It’s fun to make friends and play with others, but it’s not always easy to do. You have to make an effort, and you have to know the rules—like ask before joining in, take turns, play fair, and be a good sport. This book teaches the basics of cooperation, getting along, making friends, and being a friend. Includes ideas for games adults can use with kids to reinforce the skills being taugh…
Knowing how to listen is essential to learning, growing, and getting along with others. Simple words and inviting illustrations help children develop skills for listening, understand why it' s important to listen, and recognize the positive results of listening. Includes a note to teachers and parents, additional information for adults, and activities.
A story about honesty in friendships and the importance of compromise. Meet the four friends who live on Quirky Lane and follow the stories of how they resolve conflict and strengthen their friendships. Child psychologist, Dr Kimberley O'Brien teams up with children's author Barbara Gonzales and talented illustrator Connah Brecon to create these inspiring childhood adventures and social skills …
A story about being pushed out of your comfort zones. And learning about team dynamics and how to work together. Meet the four friends who live on Quirky Lane and follow the stories of how they resolve conflict and strengthen their friendships. Child psychologist, Dr Kimberley O'Brien teams up with children's author Barbara Gonzales and talented illustrator Connah Brecon to create these i…
A new boy Theo joins the school. Learn how to start a conversation and make a new friend. Meet the four friends who live on Quirky Lane and follow the stories of how they resolve conflict and strengthen their friendships. Child psychologist, Dr Kimberley O'Brien teams up with children's author Barbara Gonzales and talented illustrator Connah Brecon to create these inspiring childhood adventures…
Trust is an important concept for children to learn and understand at an early age. This title will introduce readers to what trust is through everyday and relatable examples that they are sure to experience. Inviting covers and fun images throughout will keep readers engaged. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersio…
"Children are not the only ones that need to learn how to be truly happy. It's all in the bucket, that invisible bucket that follows you everywhere. . . teaches young readers valuable lessons about giving, sharing, and caring. This guide to daily happiness, though, is not just for kids. We all need reminders of the benefits of positive thinking and positive behavior. It's an important lesson to…
Banish rude and insensitive comments at home and school by teaching kids in grades K-6 how to use a social filter. RJ says what he thinks no matter how it sounds or makes others feel. His mouth is getting him into a lot of trouble. A rude comment at school earned him a detention. An insensitive remark at home earned him a scolding and made his sister cry. RJ doesn't realize his words are wr…
Meet Brown, the least used pencil in the box. He's tall, geeky and lonely. In her trademark clever and humorous fashion, Julia Cook teaches kids (and adults!) how to practice the art of friendship and getting along with others.
Forgiveness is important for children to learn and understand at an early age. This title will introduce readers to what forgiveness is through everyday and relatable examples that they are sure to experience. Inviting covers and fun images throughout will keep readers engaged.Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jr. is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a divisio…