Social Kids

Inspiring, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the childhood stories of a diverse group of trailblazers including Kamala Harris, Greta Thunberg, Ai Weiwei, Benazir Bhutto, Elliot Page, and John Lewis, along with ten other powerful figures. Kid Trailblazers highlights contemporary figures who have led the way in government, social activism, environmental justice, and the arts.

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 activist started out as a kid‚ and in some cases, they were kids when their activism began! But even the world's greatest champions of civil liberties had relatable interests and problems‚ often in the middle of extraordinary circumstances. Martin Luther King, Jr., loved fashion and argued with his dad about whether or not dancing was a sin. Harvey Milk had a passion for listening to opera music in different languages. Dolores Huerta was once wrongly accused of plagiarizing in school.

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!

Forget the gold medals, the championships, and the undefeated seasons. When all-star athletes were growing up, they had regular-kid problems just like you. Baseball legend Babe Ruth was such a troublemaker that his family sent him to reform school. Race-car champion Danica Patrick fended off bullies who told her “girls can’t drive”. And football superstar Peyton Manning was forced to dance the tango in his school play.

In Those Who Wander, Vivian Ho delves deep into a rising subculture that’s changing the very fabric of her city and all of urban America. Moving beyond the disheartening statistics, she gives voices to these young people - victims of abuse, failed foster care, mental illness, and drug addiction. She also doesn’t ignore the threat they pose to themselves and to others as a dangerous dark side emerges. With alarming urgency, she asks what can be done to save the next generation of America’s vagabond youth.

Join Sunny, a cloud, on a captivating journey to learn the magical art of smiling in The Happy Cloud Adventure. This enchanting children's book, filled with joy and life lessons, is perfect for teaching young listeners about the power of positivity and finding happiness within themselves.

Brave Benny Bear's Adventure: Facing Fears Together is more than just a story—it's an empowering experience that encourages children to embrace challenges and find strength in unity. Join Benny and his forest friends as they prove that even the smallest acts of bravery can lead to the most wonderful adventures.

This is a true story about Dana, a kindergarten girl who could not take her finger out of her mouth until it became wrinkled and developed a crushed nail! However, once her mother transferred the responsibility of the finger to Dana, Dana's finger was set free.

Our increasingly fast-paced world is interfering with sound educational practices and harming kids both physically and mentally. Overloaded and Underprepared: Strategies for Stronger Schools and Healthy, Successful Kids gives teachers, administrators, and parents the information, tools, and strategies needed to begin making immediate changes at school, in the community, and at home to benefit all students.

This loving guide to nurturing strong, confident, and resilient Black children contains 1000 carefully crafted affirmations. It's a treasure trove of positivity designed to uplift young Black minds and hearts.

Murphy’s Law says: If anything can go wrong, it will go wrong. If you’ve stepped on bubble gum you learned about Murphy’s Law. There are many examples of Murphy’s Law. What can you do about them?

In The Bravest Kid, Jack hurts his ankle and he tries really hard not to cry. He's not a baby! Surely he can be braver than that?

This guided healing visualization for kids is a must-have book for any parent who wants to help their child develop lifelong emotional resilience through the power of healing meditation.

When a Shot Meant a Lot is a children’s book about the long-awaited end of the COVID-19 pandemic. After being separated for such a long time, will the vaccine bring our loved ones back together? A story of love and togetherness, even when we’re apart. When a Shot Meant a Lot is for parents who support vaccinations and are looking for tools to discuss the experience with their young children. This book is not a science lesson about germs and protection. It’s a tender story for parents to start a conversation about what the vaccine has to offer: a return to normal.

Liebe Kinder, in diesem Hörbuch erzählen wir euch 10 Geschichten über Emma und ihren neuen Freund Josef. Josef ist aber ein ganz besonderer Freund, wie ihr im Laufe der Geschichten erfahren werdet. Lasst euch überraschen! Wir hoffen, dass euch die Geschichten gefallen und dass ihr beim Anhören der Geschichten viel Spaß habt. In dem beiliegenden Begleitheft haben wir alle Geschichten für euch und eure Eltern aufgeschrieben. Wir wünschen euch weiterhin viel Erfolg in der Schule und viel Freude beim Hören.

We all have choices to make every day, even the youngest children. The choices we make play a large part in forming who we grow to be as adults. For kids, those choices can include whether to be obedient or disobedient, to share or be selfish, to have a good attitude or not, and more. John Ortberg addresses the ability to choose in a whimsical way by inviting children to use their "magnificent chooser" that God gave them to make right choices daily.

What Am I? is a fun filled educational activity that is meant to spur conversation and enlightenment. Teachers can use this book for lesson planning and in their classes for those last minute schedule changes that happen too! Very easy and enjoyable book for any student, even those who have problems. It is both educational and stimulating! This book consists of simple questions and answers all dealing with Halloween. It is intended for fun, learning and enjoyment. Also, it can be used as a teaching guide to help children.

Do you want to make the world a fairer and more equal place? But are there times when all those big complex problems feel totally overwhelming or difficult to understand? You're not alone, and yet sometimes it's just the little things you can do, every single day, that all add up and make the biggest difference. In this handbook, founders of Everyday Racism Natalie and Naomi Evans introduce young listeners to anti-racism work - explaining what racism is, where it comes from, and the everyday small actions young people can take to combat it.