Emily's Quills

Emily's Quills
Author: Tamiko Pettee
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2020-10-17
Genre:
ISBN: 9781735873800

We often compare ourselves to others, but we all have unique talents that we can offer the world.While playing with her friends one day, Emily starts to lose confidence when she realizes that all of the other animals have such amazing talents and all she has is her quills that just get in the way and hurt others.When everyone suddenly finds their friend, Squirrel, in a dangerous situation, they all work together and use their own strengths to save her. With a little courage Emily quickly discovers how powerful her quills are and regains her self-esteem as she finds her unique place in the group. Emily's Quills is a heartwarming story that can help both parents and teachers discuss important life lessons such as: kindness, cooperation, self-esteem, acceptance of differences, empathy, compassion, resilience and friendship.

How to Be Comfortable in Your Own Feathers

How to Be Comfortable in Your Own Feathers
Author: Julia Cook
Publisher: National Center for Youth Issues
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2013-02-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1953945333

Bluebird, along with most everyone else at school, wants to flutter like the most popular bird in their class, Hummingbird. "You should go on a diet, and work out at the gym. You could flutter like me, if your body was thin." Bluebird takes this comment seriously and starts to develop unhealthy eating habits. Mom comes to the rescue by teaching Bluebird balance and by explaining that everyone needs to feel comfortable in their own feathers. With help from the Bird Doc and the Food Voice Counselor, Bluebird learns to control the Food Voice that is living inside. "I'm working on balance one day at a time. If I keep working hard, I should be just fine." How to be Comfortable in Your Own Feathers uses a creative approach to speak to children who may be currently struggling with body-image concerns. This story is written in a manner that gives children an opportunity to apply the characters' experiences to their own lives. It also demonstrates appropriate adult responses that encourage the development of healthy eating habits. Includes "Live It" Dos and Don'ts.

Hotel Magnifique

Hotel Magnifique
Author: Emily J. Taylor
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 401
Release: 2023-08-29
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 059340453X

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Hotel Magnifique opened the door to a sumptuous and glittering world of magic and mysteries and left me enchanted. Perfect for fans of Caraval and The Night Circus.” –Erin A. Craig, New York Times bestselling author of House of Salt and Sorrows and Small Favors For fans of Caraval and The Night Circus, this decadent and darkly enchanting YA fantasy, set against the backdrop of a Belle Époque-inspired hotel, follows seventeen-year-old Jani as she uncovers the deeply disturbing secrets of the legendary Hotel Magnifique. All her life, Jani has dreamed of Elsewhere. Just barely scraping by with her job at a tannery, she’s resigned to a dreary life in the port town of Durc, caring for her younger sister, Zosa. That is, until the Hotel Magnifique comes to town. The hotel is legendary not only for its whimsical enchantments, but also for its ability to travel—appearing in a different destination every morning. While Jani and Zosa can’t afford the exorbitant costs of a guest’s stay, they can interview to join the staff, and are soon whisked away on the greatest adventure of their lives. But once inside, Jani quickly discovers their contracts are unbreakable and that beneath the marvelous glamour, the hotel is hiding dangerous secrets. With the vexingly handsome doorman, Bel, as her only ally, Jani embarks on a mission to unravel the mystery of the magic at the heart of the hotel and free Zosa—and the other staff—from the cruelty of the ruthless maître d’hôtel. To succeed, she’ll have to risk everything she loves, but failure would mean a fate far worse than never returning home.

The Closest Thing to Flying

The Closest Thing to Flying
Author: Gill Lewis
Publisher: Oxford University Press - Children
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2019-02-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0192749498

Present day: Samira doesn't know where to call home. She and her mother came to England when she was four years old, brought across the desert and the sea by a man who has complete control. Always moving on, always afraid of being caught, she longs for freedom. 1891: Hen knows exactly where to call home. Her stifling mother makes sure of that. But her Aunt Kitty is opening her eyes to a whole new world. A world of animal rights, and votes for women, and riding bicycles! Trapped in a life of behaving like a lady, she longs for freedom. When Samira discovers Hen's diary, she finds the inspiration to be brave, to fight for her place in the world, and maybe even to uncover the secrets of her own past... Gill Lewis is the multi-award-winning and best-selling author of novels including Sky Hawk, White Dolphin, and A Story Like the Wind. This is her unforgettable tale of friendship, hope, and finding the courage to fight for what you believe in.

I'm Gonna Like Me

I'm Gonna Like Me
Author: Jamie Lee Curtis
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2013-05-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0062282492

From the #1 New York Times bestselling team of Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell, creators of Today I Feel Silly and Where Do Balloons Go?, comes I’m Gonna Like Me, a funny and moving celebration of self-esteem and loving the skin you’re in. Celebrate liking yourself! Through alternating points of view, a girl's and a boy's, Jamie Lee Curtis's triumphant text and Laura Cornell's lively artwork show kids that the key to feeling good is liking yourself because you are you. A book to rejoice in and share, I'm Gonna Like Me will have kids letting off some self-esteem in no time!

The Portal Effect

The Portal Effect
Author: Adair Hart
Publisher: Quantum Edge Publishing
Total Pages:
Release: 2019-12-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 8835343291

The past can be the future. Dr. Albert Snowden enjoys traveling through time, but not when Ziekah, a timeline-traveling foe, sends him into the past against his will. Emily and V encounter Ziekah as well, leaving Evaran alone to determine where they were sent. Ziekah’s crafty and she knows temporal mechanics well. She’s also ruthless, leaving altered timelines in her wake. With the gang scattered through time, Evaran calls on old friends Jake Melkins and Jelton Stallryn, a Rift Guardian. Together, they will need to find the others while dealing with Ziekah and her timeline alterations.

Bear & Hare Snow!

Bear & Hare Snow!
Author: Emily Gravett
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2015-11-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1481445146

Friends Bear and Hare go out and play in the snow.

Quill Soup

Quill Soup
Author: Alan Durant
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2020-09-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 163289923X

Gather round for soup fit for the king in this vibrant twist on a classic fable. With brightly colored art and engaging characters, this retelling of the well-known Stone Soup story will captivate young readers. Noko the traveling porcupine arrives in a village. He's denied food and a place to sleep by all the animals he meets. Finally he's granted a fire and a large pot of water. He adds a few of his quills to make his famous quill soup, which he says the king loves! Slowly but surely, everyone contributes ingredients--carrots, beans, and more. Will the soup feed them all?

Confidence is My Superpower

Confidence is My Superpower
Author: Alicia Ortego
Publisher:
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2021-10-08
Genre:
ISBN: 9781735974156

Do you want your kid(s) to feel more confident and capable? Every child faces low self-esteem and poor self-confidence at least once in their life. Children are often ready to give up on their goals, especially if they encounter obstacles and challenges. We must support them and teach them to believe in themselves. Failure is the key to success. After a series of failures at school, little Leonardo feels sad and disappointed. But, by interacting with his parents, he soon realizes that his superpower is, in fact, his self-confidence. "I am loved! I can choose! I am brave! I am amazing!" These are just some of the mindful affirmations that will help little Leo to overcome difficult situations. 'Confidence is my superpower' will help your little ones: believe in themselves and love themselves as they are, overcome the fear of failure and understand that failures are one step on the path to success, ace their negative feelings and turn them into positive ones, look at life from a brighter side and never give up on their goals, support each other and help those in need. From the bestselling author of Kindness is my Superpower. Light rhymes and colorful illustrations will delight your children. In addition, they will enjoy reading this heart-warming story by identifying with the main character and the situations he encounters. This book is suitable for all ages, ESPECIALLY those looking for their superpower. Get your copy now!

Drowned Country

Drowned Country
Author: Emily Tesh
Publisher: Tordotcom
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2020-08-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1250756596

From Astounding Award Winner and Crawford Award Finalist Emily Tesh A Buzzfeed Summer 2020 Must-Read A Book Riot Must-Read Fantasy of 2020 The conclusion to the World Fantasy Award-winning Greenhollow Duology Drowned Country is the stunning sequel to Silver in the Wood, Emily Tesh's lush, folkloric debut. This second volume of the Greenhollow duology once again invites readers to lose themselves in the story of Henry and Tobias, and the magic of a myth they’ve always known. Even the Wild Man of Greenhollow can’t ignore a summons from his mother, when that mother is the indomitable Adela Silver, practical folklorist. Henry Silver does not relish what he’ll find in the grimy seaside town of Rothport, where once the ancient wood extended before it was drowned beneath the sea—a missing girl, a monster on the loose, or, worst of all, Tobias Finch, who loves him. Praise for Silver in the Wood "Exquisitely crafted. . . . This fresh, evocative short novel heralds a welcome new voice in fantasy."—Publishers Weekly "Find a quiet place in a nearby wood, listen to the trees whisper, and thank the old gods and new for this beautiful little book, of which I intend to get lost in again and again."—Book Riot At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.