Wie oft ärgern wir uns über andere, über die Gegebenheiten, über unsere Lebenssituation. Über all die Dinge, die uns anscheinend einschränken und daran hindern das Leben zu leben, das wir uns wünschen. Wir erwarten, fordern und versuchen mitunter die Menschen um uns herum zu verändern. Oder wir ärgern uns über uns selbst. Fühlen uns vielleicht machtlos oder sogar schuldig, weil wir Dinge tun, die wir gar nicht tun möchten. Oder aber wir...

On this rainy day, nothing seems to be going Cason's way. As one embarrassing event unfolds right after another, Cason can't help but cry. With the help of his wonderful teacher, Cason learns that embarrassing moments don't have to lead to a sad day. With listening ears, helpful hands, and a little encouragement, Cason learns some practical ways to find his way back to happiness. Get this great resource today to shine some light on your little one's...

Twelve-year-old Ella has everything she needs to take seventh grade by storm, from the perfect outfit to the perfect new best friend. She's still not 100% sure why cool, confident Morgan has chosen Ella to be her newest sidekick, but Ella is flattered by the attention, even if it means giving up some of the things she's always loved, like fantasy novels ... and her former best friend, Sophie. Ella feels a little guilty about ditching Sophie, but middle...

For 7 to 9 year old boys and girls. Stealing or theft is taking something without permission or payment. Help your child realize stealing is not an acceptable thing to do. Max Turner, Ant Turner's younger sister, decides she wants to be more like her older brother and do boy things. She starts by painting her pink girlie bike green, but then thinks what it really needs are go-faster stickers. As she has no money, she steals them from a shop. Billy...

Dara Simons and Will Halpern have everything they've ever wanted. They are the rulers of Greenpoint High's geekdom, overachieving in every way, and it's an intense competition to see who will be valedictorian. One the entire school is invested in. That is, until Rumor Has It, the anonymous gossip site, posts a video of Dara accusing Will of paying someone to take the SAT for him. When the video goes viral, suddenly Will's being investigated, and...

For Miriam Fisher, a budding poet who reads the Oxford English Dictionary for fun, seventh grade is a year etched in her memory "clear as pain." That's the year her older sister, Deborah, once her best buddy and fellow "alien," bloomed like a beautiful flower and joined the high school in-crowd. That's the year high school senior Artie Rosenberg, the "hottest guy in the drama club" and, Miriam thinks, her soul mate, comes to live with Miriam's family....

Helping teens and pre-teens to navigate 21st Century pressures You will face many challenges and threats over the next few years, it's fair to say that the modern world is complicated. However, at the same time, it's hard to know where to go to get advice. I wrote a book for parents, telling them about the things happening in your life and giving them advice on how best to help you. I showed the book to several young people for their views and...

Caz thinks she has a pretty good reason when she punches her boyfriend in the face, but she gets expelled anyway. Moving to a new school, she is told she is dyslexic and sent to special education classes. Caz tries to fit in and get by while suffering the taunts and abuse that others throw at the students in her class. Her friendship with Amanda leads her into new territory-shoplifting and skipping school. Coupled with her parents' impending separation,...

It's the day before Halloween, and Cedarcrest Elementary School is getting ready to throw a big Halloween party! Yusra feels excited because she wants to hang out with her best friend at the party. But she feels conflicted because her ammu and abbu say their family doesn't celebrate Halloween. So what can she do? YUSUF AND YUSRA'S SPOOKY DILEMMA is the perfect holiday read to let Muslim children know that it's okay not to celebrate some...

Freddie the Fly whirls around to and fro, buzzing from one distraction to another. Is it any wonder he forgets his lunch? Readers will love this delightfully insightful tale.