Lena's Shoes Are Nervous

Lena's Shoes Are Nervous
Author: Keith Calabrese
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2018-07-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1534408959

In the tradition of School’s First Day of School, debut author Keith Calabrese and Pura Belpré Award winner Juana Medina share a sweet, universal story about a clever little girl whose shoes are nervous about the first day of school. Today is a big day! Today, Lena starts kindergarten. She is very excited. But there’s just one problem… Lena’s shoes are nervous. Lena doesn’t want to miss out on her first day of school, but she can’t go without her favorite shoes! How can she convince them to be brave?

A Drop of Hope

A Drop of Hope
Author: Keith Calabrese
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2019-02-26
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 133823322X

Introducing an extraordinary new voice who shows us how powerful an act of kindness, a hint of magic, and a little hope can be. "A book that reminds us of the kindness we are all capable of." -- Gary D. Schmidt, Newbery Honor winner and author of Okay For NowA well. A wish. And a little drop of hope.Times are tough. Jobs are scarce and miracles are in short supply. But something strange is happening in Cliffs Donnelly, Ohio. An old well has suddenly, impossibly, begun to grant wishes. And three sixth graders are the only ones who know why.Ernest Wilmette believes a good deed makes magic happen. Ryan Hardy thinks they should just mind their own business. Lizzy MacComber believes in facts, not fairy tales. Of course, you don't have to believe in wishes to make one.As more wishes are made, the well's true secret gets harder and harder to keep. Ernest, Ryan, and Lizzy know they can't fix the world. But in their own little corner of it, they can give everyone a little hope... one wish at a time.

Where I Belong

Where I Belong
Author: Linda Kranz
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2016-03-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1630760676

“Now I know this is where I belong.” Follow Grandfather, Marcus and their vibrant friends in this multi-generational story of acceptance and camaraderie as they navigate through nature’s beauty and learn the rewards of friendships both old and new. In this beautifully illustrated tale by the author and illustrator of such favorites as Only One You and Love You When, we see that by working together, we can find common interests and a place where each of us feels at home. Learn more about Linda at www.lindakranz.com

The Best Place to Read: Read & Listen Edition

The Best Place to Read: Read & Listen Edition
Author: Debbie Bertram
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2011-02-23
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0375986529

A determined boy tries to find the perfect place to curl up with his new book in this hilarious and heartwarming story, complete with audio narration. From bedroom to den, from kitchen to backyard, our eager reader dodges his baby sister's messes, a lawn full of spraying sprinklers, and more—all in a quest for the best place to read! The bouncy rhymes of authors Debbie Bertram and Susan Bloom and the vibrant artwork of bestselling illustrator Michael Garland capture a child's delight in a paperback edition. This ebook includes Read & Listen audio narration.

Connect the Dots

Connect the Dots
Author: Keith Calabrese
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 191
Release: 2020-05-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1338354051

Liar & Spy meets The Parker Inheritance in this whimsically complex story about human connection and the power we all have to determine our own fate. Is there anything more random than middle school? Sixth graders Oliver and Frankie don't think so. Their first few weeks have been full of weirdness -- lunchtime thievery, free beef jerky, and Matilda, the mysterious new girl who knows everything about them, but has a lot to learn about making friends.But what if none of it is random at all? What if a reclusive genius is keeping an eye on them and making sure the tiny pieces of his puzzle fall into place, one by one, until strange, seemingly unconnected incidents snowball totally out of control? Imagine the odds! First a cardamom shortage takes down the school bully. Then a giant dog leads to some extracurricular spying. Soon Oliver is being followed and Matilda is hacking the FBI. And by the time they discover a gang of angry clowns and the world's largest game of Mousetrap, an insanely brilliant plan has been set in motion that will change their lives forever.Connect the Dots is an intricately plotted story about the power of human connection and a chain of "coincidences" so serendipitous they must be destiny at work.

Juana and Lucas

Juana and Lucas
Author: Juana Medina
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2016-09-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0763672084

A spunky young girl from Colombia loves playing with her canine best friend and resists boring school activities, especially learning English, until her family tells her that a special trip is planned to an English-speaking place.

Mae's First Day of School

Mae's First Day of School
Author: Kate Berube
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2018-07-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1683353749

From the author-illustrator of Hannah and Sugar comes a back-to-school tale about facing your fears, now in paperback with bonus tear-out lunchbox notes As Mae's first day of school approaches, she decides she IS. NOT. GOING. School is scary! What if the other kids don't like her? Or what if she's the only one who doesn't know how to write? Or what if she misses her mom? Mae's anxiety only builds as she walks to school. But then she meets Rosie and Ms. Pearl. Will making new friends show her that they can conquer their fears together?

Soothe Your Nerves

Soothe Your Nerves
Author: Angela Neal-Barnett
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2010-06-15
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1451603630

Do you or someone you love suffer from "bad nerves"? •Denise is constantly on edge. She's convinced something bad is going to happen. •Ruth will drive an hour out of her way to avoid driving over a bridge. When she has to do it, her chest thumps, her heart starts racing, and she breaks out in a sweat. She's beginning to think she shouldn't leave her house. •Bernice hasn't slept in two months for fear that the witch is going to ride her again. What do these women have in common? They are struggling with crippling anxiety disorders. Thousands of Black women suffer from anxiety. What's worse is that many of us have been raised to believe we are Strong Black Women and that seeking help shows weakness. So we often turn to dangerous quick fixes that only exacerbate the problem -- like overeating and drug and alcohol abuse -- or we deny that we have problems at all. In Soothe Your Nerves, Dr. Angela Neal-Barnett explains which factors can contribute to anxiety, panic, and fear in Black women and offers a range of healing methods that will help you or a loved one reclaim your life. Here finally is a blueprint for understanding and overcoming anxiety from a psychological, spiritual, and Black perspective.

How Maui Fished Up the North Island

How Maui Fished Up the North Island
Author: Donovan Bixley
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-08-16
Genre: Children's stories
ISBN: 9781988516189

Retelling of a traditional legend of how Maui fished up the North Island of New Zealand when he sneaks onto his brothers' canoe after they have refused to take him fishing.

My School Unicorn

My School Unicorn
Author: Willow Evans
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2020-11-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1444956558

Starting school is an adventure - especially when you have a magical unicorn friend by your side! It's almost time for Evie to go to school, but thinking about it makes her feel all wobbly and anxious. Nursery is lots of fun, but big school sounds a little bit scary. But when Evie puts on her new school uniform, she makes a magical discovery. Hidden inside the pocket of her jumper is Bobby, a tiny school unicorn! Bobby has a very important job - helping children feel brave when they go to school. With her new magical friend by her side, Evie soon learns that starting school is LOTS of fun! A magical tale of friendship to soothe your little one's starting-school worries. Includes instructions on how to make your very own school unicorn!