Child Esteem

The wildebeest, warthog, vulture, hyena and marabou stork swagger proudly across the savannah, rejoicing in their ugliness - and delighting their babies, who think they're perfect just the way they are. Inspired by the real-life ugly five safari animals, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's brand-new book is a jubilant celebration of animals who are often rather unloved.

Are you looking for a fun and educational way to help your seven year old unlock their secret superpowers and reach their full potential? Look no further than Life Skills Every 7 Year Old Should Know! Packed with practical tips, easy-to-understand content, and powerful exercises, this book covers a wide range of life skills that will help your child succeed both now and in the future.

Are you tired of feeling stuck in old emotional patterns, struggling with trust, or battling self-doubt? It’s time to heal the wounded parts of your inner child and step into the life you deserve. Written by Rhea Jacobs, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and EMDR Therapist with over a decade of experience, this book is more than just a guide—it’s a transformative healing journey.

Therapist Chloe Brotheridge has used the latest scientific research and her own personal experience to create a programme that has already helped thousands of her clients to overcome anxiety. The Anxiety Solution will provide you with simple yet powerful practical tools to help you manage your symptoms and start feeling better every day. Chloe will help you to understand why we feel anxious in the first place and equips you with techniques to help manage the symptoms and start living a happier, more confident life.

The Wounds We Carry is a powerful and compassionate guide for anyone living in the long shadow of childhood trauma and Complex PTSD. Written by trauma survivor and healing advocate Emily Grace Carter, this book blends lived experience with research-backed practices to help you break free from the invisible burdens you've been carrying for years. Whether you feel stuck, overwhelmed, ashamed, or exhausted, this book will meet you where you are—with empathy, honesty, and hope.

Some people are better at singing than others. Why is that? A researcher explains why some people love doing karaoke, and others simply can't do it.

"I Am Brave and Resilient" is an inspiring children’s story about finding your courage, bouncing back, and believing in yourself. When their teacher writes the word RESILIENT on the board, the class isn’t sure what it means. Through touching moments — from speaking up in class, to trying again after a fall, to finding the courage to shine on stage — the children discover that resilience is the power to keep going, even when things feel hard.

Dasher is an adventurous young reindeer with a wish in her heart. She spends her days with her family under the hot sun in a traveling circus, but she longs for a different life - one where there is snow beneath her hooves and the North Star above her head. One day, when the opportunity arises, Dasher seizes her destiny and takes off in pursuit of the life she wants to live. It’s not long before she meets a nice man in a red suit with a horse-drawn sleigh - a man named Santa. And soon, with the help of a powerful Christmas wish, nothing will be the same.

It might seem like everyone else has all the answers. Like how to manage stress and anxiety, how to do well in school, manage money, organize, use social skills, and become responsible and independent. But, did you know, a lot of that stuff is SO EASY once you know how?! And even better than just knowing, I’ll give you the low-down on how to do stuff that even most adults don’t know about!

Garden Glen is a very bland place. Every house and every garden looks exactly like the other. That is... until Millie Fleur La Fae comes to town. Up on a scruffy hill, beside a ramschackle house, Millie Fleur plants her marvelously strange garden, filled with Sneezing Stickyweed, Fanged Fairymoss, and Grumpy Gilliflower. Millie Fleur finds it enchanting, but the townspeople of Garden Glen call it poison! But Millie Fleur is proud of her beloved little garden.

Most high school sports teams have rivalries with other Schools. At Hamilton High, it’s a civil war: the football team versus the soccer team. And for her part, Lissa is sick of it. Her quarterback boyfriend, Randy, is always ditching her to go pick a fight or haze a freshman. And on three separate occasions Randy’s car has been egged while he and Lissa were inside, making out. She is done competing with a bunch of sweaty boys for her own boyfriend’s attention. Lissa decides to end the rivalry once and for all: She and the other players’ girlfriends go on a hookup strike.

It’s picture day at school! While Vivie’s mother wants her to dress nice, Vivie hates all her dress clothes. Instead, she decides to dress in her favorite clothing, including a cat shirt, blue tutu, and purple cowboy boots. Will Vivie stand out in her photo?

Shelby has always been a shy little girl. No matter what she does, she is scared when she has to interact with new people. With the help of her brother and her superhero costume, will Shelby be able to be brave and have fun at the party?

Wilson is a worrier. His sister, Katrina, never seems to worry about anything. That is, until they get to the park.

Does the idea of meeting new people make you nervous? Do you worry you won’t know what to say to someone you’ve just met? You’re not alone. In this Pebble Emerge book, explore the reasons why making new friends can be scary and discover simple tips for facing this fear. Reassuring facts provide the knowledge young listeners need to face their fear of making new friends.

The important topic of personal boundaries and respect are introduced to young listeners. Straightforward text and examples help listeners learn how to advocate for themselves and who to ask when they need help.

Ollie is having a hoot on his roller skates—but Bea is full of excuses for why she can’t join in. Will Bea realize that real friends don’t mind if you sometimes look silly?

Mina sabe lo que hace falta para aprobar con éxito su próximo examen de cinturón amarillo en Tae Kwon Do. Sin embargo, los problemas de un compañero le quitan la confianza y la tientan a abandonar.

Who are you? How do the identities you hold—like your racial or gender identity—impact you every day? How do they impact others? These big and important questions are key to understanding ourselves. Part of being your true self means learning about group identities and how they affect our experience of the world. With kid-friendly explanations of key ideas and relevant scenarios, this text will help young kids explore their identities and how it shapes their experience.

Kamilla is an amazing singer, but she refuses to try out for the school musical. She simply can't stand the thought of everyone staring at her, when she sees herself as overweight. Led by her mom, Kamilla sees a doctor who tells her she's a healthy weight but encourages her to exercise to feel better, both physically and mentally. Will Kamilla's new habit lead to big changes, or is she stuck waiting in the wings forever?