Corchin, D. J.

The Marching Band Nerds Handbook is a humorously inspiring guide to surviving life in the marching band world. All the best (and funniest) secrets are revealed in this series of rules and illustrations that, if followed strictly, almost guarantees world domination. Did you know that clarinets are secretly ninjas? Or that even band parents need supervision?.

"With fun, witty illustrations and simple, straightforward text, [this book] addresses the unique feeling of joy we get when we make others happy. This book makes it easy for kids to identify their own emotions--and have fun too"--Provided by publisher.

"Sometimes I feel lonely. Like I don't have a friend. So I head to my room and start to pretend. Sometimes, you just feel lonely and you don't know what to do about it . . . [this book] helps kids understand the complicated feeling of loneliness and reassures them that the feeling will pass . . . makes it easy to identify and describe the loneliness a child might be feeling"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at several triangles and how they are different from each other and emphasizes how that makes them unique.

A friendly creature explains how it feels to have worries and anxieties, emphasizing that everyone has their own unique quirks.

Presents a story which looks at how our differences are what make us special.

A child learns different creatures are not being rude when they do not reply, they simply do not speak the same language, so from then on the child, the bee, the fish, and the lion sit by the tree, share stories and work together to never misunderstand each other.

"Sometimes I feel something. It's hard to explain. It's not quite a feeling. It's not quite a pain. The things that I'm feeling make no sense in my brain! Sometimes our bodies send us signals that are hard to define and express. What do we do when we feel . . . hungry? When our arms are tingly and uncomfortable? When we have an itch? . . . introduces kids to the concept of interoception (the ability to understand the signals our body sends us). This book makes it easier for kids to identify and express those bodily signals--and have fun too"--Publisher.

"For anyone who's been in band, seen a band, or can spell the word "band," this one is for you! This book of hilariously inspiring poems and illustrations is all about-you guessed it-BAND!"--.

"Sometimes I feel angry and throw toys in the air. Or I roll on the ground, or hide under a chair. Most kids aren't strangers to temper tantrums, and they often don't know how else to work through the anger and frustration that cause them to lose control. [This book] addresses the different ways kids might already express themselves when they're angry and offers some suggestions on how to calm down"--Publisher.