Growing Kids

This enchanting book is the key to unlocking the power of self-belief for young listeners, helping them to discover the magical potential that resides within their hearts. Through captivating stories full of metaphors, children will learn how to find calmness within, shine brightly like a star's twinkle, and wield the power of kindness like a brave explorer. They'll uncover a treasure trove of positivity and inner magic that will fill them with courage, compassion, and joy.

Author Sumbul Ali-Karamali offers her personal account, discussing the many and varied questions she fielded from curious friends and schoolmates while growing up in Southern California—from diet, to dress, to prayer and holidays and everything in between. She also provides an academically...

At best, raising a child has always been a daunting task. Today’s society’s stresses and expectations have intensified this challenge for parents and traumatized children in several cases.

Having a pet dragon is always fun! He can sit, roll over, and play.... He can candle a birthday cake, lit a campfire, or so many other cool things.... But what if your dragon is addicted to his smart phone, tablet and computer? What if he is always looking at a screen? What if he always took his phone to bed with him, put in on the dinner table, took it on the bus, to the park, to the mall, and even right in the bathroom stall? What if he is always living in the virtual world, and is so disconnected in the real world?

Every child experiences big emotions, but understanding and managing them can be hard. The Book of Emotions for Toddlers helps guide little ones through the ups and downs of feelings, from joy to frustration.

When Levi wakes up to the sound of scratching at the bedroom window, he knows that the Worry Monster has come once again. But enough is enough! Levi wants to take a stand and his sister bravely joins him. Through valleys, over worry hills, through rivers, and a mist, to the waterfall and a mystical cave far away from his home, they embark on a quest to find a treasure chest that holds a green emerald that could unlock Levi's powers. Or will it? Can Levi tame his Worry Monster? Does Levi learn to overcome his fear and anxiety? Could it be that he has had the power inside him all along?

El diario más divertido y entretenido. Un auténtico fenómeno mundial. Greg Heffley siempre ha tenido prisa por crecer. Pero, ahora que empieza a hacerse mayor, ¿de veras resulta todo tan divertido? De pronto Greg se descubre a sí mismo inmerso en la tensión de las fiestas de chicos y chicas, mayores responsabilidades y hasta los cambios fisiológicos propios de la edad. Todo ello sin poder contar con su mejor amigo, Rowley. ¿Podrá Greg salir adelante por sus propios medios? ¿O tendrá que rendirse ante “LA CRUDA REALIDAD”?

Every child deserves to believe in themselves, face challenges with courage, and build friendships rooted in kindness. Inspirational Stories for Kids: Empowering Tales of Bravery, Friendship, and Self-Belief for Boys and Girls combines two beloved collections—one for boys, one for girls—into one uplifting volume filled with relatable stories that teach life’s most important lessons.

Dylan Rudee's life is an epic fail. He's bullied at school and the aunt who has raised him since he was orphaned as a child just lost her job and their apartment. Dylan's one chance to help his family is the only thing he's good at: video games. The multibillion-dollar company Mee Corp. has announced a televised tournament to find the Game-Changers: the 44 kids who are the best in the world at playing Xamaica, a role-playing fantasy game that's sweeping the planet. If Dylan can win the top prize, he just might be able to change his life.

In Yoga Nidra for Kids: Mindfulness and Bedtime Meditations for Peaceful, Happy Kids, Callie Parker introduces a magical approach to helping children relax, recharge, and thrive. Through the ancient practice of Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep), this book offers a fun and accessible way for kids to experience deep relaxation, emotional balance, and restful sleep.

Modern Manners for Kids is a fun, easygoing book packed with short stories, playful poems, and simple ideas kids can try at home to bring kindness and respect into their everyday lives. Whether it’s learning to say please and thank you, figuring out how to share with others, or being a good friend on the playground, this book helps kids understand why modern manners matter—without sounding like a rule book. Each story shares an important lesson, and the poems and activities make it fun to practice at home with family and friends.

Ruby LOVES to race. Scout LOVES to follow the rules. In their very first off-road rally, this fearless driver and her by-the-book navigator are ready to prove they’ve got what it takes…until the desert throws them curveballs they never expected. Wrong turns, obstacles, frustration mounting, exhaustion nearing, and a race that starts slipping out of control. Ruby wants to push harder. Scout wants to play it safe. And neither is listening to the other.

Pino Eichhörnchen ist ein toller Freund! Als er im Baum die verletzte Schwalbe Lela entdeckt, reicht er ihr ohne zu zögern die Pfote, kocht ihr Tee und bietet ihr sogar sein Bett an. Im Frühling hilft Pino ihr bei den ersten Flugversuchen. Die beiden haben eine Menge Spaß zusammen, bis Lela im Herbst am Himmel andere Schwalben sieht. Pino ahnt, dass er Abschied nehmen muss. Doch im nächsten Frühjahr erlebt er eine Überraschung: Lela ist zurück!

Why should you brush your teeth, tongue, and gums at least twice a day? What is the right way to brush your teeth? How should you floss your teeth? Which kind of mouthwash should you use? Find out in this audiobook.

Transforma la hora de dormir en un viaje mágico de autodescubrimiento y calma con esta cautivadora colección de cuentos. Noches tranquilas, días llenos de confianza: cada cuento antes de dormir está diseñado para inspirar confianza, fomentar la atención plena y promover el pensamiento positivo, lo que conduce a un sueño reparador y una mañana más brillante.

Inspired by the everyday life lessons of raising her own six-year-old daughter, author and actress Kathryn Hahn creates a heartfelt and touching meditation on the inherent power every girl has deep inside herself. Here is a timely and necessary message of the intrinsic importance of being who you are, no matter what the world tells you.

These enjoyable, entertaining, and inspirational stories communicate positive values and principles for happy and healthy living without being preachy, teachy, or boring. By bringing an assortment of unique and appealing characters to life in these delightful tales, P. Michael Davis opens a gate into a world where things like kindness, compassion, hope, and perseverance live and thrive. He also clearly communicates important truths about how kids, young people, and grownups can build positive relationships and live in a meaningful and fulfilling way.

Before they became the world-famous Kids of Widney High, they first had to survive junior high! This rock band, composed entirely of members with developmental disabilities, loves to put on a show, but boy can they can get into fights, trouble, and sticky situations. Join their friend and honorary assistant manager Robbie as he introduces the band members and shows us how they’re just like everyone else.

Every great artist started out as a kid. Forget the awards, the sold-out museum exhibitions, and the timeless masterpieces. When the world’s most celebrated artists were growing up, they had regular-kid problems just like you. Jackson Pollock’s family moved constantly - he lived in eight different cities before he was 16 years old. Georgia O’Keeffe lived in the shadow of her “perfect” older brother Francis. And Jean-Michel Basquiat triumphed over poverty to become one of the world’s most influential artists.

Every great author started out as a kid. Before the best sellers, fan clubs, and beloved stories we know today, the world's most celebrated writers had regular-kid problems just like you. Sam Clemens (aka Mark Twain) loved to skip school and make mischief, with his best friend Tom, of course! A young J. R. R. Tolkien was bitten by a huge tarantula - or as he called it, "a spider as big as a dragon." Toddler Zora Neale Hurston took her first steps when a wild hog entered her house and started chasing her!