Growing Kids

Wishes tells the powerful, honest story about one Vietnamese family's search for a new home on the other side of the world, and the long-lasting and powerful impact that makes on one of the youngest members of the family. Inspired by actual events in the author's life, this is a narrative that is both timely and timeless. Told through the eyes of a young girl, the story chronicles a family's difficult and powerful journey to pack up what they can carry and to leave their world behind, traveling to a new and unknown place in a crowded boat.

Maths test? Nightmare! Arun is determined to get out of a Maths test at school. But how? A school-wide protest against all tests? Pretending to be sick? He’s ready to try anything, but maybe he’s not the only one who feels this way, and maybe in the end it’s better to face your fears?

Joining the fun can be tricky especially when you want to play your way. It's even trickier when you're not quite sure of the game's rules. Come along in this charming story as Dinah and her sister, Chloe, figure out how to be flexible and inclusive so everyone can have a great time. Flexibility is a challenging skill to learn, even for adults. However, it is an essential life skill that all children need to acquire for proper development. Hide and Shh! illustrates in a poignant way how adapting and valuing others' ideas can add to the enjoyment of all.

Words for believing in yourself are the stars of this sweet book that empowers children of all abilities and backgrounds to not only believe in themselves but to be strong and resilient in the pursuit of their dreams. A teacher, a scientist or an activist—could this be you? Through lyrical rhymes, This Could Be You says yes, it very well could be.

Raymond is moving with his family from Kingston, Jamaica, to Queens, New York, and he can't wait to show everyone how American he can be! Whether it's through books, magazines, music videos and movies, he learns about America in any way he can, even if some of his sources of information are out-dated. However, on Raymond's first day of school in America, his every attempt to impress everyone with his “American-ness” backfires. What's worse, his new classmates doubt if he's Jamaican at all.

Gigi loves to sing, and is good at it! But she is held back by terrible stage fright. In spite of this, she signs up for the school talent show, hoping to overcome her fear and find her voice.

Ramadan is almost here! It's Zain's favorite time of the year. Well, it usually is. After a recent move and with no mosque or Islamic school in his new neighborhood, will Zain find a new Muslim friend to celebrate with him? Children will learn what makes the ninth Islamic month special from pre-Ramadan decorating, the importance of fasting and volunteering in the community, and the festivities and prayers that continue through the month, ending with Eid al-Fitr.

Isamu Noguchi is one of the most important sculptors of all time. His Akari lamps changed the way modern buildings light their space. But before he was important, he was a kid. This is his story. Noguchi was a Japanese American artist who gave the world light. The world, however, was not always so giving in return. Growing up mixed-race, born in the United States but raised in Japan, Noguchi found himself perceived as an outsider who did not belong in either country

Discover the power of kindness, bravery, and believing in yourself with The Magic of You—a heartwarming collection of 12 short stories designed to inspire young listeners. Each story follows unique characters facing everyday challenges, from overcoming fears to making new friends, and learning the importance of kindness and self-confidence along the way.

The Coffee Bean for Kids tells the inspiring story of Gavin, a young boy with the difficult task of starting school in a new town. Gavin's teacher, Mrs. Spring, teaches him the story of the carrot, the egg, and the coffee bean. The environments we find ourselves in, like a pot of boiling, hot water, can change, weaken, or harden us, and test who we truly are. We can be like the carrot that weakens in the pot or like the egg that hardens. Or, we can be like the coffee bean and discover the power inside us to transform our environment.

When I woke up, I panicked because it was the first day of school. Yep, this is the day that I start the fifth grade. “Carson!” my mom yelled. I immediately ran downstairs. Mom had made me a big breakfast. “My favorite!” I said. “Yep,” she replied. “A stack of pancakes, bacon, eggs, sausage, and a tall glass of chocolate milk.” I hugged her with the biggest hug I could come up with because she’s never able to make my favorite breakfast these days.

The Rainbow Kids were inspired to float down to Earth from their rainbow home to bring joy, peace of mind, and sharing between children and adults. Three girls - Red Rylee, Yellow Yannie, and Green Gracie, and three boys - Orange Ozzie, Blue Brodie, and Purple Perry, share their everyday colorful adventures. Throughout the stories there is plenty of energy and laughter as they engage in fun activities as well as address some serious topics in a non-threatening way.

The Rainbow Kids were inspired to float down to earth from their rainbow home to bring joy, peace of mind, and sharing between children and adults. Three girls - Red Rylee, Yellow Yannie, and Green Gracie, and three boys - Orange Ozzie, Blue Brodie, and Purple Perry, share their everyday colorful adventures. Throughout the stories, there is plenty of energy and laughter as they engage in fun activities, as well as address some serious topics in a non-threatening way.

It was cold and snowy outside. Glenn hurried to his one-room school. It was his turn to start the fire in the wood-burning stove and make sure the classroom was warm and toasty for his classmates. But something went terribly wrong! After that fateful day, Glenn's life changed forever. But Glenn fought back and came out a winner!

Helping kids find that little bit of bravery they need. Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to How to Be a Brave Kid and learn about topics like emotions and self-esteem.

Children will learn the appropriate times to say “please” and “thank you” and all about taking turns, swallowing food before you talk, and many more important skills from their Raspberry Noodles friends.

One version of Murphy’s Law says: If anything can go wrong, it will go wrong. If you’ve stepped on bubble gum, or if you’ve ever dropped an ice cream cone, you learned Murphy’s Law. Crying over dropped ice cream does not help you. Laughing at your mistakes helps you feel better. Try to learn from your mistakes and be more careful. But being careful does not always work. Understanding Murphy’s Law can be helpful to you and others.

There are many reasons why some people make friends easily and others do not have many friends. What is a friend? A friend is someone you respect and care about. People who help and talk to each other can be friends. What do you think a true friend is?

This book is for adults and children to discuss and think about controlling strong emotions. What do you think you can do to be calm? If you are angry, upset, afraid, embarrassed, or feeling any other strong emotion, you don’t want your emotions to control you. This short children's book discusses many different ways for you to be in charge of your emotions.

Many people came to America in the early 1900s looking for jobs, opportunity, and freedom, and a lot of them were kids. But what happened to all these immigrant children after they passed inspection at New York’s Ellis Island - that is, if they passed inspection? Life was not easy for immigrants. Large families lived in small, one-room tenement apartments with failing plumbing and few windows. Children had to go to school with kids from different countries and learn to read and write a new language.