The first in an epic two-book saga, this sweeping story explores the complicated relationships between mothers and daughters as each woman is forced to confront her faulty but well-meaning desire to help her daughter find her God-given place in the world. "Ambitious, strong-willed Marta Schneider leaves her home in rural Switzerland at the beginning of the 20th century. She's determined to flee her abusive father, loving but weak mother, and the constraints...

In the English language alone, there are over 550 words for describing the emotions we feel. Emotions are multilayered, variable, and sometimes overwhelming. Identification is a crucial step in understanding and responding to emotions in a healthy way. Young readers learn about the big and little emotions that color their relationships and experiences. Investigations of common emotions equip readers with strategies for identifying and dealing with...

An angry, destructive tornado picks up an empathetic cow, and when Cow politely asks to be put down, the two enter a conversation that has some unforeseen results.

"Eleven-year-old Fin has never felt safe until she and her mother move to the magic-infused town of Aldermere in the Pacific Northwest, but when the town is suddenly overrun with disturbances Fin is the only one who knows why--and she's the only one who can stop the havoc"--

"I've got a puppy running around inside my head. His name is Ollie. Sometimes my puppy is quiet, curious, or scared. And sometimes he is excited . . . a little too excited! When that happens, I get overwhelmed. So, what's a puppy--and an anxious kid--to do? Author Elise Gravel helps children identify and cope with anxiety in a calming, mindful way." -- publisher

Everybody feels all kinds emotions, from happiness to anger. It's good to feel all sorts of things, but sometimes negative feelings can get out of control. This charming story focuses on feeling mad, frustrated, and sad, which can all be difficult feelings to handle. This book helps readers learn how to deal with these intense emotions. They'll learn how to calm down when they're angry, and how to cheer up when they're sad.

"Fergal the dragon does not like being told what to do. Its not fair! And when things aren't fair, Fergal loses his temper and snorts angry fire. He feels sorry afterward, but Fergal just can't control his outbursts! After one really fiery day, his family and friends offer him some advice to calm down. Can this dragon learn to cool it before a temper tantrum hits? A perfect choice for fiery kids everywhere!"--Jacket.

Do you ever feel happy? What makes you feel happy? Find out all the different things that make Mia happy.

No one can figure out what Gwendolyn Rogers's problem is--not her mom, or her teachers, or any of the many therapists she's seen. But Gwendolyn knows she doesn't have just one thing wrong with her: she has fifty-four. At least, according to a confidential school report (that she read because she is #16. Sneaky, not to mention #13. Impulsive). So Gwendolyn needs a plan, because if she doesn't get these fifty-four things under control, she's not going...

"This book introduces young readers to American Sign Language words for feelings and emotions. Each page features one emotion sign within an everyday situation a child might be apart of. The opposite page has a bright, fun image as well as an illustration of the sign created by an in-house designer and simple, step-by-step directions. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a...