Child Self Esteem

Mary Fern's bedtime series of audiobooks have helped countless children to find restful, gentle sleep and provided frazzled parents with a much-needed break. Her new series is designed to help children stop sucking their thumbs. These bedtime stories are best listened to on Audible.

Join Lioness Leah Williamson, Arsenal and England women’s football player, as she shows girls that they can be a leader at any age, and that huge things can happen when they believe in themselves!

Fiona, Marlin, Natasha and Charlie McCready have been adopted by their unlikely guardian, Al, and finally settled into their new home on Pine Island in British Columbia. Fiona is struggling under the weight of trying to keep everything together, not to mention worrying about expenses, while Marlin tries to adjust to her new high school and faces rejections for her cookbook, Thirty Meals a Twelve-Year-Old Could Make and Did!. Natasha is still keeping to herself, but a new interest in the violin reveals hidden talents, while Charlie is dreaming of what kind of dog she would like.

If Susie Jamieson can't take a selfie, she checks her reflection in windows, spoons, car chrome - anything available, really. So when her mother gives her an exquisite full-length mirror that once belonged to her grandmother, Sukie is thrilled. So thrilled that she doesn't listen to her mother's warning: "This mirror will be your best friend and worst enemy."

Quiet Bea keeps her shoes polished, folds her clothes every night, and alphabetizes her books. Her rambunctious sister Min wears torn trousers and wades into ponds to collect frogspawn. Above all, Min is a storyteller who loves to chat with everyone. But one day she chokes, and the words forming in her mouth never make it out. Words suddenly feel dangerous, unwieldy. Min is no longer herself—not with some strange creature stealing her words, a creature not even her sister can see. But that doesn’t matter, because Bea sees Min.

It is time to choose the next Keeper of the Crystal - a magical crystal that imbues knowledge, wisdom and power. The Crystal dims. The Chooser is summoned.... When the man from the distant land of Maris delivers his mysterious message to the people of Rin, Rowan is shocked to discover what it means to him. Within hours he is travelling far from home, all the way to the glittering sea, and into the strange world of the Maris people.

When Autumn becomes the secret voice of the advice column in her middle school newspaper she is faced with a dilemma - can she give fair advice to everyone, including her friends, while keeping her identity a secret?

When Maya’s class is asked to draw something inspired by nature, she gets right to work. There’s nothing Maya loves to do more than draw! So she spends all evening drawing, painting, and gluing. She even wakes up early the next day to add the finishing touches. In class, the students take turns presenting their artwork. Tatiana shares her drawing of a puddle, Pedro shows his picture of a butterfly, and Ravi proudly displays his sketch of rocks. Excited to share her rainbow, Maya opens her drawing with a big “Ta-da!” But her classmates are confused.

The New York Times bestselling author of The Wonderful Things You Will Be creates an enchanting book about a child finding their "wild" self. The Wildest Thing beautifully expresses a timeless message about little ones unleashing their inner "wild" and encouraging their budding imagination and unique individuality.

Steven would soon find out the importance of being who you are and not to worry about what other people think of you. Steven will learn a valuable lesson about self-value in this story.

Adelaide and the crew would learn a harsh reality about stranger danger. Even though Adelaide felt she was okay to walk home alone, she would soon find out that may not have not been a good idea.

Shook, the only blue singing rabbit to have ever lived in the forest, just wants to belong. But the other animals in the forest want nothing to do with a blue singing rabbit. Shook feels sad and alone. Until one day, Shook stumbles upon a mysterious golden squirrel with a secret that changes everything. In today's world, children face pressures to fit in and be like everyone else. Shook, The Blue Singing Rabbit teaches the importance of embracing one's uniqueness, showing that following your passions and learning to love yourself, we not only find happiness, but also share it with others.

Dancing with the Paris Opera ballet is 14-year-old Marie van Goethem's greatest joy. And yet she must honor her father's dying request to keep their poverty-stricken family together. She certainly can't count on the help of her drunken mother or selfish older sister. When famous artist Edgar Degas asks Marie to model for a sculpture, she welcomes the income - although she's hesitant to pose nude.

Transgender and gender-nonconforming (TGNC) children need validation and support on their journey toward self-discovery. Unfortunately, due to stigma and misinformation, these kids can be especially vulnerable to bullying, discrimination, and even mental health issues such as anxiety or depression. The good news is that there are steps you can take to empower your child as they explore, understand, and affirm their gender identity. In this guide, a licensed social worker who specializes in gender-nonconforming youth offers real tools to help your child thrive in all aspects of life.

With a little encouragement from his sister, Ramon discovers that creativity is about a lot more than getting things just "right."

Carolyn Mackler's Printz Honor book - starring the unforgettably funny, body-conscious Virginia Shreves - returns in this 15th anniversary edition featuring text updates and never-before-heard material from the author. Fifteen-year-old Virginia feels like a plus-sized black sheep in her family, especially next to her perfect big brother Byron. Not to mention her best friend has moved, leaving Virginia to navigate an awkward relationship with a boy alone. In order to survive, Virginia decides to follow a "Fat Girl Code of Conduct", which works, until the unthinkable causes her family's facade to crumble.

Is your child feeling overwhelmed by daily challenges? Are you looking for tools that make managing their anxiety feel achievable and fun? Do you wish there was a way to help your child build self-esteem and face each day without fear? You're not alone! This engaging book combines 50 years of teaching and counseling expertise to empower children with practical tools to manage anxiety, build self-esteem, and navigate daily challenges. As you and your child listen to each chapter, you will find: Easy-to-understand exercises for identifying feelings and triggers.

Now a Challenger, Jessamy is moving up the ranks of the Fives - the complex athletic contest favored by the lowliest Commoners and the loftiest Patrons alike. Pitted against far more formidable adversaries, success is Jes' only option, as her prize money is essential to keeping her hidden family alive. She leaps at the chance to tour the countryside and face more competitors, but then a fatal attack on her traveling party puts Jes at the center of the war that Lord Kalliarkos - the prince she still loves - is fighting against their country's enemies.

This profoundly moving memoir is the remarkable and inspiring true story of Sandra Uwiringiyimana, a girl from the Democratic Republic of the Congo who tells the tale of how she survived a massacre, immigrated to America, and overcame her trauma through art and activism. Sandra was just 10 years old when she found herself with a gun pointed at her head. She had watched as rebels gunned down her mother and six-year-old sister in a refugee camp.

Jake is just starting to enjoy life as his school’s first openly gay kid. While his family and friends are accepting and supportive, the same can’t be said about everyone in their small town of Barton Springs, Ohio.