Child Self Esteem

A sleepy town on the coast of Maine is the last place where 13-year-old Manuel wants to spend his summer vacation. He'd give anything to be back in New Haven, with the greatest pizza in the world and a twelve-theater Cineplex around the corner from his house. So far the only thing that Manuel has found to do is watch Zeke, a cranky, old lobsterman, unload his boat, while a one-legged seagull perches nearby. But Manuel soon discovers that even sleepy New England towns can bring trouble.

After her brother's death from a congenital heart defect, 12-year-old Lucy is not prepared to be the new kid at school - especially in a grade full of survivors of a shooting that happened four years ago. Without the shared past that both unites and divides her classmates, Lucy feels isolated and unable to share her family's own loss, which is profoundly different from the trauma of her peers.

Another surefire hit by a best-selling author, this time celebrating the joy and value of self-esteem.

In the story, Ana is an eight-year-old girl who sometimes struggles with telling the truth and her self-esteem. One day during a difficult family moment, Ana’s adoptive mother shares with her the attributes and life cycle of a dandelion, explaining that though the dandelion looks like a flower, some consider it a weed, not understanding its value—the way that Ana sometimes feels.

Having a pet dragon is very fun. You can teach your dragon to sit, stand, roll over, and you can even potty train him. But what if your dragon constantly worries that he’s not good enough, smart enough, fast enough, or good looking enough? What do you do? You teach him to love himself! You teach him that he’s special and unique just the way he is. You teach him that if he wants to be the best, just be the best at being himself.

Andre Anderson is a Black teenager with a dream. Although he loves to play basketball and laugh with his friends, he also loves to write and wants to make his mark on the world. One summer when he is assigned to do a magazine article about race, he creates a passionate and explosive piece. Soon, he is the target of racists who brutally attack him, putting him in the hospital. With his hand and dream broken, he must figure out how to put his life back together in spite of the anger and injustice he now sees around him.

The audiobook is divided into units on self-worth, self-respect, and self-esteem; friendship; love and meaningful relationships; finding meaning, purpose, and direction in life; giving, sharing, and making a difference; encouragement and success; and coping with pressure, stress, and tough issues. Real teens reviewed this work, and the authors completed it with the collaborative feedback of those teens.

Stella was born to sing. Someday Broadway. But everything changes when a tragic accident renders her deaf; she cannot hear, much less sing. Trapped in a strange new world of total silence, she must face not only the loss of her friends, her hopes, and her voice but also the loss of her identity and her life's purpose. Who is she if she's not a singer? Hayden is a quiet loner, an outcast, and the only person Stella can communicate with; his profound stutter makes him speak so slowly, she is able to easily read his lips.

Quest One: Run Away Feet allows the listener to journey with Self-Elf as he steps into his fears, talks back to his thoughts, and uses his ability to adapt and get back on track when things don’t go as planned.

Sherrie is faced with blatant prejudice. She has always been different from her classmates as the first black gifted student in her elementary school, in fact, in the district, but her classmates have never approached her and told her she was out of place before. One of the crew members, Seth, of the Jewish faith, invites Sherrie to his sister's Bar Mitzvah. Though she is not the only non-Jewish attendee, her schoolmates have no problem telling her she should not be participating in the event because she is not Jewish. As they all were not Jewish, she knew they meant she was black.

From Misty Copeland to Rosa Parks to Nina Simone, this companion to Hair Like Obama’s, Hands Like Lebron’s is a celebration of Black history and excellence from powerhouse author Carole Boston Weatherford.

Are you looking for an exciting book to inspire your child? Look no further! Get ready for an adventure with ‘Perseverance is My Superpower’—a story that will teach your child the power of never giving up. In this exciting story, your child will learn that dreams aren't just wishes—they come true with hard work and courage. With Lucas leading the way, they’ll explore a world where every challenge helps them grow stronger.

В новом сборнике Большая книга о самооценке, понимании себя и других, гаджетах и деньгах известный семейный психолог Ирина Чеснова предлагает юным читателям - младшим и средним школьникам - поговорить обо всем, что волнует. Как понимать себя? Как справляться с эмоциями, если они переполняют? Как мотивировать себя, когда трудно, противостоять обидчикам, не бояться ошибок и сохранять хорошее отношение к себе, даже если что-то не получается.

Young gymnast Pearl dreams of winning gold in Paris. It's what Mum would have wanted. However, elite training camp is super tough, even with the help of best friend Ryan and rising star Jada-Rae. Think ice baths, rivalry … sabotage. When others will do anything to win, what will Pearl risk? Safety? Morals? Friendships?

Award-winning author and former schoolteacher Jonathan Friesen has a knack for crafting exciting stories teenagers want to read. Rush features 18-year-old Jake King, an adrenaline junkie who jumps at the chance to join an elite group of firefighters who rappel into wildfires. Known as the Immortals, these heroes have a habit of dying young. But Jake’s sort-of girlfriend thinks there’s more to the Immortals’ high death rate than bad luck.

Los Balbuena acaban de aterrizar en una expedición vikinga rumbo al norte más allá del norte. Es el año 850, hielo, fuego y guerreros despiadados les reciben. La aventura acaba de empezar y los vikingos no se andan con tonterías.

Discover the Power in You! - Music and stories can be a powerful tool to enable you to learn and grow in a positive way. Since positive thoughts lead to positive behavior, feeding your mind uplifting music can turn you into a more creative and worthwhile you! The songs and stories in this audiobook and recording are designed to feed children's minds with positive suggestions that will enhance their learning and creativity. Discover the Power in You shows children how they can change problems into learning experiences that will build courage.

This playful picture book teaches children the power of saying “No, No!” to protect their personal bubble. Through colorful scenes and diverse characters, kids learn that it’s okay to set boundaries—whether it’s keeping a toy safe, waiting their turn, or saying no to a hug. By the end, children see that saying “No, No!” can be kind, safe, and strong.

"Little Skunk loved wandering through the forest and playing with his friends. What he didn’t love was its stinky smell. His mother had told him that this scent could protect skunks in dangerous situations, but he didn’t believe her. Until one day, when his unique trait helped him save his friends from an attack…" Remember! We are all unique. Everyone has strengths and weaknesses. Knowing our strengths benefits us. But most of the time, being dedicated and determined is enough to achieve what we want.

Middle School meets Percy Jackson in this new offering from #1 New York Times bestselling author James Patterson, where Greek gods task an ordinary twelve-year-old with a big mission. Nick Andino isn’t exactly “hero” material. He’s perfectly happy working at his family’s Greek diner...