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Author
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Have you ever been curious about someone who is different from you? It's Okay to Ask! introduces five children who have disabilities or complex medical conditions. They love to read, play, tell jokes, and make friends. as you get to know the characters in the book and learn that it's okay to ask questions, you will discover that everyone is more alike than you might think and that people of all abilities can be friends." -- Page [4] cover.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
Description
In this novel, a plane crashes on an uncharted island, stranding a group of schoolboys. At first, with no adult supervision, their freedom is something to celebrate. This far from civiization they can do anything they want. Anything. But as order collapses, as strange howls echo in the night, as terror begins its reign, the hope of adventure seems as far removed from reality as the hope of being rescued, and these schoolboys marooned on this tropical...
Author
Series
Publisher
Boys Town Press
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
RJ is having another bad day--but with the help of his coach, RJ learns that working as a team and sharing are skills needed not just on the soccer field, but in school and at home too.
5) Scar Island
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
Twelve-year-old Jonathan Grisby has been sent to the Slabhenge Reformatory School for Troubled Boys, a former lunatic asylum which is currently run by a sadist who enjoys punishing the boys and setting them against each other; but when a lightning strike kills all the adults the boys find themselves suddenly free--and trapped on Scar Island which seems to be sinking into the ocean.
Author
Series
Publisher
Free Spirit Publishing
Pub. Date
©2014.
Language
English
Description
"Friendships make us happier and healthier. Friends improve our self-esteem and help us live longer--it's true! Whether kids find socializing as natural as smiling or as hard as learning a foreign language, this book can help them improve their social skills so they can better enjoy the benefits of friendship. Practical advice covers everything from breaking the ice to developing friendships to overcoming problems. True-to-life vignettes, "what would...
Author
Series
Publisher
Free Spirit Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
If cliques make you want to scream and kick, you'll find ideas in this book for dealing with sticky social situations, getting along with others by being friendly and respectful, and most important--being yourself.
Author
Series
Building relationships volume 5
Publisher
Boys Town Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Jean, a stinky fork in the silverware family, hates taking a bath in the sink and detests showering in the dishwasher. In this clever tale, young readers are sure to get the message that good hygiene will improve their health and their relationships"--Publisher.
Author
Series
Communicate with confidence volume no. 2
Publisher
Boys Town Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Decibella loves to be loud. Maybe that's why her name is Decibella? She shouts every time she answers a question, offers an opinion, shares a thought, or makes a request ... She doesn't realize different environments and situations sometimes demand a softer, quieter voice. That is until a caring teacher introduces her to the silly-sounding word "Slurpadoodle" and the five volumes of voice (Whisper, 6-inch, Table Talk, Strong Speaker, and Outside)....
Author
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Author Catherine Newman provides supportive guidance and instruction to help kids establish or and maintain meaningful relationships and effective communication with friends, teachers, family members, and others in their communities"--
Author
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
"Smelly Melly is a warm and friendly monster looking to make new friends, but due to his poor hygiene, he is often left out of the schoolyard games. Smelly Melly, Personal Hygiene for Monsters and Little Kids, deals with a personal problem but also subtly touches on friendship, bullying, difference and discrimination. The interaction of the children and Smelly Melly provides your child and you as the parent a lesson in hygiene and explains good and...
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"If you were being bullied, would you confront the bully or ignore them? In this choose-your-own-ending picture book, John picks on Kurt during Tae Kwon Do class. Kurt is worried and scared. Will he ignore John, or will he speak up? Readers make choices for Kurt, with each story path leading to different outcomes. Includes four endings and discussion questions. Expressive illustrations and the power to choose your story support social-emotional learning...
Author
Publisher
Beyond Words
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Children want to fit in, but sometimes getting along with friends is complicated. Authors Eileen Kennedy-Moore and Christine McLaughlin give kids the answers they need to make and keep friends using five essential skills: reaching out to make friends, stepping back to keep friends, blending in to join friends, speaking up to share with friends, and letting go to accept friends. -- Adapted from back cover.
Author
Series
Middle school confidential volume 2
Publisher
Free Spirit Pub
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Discusses being who you want to be and feeling good about it with six teens sharing their thoughts.
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