children

"Braden delivers drama to every minor misunderstanding, grievance and annoyance in his life! Will he learn to keep his cool in the face of disappointment, or will every discouraging moment send him into an emotional meltdown? See what lessons he learns in this fast-paced story about the perils of overreacting and losing self-control."--Provided by publisher.

Contains four books, mostly starring kids, featuring "Dinosaurs Before Dark," about two kids time traveling to the time of dinosaurs, "Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus," about a girl who is afraid of the school bus, "The Absent Author," about three kids searching for a missing author, and "The Scaredy Cat," about a mermaid kitten who is not as brave as her friends.

"On Thanksgiving Day, a girl who has just turned eight loudly insists that she be permitted to sit at the dining room table, rather than with the babies"--Provided by publisher.

Spotlights dozens of titles written for young children through young teens that have been banned or challenged, including a profile of each and naming past challenges and how they were faced. Also provides discussion ideas for banned books programs and an appendix of additional resources for librarians who become caught up in a challenge.

"Children around the world live different lives from one another--different cultures, different geographic and socio-economic realities, differing access to health and education. Despite these differences, they all share common needs: the need to feel loved and protected, the need to have a place to live, the need to learn, to eat, to play, to share, and to dream for the future. Grounded in careful and extensive research, this book introduces readers to kids from around the world and the lives they lead. The child-centered narrative and playful illustrations explore how education, family, free time, and other aspects of daily life look different depending on who you are and where you live . . . fostering a global worldview, [and]encourages kids to draw connections to their own lives while learning about the experiences of others"--Provided by publisher.

Shares the story of an eight-year-old Nigerian immigrant whose family had to flee to the United States after being threatened by terrorists, and in one year became a chess champion.

"This book helps teachers launch and maintain effective book club experiences in grades 2 through 6, by highlighting assessment and instructional practices that support the dual goals of stronger comprehension (thinking) and better conversations (talk)"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a guide to helping kids eat healthy, and includes information on eliminating artifical colorings and additives from the diet, increasing omega-3s, folic acid, calcium, iron and other minerals, choosing healthy fats for growing brains, and lowering sugar in the diet. Includes 100 recipes.

"During the Spanish Civil War and its aftermath, siblings Soccoro and Paco must live with constant secrets while they wait to reunite with their father, who fled Spain due to political persecution"--Provided by publisher.

"... shows how to use yoga and movement to create playful, active storytimes ..."--Amazon.