Borba, Michele
Summary: The bestselling author of unselfie explains why the old markers of accomplishment (grades, test scores) are no longer reliable predictors of success in the 21st century - and offers 7 teachable traits that will safeguard our kids for the future. Michele Borba has been a teacher, educational consultant, and parent for 40 years - and she's never been more worried than she is about this current...
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Publisher / Publication Date: G. P. Putnam's Sons 2021
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Place a hold to request this item.Smith, Maudie
Summary: "When Jake's mom upcycles every last thing in the apartment, Jake begins to worry that the only thing left to change is... him!" --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lantana Publishing Ltd. 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SMIWilson, Robert R. (Robert Reid)
Summary: "With anxiety at epidemic levels among our children, Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents offers a contrarian yet effective approach to help children and teens push through their fears, worries, and phobias to ultimately become more resilient, independent, and happy. How do you manage a child who gets stomachaches every school morning, who refuses after-school activities, or who is trapped in the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Health Communications, Inc. 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Parent-Teacher Collection, Call number: JPT 155 WILStixrud, William R.
Summary: A few years ago, Bill Stixrud and Ned Johnson started noticing the same problem from different angles: Even high-performing kids were coming to them acutely stressed and lacking motivation. Many complained they had no control over their lives. Some stumbled in high school or hit college and unraveled. Bill is a clinical neuropsychologist who helps kids gripped by anxiety or struggling to learn....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Books 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 155 STI1 available in Juvenile Parent-Teacher Collection, Call number: JPT 155.4 STI
Ross-Swain, Deborah
Summary: In this breakthrough book, Confidence & Joy: Success Strategies for Kids with Learning Differences, you’ll be given practical tools to lead your child with learning differences to lifelong success—educationally, socially, and personally. You’ll be presented with questions for personal reflections that can transform parenting or teaching these children for who they are… smart and different! In...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crescendo Publishing 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 371.92 Ross-SwainBovis, Ali
Summary: Sylvie can't wait to raise money for the animal shelter for her Make a Difference Day project, but when her frenemy, Camilla, and Sylvie's foster puppy create obstacles along the way, Sylvie discovers there is more than one way to make a difference.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Calico 2020
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Independent Reader (Red), Call number: JBR RED BOVOrlinsky, Lori
Summary: A little girl is afraid to go to school because she is the shortest kid in class. But her mother gives her self-confidence by describing all the ways her height makes her unique. -- Adapted from back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Mascot Books 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE Fiction Orlinsky 2019Copies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE ORLRice, Ashley.
Summary: This bestselling book that has been enjoyed by girls all over the world has now been completely redone to include all new illustrations and inspiring new writings. The special updated edition also features a glitter varnish cover and a ribbon bookmark with charm that girls everywhere will love. Bestselling author and illustrator Ashley Rice makes this book fun and uplifting with her adorable...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Blue Mountain Press 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 305.23 RICFernandes, Eugenie
Summary: "Lucy is happy painting the color of laughter in her garden, but loses her way when she follows feedback from a series of animal critics. With wise encouragement from her cat, Lucy finds her authentic self in her work again and painting is rewarding once more."
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pajama Press 2019
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE FERRaisman, Aly
Summary: "A joyful ode to loving and caring for our bodies, from Olympic gold medalist and advocate Aly Raisman and bestselling artist Bea Jackson. My body is my own. My body is just right for me, From my head to my toes. From My Head to My Toes gently introduces young readers to the topics of consent and bodily autonomy in a positive way. Cheerful and informative, this story focuses on the powerful...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt and Company 2024
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Place a hold to request this item.Diesen, Deborah
Summary: Mr. Fish recalls how, on his very first day of school, he anxiously went to one classroom after another watching students do things he could not, until Miss Hewitt showed him to the room that was right for beginners.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: E DIEFrankel, Erin.
Summary: When Luisa becomes the target of a school bully, she changes everything about herself to avoid being bullied.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Free Spirit Pub. 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 302.34 FRAMcNamara, Margaret
Summary: Elinor is used to doing very well in school, but as Poem in Your Pocket Day approaches, bringing an opportunity to meet a real poet, her struggle to write a perfect poem causes Elinor's confidence to falter, despite Mr. Tiffin's guidance and reassurance.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Schwartz & Wade Books 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MCNWalker, Bridget Flynn
Summary: Provides quick in-the-moment solutions that can be used when anxiety takes hold.
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Publisher / Publication Date: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.8522 WALKaepernick, Colin
Summary: An inspiring story of identity and self-esteem from celebrated athlete and activist Colin Kaepernick. When Colin Kaepernick was five years old, he was given a simple school assignment: draw a picture of yourself and your family. What young Colin does next with his brown crayon changes his whole world and worldview, providing a valuable lesson on embracing and celebrating his Black identity...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kaepernick Publishing 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE KAECopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE KAEMcGurk, Linda Akeson
Summary: "Bringing Up Bebe meets Last Child in the Woods in this lively, insightful memoir about a mother who sets out to discover if the nature-centric parenting philosophy of her native Scandinavia holds the key to healthier, happier lives for her American children. When Swedish-born Linda McGurk moved to small-town Indiana with her American husband to start a family, she quickly realized that her...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Touchstone 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 649 MCGScroggs, Kirk
Summary: The everyday life of middle schooler Russell is depicted in his spiral notebook full of doodles and journal entries detailing what it's like being different and how to be comfortable in his own skin.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DC Comics 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 SCRTapper, Alice Paul
Summary: When the author notices the girls in her class were not participating as much as the boys, she discusses it with her Girl Scout Troop and comes up with a creative way to encourage classroom participation in girls.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2019
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: A playful celebration of baby's movement milestones, including first steps, clapping, jumping, dancing, and more. Discover how movement enriches physical strength, builds self-confidence, and encourages natural curiosity. New features include: Grow With Me - A second viewing mode that includes language and words as baby grows.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Baby Einstein Co. 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV BABAgostini, Alliah L.
Summary: Shane, a boy with big dancing dreams, learns the meaning of courage and community.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE AGODuff, Hilary
Summary: Inspiring young boys to be as gentle as they are strong, this beautiful book explores the tumbles and triumphs of childhood. New York Times bestselling author Hilary Duff fills the pages with wishes for her own son and encourages boys everywhere to embrace all that life has to offer them.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE DUFBrown, Karamo
Summary: A father and son share a day in the city and a conversation about what they love about each other.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt and Company 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE BRODiesen, Deborah
Summary: Mr. Fish recalls how, on his very first day of school, he anxiously went to one classroom after another watching students do things he could not, until Miss Hewitt showed him to the room that was right for beginners.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar Straus Giroux 2018
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: In a philosophy-for-children session, a teacher uses a story, picture, news item, or piece of music to stimulate critical thinking and imagination. Children are encouraged to express themselves, to challenge what is being said, and to ask questions that intrigue them. This program explores the concept and supporting methodology of P4C at Gallions Primary School in East London, where such...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009