conduct of life

The daily class discussions about the nature of man, the existence of God, abortion, organized religion, suicide and other contemporary issues serve as a backdrop for a high-school senior's attempt to answer a friend's dramatic cry for help.

"Bear wakes up after his long winter's sleep and joins his friend, Butterfly, on a journey. 'Where are we going?' asks Bear. 'All journeys have secret destinations,' says Butterfly. As they travel through forest, over hill and across a great river, Butterfly offers her wisdom about hardships, facing one's fears, and living in the moment. Bear's natural impatience gradually softens into acceptance of the world around him"--Provided by publisher.

"In this rhyming story, Jackson gets upset and doesn't understand how his emotions are controlling his behavior. Through colorful illustrations and rhythmic rhymes, he learns coping mechanisms on how to deal with big emotions like anger"--Amazon.

When Margot gets grounded, her parents make her work at the deli in their grocery store. Worried she's losing her carefully cultivated prep school reputation, Margot will do anything to make sure she's at the school's biggest beach party.

"Three Mexican-Americans--Juan, JD, and Fabi--each try to overcome their individual struggles as they all grapple with how to make a better life for themselves when it seems like brown lives don't matter"--Provided by publisher.

"Thirty diverse and award-winning authors and illustrators capture frank discussions about racism, identity, and self-esteem"--Provided by publisher.

Once-popular Rob and overachiever Maegan, both dealing with serious family issues, quickly form a bond that is threatened when Rob confides plans to repair damage his father caused.

Everything seems to make Tiger angry, and when he is angry he throws a violent tantrum, scaring all the other children; and when he erupts in the library, throwing books around Miss Bird helps him calm down, and shows him how to set things right.

Perseverance Spot teaches children all the ways on how to succeed if we just kept trying.

"A . . . collection of poems that will take kids on a journey to discover their own identities, find inner strength, and learn to love themselves--and one another. Filled with . . . simple poems and . . . illustrations, all kids will be able to find a piece of themselves reflected within the pages of this book."--Provided by publisher.