When I Was Little: A Four-Year-Old's Memoir of Her Youth by Jamie Lee Curtis (Author), Laura Cornell (Illustrator) "When I was little, I could hardly do anything. But now I can do lots of things, like braid my own hair and go to nmusery school. I'm not a baby anymore. I'm me!" Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura...

Age Range: 0 4 years Board book: 24 pages Language: English Simple words and lively full-color illustrations in durable board books for ages baby preschool guide children to choose positive behaviors. Each book in this preschool book series includes a special section for parents and caregivers with ideas...

Age Range: 1 - 3 years Board book: 24 pages Illustrated: color illust. Language: English Daily transitions and routines can be a challenge for any toddler, as well as parents and caregivers. These positive books can help ease the many trying times that are a part of every toddlers day. Share them before...

ABC I Like Me! by Nancy Carlson (Author) Nancy Carlson 's cheerful pig is back in this vibrant ABC companion book to the best-selling I Like Me! --and she's brought along a few friends to join her. The letters of the alphabet are illustrated with brightly-colored, action-packed pictures and are accompanied...

The Spiffiest Giant in Town by Julia Donaldson (Author), Axel Scheffler (Illustrator) When George the giant spies a shop full of wonderful clothes, he decides to treat himself to a new outfit. He puts on his new shirt, pants, shoes, and tie, and is immediately transformed from the scruffiest giant in...

The Snail and the Whale by Julia Donaldson (Author), Axel Scheffler (Illustrator) When a tiny snail meets a humpback whale, the two travel together to far-off lands. It's a dream come true for the snail, who has never left home before. But when the whale swims too close to shore, will the snail be able...

I Wish I Were a Butterfly by James Howe (Author), Ed Young (Illustrator) The littlest cricket of Swampswallow Pond is convinced only by the Wise Old One that being special has nothing to do with physical metamorphosis, flashy colors, or shimmering wings. The cricket is every child who stopped the music...

Just My Friend & Me by Mercer Mayer (Author, Illustrator) The very popular Little Critter has a friend over to play and tries his best to be a good host. It's a long afternoon. After his friend damages Little Critter's bike by accident, leaves him in the tree house without a ladder, and doesn't help...

How to Be a Friend: A Guide to Making Friends and Keeping Them (Dino Life Guides for Families) by Laurie Krasny Brown (Author), Marc Brown (Illustrator) Find out: who can be your friend how to show someone you would like to be friends how to handle bosses and bullies the best ways to be a friend and...

Sometimes I'm Bombaloo by Rachel Vail (Author), Yumi Heo (Illustrator) Vail & Heo deliver a wise, warm take on tantrums. Let the Scholastic Bookshelf be your guide through the whole range of your child's experiences--laugh with them, learn with them, read with them! Category: Feelings Sometimes, Katie...

I Like Myself! by Karen Beaumont (Author), David Catrow (Illustrator) High on energy and imagination, this ode to self-esteem encourages kids to appreciate everything about themselves--inside and out. Messy hair? Beaver breath? So what! Here's a little girl who knows what really matters. At once silly...

On Monday When It Rained by Cherryl Kachenmeister (Author), Tom Berthiaume (Illustrator) In simple, straightforward text and marvelously expressive pictures, the author and photographer have captured the thoughts and feelings of one small boy. Whether he is proud or scared, lonely or excited, the boy...

Manners by Aliki (Author, Illustrator) "Aliki makes manners accessible to children through colorful cartoon-style illustrations designed to teach some of the basics....Her lively primer sparkles with examples....There's plenty to learn, plenty to look at, and plenty to share in a cleverbook that demonstrates...

Feelings by Aliki (Author, Illustrator) Happy, sad, shy, excited--how do you feel? Sometimes it's hard to explain you feelings. Share this book with a friend and you'll both feel terrific! Age Range: 4 - 8 years Grade Level: Preschool - 3 Series: Reading Rainbow Book Paperback: 32 pages Publisher: Greenwillow...

Friends by Helme Heine (Author, Illustrator) Charlie Rooster, Johnny Mouse, and Percy the pig are the best of friends. They do everything together. They ride their bike together, play games together, and even do their chores together. Because that's what good friends do. When night falls, though, and...

Will I Have a Friend? by Miriam Cohen (Author), Lillian Hoban (Illustrator) Library of Congress Children's Book of the Year When Pa was taking Jim to school for the first time, Jim said, "Will I have a friend at school?" "I think you will," said Pa. But even his father's gentle reassurance doesn't make...

Oops, Sorry!: A First Book of Manners by Richard Morgan (Author) Here's a bright, cheerfully illustrated little story with a quiz for toddlers. Here's one of its questions! "If someone gives you something nice, what do you say?" The answer appears on the opposite page: "Thank you!" That something nice...

Mama and Daddy Bear's Divorce by Cornelia Maude Spelman (Author), Kathy Parkinson (Illustrator) One sad day, Mama and Daddy Bear say they are getting a divorce. Daddy won't live at home anymore. Dinah is scared and sad. She wonders if she'll ever see Daddy again. Age Range: 3 - 6 years Grade Level: Preschool...

When I Feel Angry (The Way I Feel Books) by Cornelia Maude Spelman (Author), Kathy Parkinson (Illustrator) Anger is a scary emotion for young children, their parents, and caregivers. As this little bunny experiences the things that make her angry, she also learns ways to deal with her anger--ways that...

When I Care about Others (Way I Feel Books) by Cornelia Maude Spelman (Author), Kathy Parkinson (Illustrator) In this simple book, the author begins by helping children see that when they are sick, hurt, or unhappy, others care about them. Children can then begin to see that others need to be cared about...

When I Feel Sad (Way I Feel Books) by Cornelia Maude Spelman (Author), Kathy Parkinson (Illustrator) A young guinea pig describes situations that make him sad, how it feels to be sad, and how he can feel better, in a tale that uses simple and reassuring language to help young children understand and...

When I Feel Scared (Way I Feel Books) by Cornelia Maude Spelman (Author), Kathy Parkinson (Illustrator) A young guinea pig describes situations that make him sad, how it feels to be sad, and how he can feel better, in a tale that uses simple and reassuring language to help young children understand and...

When I Feel Good about Myself (Way I Feel Books) by Cornelia Maude Spelman (Author), Kathy Parkinson (Illustrator) This book offers children positive and upbeat examples about being themselves. The author portrays a very young guinea pig and friends feeling good about themselves through common situations...

When I Feel Jealous (Way I Feel Books) by Cornelia Maude Spelman (Author), Kathy Parkinson (Illustrator) A bear cub describes situations that make her jealous: when someone has something she wants, when someone is good at something she wants to be good at, and when someone else gets all the attention....

Jamal's Busy Day (Feeling Good Series) by Wade Hudson (Author) Jamal, a handsome, energetic African-American boy, is shown making all the necessary preparations for school that his parents make to begin their day. The upbeat message is that both parents and child can work hard and accomplish much in...

I'm Proud (Dealing with Feelings) by Elizabeth Crary (Author), Jean Whitney (Illustrator) Too often kids feelings get ignored. "I'm Proud" is part of the "Dealing with Feelings" series that helps children and adults accept and acknowledge their emotions. It also helps them distinguish between feelings...

A Day in the Life of Murphy by Alice Provensen (Author, Illustrator) MURPHY-STOP-THAT is my name. I am a terrier. I bark. I bark at anything and everything and all the time. On a farm filled with delicious kitchen smells and dumb farm animals and unexplained noises, there's always something to keep a...

My Big Fat Secret: How Jenna Takes Control of Her Emotions and Eating by Lynn R. Schechter (Author), Jason Chin (Illustrator) Jenna is having a tough time in middle school. She just turned 12, she hates gym, and she's overweight. Jenna has good friends and cool hobbies, but when some of her classmates...

I Can Do It Myself! by Diane Adams (Author), Nancy Hayashi (Illustrator) Emily Pearl can do lots of things by herself. But sometimes even resourceful little girls need help. Emily Pearl is a very big girl. She can pour her own juice. She can tie her own shoes. She can feed her goldfish. She can even...

Little Feelings by Judy Spain Barton (Author), Benjamin Hummel (Illustrator) In Little Feelings, a book of richly descriptive and perceptive verse for children ages three to eight, Judy S. Barton has created a simple vehicle to help youngsters be more comfortable expressing the wide range of feelings...

Age Range: 4 - 8 years Grade Level: Preschool and up Series: Learning to Get Along Paperback: 40 pages Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing; 1 edition (March 15, 2003) Language: English Sharing is a social skill all children need to learn the sooner the better. Concrete examples and reinforcing illustrations...

Age Range: 2 - 3 years Lexile Measure: 210L Series: Best Behavior Series Board book: 24 pages Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing; Board Book edition (April 15, 2003) Crunch crunch crunch. Teeth are strong and sharp. Crunch crunch crunch. Teeth can help you chew. But teeth are not for biting. Ouch! Biting...

Age Range: 4 - 8 years Grade Level: Preschool and up Series: Learning to Get Along Paperback: 40 pages Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing (March 31, 2005) Language: English A child who cant follow rules is a child whos always in trouble. This book starts with simple reasons why we have rules: to help...

Age Range: 4 - 8 years Grade Level: Preschool and up Series: Learning to Get Along Paperback: 40 pages Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing (August 15, 2003) Language: English Empathy is key to positive, healthy relationships. This book builds empathy in children. In clear, child-friendly words and illustrations,...

Age Range: 4 - 8 years Grade Level: Preschool and up Series: Learning to Get Along Paperback: 40 pages Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing (August 15, 2003) Language: English Children today have many fears, both real and imagined. Encouraging words and supportive illustrations guide children to face their...

Age Range: 4 - 8 years Grade Level: Preschool and up Series: Learning to Get Along Paperback: 40 pages Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing; 1ST edition (December 15, 2003) Language: English When children are kind, courteous, and respectful, people enjoy being around them and reciprocate with the same behavior....

Age Range: 4 - 8 years Grade Level: Preschool and up Series: Learning to Get Along Paperback: 40 pages Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing; 1 edition (December 15, 2003) Language: English Its fun to make friends and play with others, but its not always easy to do. You have to make an effort, and you have...

Age Range: 2 - 3 years Series: Best Behavior Series Board book: 24 pages Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing (January 15, 2004) Some of your words are kind. But some of them are not. Words are not for hurting. What do hurtful words do? Children are known for speaking their minds. We cant expect them to...

Age Range: 4 - 7 years Grade Level: Preschool and up Lexile Measure: 200L ( What's this? ) Series: Best Behavior Series Paperback: 40 pages Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing; Ages 4-7, Paperback edition (April 15, 2004) The older children get, the more words they know and can use including hurtful words....

Age Range: 2 - 3 years Series: Best Behavior Series Board book: 24 pages Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing (September 15, 2004) Language: English "Look at those feet! Arent they sweet? Yes when theyre walking, standing, leaping and landing. And when theyre kicking balls or leaves. But not when theyre...

Age Range: 4 - 8 years Grade Level: Preschool and up Series: Learning to Get Along Paperback: 40 pages Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing (September 15, 2004) Language: English Its hard to try new things for adults as well as children. Its even harder to stay the course when something is more difficult...

Age Range: 4 - 8 years Grade Level: Preschool and up Series: Learning to Get Along Paperback: 40 pages Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing (September 15, 2004) Language: English Everything has a place. Things last longer when we take care of them. Respect, responsibility, and stewardship are concepts that...

Age Range: 4 - 8 years Grade Level: Preschool and up Series: Learning to Get Along Paperback: 40 pages Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing (March 15, 2005) Language: English Whats the best way to solve problems between people? By talking them over and working them out. Its never too soon for children to...

Age Range: 4 and up Grade Level: Preschool and up Series: Best Behavior Series Board book: 24 pages Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing (September 15, 2005) If pets could talk, what would they say? Maybe Fur is for petting, backs are for scratching, noses are for nuzzling . . . and tails are not for pulling!...

Age Range: 4 - 7 years Grade Level: Preschool and up Series: Best Behavior Series Paperback: 40 pages Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing; Ages 4-7, Paperback edition (September 15, 2005) Pets may not have words, but they can communicate. Paying attention to an animals cues a joyful bark, a scary growl,...

Age Range: 4 and up Grade Level: Preschool and up Series: Best Behavior Series Board book: 24 pages Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing (January 15, 2006) Achoo! Cough ! F-L-U-S-H! What to do? In childcare, in preschool, at home, and everywhere, toddlers need to learn that germs are not for sharing. Rather...

Age Range: 4 - 7 years Grade Level: Preschool and up Lexile Measure: 490L Series: Best Behavior Series Paperback: 40 pages Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing; Ages 4-7, Paperback edition (February 1, 2006) Sneezes, coughs, runny noses, spills, and messes are facts of everyday life with children. And thats...

Age Range: 2 - 3 years Series: Best Behavior Series Board book: 24 pages Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing (February 15, 2002) Its never too soon for children to learn that violence is never okay, hands can do many good things, and everyone is capable of positive, loving actions. In this bright, inviting,...

Age Range: 4 - 8 years Grade Level: Preschool and up Series: Learning to Get Along Paperback: 40 pages Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing (April 15, 2006) Language: English The world is becoming more diverse, and so are the daily lives of our children.Accepting and valuing people and groups who are different...

Age Range: 4 - 8 years Grade Level: Preschool and up Series: Learning to Get Along Paperback: 40 pages Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing (April 15, 2006) Language: English Even very young children can help to make the world a better place. This book begins with the concept of gratitude, because feeling...