social skills

"Spunky the monkey had a real cheerful streak, but when Spunky was grumpy things were bleaker than bleak! ... this book empowers kids to deal with disappointment and bad moods in a positive way." --back cover.

"Bliss Adair, 16, ace knitter and math wiz, discovers that some secrets are meant to share while others are not. Her involvement in the dilemmas of friends is well intentioned - but is that enough? And does the first rule of knitting - don't look too far ahead - always apply to life?"--Provided by publisher.

" In [this book], you'll learn how to: accept yourself for who you are; be more respectful and maintain healthy, wholesome relationships with those around you; set yourself on the path to success; value your life experiences and use them to your advantage; discover and define the values that are most important to you; cope with changes as they come; build stronger relationships with your siblings, parents, and grandparents; practice self-care because it's NOT just for girls; and so much more!"--from Amazon.

Friends don't have to live near one another nor do they have to like the same things. Join the Sesame Street gang as they celebrate the many ways to be a friend.

Harriet Manners is a geek and a model who has just had her first kiss and is planning her first date with a hunky male model at Christmas time.

"Describes social-awareness skills and how to develop and use them in different situations at school, at home, with friends, or in the community"--Provided by publisher.

This book shows readers why it's important to speak well and learn to communicate with others effectively. The text discusses the different types of people we talk with, but also related issues, including body language, bullying, interviews, dating, and much more.

"Describes self-awareness and how to develop it in different situations, including at school, at home, with friends, or with the community"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes how to develop relationship skills in different situations including at school, at home, with friends, and in the community"--Provided by publisher.

"Isaac always puts fun first and is so busy looking for ways to have fun, he forgets about his responsibilities and all the work he needs to finish. This . . . tale delivers a valuable message to kids about the importance of having a strong work ethic and maintaining a balance between work and fun"--Provided by publisher.