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Trusty Bus

WOAdminSCP — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

It’s time for school, and Trusty Bus and Driver Dee are gearing up! Trusty’s riders are coming, and his engine’s hum-humming. Trusty always takes his time, and never leaves a friend behind. When the students are safely at school, it’s time for Trusty and Dee to complete their daily clean-ups, fill-ups, and checkups before they head back to school for the journey home. Climb aboard!

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Make Way for Harriet and May

WOAdminSCP — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Sometimes the world can be too much for May. Too loud. Too busy. Too people-y. But then she spies Harriet, a gloriously big stuffed spider, and takes her home. Soon May and Harriet become inseparable. Snug in a Harriet hug, May can brave public places; when things are too loud, Harriet’s legs can act as earplugs. With Harriet by her side, May feels safe, and the world feels less scary.

This playful and empathetic look at sensory sensitivities celebrates the different ways people experience the world around them and provides a relatable hero for all children. Parents will appreciate the tender message that May’s differences are something to be loved and celebrated, not problems that need to be fixed.

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Hi, Worry. Bye, Worry!

WOAdminSCP — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This book is so special to me because I wrote it with my daughter who is a children’s librarian. The two of us always dreamed of writing together—and here’s our first try! Part of the Little Laugh & Learn® series, Hi, Worry. Bye, Worry! offers children ages 6-9 simple yet effective tools to cope with and work through worry, beginning with acknowledging worry and inviting it in—for a little while (and with a smile). The friendly illustrations by Steve Mark will make kids laugh as they learn a range of healthy, empowering worry-taming strategies. Kids can read the book on their own or with an adult, discovering tools that improve mental, physical, and emotional health. Best of all, this little self-help book can be shared with friends to support each other during tough times.

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The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder (and their Parents)

WOAdminSCP — Mon, 15 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Freshly updated! New content reflects changes in the understanding of ASD, including clarification that Asperger’s syndrome is no longer a specific diagnosis and why. The book also features new stories of young people with autism and an added chapter, “Tech Talk.” Meant to be read with a parent, this survival guide addresses kids’ questions and provides strategies for communicating, staying safe and smart online, making friends, and succeeding in school. Body and brain basics highlight symptom management, exercise, diet, hygiene, relaxation, and sleep. Emphasis is placed on helping kids handle intense emotions and behaviors and get support from family and their team of helpers when needed. Includes stories from real kids, fact boxes, helpful checklists, and resources. A handbook kids can refer to again and again, as they grow and change.

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Stress Can Really Get on Your Nerves!

WOAdminSCP — Mon, 15 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000

More kids than ever feel worried, stressed out, and anxious every day. Their parents and teachers may not know—because kids don’t want to talk about it, or they don’t know how to put their worries into words. Their secret stress surfaces as stomachaches, headaches, trouble sleeping, loss of appetite, and an inability to concentrate. This book can be a helping hand for kids and an eye-opener for adults. Humor keeps the tone light.

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How To Take the Grrrr Out of Anger

WOAdminSCP — Mon, 15 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Kids need help learning how to manage their anger. Blending solid information and sound advice with humor and lively illustrations, these anger-management tips guide kids to understand that anger is normal and to learn they can express it in healthy ways. This revised edition addresses children’s exposure to increased societal violence and includes discussion and examples of anger related to texting and social media. Young readers learn that cruelty and violence are not acceptable and there are safer, more positive ways to resolve conflicts. They also discover what to do when people around them are angry, how to get help, and how to locate other resources when they need more support.

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Don’t Behave Like You Live in a Cave

WOAdminSCP — Mon, 15 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Teach kids to make smarter choices about how they behave at home and at school so they stay out of trouble, feel good about their choices, and get along better with family, friends, and teachers. Behavior issues addressed include small ones, like talking in class or blurting in conversations, as well as more challenging behaviors such as fighting or disobeying—all with a dose of humor that helps the “medicine go down.”

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