Life Skills For Kids

The story inspires love of nature and begins with Joyful, a spirited hummingbird, who plants seeds of wisdom wherever she goes. She's happy to empower garden friends with creativity and insight to build courage and overcome dark hostile creatures. She teaches them that, as in nature where there is calm after the storm, we too can turn to inner stillness to find the clearest means to rise above it all.

Embark on a heartwarming journey with Betty as she faces the excitement and challenges of her inaugural day at school. In "Betty's First Day of School," written for young listeners, every minute is a portal to a world where curiosity, friendship, and learning converge in a delightful narrative. The story unfolds on the eve of Betty's big day, where the anticipation and nervous energy radiate from the words.

In a world filled with kids who seem to have it all figured out, I often find myself feeling like a square peg in a round hole. But you know what? That’s what makes me unique! Each day is like a new episode of my own sitcom, filled with awkward moments and unexpected surprises.

Solomon is back again with another life-lesson children's book! In 2021 (the year this book was written), according to the CDC, drowning is the number one cause of unintentional death for children between the ages of one and four, and according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, 390 deaths a year on average are attributed to drowning in a swimming pool or at a spa.

Every president started out as a kid! Forget the legends, tall tales, and historic achievements - before they were presidents, the future leaders of the United States had regular-kid problems just like you. John F. Kennedy hated his big brother. Lyndon Johnson pulled pranks in class. Barack Obama was bothered by bullies. And Bill Clinton was crazy clumsy (he once broke his leg jumping rope). Kid Presidents tells all of their stories and more in these hilarious biographies. History has never been this much fun!

My Skin Your Skin is a powerful book to help children and adults have meaningful discussions about race and anti-racism. Most importantly, the book empowers children to be the best versions of themselves; to have self-love, self-esteem and self-worth, irrespective of their skin colour.

In simple rhyme with a universal message, this book celebrates diverse children, their power to inspire all those around them, and the invisible bonds of family and humanity that can never be broken. Listeners are encouraged to shine their light and positivity on those around them and to always lift each other up. We are all one, living together on our planet, connected under the sun, the moon and the stars.

Fart is desperate to make friends and have fun. But no one likes a fart - not even a fart with a heart. With plenty of laughs and even more heart, this delightful book shows that even the smelliest among us can find a friend in this world.

Twelve-year-old Elliot Bloom doesn’t look like a rapper. He’s shy. He blends in. But after a fall at a neighborhood rec center, something strange happens—he wakes up with rhymes in his head, a new rhythm in his heart, and a voice that won’t stay quiet. As his lyrics begin to spread and his confidence grows, Elliot finds himself navigating stages, showdowns, and friendships that test everything he thought he knew about himself. But when the spotlight turns hot and old doubts come creeping back, he has to decide: Will he speak his truth or fade into the background again?

Second-grader Keena Ford loves writing in her journal. One day, Keena accidentally leaves her journal in the apartment of her mean classmate Tiffany Harris. The next day, Tiffany informs Keena that she's read the journal and is going to tell all of Keena's secrets! Well, unless Keena does everything Tiffany says, of course. With a little help from her brother, some classic fables, and a visiting author, Keena discovers what she must do to stand up to Tiffany and apologize to her friends.

Kate’s life in Baton Rouge, full of friends and family, gymnastics and Girl Scouts, is just plain great. But then, at the age of twelve, she suddenly develops a mysterious shoulder pain that won’t go away . . . and that will change her life forever. It turns out that Kate has one of the rarest genetic disorders in the world, Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. FOP causes bone to form in places in the body where it shouldn’t, and there’s no cure yet.

There is a new girl at Billie's school, and Billie takes it upon herself to show her around, teach her the Biscuit Laws and remind her that, yes, two women can get married (after all, Billie's mums' wedding is the event of the year). But then suspicion sets in. The new girl seems very close to Billie's best friend, Layla. And doesn't she know a little too much about the latest big school heist - the theft of Mrs Robinson's purse?

Lotta kann es kaum erwarten, die Ferien bei ihrem Opa zu verbringen und mit ihren Steckenpferden durch Wald und Wiesen zu galoppieren. Als sie dann das Nachbarsmädchen Cleo kennenlernt, scheint der Sommer perfekt. Cleo mit ihren langen blauen Haaren sprudelt nur so vor Energie und Einfallsreichtum. Es dauert nicht lange, da hat Cleo eine tolle Idee: Lotta und sie veranstalten ihr eigenes Hobby-Horsing-Turnier!

Kids can learn about friendship, love, and a variety of special needs/disabilities all while following the amazing relationship of Jinx and Sally! Book number two will take you through the story of Jinx's realization of Sally's autism.

Ever since Stanley Lambchop was flattened by a bulletin board, each day brings new adventures! According to Stanley’s second grade teacher, Ms. Root, everyone in classroom 2E is a scientist. That’s good news for Stanley because he has a problem in need of solving! Both his classmate, Josie, and his little brother, Arthur, think he’s been using his flatness to cheat during playground games. But Stanley can’t help being flat! It’s time to test how flatness affects Stanley on the playground. Will science be on his side?

Amelia and her friends are taking part in a competition to visit Pumpkin Paradise Park - the most bloodcurding theme park ever! All they have to do is sell as many cookies as possible. But the creatures of Nocturnia have begun to act stranger than usual...no one can seem to remember anything - including their own names or even Amelia's big birthnight party! Where have everyone's memories gone? And how can Amelia save them when they have all forgotten who she is?

This is a smart, playful guide to consent and bodily autonomy. Listeners will learn about boundaries and how to set them; ways to respect themselves and others; what to do if someone makes them feel uncomfortable or unsafe; and much more. Along the way, they'll be encouraged to reflect on (and improve!) their own behavior and to practice consent in their daily lives.

Aisha and Jayden are definitely not fans of Outside. Aisha would rather be home playing on her tablet or messaging her friends. Jayden thinks the worlds inside his books are much more exciting than the real one beyond his window. But when they are asked to join the Secret Beast Club, a centuries-old secret group that protects mythological creatures, Aisha and Jayden discover that real magic could be closer than they think...you just have to know where to look.

Heroes at Home: Affirmations for Military Kids is an empowering book that offers support, strength, and encouragement to children growing up in military families. Through a series of inspiring stories and positive affirmations, this book reminds young heroes of their inner resilience, courage, and ability to face life's challenges with confidence. Each chapter focuses on a key theme—like strength, courage, adaptability, and growth—and presents relatable stories of kids overcoming obstacles such as deployments, moves, and adjusting to new environments.