to kids about sexual abuse can induce anxious emotions in adults. No Touching Secrets! safely creates the conversation that adults want to have with a child in their care. The...

At 10 years of age, Olivia Rose considered herself to be a “regular kid.” She lived near the beach with her family and best friends Phoebe and Nick. However when Nick’s parents separate and Nick moves away with his mother and sister, Olivia begins to learn about pain and realizes that life may...

Daniel Hernandez helped save the life of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, and his life experience is a source of true inspiration in this heartfelt memoir, “an absorbing eyewitness view of a shocking event wrapped in a fluent, engaging self-portrait” (Kirkus Reviews). “I don’t consider...

Each story can be used as a powerful lesson plan in character education, complete with key words, introduction, questions and activities. The text of each story is very interactive with questions inserted ready for discussion. The situations spark discussion and help children explore what they stand...

Society today rejects the idea of absolute truth and is openly hostile toward God. For boys who want to be more like Christ, going through adolescence in this culture is like crossing a minefield without a map. They need parents and youth workers to engage with them early and equip them with the skills...

One of the hottest issues in contemporary education is bullying. Dicy McCulloughs newest book, Tired of Being a Bully, is defi nitely on target in addressing this topic. The author exercises a nice foray into both basic awareness and sensitivity training. Hopefully, a little time spent reading this...