Cheri J. Meiners
21) I belong
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A sense of belonging is a basic human need. This friendly, affirming book helps toddlers see that they have places where they feel loved and where they talk, play, share--and help others belong, too.
22) I calm down
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"This board book helps toddlers work through strong feelings of anger and worry. Children learn strategies to calm themselves and are encouraged to ask for help. They will discover heavy emotions can help them learn more about themselves. Includes a section for adults offering tips and activities for helping children learn to calm their emotions"--
23) I help
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A toddler sees helpers and talks about some of the ways they can help others.
24) I feel
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This reassuring book helps toddlers name their feelings and see that their actions affect how they feel. Includes tips and activities for helping children understand emotions.
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I Listen. A Book about hearing, understanding, and connectiong. "Some sounds are wonderful!" A young child shares the may ways she likes to listen - while walking in the neighborhood, playing with other children, sharing music, hearing stories, and learning new things. Toddlers learn simple listening skills and see that listening helps them get along in their world.
26) Have courage!
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"Help children develop the attitudes and skills of courage and assertiveness in order to make wise choices and work through challenges. Children learn to do what they think is right and be brave, even if it's hard. They learn to distinguish between expectations set by trusted adults and hurtful, wrong, or dangerous things adults or children might pressure them to do. The book also highlights trying new things, taking reasonable risks, and speaking...
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"Un libro sobre el reconocimiento y entendimiento de las emociones. 'A veces me siento contento, luego deprimido y después contento otra vez, ¡y todo me sucede en un solo día!' Esta reconfortante lecutra ayuda a los niños pequeños a identificar sus sentimientos y a reconocer que sus acciones pueden afectar la manera como se sienten. Cuando los sentimientos son difíciles de controlar, los niños pueden pedir ayuda, hablar sobre lo que les molesta,...
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"'¡Me gusta mucho hablar con la gente!' Un niño ofrece ejemplos sencillos de cuando, por qué y cómo hablar. A medida que los niños pequeños comparten este libro, también pueden aprovechar el poder del lenguaje hablado."--Provided by publisher.
"In this English-Spanish bilingual book, a little boy learns to say what he wants, use kind words, and ask for help"--
31) Bounce back!
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"Resilience--the ability to recover or "bounce back" from problems, hurt, or loss--is critical for social and emotional health and helps people feel happy, capable, and in charge of their lives. Foster perseverance, patience, and resilience in children with this unique, encouraging book. Young children learn thought processes and actions that are positive, realistic, and helpful for bouncing back. The book also helps children recognize people who...
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Everyone gets angry, so it’s never too early for children to learn to recognize feelings of anger, express them, and build skills for coping with anger in helpful, appropriate ways. Children learn that it is okay to feel angry — but not okay to hurt anyone with actions or words. They discover concrete skills for working through anger: self-calming, thinking, getting help from a trusted person, talking and listening, apologizing, being patient,...
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"Even very young children can do their part to make the world a better place. This book begins with the concept of gratitude, because feeling grateful is a powerful motivator for giving back. Simple words and inspiring illustrations show boys and girls contributing in meaningful ways. Children learn that they can share their things, their time, and their talents-and that giving is like a circle, bringing goodness back to them. Made to be read aloud,...
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"It's hard to try new things-for adults as well as children. It's hard to stick with it when something is more difficult than we thought, or doesn't work out the way we planned. In simple words and realistic illustrations, this book teaches children about flexibility and perseverance-skills essential to success in all areas of life, at all ages and stages. Made to be read aloud, this book also includes a special section for adults, with discussion...
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"Children today have many fears, both real and imagined. This book helps children understand their fears and teaches basic coping skills. Simple words and inviting illustrations show little ones that they're not alone, there are many people they can talk to, and they can even help themselves feel better, stronger, and safer. Made to be read aloud, this book also includes a special section for adults, with ideas for supporting children when they feel...
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"The world is becoming more diverse, and so are the daily lives of our children. Accepting and valuing people and groups who are different from oneself and one's family is an important social skill. In simple words and warm, colorful illustrations, this book introduces diversity and related concepts: respecting differences, finding similarities, being inclusive, and appreciating people just the way they are. Made to be read aloud, this book also includes...
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"Empathy-a sincere, personal understanding of how another person feels-is essential to healthy relationships. This book builds empathy in children. In child-friendly words and supporting illustrations, it helps them to understand that other people have feelings like theirs- and different from theirs. It guides them to show they care by listening to others and respecting their feelings. Made to be read aloud, this book also includes a special section...