School's First Day of School

Submitted by Aubrey D. on Sun, 2016-07-31 10:48

It's the first day of school at Frederick Douglass Elementary and everyone's just a little bit nervous, especially the school itself. Recommended for ages 3-6.

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School's First Day of School
School's First Day of School

Adam Rex
(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Rex)


It's the first day of school at Frederick Douglass Elementary and everyone's just a little bit nervous, especially the school itself. Recommended for ages 3-6.

 

What Happens When a Loved One Dies? Our First Talk About Death

Submitted by Aubrey D. on Thu, 2016-06-09 16:28

It can be difficult to know how to talk to about death. This book features diverse families and cultural traditions and introduces concepts of life after death and reincarnation. Recommended for ages 3–6.

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What Happens When a Loved One Dies? Our First Talk About Death
What Happens When a Loved One Dies? Our First Talk About Death

Jillian Roberts
(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 155.937 Rob)


It can be difficult to know how to talk to about death. This book features diverse families and cultural traditions and introduces concepts of life after death and reincarnation. Recommended for ages 3–6.
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Missing Mommy

Submitted by Aubrey D. on Thu, 2016-06-09 15:31

A young boy misses his mother when she has died, but his family talks about their memories and love of her. Recommended for ages 3–6.

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Missing Mommy
Missing Mommy

Rebecca Cobb
(Juvenile Picture Books – Ej Cobb)


A young boy misses his mother when she has died, but his family talks about their memories and love of her. Recommended for ages 3–6.
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Emily Grace and the What-Ifs

Submitted by Lisa C. on Mon, 2016-05-09 19:02

When Emily Grace runs into her bedroom at night, she quickly pulls the covers up out of fear: what if a big rhinoceros...? What if tomorrow I wake up a princess? What if...? In the end, Emily wonders, what if I close my eyes now and go to sleep? A compassionate book about finding a solution to the all-too-common night time worries kids have. Recommended for ages 4-8

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Emily Grace and the What-Ifs
Emily Grace and the What-Ifs

Lisa Gehring
(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 155.4124 Geh)


When Emily Grace runs into her bedroom at night, she quickly pulls the covers up out of fear: what if a big rhinoceros...? What if tomorrow I wake up a princess? What if...? In the end, Emily wonders, what if I close my eyes now and go to sleep? A compassionate book about finding a solution to the all-too-common night time worries kids have. Recommended for ages 4-8
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Breathing Underwater

Submitted by Bill W. on Thu, 2016-04-21 11:58

Olivia is on the road trip of her dreams, with her trusty camera and her big sister, Ruth. Three years ago, when her family moved from California to Tennessee, the sisters buried a time capsule on their favorite beach. Now they’re taking an RV across the country – and Olivia hopes that the memories and experiences will help her sister Ruth fight her worsening depression. Suggested for ages 8–12. 

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Breathing Underwater
Breathing Underwater

Sarah Allen
(Juvenile Fiction – J Allen)


Olivia is on the road trip of her dreams, with her trusty camera and her big sister, Ruth. Three years ago, when her family moved from California to Tennessee, the sisters buried a time capsule on their favorite beach. Now they’re taking an RV across the country – and Olivia hopes that the memories and experiences will help her sister Ruth fight her worsening depression. Suggested for ages 8–12. 
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Balloons for Papa

Submitted by Bill W. on Thu, 2016-04-21 11:27

Arthur's gloomy father rushes him through the park, in the gray and rainy weather, every morning. Arthur just wants a bright balloon from the vendor but his papa always says no. One morning though, the balloons magically appear at their doorstep, and Arthur figure out the perfect way to bring the sunshine out and make his papa smile. Recommended for ages 4–8.

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Balloons for Papa
Balloons for Papa

Elizabeth Bedia
(Juvenile Picture Books – Ej Bed)


Arthur's gloomy father rushes him through the park, in the gray and rainy weather, every morning. Arthur just wants a bright balloon from the vendor but his papa always says no. One morning though, the balloons magically appear at their doorstep, and Arthur figure out the perfect way to bring the sunshine out and make his papa smile. Recommended for ages 4–8.
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Guts

Submitted by Bill W. on Thu, 2016-04-21 11:21

Raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. It soon becomes clear that Raina's tummy trouble isn't going away... and it coincides with her worries about food, school, and changing friendships. What's going on? Recommended for ages 9-12.

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Guts
Guts

Raina Telgemeier
(Juvenile Graphic Novels - J-GN 741.5092 Telgemeier Tel)


Raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. It soon becomes clear that Raina's tummy trouble isn't going away... and it coincides with her worries about food, school, and changing friendships. What's going on? Recommended for ages 9-12.
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Small Things

Submitted by Bill W. on Thu, 2016-04-21 10:53

An empowering, wordless graphic novel that gets to the heart of a young boy's anxiety and opens the way for dialogue about vulnerability, acceptance, and the universal experience of worry. Recommended for ages 8–12.

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Small Things
Small Things

Mel Tregonning
(J – GN Tregonn Small Things)


An empowering, wordless graphic novel that gets to the heart of a young boy's anxiety and opens the way for dialogue about vulnerability, acceptance, and the universal experience of worry. Recommended for ages 8–12.
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Puppy in My Head

Submitted by Bill W. on Thu, 2016-04-21 10:50

I have a puppy named Ollie in my head. Sometimes, Ollie is quiet, curious or scared. Sometimes Ollie is excited...a little TOO excited! When that happens, I get overwhelmed. So what does a puppy and an anxious kid do to identify and cope with anxiety in a calming, mindful way? 

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Puppy in My Head
Puppy in My Head

Elise Gravel
(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 158.13 Gra)


I have a puppy named Ollie in my head. Sometimes, Ollie is quiet, curious or scared. Sometimes Ollie is excited...a little TOO excited! When that happens, I get overwhelmed. So what does a puppy and an anxious kid do to identify and cope with anxiety in a calming, mindful way? 
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Healer of the Water Monster

Submitted by Bill W. on Thu, 2016-04-21 10:14

While spending the summer with his grandmother, eleven year old Navajo Nathan Todacheenie ends up on a quest to heal a Water Monster (a Holy Being) suffering from radiation poisoning, as well as save his uncle, Jet, who has returned from military service in need of a traditional ceremony that he does not want. Recommended for ages 8-12.

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Healer of the Water Monster
Healer of the Water Monster

Brian Young
(Juvenile Fiction – J Young)


While spending the summer with his grandmother, eleven year old Navajo Nathan Todacheenie ends up on a quest to heal a Water Monster (a Holy Being) suffering from radiation poisoning, as well as save his uncle, Jet, who has returned from military service in need of a traditional ceremony that he does not want. Recommended for ages 8-12.
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