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SIMON THE HUGGER
"[Simon] makes the topic of consent easy to grasp, especially for those encountering the subject for the first time." - Kirkus Reviews
SIMON THE HUGGER is a Mom's Choice Awards® GOLD Recipient!
BOOK SUMMARY:
SIMON THE SLOTH LOVES TO HUG. He hugs plants. He hugs rocks. He hugs his friends. He even hugs himself! So when his best friend, Elsa the jaguar, and others around him start saying no to his hugs, he is crushed. Why wouldn't someone want to be hugged? After being rejected several times, he learns that both he and his friends need to want a hug at the same time so they both feel comfortable.
This lighthearted story about a lovable, huggable sloth is a gentle introduction to the importance of receiving consent before offering physical affection to others, and respecting others' boundaries. - Beaming Books
ANNIE'S PLAID SHIRT
"It will appeal to all the children and serve as a discussion starter about problem solving, social expectations and individuality." - Carolyn Caywood, ALA's Rainbow Roundtable
This is a much needed contribution to the field. I strongly recommend this important picture book... A fun book about necessary defiance, self-advocacy, and the importance of family support. - Jennifer Miller, Ph.D., RaiseThemRighteous.com
"ANNIE'S PLAID SHIRT is a heartwarming and poignant picture book with themes of gender, identity, individuality, and self-esteem." - Upswing Press
ANNIE'S PLAID SHIRT is a Mom's Choice Awards® GOLD Recipient! A Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards Winner! A Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist! 5 of 5 Stars from San Francisco Book Review!
BOOK SUMMARY:
Annie loves her plaid shirt and wears it everywhere. But one day her mom tells Annie that she must wear a dress to her uncle’s wedding. Annie protests, but her mom insists and buys her a fancy new dress anyway. Annie is miserable. She feels weird in dresses. Why can’t her mom understand? Then Annie has an idea.
But will her mom agree?
ANNIE'S PLAID SHIRT will inspire readers to be themselves and will touch the hearts of those who love them.
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STRANGE BUT TRUE SCIENCE
“Glow-in-the-dark cats. Cars that run on French fry oil. These are not your ordinary science experiments. Get ready to learn about some of the world’s strangest science.” – Capstone Press
STRANGE BUT TRUE SCIENCE is a "Hi-Lo" (High Interest - Low Reading Level) nonfiction book filled with large, full-color photographs and a low word count. It is written for young kids and older students who struggle with reading. Perfect for classrooms and libraries.
STRANGE BUT TRUE WEATHER
“Fish falling from the sky. Hail the size of grapefruits. These are not your ordinary weather events. Get ready to learn about some of the world’s strangest weather.” – Capstone Press
STRANGE BUT TRUE WEATHER is a "Hi-Lo" (High Interest - Low Reading Level) nonfiction book filled with large, full-color photographs and a low word count. It is written for young kids and older students who struggle with reading. Perfect for classrooms and libraries.
HIP-HOP GREATS
“Many hip hop artists started from humble beginnings and climbed to the top of the music charts. The most popular artists excite fans with smooth rhymes and hot beats. Look inside to learn more about your favorite hip hop stars.” – Capstone Press
HIP-HOP GREATS is a "Hi-Lo" (High Interest - Low Reading Level) nonfiction book filled with large, full-color photographs and a low word count. It is written for young kids and older students who struggle with reading. Perfect for classrooms and libraries.