caring

Animals keep asking for help, but Big Bear doesn't care. What will happen when Big Bear needs help? Full-color illustrations and a reading comprehension activity makes this story perfect for emerging readers.

Drawing from the fields of psychology and neuroscience and from the worlds of theater, philosophy, history and education, one of the nation's leading writers and commentators helps us become more understanding and considerate toward others, and to find the joy that comes from being seen.

Children often assume that being fair means that everyone gets the same number of cookies, but at the heart of fairness is consideration, respect, and caring for others.

When Tanna's father brings home an abandoned owl, she is not eager to take care of the needy, ugly little bird. Tanna must wake at 4:00 a.m. to catch food for the owl. She must feed it, clean up after it, all while avoiding its sharp, chomping beak and big, stomping talons. After weeks of following her father's instructions on how to care for the owl, Tanna must leave home for school. Her owl has grown. It has lost its grey baby feathers and is beginning to sprout a beautiful adult snowy owl coat. As she says good-bye to the owl, she is relieved not to have to care for it anymore, but also a bit sad.This heartwarming story based on the author's own life experience teaches young readers the value of hard work, helping, and caring--even when the thing you are caring for does not love you back.

In the heart of the African savanna, a moody baboon discovers the power of caring for others. Includes activity pages.

From the intimate and unbridled love parents and caregivers have for their little ones, to the tremendous love of a lifelong friendship, this is a heartfelt message to share with the people we cherish; like a song we have known all our lives, we love them by heart.

"Giraffe and Zebra meet every day under their favorite tree to walk to the watering hole. But today, Giraffe isn't there! Where could he be? Zebra spots him hiding in the tree; Giraffe has seen a spider and is scared silly. Zebra patiently talks to Giraffe and does the very best thing: supports Giraffe for as long as Giraffe needs it"--Amazon.

"Girls have the power to make a difference, whether that's in their own lives, their community, or even the world! But it can be confusing to know where to start. From protecting our planet to helping animals to saying hello to someone whoseems lonely, this book offers young readers lots of ideas -- big and small -- on how to spark change"--Amazon.

"when two foxes, who are best friends, have a fight, it upsets the whole community of animals. Kokom the owl knows just what to do. She brings together all the animals and holds a Sharing Circle"--Back cover.

Children and parents show how to love and be kind.