Growing Joy

In Lithuanian: Two very different creatures learn about the give-and-take of friendship in this warm and funny story set in the desert. Snake is elegant and calm and a little self-centered; Lizard is exuberant and irrepressible. With its wisdom, acceptance, and good humor, Friends: Snake and Lizard captures the essence of friendship.

¿Eres un padre o educador que lucha por descifrar el complejo cerebro adolescente? ¿Te encuentras desconcertado por sus repentinos cambios de humor y actos rebeldes, y desearías poder entender cómo operan sus mentes para ver las cosas desde su perspectiva y fomentar interacciones más armoniosas? ¡Relájate y deja que esta guía desglose la psique adolescente para ti!Todos hemos estado ahí: un minuto te ríes con ellos, y al siguiente, golpean puertas y te alejan. Pero, francamente, no tienen toda la culpa, y puedes culpar a sus cerebros adolescentes en desarrollo, bueno, la mayor parte.

¿Estás a punto de convertirte en padre o madre y sientes curiosidad por el fascinante proceso del crecimiento y desarrollo, desde la formación de unas simples células hasta la adolescencia? ¿Te desconciertan los repentinos cambios de humor y los actos rebeldes de tu hijo adolescente, y desearías poder entender cómo funciona su mente para poder ver las cosas desde su perspectiva y fomentar interacciones más armoniosas?

NaTasha has a wonderful life in affluent Park Adams. She fits in, she has friends, and she's a member of the all-white ballet troupe. Being nearly the only African American in her school doesn't bother NaTasha. But it bothers Tilly, NaTasha's spitfire grandmother from Harlem, who decides NaTasha needs to get back to her roots or her granddaughter is in danger of losing herself completely. Tilly whisks NaTasha away to a world where, all of a sudden, nothing in NaTasha's life makes any sense.

The path to joy is paved with adversity as Carmen Browne discovers in the fourth book in the series from best-selling author Stephanie Perry Moore. Perfect Joy captures the tumultuous changes every sixth-grade girl faces - including new friendship.

Angie Loves to Dance – A Heartfelt, Uplifting Audio Adventure for Kids and Families! Get ready to twirl, stomp, splash, and soar with Angie — a joyful girl who sees each day as a new adventure, and every pair of shoes as a ticket to something wonderful. In this delightful, rhythmic audiobook, children are invited to step into Angie’s world — where puddles are for jumping, trails are for hiking, and life is meant to be lived with wide-eyed wonder and a dancing heart.

Zadie loves Tae Kwon Do, comic books, and outer space. She also loves visiting the community theater that her mom runs, especially the lighting grid over the stage and the stage manager’s booth, which is filled with levers and buttons like a spaceship control panel. So when the family’s finances suffer a blow and Zadie has to give up her usual activities to spend the summer at the theater, she doesn’t mind too much. After all, she’s always wanted to tech a show. She knows she’d be great at it, but her mom and the new stage manager are totally opposed to having a kid do tech.

No hay nada peor que enfrentarse a algo a ciegas y sin saber qué esperar, y criar a un hijo no es diferente. La ansiedad, la tensión y la duda pueden ser abrumadoras, pero cuando tienes la información a tu alcance, estarás más relajado y preparado para manejar las diferentes etapas y fases con aplomo.Afortunadamente, esta guía cubre todos los aspectos del desarrollo infantil, desde los hitos y el temperamento hasta el crecimiento emocional, físico y mental, y todo lo demás - ¡di adiós a ser sorprendido desprevenido!

Discover the 7 Best Life Skills for Tweens to Prepare for the AI-Driven Future! In a world reshaped by artificial intelligence, preteens are at a crucial point. Rapid advancements in technology have created new opportunities and challenges, making it essential to harness AI as a powerful tool for success. Those who effectively utilize AI will outpace others in this ever-evolving landscape. But don’t worry—7 Life Skills for Tweens is here to help. Designed for curious, growing minds, this guide equips tweens with essential skills to thrive in today’s tech-driven world.

It's her dream role; she's had the part memorized since she was ten; and she and Roger Morton, who's playing the male lead, definitely had chemistry in the audition. But Aggie isn't just a talented actress, writer, and athlete. She's also the fattest girl in the senior class. What happens after she checks the cast list for the musical will hurl Aggie into an unexpected journey of tears, friendship, jealousy, revenge, Oreos, and lots of lots of theater.

From the Newbery Award-winning and bestselling author of the modern classic One and Only series comes a gorgeous picture book introducing young readers to Ruby, the beloved baby elephant. Ruby is the littlest elephant in the herd at the animal sanctuary, where she lives near her best friends...

How do you feel when someone in your life treats you in a way you don't like? Eva is a guitar-playing, harmonica-jamming girl who can make musical notes do wonders... but when it comes to getting Jip to stop bullying her at school, she doesn't know where to start. Then one day Eva discovers a secret. Would you like to discover a secret to making peace with people that are hard to get along with? Here's a clue: It's a secret you probably already know, but sometimes may forget.

Jojo has everything planned out for the perfect first day of middle school, down to her outfit and hairstyle. But when Mom, distracted by her new live-in boyfriend, Paul, forgets to wake Jojo up, she oversleeps and has to make do with leggings, a t-shirt, and her brother’s hoodie. The day still goes okay until Jojo realizes that she has a hole in her leggings thanks to Purrito, the kitten Paul “gifted” her. Because Paul isn’t just Paul; he’s Mr. Meow, a mega-famous cat-fluencer.

Dive into the enriching world of "Affirmations for Black Kids: Celebrating Our Unique Shine," a captivating collection designed to inspire confidence and joy in black children. Perfect for an engaging audio experience, this book is an essential companion for parents, educators, and mentors dedicated to uplifting and empowering young minds. In this collection, each affirmation is a celebration of the unique shine inherent in every black child.

Three bored sisters on a rainy afternoon make wish after wish— for the rain to stop, to play in the puddles— something, anything. Capturing their attention, their grandmother recounts a mesmerizing childhood memory of a magical night long ago when secret wishes came true. She relates what happened when Ying-ying was seven and celebrating the Moon Festival in China. On that long-ago night of the Moon Festival, she encountered the Moon Lady, who granted the secret wishes of those who ask.

Learning is fun and captivating with the Lucky Ladybug™ series, Lessons from the Heart. Lucky Ladybug™ introduces her friends Bubbly Butterfly, Buddy Bee, Flashy Fly and Toodaloo Turtle in this second book of the series. Together, they teach important lessons, including a song about each lesson and activity; learn about school, happiness, sharing, giving, finding yourself, patience, musical instruments, singing, drama, reading, friendship, dancing, teamwork, relaxing, fun, cooking, nutrition, alphabet, numbers, caring, time, confidence, achievement and more.

Lily and her zany group of friends are gearing up for the Great Jellybean Juggling Competition! With bright colors flying through the air and silly surprises at every turn, the stage is set for a whirlwind of teamwork, laughter, and learning.

It is Bry bear's very first day of Beargarten in cozy Black Bear Village. Bry was so excited to learn and make new friends. His enthusiasm quickly turns to dismay when he encounters the mean school bully, leaving him feeling sad, hurt and alone. He was so upset that he left. As Bry wanders through the forest in tears, he stumbles upon a wise cardinal named Carny. With a heart full of wisdom, Carny shares invaluable advice that helps Bry discover the strength within himself.

Rainy days can be a drag, especially for energetic twins Sophie and Sam. But when their imaginative games are put on hold due to the weather, they turn to their clever and fun-loving mother, Lily, for a solution. With a twinkle in her eye, Lily takes them on a delicious adventure that will banish their rainy-day blues and leave them with a new appreciation for family, cultural diversity, and the joy of childhood.

Lucky Ladybug and her friends Bubbly Butterfly, Buddy Bee, Flashy Fly, and Toodaloo Turtle teach their class about the seasons and the weather. This story is designed to illustrate fun activities that children can enjoy throughout the year, making learning about seasons and weather both enjoyable and educational.